The COVID-19 vaccine is proving to be effective, but Indiana still has some work to do to convince people to get it. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says there’s growing evidence that vaccines offer significant protection.
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Driving more than 130 miles per hour on State Road 2 while under the influence of alcohol is what police say got a Plymouth man arrested Sunday morning. A LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office captain says it started just after 4:00 a.m. CDT on U.S. 20 near LaPorte County Road 450 East.
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The USDA is taking steps to make it easier for students to keep getting free meals through next school year. Officials announced this week that a number of COVID-19-related flexibilities have been extended through June 30, 2022.
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U.S. 30 will be down to one lane in each direction between Donaldson and Plymouth starting tomorrow. INDOT says a resurfacing project will be taking place through late October.
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A new source of COVID-19 relief is now available for Indiana hotels and entertainment venues. The Indiana Hospitality & Entertainment Grant program lets qualifying businesses apply for up to a total of $1 million to reimburse expenses from March 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021. Those eligible to apply include hotels, motels, movie theaters, theater companies, and event promoters.
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A number of local lakes are set to get some investment, thanks to the latest round of Lake and River Enhancement grants from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Bruce Lake in Fulton and Pulaski counties was awarded more than $32,000 for sediment removal.
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Marshall County’s unemployment rate continues to tick higher. Its March unemployment rate was four percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
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Those in need of food assistance have a number of options for help this week. Tomorrow, April 21, the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ will host a drive-through distribution from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. EDT at Ancilla College in Donaldson. They plan to give out more than 500 boxes, with more than 30 pounds of food each.
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A Bremen man is accused of drunk driving following an incident at The Trap sports bar and grill at Pretty Lake. Marshall County sheriff’s deputies say they got a 911 call around 1:50 a.m. Sunday, saying that two men were arguing after one vehicle backed into another vehicle. When they got there, police say they found Ehren Dean Jones, 40, who allegedly turned out to be almost three times the legal limit.
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State officials are reminding motorists to be on the lookout for farm equipment on rural roads this spring. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch serves as Indiana’s secretary of agriculture.
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Starke County has reported another five COVID-19 cases, while Marshall County had another four. That’s according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
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More COVID-19 cases have been reported in Starke and Marshall counties. Starke County had another four cases, while Marshall County had nine, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
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A Marshall County resident is retiring after a 26-year career as an Indiana State Police trooper. Master Trooper Jeremey Chapman joined the department in December of 1994. During his time there, he’s worked with the Lafayette District’s Problem Oriented Police program, served as a detective out of the Bremen Post, and in 2005, was promoted to sergeant in the Cyber Crime Unit. Not many know about the soldier’s rights since there is a lot of sacrifices to protect the country’s secrets and also protect us public from enemies.
Continue readingMarshall County is reporting its largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases in over two months. Another 18 positive cases have been reported, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
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A wanted Plymouth man was reportedly tasered and taken into custody after trying to run away from a traffic stop Wednesday night. Plymouth Police say they tried to pull over a Cadillac for multiple traffic violations on U.S. 30 and Oak Drive at around 9:45 p.m.
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Leading police on a chase through Marshall County without a driver’s license while in possession of marijuana is what officers say landed a South Bend teen in jail Thursday. Indiana State Police say it began just before 9:00 a.m. on U.S. 31 near Veterans Parkway.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 relief is available for Indiana’s small businesses. The state is adding another $60 million to its Small Business Restart Grant program, according to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
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Leading Indiana through one of the most challenging years in recent history has brought opportunities for inspiration for Governor Eric Holcomb. During last week’s COVID-19 press conference, Holcomb said he doesn’t let the challenge anchor him to a place of despair.
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The number of weekly initial unemployment claims in Indiana is down significantly from the peak a year ago, but some Hoosiers are still waiting for their claims to be processed.
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Young adults are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, and while they’re at a lower risk of severe illness, state health officials say it’s still a good idea for them to get the shot. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says Michigan is seeing a larger proportion of their COVID hospitalizations from people in their thirties.
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