Marshall County Coroner John Grolich asked the commissioners Monday morning for a pre-pay for a vehicle. The coroner’s vehicle was previously approved to be purchased with CARES Act funding as the coroner does transport decedents who died of COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Council to Meet Today
The Marshall County Council members will meet today where Sheriff Matt Hassel will present his biannual Commissary report from July to December 2020 and the 2021 Commissary budget.
Continue readingPlymouth BOW, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety will meet tonight where City Engineer Rick Gaul will provide an update on the Laporte Street historic footbridge and City Attorney Sean Surrisi will inform members of the unsafe building collection at 701 W. Lake Avenue.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports 23 New COVID-19 Cases, Nearly 1,200 Fully Vaccinated
More COVID-19 cases were reported in Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties Sunday. The Indiana Department of Health’s update showed 23 new cases in Marshall County, two in Starke County, and three in Pulaski County.
Continue readingAnother 19 Coronavirus Cases Reported in Marshall County
The local area continues to report more COVID-19 cases. Another 19 cases were reported in Marshall County, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Pulaski County had nine new cases, its largest single-day increase in almost a month. Starke County reported just one new case.
Continue readingTake Precautions during Cold Weather
Temperatures will be in the lower teens beginning Saturday with even colder wind chills which may last several days.
Continue readingJohn Glenn Schools Slightly Loosen COVID-19 Restrictions
John Glenn School Superintendent Christopher Winchell told the school board this week that a few COVID-19 restrictions were loosened a bit recently at the elementary schools with St. Joseph County in the yellow category on the state’s County Metrics map that measures community spread of the virus.
Continue readingMarshall County 4-H Fair Association to Restructure
A restructuring is planned for the organization in charge of the Marshall County Fairgrounds. Over the next few weeks, the Marshall County 4-H Fair Association, Inc. will become the Marshall County Fair Association, Inc. The change was announced Friday by Purdue University, its Marshall County Extension staff, the Marshall County 4- H Council, and the Marshall County 4-H Fair Association, Inc.
Continue readingFive Injured in Rochester Crash
A crash in Rochester sent five people to the hospital Friday evening. Indiana State Police say it happened just after 6:00 at U.S. 31 and Sweetgum Road. Troopers believe John Hogan, 43, of rural Macy, Indiana, was driving a Toyota Corolla southwest on Sweetgum Road and pulled into the path of a northbound Nissan Sentra driven by Angela Collins, 49, of Indianapolis.
Continue readingBourbon Town Hall Available As Warming Center
Bourbon Town Hall will be available as a warming center this weekend.
Continue readingPlymouth Traffic Stop Reportedly Turns up Several Bags of Suspected Marijuana
A Tennessee man was arrested, after a Plymouth traffic stop reportedly turned up several bags of suspected marijuana, as well as paraphernalia. Plymouth Police say they pulled the vehicle over for a traffic infraction near Broadway and Harrison streets. During the traffic stop, the driver allegedly made several false statements about his identity.
Continue readingPlymouth Man Accused of Resisting Law Enforcement after Failing to Stop for Police
Driving recklessly with a suspended license in a vehicle that had a false registration is what police say led to the arrest of a Plymouth man Wednesday night. Plymouth Police say they noticed the false registration near the intersection of Michigan and Baker streets but lost sight of the vehicle in the neighborhoods east of Michigan Street.
Continue readingCulver Police Station Lobby Available As Warming Center
The Culver Police Station lobby is available as a warming center. It’s open 24 hours a day, according to Clerk-Treasurer Karen Heim.
Continue reading‘NaloxBoxes’ to Bring 24/7 Access to Opioid Reversal Medication to Every Indiana County
Opioid overdose reversal medication will soon be available 24 hours a day in every Indiana county. Governor Holcomb announced Friday that the state is partnering with Overdose Lifeline to buy 215 “NaloxBox” units. It’s is a hard acrylic box containing six to eight doses of naloxone that can be mounted on the outside of a building. Each county will get at least one.
Continue readingAnother 23 COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County, Almost 1,000 Residents Fully Vaccinated
Another 23 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall County, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County had five new cases, while Pulaski County had four.
Continue readingWebster Center Available As Warming Location
The City of Plymouth has made the Webster Center available for those who need a warm place to stay. In a Facebook post Friday, the Mayor’s Office said anyone who needs to access the Webster Center after hours may call the Police Department at 574-936-2126, and an officer will unlock the door.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Department Warns Drivers of Slick Roads
The Marshall County Highway Department is warning drivers of slick roads and drifting snow. In an update Friday morning, Highway Superintendent Jason Peters said falling temperatures overnight caused the snow to turn to slush and freeze.
Continue readingMarshall County Council, Commissioners Discuss Jail, Road Funding in Work Session
The Marshall County Commissioners and Council members met in a work session Thursday morning to discuss funding operations at the Marshall County Jail and a more robust road program.
Continue readingSaint Joseph Health System Updates Visitor Guidelines
Visitor guideline changes become effective today with the Saint Joseph Health System, including the Plymouth Medical Center.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Addresses Lower Number of COVID-19 Tests Done in the State
The number of COVID-19 tests conducted in the state is going down, but Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box says it is what all state Health Departments around Indiana are seeing as of late.
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