There were fewer Marshall County residents working in September than the month before, even as the county’s unemployment rate continues to drop. Its September unemployment rate was 4.7 percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
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Hoosiers will likely be required to wear face masks for the foreseeable future, but Governor Holcomb is hesitant to reinstate stay-at-home restrictions, even as COVID-19 cases increase. During state officials’ press conference Wednesday, Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver noted that there are now twice as many Hoosiers hospitalized with COVID-19 than there were in late June or early July.
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Indiana’s state health commissioner says her experience with COVID-19 demonstrates how big of a difference the proper precautions can make. Dr. Kris Box, who’s currently quarantined after testing positive, gave an update by phone during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Wednesday.
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Another 18 Marshall County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The county’s total is now at 1,325, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County had nine new cases, for a total of 393. Pulaski County’s case count increased by four to 147.
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Six local fire departments will get a collective $800,000 worth of new equipment, thanks to a federal grant. They were awarded a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the purchase of 125 new air packs, plus a spare bottle for each, according to Walkerton Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Hamilton.
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More Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Marshall County had another 16 cases in Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total to 1,298.
Continue readingIndiana continues to break its single-day record for COVID-19 cases. Another 2,521 cases were added to the Indiana Department of Health’s count on Saturday.
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The National Weather Service is urging residents not to burn outdoors. The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning.
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Marshall County continues to see high early voting turnout. The Clerk’s Office says 2,225 residents had voted in person, as of Friday afternoon. Almost 2,500 mail-in ballots have been sent to Marshall County voters.
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Two Bremen residents were arrested following a theft investigation. Bremen Police say they responded to a theft Wednesday on North Marshall Street.
Continue readingIndiana has once again shattered its record for the single-day increase of COVID-19 cases. Another 2,328 cases were added to the state’s total in Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health, the first time that number has surpassed 2,000.
Continue readingThe National Weather Service is asking residents to hold off on outdoor burning. Forecasters expect an elevated risk for fire danger starting Friday afternoon, and a Fire Weather Watch will be in effect for the local area from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. Low humidity and breezy conditions could allow grass and field fires to spread quickly.
Continue readingThose working at long-term care facilities are now being required to undergo COVID-19 infection prevention training. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver said Wednesday that the goal is to make sure all staff members have received standardized and consistent education.
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LaVille Elementary School is switching to virtual learning Thursday. In a message to families Wednesday, Superintendent Mitch Mawhorter said the decision was made after a rise in the number of students and staff who’ve either tested positive or been in close contact with someone who has.
Continue readingRapid COVID-19 tests may soon be more widely available in Indiana. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says the state got an initial shipment of about 132,000 BinaxNOW tests from the federal government this week.
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More Indiana counties are seeing more COVID-19 spread. The state’s color-coded map has fewer counties in blue than it did last week and more in the yellow and orange categories.
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Another 15 Marshall County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. That brings the county’s total up to 1,068, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. More than 25,000 tests have been taken on almost 12,000 Marshall County residents. Another five Starke County residents have tested positive for a total of 287.
Continue readingThe number of Marshall County residents who’ve died from COVID-19 is now up to 25. Another death was reported in Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Eight more Marshall County residents have tested positive, for a new total of 1,053.
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Big events and many other attractions were virtually shut down this year. Now, their organizers are getting some financial help. This week, state officials announced the recipients of the Arts, Cultural and Destination Marketing Organization Grant.
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South Main Street in Culver will be closed south of Davis Street starting Monday. Clerk-Treasurer Karen Heim says crews will be installing a storm sewer.
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