Investments in broadband, mental health services, and help for those with intellectual disabilities are just a few of the accomplishments state officials are touting from this year’s legislative session. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch says Indiana is able to make several one-time investments, thanks to the state’s financial position.
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Another Marshall County resident has died while positive for COVID-19. The death occurred on May 6, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the total number of COVID-19 deaths in Marshall County up to 112.
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Indiana’s lieutenant governor expects a big impact from the state’s new regional development initiative. Suzanne Crouch says the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) will provide up to $50 million each to up to 10 regions.
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Marshall County saw mixed results with its annual health rankings. The 2021 County Health Rankings were released earlier this spring by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute.
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Hoosiers getting unemployment benefits will once again have to prove that they’re looking for work. Starting June 1, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development will resume requiring weekly work search reports, according to the Governor’s Office.
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Indiana is making half a billion dollars available for regions to invest in quality of place and talent attraction. The Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) was officially launched by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation Monday.
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A free preschool program for families who might otherwise be unable to afford it is now taking applications for next school year. The On My Way Pre-K program is available for families with income below 127 percent of the federal poverty level.
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The lessons learned in developing the COVID-19 vaccine could be used to fight other diseases in the future. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box believes the technology has “opened a new door to vaccinations.”
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 death has been reported in Marshall County. The death occurred on April 16, according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total number of COVID-19 deaths up to 111.
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A Plymouth man is dead, following a motorcycle crash on U.S. 6 Saturday. The Marshall County Coroner’s Office says it happened just after 5:00 p.m. near 1C Road. Kirk Kuskye, 64, reportedly failed to negotiate a curve while riding east, and the motorcycle hit a road sign along the south berm and ended up in a ditch.
Continue readingAnother 12 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall County, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County had another eight, while Pulaski County had one more case. The state as a whole reported almost 1,200 new cases and five new deaths.
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A portion of Lakeshore Drive in Culver will be closed starting Monday. Clerk-Treasurer Karen Heim says the road will be closed between Academy Road and State Road 10. Motorists will still be able to access businesses and driveways.
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Bars and restaurants can apply for a new source of federal COVID-19 relief starting Monday. The Restaurant Revitalization Fund lets eligible businesses apply for $1,000 to $5 million per location, to cover expenses from February 15, 2020 to March 11, 2023.
Continue readingAnother Marshall County resident has died while positive for COVID-19. The death occurred Wednesday, according to the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total number of COVID-19 deaths to 110.
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Seven people were arrested in a pair of drug busts in Plymouth this week. On Wednesday, the Marshall County Drug Task Force Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team, Indiana State Police, Plymouth Police, and Marshall County Police executed a search warrant at 118 South Center Street. Officers say they found suspected marijuana, cocaine, a handgun, and evidence of dealing.
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Provisions in a three-year-old Culver Community Schools teacher contract were part of an oral argument before the Indiana Supreme Court Thursday. Culver and three other districts in the state had finalized the 2017-2018 agreements with their teachers associations, only to have the Indiana Education Employment Relations Board (IEERB) deem certain parts non-compliant with state law.
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COVID-19 testing is becoming more common in Indiana’s schools, but the state is stopping short of requiring it. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says that more than 160 schools are now using rapid BinaxNOW tests, and testing will continue to be an important topic as health officials look ahead to the 2021-2022 school year.
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Long-term care residents who are fully vaccinated can now enjoy fewer restrictions. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says Indiana is adopting the new CDC guidance in long-term care facilities.
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The USDA is taking steps to make it easier for kids to get the nutrition they need when they aren’t in school. Officials announced this week that the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program will be expanded over the summer.
Continue readingIt’ll soon be easier to see how many of Indiana’s coronavirus cases can be traced back to one of the COVID-19 variants. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box announced Wednesday that a new feature will be added to the state’s COVID-19 dashboard later this week.
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