Residents in the Town of Argos are invited to a Christmas in the Park caravan event tonight (December 5) for an hour-long event at 6 p.m. in the Argos Community Park at 501 W. Marshall Street.
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More COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Reported Locally
The Indiana Department of Health announced Friday that 8,003 additional people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the state with 41 cases of those reported in Marshall County, 33 in Starke County and 20 in Pulaski County.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Considers Classified Staff Matters
The Plymouth School Board members reviewed revisions Tuesday night to classified conditions of employment and wage increases for classified staff.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Considers Support Staff Stipend
The John Glenn School Board members considered a support staff stipend at their meeting this week.
Continue readingIndiana Hopes to Vaccinate Frontline Health Care Workers, Long-Term Care Residents by End of Year
Indiana’s frontline health care workers and long-term care facility residents could be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the year. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that both Pfizer and Moderna have now applied for an FDA emergency use authorization, and Indiana is preparing to receive limited supplies as early as mid-December.
Continue readingConfidential Paper Shredding Event Scheduled for Saturday
Officials from the Marshall County Solid Waste District are hosting their annual confidential paper shredding event on Saturday, December 5 form 8 a.m. to noon.
Continue readingRensselaer Business Gets Federal Certification for N95 Masks
Millions of high-grade face masks will soon be made in Jasper County. Indiana Face Mask has gotten its federal certification to make N95 masks, according to Governor Eric Holcomb.
Continue readingIndiana Breaks Record for New COVID-19 Cases, Marshall County Reports 50th Death
Indiana has set another record for new COVID-19 cases. The Indiana Department of Health reported another 8,527 cases Thursday, the state’s largest single-day increase since the pandemic began.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Approves Grant Agreements for Final Phase of REES Theater Project
The final phase of the REES Theater project is a step closer to getting underway. The Plymouth City Council approved a pair of agreements last week allowing grant funding from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to be passed through the city to the project committee.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Approves Administrative Contracts
The John Glenn School Board members reviewed proposed administrative contracts Tuesday night that would be retroactive to July 1, 2020.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Honors Outgoing Members
Two Plymouth School Board members were honored during Tuesday night’s school board meeting as they complete their terms.
Continue readingCulver Community Schools to Return to In-Person Learning Monday, More Students and Staff Test Positive
Culver Community Schools students may be learning from home, but COVID-19 continues to spread. In her weekly update, Superintendent Karen Shuman said six students became positive since the switch to virtual learning. Two more adults have tested positive, while another three are waiting for their test results.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Streamlines Contact Tracing, CDC Eases Quarantine Guidelines
The Indiana Department of Health has streamlined the contact tracing interview process. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that contact tracers are now focusing on notifying the person of a positive test result, what symptoms to look for, and how to isolate.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Voices Concern with Increase in COVID-19 Deaths, Hospitalizations
The number of COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations continues to draw concern from Indiana’s state health commissioner. During Wednesday’s press conference, Dr. Kris Box said the number of deaths continues to increase, especially in long-term care facilities.
Continue readingFive More COVID-19 Deaths Reported Locally, Tri-County Area Remains at Orange Level
Five more people have died of COVID-19 in the tri-county area, according to Wednesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingCaucus Scheduled to Fill Vacant Marshall County Council Seat
A Republican Party Caucus is scheduled for Friday, December 11 at 5 p.m. to fill the vacancy left by Judy Stone in Marshall County Council District 4. She announced her resignation this week.
Continue readingTown of Bremen Considering Taking Over Operation of Ambulance Service
The Town of Bremen is looking into the possibility of running its ambulance service directly, but may continue using an outside provider in the meantime. Lutheran EMS says it will discontinue operating the town’s ambulance service, and Tri-County Ambulance has submitted a bid to take over next year.
Continue readingMobile Food Distribution in Plymouth on Thursday
Representatives from the Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be at the pool parking lot at Centennial Park in Plymouth for a drive-thru food distribution event on Thursday, December 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET.
Continue readingIndiana State Police Master Trooper Records over 1,000 Career DUI Arrests
Indiana State Police Master Trooper Mick Dockery recently reached a milestone with his work at the Bremen Post.
Continue readingCulvert Pipe Replacement to Close Marshall County Road until Friday
The installation of an aluminum box culvert on 7B Road at the Elmer Seltenright Ditch east of Michigan Road in Marshall County will require the road to be closed to all traffic through Friday, December 4.
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