The ban on utility shutoffs will soon be extended to July 1. It’s one of a few extensions Governor Eric Holcomb says he plans to make in an executive order Thursday.
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Indiana to Begin Next Stage of Back on Track Plan Friday
Most of Indiana will move to the next stage of Governor Holcomb’s Back on Track plan a couple days earlier than originally scheduled. Holcomb announced that Stage 3 will begin this Friday.
Continue readingStarke County Reports Third COVID-19 Death, 28 Total Positive Cases
A third Starke County resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19. The Starke County Health Department says the patient was a woman over the age of 60 who had preexisting conditions.
Continue readingDCS Reports Decrease in Calls to Child Abuse Hotline despite COVID-19 Concerns
The Indiana Department of Child Services is asking for the public’s help in keeping kids safe from abuse and neglect during the COVID-19 pandemic. DCS Director Terry Stigdon gave an update during state officials’ briefing Monday.
Continue readingMost Tyson Employees with COVID-19 Now Doing Well, According to State Health Commissioner
Those infected with COVID-19 at the Tyson meatpacking plant in Logansport are generally doing well, according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box. “Fortunately, the average age of those individuals was 40 or 42 – I can’t remember – so most of those individuals have done extremely well,” Box said during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Monday.
Continue readingIndiana Supreme Court Denies Governor’s Request for Clarification on Attorney General’s Office
The Indiana Supreme Court has denied a request for clarification from Governor Eric Holcomb on the suspension of the attorney general’s law license. Curtis Hill is suspended from practicing law starting today, with automatic reinstatement in 30 days. The governor’s legal team wanted to know if that meant Hill was no longer qualified to serve as attorney general under state statute, creating a vacancy in the office.
Continue readingIndiana Reports First Case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
A syndrome believed to cause severe illness in children exposed to COVID-19 has now been reported in Indiana. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box announced the state’s first confirmed case of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children Monday.
Continue readingFlooding Threat Remains along Kankakee, Tippecanoe Rivers
The National Weather Service continues to predict flooding along local rivers. The Kankakee River at Davis is predicted to reach the minor flood stage Monday afternoon and crest Tuesday morning. Minor flooding is also predicted at Dunns Bridge starting Wednesday evening.
Continue readingPlymouth Man Arrested following Friday Morning Traffic Stop
Marshall County Police say a Plymouth man with a suspended driver’s license was driving while twice the legal limit for alcohol while also in possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Officers say they pulled over a Ford F250 just after midnight Friday at the Autozone parking lot on North Michigan Street in Plymouth.
Continue readingMarshall County Police Release More Details about Friday’s Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Marshall County Police have released more details about Friday evening’s motorcycle crash that left a Lakeville man dead. Officers believe Adam L. Geyer was riding a black 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound on 1st Road near Pine Road.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Explains Unemployment Delays
More than $1.4 billion in unemployment benefits has been paid out to Hoosiers since March, but many are still waiting. Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne explained Friday why some unemployment claims take longer than 21 days to process.
Continue readingFlooding Predicted Along Kankakee, Tippecanoe Rivers
Heavy rainfall has led to flood warnings along local rivers. The Kankakee River at Davis is expected to reach the minor flood stage overnight and into the moderate flood stage Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The Tippecanoe River is predicted to reach flood stage at Ora Tuesday morning, while staying just below flood stage in Winamac.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke Counties
More new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Marshall and Starke counties Sunday. Marshall County is now up to 43 cases, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health, an increase of three from the day before.
Continue readingCoroner Releases Name of Motorcycle Rider Killed in Friday Evening Crash
The Marshall County coroner has released the name of the motorcycle rider killed in a crash on 1st Road Friday evening. Adam Geyer, 39, of Lakeville, was killed when he apparently lost control of the motorcycle east of Pine Road, according to Coroner John Grolich.
Continue readingMarshall County COVID-19 Cases Now Up to 40
Another Marshall County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. The county’s total count is now at 40 positive cases and one death, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. Starke County has had 27 cases and two deaths, and Pulaski County’s had 34 cases.
Continue readingMarshall County Motorcycle Crash Claims a Life
A person is dead following a motorcycle crash in Marshall County Friday evening. Marshall County dispatchers say it happened just after 8:00 p.m. near Pine Road and 1st Road.
Continue readingIndiana Distributing PPE for Poll Workers, Preparing for Large Number of Mail-In Ballots
Indiana’s primary election is coming up on June 2, and the state continues working to safely hold an election during a global pandemic. During state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Friday, Secretary of State Connie Lawson said her office has used federal CARES Act money to get personal protective equipment for poll workers and election staff in all 92 counties.
Continue readingIndiana Small Business PPE Marketplace Planning Additional Shipments
Small businesses that missed out on the first round of supplies from the state’s PPE Marketplace may be in luck. Indiana Economic Development Corporation Chief of Staff Luke Bosso says the state’s gotten more than 20,000 requests for PPE, and the first 10,000 orders had been shipped by Friday.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Reviews COVID-19 Hospitalization Numbers
State Health Commissioner Dr Kris Box is hopeful about some of the state’s COVID-19 statistics. During Friday’s COVID-19 press conference, Box noted that the number of patients admitted to the hospital appears to be on a downward trend, going from 170 on April 1 to 71 this past Tuesday.
Continue readingFree COVID-19 Testing Site to Open in Plymouth Monday
A free COVID-19 testing site is opening in Plymouth Monday. Testing will be available at Menominee Elementary School at 815 Discovery Lane, according to the Marshall County Health Department. It’s one of several testing locations opening around the state as part of the Indiana State Department of Health’s agreement with OptumServe Health Services.
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