A bill that would shift control of wind and solar farm developments from counties to the state continues to move forward in the Indiana General Assembly. House Bill 1381 passed out of the House Wednesday by a vote of 58-to-38. It now goes to the Indiana Senate for further consideration.
Continue readingNIPSCO to Retire Two Units at Wheatfield Power Plant this Year
NIPSCO says it’ll be shutting down part of the R.M. Schahfer Generating Station in Wheatfield by the end of the year. The utility company announced this week that coal-fired units 14 and 15 will be retired.
Continue readingPlymouth Police Department Looking for Missing/Runaway Teen
The Plymouth Police Department is looking for 16-year-old Alayna Stamper.
Continue readingTwo More Local COVID-19 Deaths, Cases Reported
Another person in Marshall County and one more person in Pulaski County have died of COVID-19. They were among 29 new deaths listed in Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. The total number of COVID-19 deaths in Marshall County is now up to 104 and it is up to 42 in Pulaski County.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Hold Two Public Hearings for Grant Funds
The Marshall County Commissioners conducted two public hearings Monday morning for two different COVID-19 Response grant fund rounds.
Continue readingFood Bank of Northern Indiana Mobile Food Distribution Event Friday in Bremen
The United Way of Marshall County, Marshall County Community Foundation and Marshall County Commissioners are sponsoring a mobile food distribution event Friday, February 19 from 10 a.m. to noon ET at Shumaker Westside Park in Bremen.
Continue readingSecond Argos Fire Protection Territory Public Hearing Set for Tonight
The second in a series of three public hearings is scheduled for tonight in Argos in order for Argos, Walnut Township and Green Township residents to gather information about the potential formation of an Argos Fire Protection Territory.
Continue readingMore of Indiana’s COVID-19 Deaths Linked to Long-Term Care Facilities
More of Indiana’s COVID-19 deaths have been traced back to long-term care facilities. Health officials have determined that another 659 Hoosiers who died were long-term care residents, while one additional death was found to be a staff member.
Continue readingWinter Weather Impacting COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments, Vaccination Appointments
This week’s winter weather has prompted Indiana to wait until at least next week to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility. During Wednesday’s press conference, Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver said that more than 43,000 appointments have been impacted by the winter storm.
Continue readingMarshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties in Yellow Status on County Metrics Map
The COVID-19 positivity rates in the state continue on a downward trend. In fact, there are no counties in the state that are in the red status this week on the state’s County Metrics Map. The map is updated every Wednesday and measures the community spread of COVID-19, plus positivity rates and number of new cases.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Working out Details so Staff Can Attend Officer’s Funeral
Area police agencies are stepping up to assist Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel in finding help so his staff members can attend the funeral service of Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Captain Daniel Butt.
Continue readingU.S. 30 Study to Begin Soon
Officials from the Indiana Department of Transportation will soon begin a Planning and Environment Linkages study aimed to improve the U.S. 30 corridor from Valparaiso to the Ohio state line.
Continue readingPlymouth Redevelopment Commission Updated on Aquatic Center
The Plymouth Redevelopment Commission members were updated on the Aquatic Center during their meeting Tuesday night.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Considers Resolution Regarding Towing Fee, SOP
It could cost a processing fee in order to retrieve a vehicle after a Bourbon Police Officer orders it to be towed.
Continue readingAccident Claims Life of Bremen Woman
A four vehicle accident on U.S. 6 near Bremen Monday night claimed the life of one driver.
Continue readingTwo New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Another 889 people in the state tested positive with COVID-19 as reflected in Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. One person in Marshall County tested positive with COVID-19 and one person in Starke County was diagnosed with COVID-19. Pulaski County did not have any new cases.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Voice Opposition to House Bill 1381
The Marshall County Commissioners took action Monday morning to sign a resolution opposing House Bill 1381.
Continue readingTriton School Board Approves Special Ed Agreement, Updated Sexual Harassment Response Policy
The Triton School Board last week approved an agreement for special education services.
Continue readingPlymouth Redevelopment Commission to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Redevelopment Commission members will receive updates on several projects when they meet tonight.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board to Meet Tonight
The John Glenn School Board will meet tonight where they will vote on the proposed contract for the superintendent of schools.
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