The Plymouth Redevelopment Commission members received an update on the proposed Veterans Parkway extension project this week.
Continue readingPlymouth Redevelopment Commission Receives Update on Proposed Veterans Parkway Extension Project
COVID-19 Surge Creating Challenges for Indiana Hospitals
As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, so do hospitalizations. More than 1,700 Hoosiers were in the hospital with COVID-19 symptoms as of Thursday, the highest number since January.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Adopts Zoning Ordinance
The Argos Town Council members reviewed an amended zoning ordinance during their meeting Wednesday night.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Agree to Another Extension for Purchase of Property for Maintenance Department
The Marshall County Commissioners agreed to wait until August 29 in order to go through with the sale of property on Plum Street for use by the maintenance department.
Continue readingMercedes Lain’s Parents Make Initial Court Appearance
Mercedes Lain’s parents made their initial court appearance Friday. They’re charged with the Level 6 felony of neglect of a dependent after the 11-month-old’s body was found in a wooded area in Starke County Wednesday night.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports Highest Single-Day Increase in COVID-19 Cases since January
Indiana’s daily increase in COVID-19 cases has surpassed 4,000 for the first time since January. Another 4,120 cases were reported in Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingTwo Marshall County Traffic Stops Reportedly Lead to Four Drug Arrests
A total of four people were arrested after drugs were reportedly found during two Marshall County traffic stops. On Wednesday evening, sheriff’s deputies say they pulled over a vehicle near Linden and 7th Roads, and a police K-9 alerted them to the presence of narcotics.
Continue readingMichigan Man Accused of False Informing, Resisting Arrest following Argos Traffic Stop
A Michigan man was taken into custody following a traffic stop at an Argos gas station early Thursday morning. Marshall County sheriff’s deputies say they pulled over a motorcycle with no license plate at the BP station at Walnut and U.S. 31.
Continue readingLaw Enforcement Agencies Work Together in Missing Child Investigation
Plymouth Police Chief David Bacon commented Thursday morning how important it was that many law enforcement agencies were able to come together to investigate the disappearance of 11-month-old Mercedes Lain.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Looking to Ramp Up COVID-19 Testing Again
The Indiana Department of Health is ramping up COVID-19 testing, as demand shoots back up. During a press conference Wednesday, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box apologized for the long wait times experienced at testing sites.
Continue readingCommunity Crossings Projects in Marshall County to Start Soon
Community Crossings projects in Marshall County are expected to start at the end of August or beginning of September.
Continue readingMarshall County Habitat for Humanity Receives Donation toward Upcoming Home Build
The Marshall County Habitat for Humanity organization received a $500 donation from the North Central Indiana Association of Realtors toward construction costs of the 24th Habitat home to be built at 718 Pearl Street in Plymouth.
Continue readingNearly 40 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
The Indiana Department of Health reported that another 3,713 Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19, including 24 people in Marshall County, 11 people in Starke County and four people in Pulaski County.
Continue readingMercedes Lain Found Deceased
The investigation into the disappearance of 11-month-old Mercedes Lain ended late Wednesday night. Marshall County Prosecutor Nelson Chipman announced Thursday morning that she was found deceased in a dense wooded area near the intersection of 1025 E. 50 N. in Starke County.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Discuss Additional Costs for Courthouse Clock Tower Repairs
The Marshall County Commissioners received an update Wednesday morning concerning additional costs needed to repair the Courthouse Clock Tower.
Continue readingMCHD Highly Recommends Masking in All Marshall County Schools, Masks Now Required at Plymouth Schools
Due to a current COVID-19 surge and the increase in positive cases in Marshall County, the Marshall County Health Department (MCHD) is highly recommending universal indoor masking by all K-12 students, staff, teachers, and visitors regardless of vaccination status.
Continue readingThird Dose of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Approved for Immunocompromised Individuals
Marshall County Public Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm announced Thursday that the CDC, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a third dose of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines for people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised.
Continue readingGov. Holcomb Leaving Mask Mandates Up to Counties, Urges Hoosiers to Get Vaccinated
Governor Holcomb says he’s happy to leave it up to individual counties to decide on mask mandates. During a press conference Wednesday, Holcomb said the state will continue to make sure local leaders have the information they need to make their own decisions, along with the resources to carry them out.
Continue readingSearch Continues for Mercedes Lain
Plymouth Police Department, Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, and Indiana State Police officers, along with the FBI and FBI Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team, continue to search for 11-month-old Mercedes Lain. She was reported missing to the Plymouth Police Department Sunday, August 15.
Continue readingGov. Holcomb Establishes Commission to Address Public Health Challenges
Improving Indiana’s public health structure is the goal of a new commission announced by Governor Holcomb Wednesday. Over the next year, the 15-member commission will look at the strengths and weaknesses of the current health system, analyzing funding, staffing challenges, and the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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