Starke County has reported another COVID-19 death. The death occurred on May 28, but was just added to the Indiana Department of Health’s dashboard on Saturday. That brings Starke County’s total COVID-19 death count to 58.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Considers Request by Habitat for Humanity
The Culver Town Council members considered a request from Marshall County Habitat for Humanity officials for equipment out of the Evil Czech building before it is demolished.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Hold Public Hearing Concerning Unsafe Building Ordinance Amendment
The Marshall County Commissioners opened a public hearing Monday morning to take comments on a proposed change in the unsafe building ordinance.
Continue readingCulver Road Work Scheduled for Next Week
Motorists driving through Culver may have to maneuver around some road work next week. Clerk-Treasurer Karen Heim says E&B Paving will be milling and paving streets starting Monday.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Approves Contribution to Marshall County Council on Aging
The Bourbon Town Council members considered a contribution to the Marshall County Council on Aging organization when they met Tuesday night.
Continue readingAddresses Given to Marshall County Parks, Trail Kiosk Project Taking Shape
Addresses have been assigned to the Trails at Mill Pond and Memorial Forest so residents can easily find the areas to visit on GPS or the county’s GIS system.
Continue readingMore Than 15,000 Marshall County Residents Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
The number of new local COVID-19 cases is back in the single digits. The Indiana Department of Health reported three new cases in Marshall County Friday and one new case in Starke County.
Continue readingDuane Longacre Trial set to begin June 21
A murder suspect will go to trial in Marshall County beginning Monday, June 21.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Consider Contract with Baker Tilly
The Marshall County Commissioners considered a contract with Baker Tilly Monday morning to assist government officials with navigation surrounding the planning and spending of American Rescue Act funds.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Reviews Change to Junk/Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance
The Bourbon Town Council members reviewed a change to the junk/abandoned vehicle ordinance when they met Tuesday night.
Continue readingElectric Car Charging Station in Culver to be Installed Soon
The Town of Culver recently received a grant to install an electric car charging station and it will be installed in the near future to accommodate drivers with vehicles that have that operating system.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Closing Optum COVID-19 Testing Sites
COVID-19 testing sites operated by OptumServe Health Services will be closing June 30. Indiana Department of Health officials say community testing networks are now in place at pharmacies, providers, clinics and local health departments.
Continue readingBremen Police Department Investigate Burglary
Officers from the Bremen Police Department are looking for a man who allegedly removed a small amount of money from a cash register at the Mint City Discount Store at 1223 W. Plymouth Street in Bremen.
Continue readingTwelve New Cases Reported in the Tri-County Area
Starke County had 10 new cases of COVID-19 and Marshall County had two new cases, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. There were no new cases of COVID-19 in Pulaski County.
Continue readingPlymouth Police Ask for Help Locating Runaway Teenager
Plymouth Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a runaway teenager. Elexis Marie Lunsford, 16, was last seen on Saturday, June 6 at about 11:00 p.m. She is 5’1” tall with brown hair and blue eyes and weighs about 125 pounds. Police say she typically wears jeans and a black hooded sweatshirt.
Continue readingMarshall County Coroner Asks for Administrative Assistant
Marshall County Coroner John Grolich asked the commissioners Monday morning to hire an administrative assistant in 2022.
Continue readingMarshall County Community Corrections Advisory Board Discusses House Bill 1068
The Marshall County Community Corrections Advisory Board recently took action to form a local Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council as part of House Bill 1068.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Opens Bids for Second Phase of Sewer Project
The Bourbon Town Council members opened bids Tuesday night for the second phase of the sewer project that involves slip lining sewer pipes to extend the life of the infrastructure.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Receives Updates on Trail Projects
Plans for the second and third phases of the Lake Max walking and biking trails are still moving forward.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
Starke County and Marshall County are in the blue status this week on the state’s County Metrics Map while Pulaski County is in the yellow status. The blue status means a low community spread of COVID-19 and the yellow status indicates a moderate spread of COVID-19.
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