The Marshall County Council members considered an ordinance presented by Treasurer Angie Birchmeier this week that would change the remittance of the Innkeepers Tax.
Continue readingNumber of New Local COVID-19 Cases Remains Low
The Indiana Department of Health announced Friday that 973 additional people in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19 with 11 of those people in Marshall County, one person in Starke County and two people in Pulaski County.
Continue readingGovernor Plans to Address State about COVID-19 Roadmap
With COVID-19 cases down and vaccinations on the rise, Governor Eric Holcomb is planning an announcement about Indiana’s path forward.
Continue readingFourth Public Hearing Set for proposed Argos Fire Protection Territory
A fourth public hearing is set for the proposed Argos Fire Protection Territory.
Continue readingApplications Being Accepted for Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Hoosiers struggling to pay their rent due to COVID-19 can now apply for more help from the state. Applications are now being accepted for the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program, according to Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority Executive Director Jacob Sipe.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves COVID-19 Grant Application
The Marshall County Council members approved a grant application Monday morning for the third opportunity to apply for COVID-19 response funds.
Continue readingTriton, Plymouth School Leaders Oppose House Bill 1005
Leaders at two more local school corporations are voicing opposition to House Bill 1005.
Continue readingRiverside Commons Developer Updates Plymouth City Council on Project
The Plymouth City Council members got an update from Developer Kevin Berger about what is next with the Riverside Commons project in Plymouth.
Continue readingDaylight Saving Time Begins Sunday
The time has come to observe the beginning of Daylight Saving Time.
Continue readingAdditional COVID-19 Deaths Reported Locally
Another person in Marshall County and one more person in Starke County have died from COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Superintendent Presents Funding Requests to County Council
Funding support requests were presented to the Marshall County Council Monday morning as Highway Superintendent Jason Peters explained several different funding needs.
Continue readingUSDA Extends Flexibilities for Free Meals for Children through September
The USDA is taking steps to make it easier for kids to keep getting free meals throughout the summer. Officials announced this week that a number of COVID-19-related waivers that were in place until the end of June have now been extended through September.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Consider Amended Contract for East Shore Corporation
The Culver Town Council members will soon act on a proposed contract amendment with the East Shore Corporation.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Opens Mowing Bids
The Bourbon Town Council members took time Tuesday night to open and approve a bid for mowing and other related duties at the park and Matchett Center.
Continue readingState, Federal Health Officials Easing Visitation Restrictions at Long-Term Care Facilities
It may soon be easier to visit loved ones in long-term care facilities. State and federal health officials separately announced Wednesday that they’re easing visitation restrictions.
Continue readingTeachers, School Staff to Be Fully Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine in Indiana Starting Monday
Indiana teachers will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine at any vaccination site in the state starting Monday. It’s been available to educators at pharmacies taking part in the federal vaccination program for the past few days.
Continue readingMarshall County Community Corrections Client in Custody after Reportedly Fleeing Placement
A client with Marshall County Community Corrections was taken into custody March 10 after allegedly leaving his placement in the Serenity House in Warsaw six days prior.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates Weekly County Metrics Map
Marshall County remains in the blue status on the state’s weekly County Metrics Map in terms of the community spread of COVID-19 while Starke County and Pulaski County are in the yellow status this week.
Continue readingRepublican Party Caucus Scheduled to Fill Green Township Advisory Board Seat
The Marshall County Republican Party will host a caucus Friday, March 19 at 5 p.m. ET where Republican precinct representatives of Green Township will vote on a candidate best qualified to fill a vacancy on the Green Township Advisory Board.
Continue readingBremen Water Department to Work on Issue at old Water Plant
Work to repair an issue at an older water plant in Bremen may come with a high price tag.
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