Another 2,403 Indiana residents have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingState Provides COVID-19 Update, Explanation of Historical COVID-19 Deaths
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect Thursday Afternoon to Friday Morning
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the area beginning Thursday afternoon (February 4) to Friday morning (February 5) at 10 a.m. ET.
Continue readingMarshall County Planning Commission Denies Storage Container Ordinance
The Marshall County Planning Commission members recently acted on a recommendation by the Marshall County Commissioners to deny a storage containers ordinance.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Looks at New Courses to be Offered Next School Year
The Plymouth School Board members reviewed a few new courses that will be offered in the 2021-2022 school year.
Continue readingMarshall County Parks and Recreation Board to Meet Tonight
The Marshall County Parks and Recreation Board members are anticipated to discuss updates on progress on the Mill Pond Bicycle Trail and the West Township Trustee cabin and the clean up efforts at Memorial Forest during their meeting tonight. They also expect to appoint a member to the Marshall County Crossroads Regional Stellar Communities Initiative.
Continue readingState to Change Definition of COVID-19 Close Contacts in Classrooms, Quarantine Time Adjusted
Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box announced that beginning Monday, February 8, the definition of a COVID-19 close contact in schools will be changed.
Continue readingIndiana State Health Commissioner Gives COVID-19 Vaccination Update
The Indiana Department of Health opened up the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents ages 65-69 this week and over 144,000 people in that age group have scheduled an appointment to get the first dose of the vaccine as of Wednesday.
Continue readingPlymouth City Government Offices to Open to Public
Members of the public can enter the Plymouth City Building or other city government offices to conduct business starting Thursday, February 4.
Continue readingMarshall County Moves Back to Orange on State COVID-19 Map
Marshall County is back in the orange on the state’s COVID-19 map, while Starke and Pulaski counties moved to yellow. All three counties still have to follow orange-level restrictions, though. That means events and gatherings are limited to 25 percent of a facility’s capacity. Gatherings of more than 50 people are supposed to have a safety plan submitted ahead of time to the local health department.
Continue readingMarshall County Theft Investigation Leads to Arrest
An investigation into a stolen car and items stolen from several vehicles in Marshall County resulted in an arrest.
Continue readingCommissioner Stan Klotz Proposes Making $2 Million Available for Road Program
Marshall County Commissioner Stan Klotz made a motion Monday morning to move forward with asking the County Council for $2 million to fund the 2021 road program.
Continue readingCulver School Board Members Discuss 2021-2022 School Calendar
The 2021-2022 school calendar was brought up for consideration during Monday night’s Culver Community School Board meeting, but a question into a later start date to the school year prompted a lengthy discussion.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Looks at Reopening Plan for Town Hall, Beach Lodge
The Culver Town Council members looked at a plan for reopening Town Hall to the public and where meetings will be held in the near future.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Holds Public Hearing over Superintendent’s Contract
The John Glenn School Board opened up a public hearing Tuesday night to take comments on the superintendent’s proposed contract.
Continue readingArgos Town Council President Discusses Possible Increase in Communications Contribution
The contribution to the Marshall County Communications Board from municipalities and townships may be going up. Argos Town Council President George Null, who is a member of that board, told the Argos Town Council members last week that a goal to hire a third full-time dispatcher at the Sheriff’s Department could be realized if the contribution made by all entities increases two percent over the next three years.
Continue readingTwelve New Positive COVID-19 Tests in Tri-County Area
Marshall County Commissioners Praise Communities for Slowing Spread of COVID-19, New Mobile Medical Unit Now Home
Marshall County dropped to a yellow status last week on the Indiana Department of Health’s County Metrics Map that measures community spread of COVID-19, prompting praise from Marshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer to everyone in the county for doing their part to minimize spread.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Contract with CRMorphew Consulting, LLC
The Culver Town Council members approved a contract with CRMorphew Consulting, LLC in the amount of $7,500 to assist the town with economic development and strategies.
Continue readingAncilla College of Marian University has new Chancellor
Ancilla College of Marian University has a new chancellor. Joseph Heidt began in his new role Monday, February 1.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth School Board members will meet tonight where they will consider the additions to high school courses and to the CTE programming schedule for the 2021-2022 school year.
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