There were seven new COVID-19 cases reported in the tri-county area, according to Monday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Four cases were reported in Starke County, two cases were reported in Marshall County, and one case reported in Pulaski County.
Continue readingCDC Lifts Mask Requirement on Buses Vans Operated by Public or Private School Systems
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a statement Friday, February 25 that masks are no longer required on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, which includes early care and education/child care programs.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Purchase of New Truck for Plowing
The Culver Town Council members agreed to purchase a chassis, bed, plow blade, and salt spreader in order to replace a plow truck that went down before the last snow storm.
Continue readingPlymouth Community School Board to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Community School Board members will consider a resolution tonight that would authorize litigation against manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of electronic cigarettes and vaping products and an engagement agreement.
Continue readingBremen Town Council to Hold Public Hearing Today Concerning New Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Bremen Town Council members will hold a public hearing today to discuss a proposed construction project that involves a new Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Continue readingCounty Council Approves Commissary Report and Discusses Jail Population with Sheriff Hassel
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Sheriff Matthew Hassel submitted his commissary report to the Marshall County Council this month from July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.
Continue readingIndiana State Police Toll Road Post Welcomes Bremen Native as New Detective
Indiana State Police Senior Trooper Patrick O’Keefe was recently reclassified as a detective at the Indiana State Police Toll Road Post. The Bremen native earned his assignment to Field Investigations through the completion of written testing and a competitive interview process.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council to Meet in Special Session Today
The Bourbon Town Council will meet in special session this afternoon to open bids for Community Crossings Matching Grant projects.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Public Works and Safety, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members will review a recommendation by Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson concerning the purchase of trucks for the Water and Wastewater Departments.
Continue readingMCEDC Updates Commissioners Regarding Economic Development
Article submitted by James Master Managing Editor of The Pilot News
MARSHALL COUNTY — Laura Walls, president and CEO of the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC), presented a quarterly report to the County Commissioners on Monday.
Continue readingEleven New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Tri-County Area
Another 981 people in the state have tested positive with COVID-19 from December 1 to February 23, according to Thursday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. There were six new cases in Marshall County, four new cases in Starke County and one new case in Pulaski County.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Public Works Updated on Red Rock Inn
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News staff writer
PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Building Commissioner Keith Hammonds confirmed to the Plymouth Board of Public Works that the house on the property of the Red Rock Inn located at 2550 North Michigan St., Plymouth has been demolished by the property owner, as ordered.
Continue readingPolice Increasing Patrols Statewide to Curb Dangerous and Aggressive Driving
More than 200 state and local law enforcement agencies will be increasing patrols to curb dangerous and aggressive driving. The enforcement campaign begins today and runs through Monday, March 21.
Continue readingFFA Members Meet in Statehouse to Speak with Legislators as Part of National FFA Week
National FFA week found 115 Indiana FFA members in the Statehouse this week to talk to legislators and promote FFA.
Continue readingCollege Goal Sunday Event February 27
An opportunity to seek assistance in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will take place this Sunday, February 27.
Continue readingChicago Man Arrested after a Pursuit Ends in Crash in Plymouth
A Chicago man was arrested Thursday morning after reportedly fleeing from an attempted traffic stop in Kosciusko County and crashing in Plymouth.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
Very few counties are in the red status this week on the Indiana Department of Health’s County Metrics map. Marshall County, Starke County and Pulaski County are now in the yellow status which indicates a moderate community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Announces Changes to COVID-19 Dashboard
Officials from the Indiana Department of Health announced Wednesday that changes are being made to the COVID-19 data dashboard that will better reflect the state of the pandemic and to the school reporting requirements.
Continue readingCommissioners Approve Shipping Container Resolution
Article submitted by James Master, The Pilot News Managing Editor
MARSHALL COUNTY — During this week’s meeting of the Marshall County Commissioners, Plan Director Ty Adley presented ordinance 2022-06, a request to update the Marshall County Zoning Ordinance 6 010 A and Article 13 Shipping Containers.
Continue readingMarshall County Election Board Releases In-Person Early Voting, Vote Center Information
The Marshall County Election Board recently finalized in-person early voting and Vote Center location information.
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