State Health Commissioner Preparing for Surge in Delta Variant while Local COVID Cases Remain Low

State Health Commission Dr. Kris Box and Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver hold a press conference on Jul. 9.

COVID-19 cases remain low in the local area, but state health officials are keeping an eye on slight upticks in Indiana’s positivity rate and hospitalizations. Marshall County had two new cases in Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health, while Pulaski County had one.

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Argos Council Gives Blessing for Purchase of Downtown Square Property

The Troyer Group rendering of Argos Downtown Square project. Photo from Town of Argos Facebook page

Plans are coming together for the new Argos Downtown Square. The project will bring a performance stage, restrooms, and other landscaping features to the former Speedway site at Michigan and Walnut. The town council Wednesday agreed to let the redevelopment commission proceed with buying the necessary property.

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