Wednesday’s updated County Metrics Map on the Indiana Department of Health’s coronavirus website shows Marshall, Starke and Pulaski Counties in the yellow status, which means a moderate level of community spread of COVID-19. There are 11 counties in the state in the red status, 62 counties in the orange status, and 19 counties in the yellow status. There are no counties in the blue status which indicates a low community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Takes Public Comments on Superintendent Contract
The Plymouth School Board members took public comments Tuesday night concerning a proposed contract for a new superintendent.
Continue readingCulver Schools to Keep Current COVID-19 Guidelines in Place
Culver Community School Superintendent Karen Shuman told the school board members Monday night that the current COVID-19 guidelines in place are what will be followed until the environment changes.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Meet in Special Session Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet in special session today to discuss the Marshall County Courthouse Clock Tower project.
Continue readingOver 2,700 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Indiana
Another 2,726 people in the state have tested positive with COVID-19, including 12 more people in Marshall County, three people in Starke County and one person in Pulaski County, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingPolice, Family Asks Public for Assistance in Finding Missing Child
The Plymouth Police Department and 11-month-old Mercedes Lain’s family are asking the public for help in finding her.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Reports Contact Tracing Data Breach
The Indiana Department of Health says someone “improperly accessed” the state’s COVID-19 contact tracing data. Indiana Chief Information Officer Tracy Barnes said in a press release that the data was accessed by a company “that intentionally looks for software vulnerabilities, then reaches out to seek business.”
Continue readingTyner Residents Oppose Proposed Marshall County Sewer District
Several residents in the Tyner area attended the Marshall County Commissioners meeting Monday morning to oppose a proposed Marshall County Sewer District.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board to Hold Public Hearing Concerning Superintendent Contract
The Plymouth Community School Board members will be meeting tonight to take public comments on the proposed contract for the superintendent.
Continue readingMarshall, Pulaski Counties See Population Declines in 2020 Census
The 2020 Census showed population declines in Marshall and Pulaski counties, but Starke County’s population held steady. Marshall County lost 956 residents from 2010 to 2020, according to data released last week, for a new population of 46,095. That’s a two-percent drop.
Continue readingBourbon Community Crossings Project Tentatively Scheduled to Start Next Week
The projects awarded Community Crossing grant funds in the Town of Bourbon are expected to begin August 25.
Continue readingPlymouth Redevelopment Commission to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Redevelopment Commission members will hold a discussion tonight on the proposed Veterans Parkway Extension project.
Continue readingInvestigation Ongoing in Active Silver Alert Involving Missing Child
The FBI and its Child Abduction Deployment team are assisting the Plymouth Police Department in an ongoing investigation regarding a missing 11-month-old child, according to the Plymouth Police Department.
Continue readingEighteen New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Tri County Area
The Indiana Department of Health announced Monday that 1,902 more people in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19, including 14 people in Marshall County, two people in Starke County and two people in Pulaski County. Those numbers are from Sunday’s statistics.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Reviews Engineering Contract for Wastewater Facility Project
The Bremen Town Council members reviewed a contract with engineering firm Jones Petrie Rafinski last week to assist with preliminary engineering work for the Bremen Wastewater Facility project.
Continue readingMarshall County Parks and Recreation Board Members Update County Council on West Township Trustee Cabin Project
Marshall County Parks and Recreation Board members Deb VanDeMark and Richard Markley updated the Marshall County Council last week on the West Township Trustee Cabin project.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Considers Purchase of New Weapons for Police Department
Bourbon Police Chief Bill Martin asked the Bourbon Town Council members last week if officers can buy their current duty weapons and back-up guns as he is looking to purchase newer weapons for the officers.
Continue readingPlymouth Utility Department Crews Working on Sewer Projects
Plymouth Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson updated the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members on sewer projects.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today where they will hear from Sheriff Matt Hassel about updates to the radio counsel.
Continue readingCulver Community School Board to Meet Tonight
The Culver Community School Board will consider a request to advertise the 2022 budget, Capital Projects Plan and Bus Replacement Plan when they meet tonight.
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