A Plymouth man was arrested after allegedly leading police on a chase Wednesday night. Plymouth Police say they tried to pull over a vehicle driven by Travis Howell, 34, around 11:45 p.m.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Continues in Indiana
Scenes of Hoosier health care workers getting their first doses of COVID-19 vaccine drew an emotional reaction from State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box Wednesday.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health to Launch Online Contact Tracing Option
Indiana is taking its contact tracing efforts online. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says, starting this week, Hoosiers will have the option to complete their contact tracing interviews online.
Continue readingIndiana Courts Ordered to Suspend Jury Trials until March
The COVID-19 emergency has prompted all in-person jury trials in Indiana to be suspended until March 1. The order was handed down by the Indiana Supreme Court Monday.
Continue readingIndiana Health Care Workers Begin Getting COVID-19 Vaccine
Indiana’s first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were given to front line health care workers in Fort Wayne Monday. A physician, nurse, respiratory therapist, pharmacist, patient care tech, and environmental services tech at Parkview Health got the initial shot shortly after noon, according to the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingFSSA Continues Exploring Possible Changes to Long-Term Care Services
Efforts continue to make it easier for Hoosiers in need of long-term care to get it at home. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s goal is to get the right care to the right individual at the right place at the right time, according to Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Rusyniak.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports Another COVID-19 Death, 51 New Positive Cases
Another Marshall County resident has died from COVID-19, while another 51 have tested positive. The death occurred on December 3. The county’s totals now stand at 61 deaths and 3,973 cases, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingMarshall County COVID-19 Deaths Up to 60
Three more Marshall County residents have died while positive for COVID-19. All three deaths occurred on Friday, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Sixty Marshall County residents have now died as a result of COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
Continue readingSteve Harper to Rejoin Marshall County Council after Winning Republican Party Caucus
A familiar face is returning to the Marshall County Council Monday. Steve Harper was chosen to fill the remainder of Judy Stone’s term, during a Republican Party caucus Friday.
Continue readingIndiana Chamber of Commerce, Manufacturing Association Presidents Voice Support for Governor’s Executive Orders
Indiana business associations are voicing their support for Governor Holcomb’s restrictions on social gatherings, while also touting their track record of keeping Hoosiers safe.
Continue readingStarke County Reports 29th COVID-19 Death
Another Starke County resident has died while positive for COVID-19. That brings the county’s total COVID-19 death count up to 29, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. It’s one of 71 new deaths reported statewide, bringing the state total to 6,373.
Continue readingPlymouth Officials Continue Researching Possible Yard Parking Restrictions
Plymouth officials continue doing their research, before deciding whether or not residents should be allowed to park vehicles in their front yards. Mayor Mark Senter recently shared ordinances from six communities around the country, including a couple in Indiana.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Continues Urging Hoosiers to Respond to Contact Tracers
Indiana’s contact tracers may be asking fewer questions, but it doesn’t mean the state is giving up on the process. During Wednesday’s press conference, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said switching to the shorter questionnaire led to a big increase in the number of people contact tracers were able to reach.
Continue readingIndiana’s Updated COVID-19 Restrictions Officially Take Effect Sunday
Indiana’s tighter COVID-19 restrictions officially take effect Sunday. The new executive order from Governor Eric Holcomb removes the option for local health departments to allow gatherings larger than 50 people in counties coded orange and 25 people in counties coded red.
Continue readingCulver Community Sixth Graders to Switch to Virtual Learning
More Culver Community Schools students are switching to virtual learning. Sixth graders will attend class virtually until December 18, according to a school corporation Facebook post. The rest of the middle/high school already made the switch.
Continue reading34 Arrested in Marshall County Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team Warrant Sweep
Months of Marshall County drug investigations have led to 34 wanted individuals being arrested in a warrant sweep. This week’s operation was coordinated by the Marshall County Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team.
Continue readingMarshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties Report Double-Digit Increases in COVID-19 Cases
Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties all had double-digit increases in the number of COVID-19 cases Thursday. Marshall County reported another 60 cases, according to Thursday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the total to 3,789.
Continue readingSaint Joseph Health System to Acquire Fitness Forum, Holm Medical Group
Saint Joseph Health System is set to acquire Fitness Forum Sports and Wellness, as well as the Holm Medical Group.
Continue readingCulver Community 7th through 12th Graders to Continue with Virtual Learning until Dec. 18
Some Culver Community Schools students won’t return to the classroom until 2021.
Continue readingState Board of Education Lets Culver Community Schools Track Instruction by Minutes Rather Than Days
The Culver Community Schools Corporation has gotten a waiver related to how the schools track the amount of time students spend learning. The Indiana State Board of Education voted 10-to-zero Wednesday to waive the 180-day requirement for Culver Community Schools and allow the corporation to track student learning by instructional minutes, instead.
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