The state’s filing deadline for the 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been extended.
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State Launches Indiana Hospitality & Entertainment Grant
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.
Continue readingLake of the Woods, Koontz Lake Get Lake and River Enhancement Grants
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.
Continue readingNational Weather Service Issues Freeze Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning that is in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 to 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 21.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Death Reported in Marshall County
Another person in Marshall County has died of COVID-19, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingUnemployment Rate Continues Rising in Marshall County
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.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Approve Purchase to Improve Connectivity for Communications
The communication issues for all Marshall County facilities should improve after a decision by the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning.
Continue readingFood Distributions Planned in Donaldson, Culver and Bourbon
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.
Continue readingAdam Thada Named Hoosier Resilience Hero
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Adam Thada, director of ecological relationship at The Center at Donaldson, was named a Hoosier Resilience Hero by Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute.
Continue readingIndiana Public School Districts to Receive Funds through American Rescue Plan Act
Indiana Department of Education officials announced Monday that public school districts in the state will be allocated funds through the American Rescue Plan Act. The total allocated to the state is $1.8 billion.
Continue readingPlymouth Redevelopment Commission to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Redevelopment Commission members will meet tonight where they will consider a resolution that would adopt an electronic meeting policy.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board to Meet Tonight
The John Glenn School Board will consider the purchase of 1,150 new Chromebooks and 90 iPad Airs when they meet tonight.
Continue readingNine New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
There were nine new cases of COVID-19 reported in the tri-county area in Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingBremen Man Accused of Drunk Driving, Leaving Scene without Giving Notice of Accident
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.
Continue readingMotorists Reminded to Watch for Farm Equipment on Rural Roads during Planting Season
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.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Adopts Vehicle Impound Ordinance
The Bourbon Town Council members adopted a vehicle impound ordinance during their meeting last week.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Paperwork for Third Phase of Lake Max Trail
The Culver Town Council members approved additional paperwork for the third phase of the Lake Max Trail during their meeting last week.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Members Clarify Decision on Chickens in Town Limits
The Bremen Town Council members will not act on a request to change the current animal ordinance to allow chickens within the town limits of Bremen.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Approves Creation of New Funds in Budget
Plymouth Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver presented a resolution to the Plymouth City Council members Monday night that outlines several new funds to be included in the budget.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will have more discussion the American Rescue Plan when they meet today. A plan on how to spend $8.9 million in the next three years will soon be developed with recommendations from a committee who will gather information on lost revenue and potential projects.
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