The increase in COVID-19 cases is putting a strain on Indiana hospitals.
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Governor Holcomb Denies Shutdown Rumors
Governor Holcomb says he has no plans to shut down the state. He began his weekly COVID-19 briefing Wednesday by dispelling a couple rumors that had begun spreading in the buildup to the election.
Continue readingIndiana Breaks Records for COVID-19 Increases and Hospitalizations, Starke and Pulaski Counties at Orange Level
Much of the state’s COVID-19 map is now in the orange, amid record numbers of new cases and hospitalizations. Locally, Starke and Pulaski counties are both coded orange, while Marshall County is the only one in the area to stay yellow.
Continue readingStarke County Reports Largest Single-Day Increase in COVID-19 Cases
Starke County is reporting its largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases. Another 21 cases were reported in Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total to 530.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Death Reported in Starke County
Another COVID-19 death has been reported in Starke County. The Indiana Department of Health’s COVID-19 dashboard showed one new death in Saturday’s update, but the revised total remained at 10.
Continue readingMore Than 8,300 Marshall County Residents Have Already Voted, Ahead of Tuesday’s Election
Early voting turnout remains strong in Marshall County. The Clerk’s Office says more than 5,600 residents had voted in person as of Friday afternoon, and more than 2,700 mail-in ballots had been received. That amounts to more than 28 percent of the county’s registered voters.
Continue readingClocks to ‘Fall Back’ Tonight
Get ready to “fall back.” Daylight Saving Time officially ends tomorrow at 2:00 a.m. That means clocks should be moved back one hour before going to bed tonight.
Continue readingGovernor Extends Public Health Emergency Declaration to Dec. 1
Indiana’s public health emergency declaration has been extended for another month. In an executive order Friday, Governor Eric Holcomb officially extended the declaration until December 1.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties
New COVID-19 cases remain in the double digits in Starke and Marshall counties. Another 29 Marshall County residents have tested positive, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total up to 1,578.
Continue readingPolice Reportedly Find Drugs during Marshall County Traffic Stop
A Marshall County traffic stop reportedly turned up a number of drugs early Thursday morning. Sheriff’s deputies say they pulled over a Chevrolet Blazer in the area of Michigan Road and Tyler Road near Lakeville around 12:30 a.m. Police say the driver, Craig Alan Highland, 61, of Lakeville, was found to be in possession of marijuana, a legend drug, a controlled substance, and paraphernalia.
Continue readingPlymouth Residents Arrested after Police Respond to Tyner Theft Report
Two Plymouth residents were arrested, after a theft was reported in the Tyner area Thursday evening. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was called to the 17000 block of Vine Street around 7:30.
Continue readingOfficials Break Ground on Commuter Rail Expansion
Efforts to expand commuter rail in Northwest Indiana took a major step forward Wednesday. Officials broke ground on the West Lake Corridor project. The eight-mile branch off of the existing South Shore Line would link Dyer and Munster to Chicago.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Starke and Marshall Counties, Starke County Moved Back to Orange Level
The COVID-19 death toll continues to increase in Starke and Marshall counties. Another two Starke County residents are confirmed to have died, according to Wednesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total number of COVID-19 deaths up to 10. Marshall County had one more death, for a total of 29.
Continue readingResidents Urged Help Put a Stop to Domestic Violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month has taken on a new level of urgency in 2020. As the pandemic has kept people at home, domestic violence-related fatalities are up 86 percent compared to this time last year, according to statistics from the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Continue readingCulver-Union Township Fire Department Welcomes New Aerial Truck
The Culver-Union Township Fire Department’s new aerial truck was officially put into service Monday. Residents had a chance to take a look at the new ladder truck during a fire department open house. Monday’s celebration followed more than two years of work and fundraising.
Continue readingLess Access to COVID-19 Testing May Lead to Higher Positivity Rates in Rural Counties
Less access to COVID-19 testing may be leading to higher positivity rates in rural areas. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says that if a county only has one testing site, people may be more likely to wait until they have noticeable symptoms.
Continue readingFAFSA Help to Be Offered during Virtual College Goal Sunday Event Tomorrow
Those planning to attend college next fall can get free online help with the financial aid process tomorrow. Indiana is hosting its first-ever completely virtual College Goal Sunday event. Volunteers will be available to guide students and their parents through the process of filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Won’t Take Part in Trick-Or-Treating This Year
As the decision of whether to move ahead with trick-or-treating is mostly being left up to individual residents, Governor Eric Holcomb will be among those not taking part. “In the interest of safety, unfortunately – I have mixed feelings about this – but we’re not going to host Halloween this year at the residence, so no trick-or-treating at the Governor’s Residence this year,” Holcomb said during his COVID-19 press conference Wednesday. “We’re going to try to make that up somehow, some way, creatively, in the future.”
Continue readingIndiana Submits Draft COVID-19 Vaccination Plan to CDC
A COVID-19 vaccine is still months away, but Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says health officials are making sure they’ll be ready.
Continue readingIndiana National Guard, ‘Reserve Workforce’ to Provide Help to Long-Term Care Facilities
Indiana is sending the National Guard to long-term care facilities to help with COVID-19 protocols. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says Guard members will help with testing and reporting, so that regular staff can focus on caring for residents.
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