The number of new COVID-19 cases in the area remains generally lower, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
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Jeffrey Campbell Reportedly Attempts to Escape Lawful Detention Twice
An Argos man allegedly attempted to escape lawful detention twice this week.
Continue readingPlymouth Man Arrested on Charges of Possession of Child Pornography
A Plymouth man is in the Marshall County Jail following an investigation into allegations of possession of child pornography.
Continue readingFamiliar Face Returns to Marshall County Council
A familiar face will return to the Marshall County Council following a Marshall County Republican Party Caucus Wednesday night to fill the unexpired term of Jack Roose.
Continue readingUnemployment Rate Continues to Drop in Marshall County
Marshall County’s unemployment rate continues to drop, but it remains higher than pre-COVID levels. The county’s December unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Continue readingMarshall County Election Board Discusses Campaign Finance Reports
The Marshall County Election Board members discussed a few tardy campaign finance reports at their meeting Wednesday morning.
Continue readingArgos Town Council to Hold Fire Territory Public Hearing Tonight
The Argos Town Council members will host a meeting tonight to discuss a possible fire territory.
Continue readingBourbon Redevelopment Commission Holds First Meeting of 2021
The Bourbon Redevelopment Commission members met for the first time in 2021 Tuesday night where the members reorganized for the year. Les McFarland was chosen as president, Bob Firestone as vice president and Athena Stenstrom as secretary. Other members include Jason Lemler, Bobby Goodman and non-voting member Terri Barnhart who is president of the Triton Community School Board.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Adopts New Rates for EMS Services
The Culver Town Council members took action Tuesday night to adopt an ordinance that adjusts rates, charges and regulations for the services provided by Culver-Union Township EMS.
Continue readingGovernor to Adjust Restrictions on Gatherings Next Week
Indiana will be adjusting its COVID-19 restrictions next week. The size of gatherings and events will still be based on a county’s color on the Indiana Department of Health’s metrics map. But rather than setting a limit of a specific number of people, it will instead depend on a facility’s capacity.
Continue readingRetail Chains to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine
More vaccine is becoming available in more places, but Indiana is sticking with its age-based approach to eligibility.
Continue readingStarke County Moves to Orange, Marshall County Moves to Yellow on State COVID-19 Map
Starke and Pulaski counties are now in the orange on the Indiana Department of Health’s COVID-19 County Metrics Map, while Marshall County is in the yellow. Starke County still has to follow red-level restrictions, though. That means social gatherings are limited to 25 people, and K-through-12 athletic events are restricted to participants, support personnel, and parents or guardians plus their minor children.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Discusses Extension of COVID Leave Pay
The federal law that allowed residents to claim 80 hours of pay for being off work for COVID-19-related health issues expired at the end of 2020, but the Plymouth City Council members discussed extending that through the end of 2021 without the federal law in place.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Adopts Fees and Penalties Ordinance
The Argos Town Council members adopted the fees and penalties ordinance during their meeting last week. They voted to suspend the rules and adopt it on all three readings.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Renew Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration
The Marshall County Commissioners have renewed the Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration for another seven days.
Continue readingOpen House Scheduled for Outgoing Culver Town Manager
An open house is scheduled for today for Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET at the Culver Beach Lodge.
Continue readingLow Number of New Local COVID-19 Cases
Only 10 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Marshall County in Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County reported seven new cases and Pulaski County reported two new cases of COVID-19. The number of residents being tested is also at a lower rate.
Continue readingPlymouth Man Arrested for Driving under the Influence
A Plymouth man was reportedly found to be driving under the influence after the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department dispatchers received a call that a vehicle that went off the road.
Continue readingTwo Arrested after Pursuit in Marshall County
Two Joliet, Illinois residents were arrested Monday morning following a pursuit with the Indiana State Police officers and deputies from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.
Continue readingOne Injured in Plymouth Crash
A passenger was airlifted to the hospital after being ejected from a vehicle in a crash in Plymouth on Sunday night.
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