The Culver Town Council members approved a proclamation Tuesday night that recognizes the town’s officers during National Police Week May 9-May 16.
Continue readingThree Marshall County Council Members Agree to be on American Rescue Plan Committee
Three Marshall County Council members will join a committee of members who will make recommendations on projects for American Rescue Plan funding.
Continue readingPfizer COVID-19 Vaccines to be Extended to Children Ages 12-15
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is extended to children ages 12-15 after the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices approved the FDA’s extension of the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for that age group.
Continue readingFirefighters Respond to Bourbon House Fire
Firefighters from several fire departments responded to a house fire at 1692 12th Road in Bourbon Tuesday morning.
Continue readingPlymouth Police Department Investigation Finds Suspect in Park Vandalism
The Plymouth Police Department conducted an investigation into an act of vandalism at Centennial Park on May 8.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
Indiana’s County Metrics Map that shows community spread of COVID-19 was updated by the Indiana Department of Health Wednesday.
Continue readingMarshall County Judge Updates County Council on New Court, Council Considers Additional Appropriation
The Marshall County Council members considered an additional appropriation for a court administrator Monday morning for the county’s newest court as it prepares to open July 1.
Continue readingBriarwood Estates Owners in Plymouth Now Required to Pay Full Water Deposit
After not fulfilling an agreement in order to obtain a lower water deposit, the owners of Briarwood Estates in Plymouth will need to pay the full amount of the initial water deposit.
Continue readingTown of Culver, Culver Academies Trail Agreement Still Not Ready
An agreement between the Town of Culver and the Culver Academies concerning the third phase of the Lake Max Trail will undergo more work before it is presented to both entities for signature.
Continue readingBremen Town Council to Implement Electronic Sign Policy
The Bremen Town Council will soon consider a policy of what can be displayed on the town’s new LED message board at the corner of Plymouth and Bowen Streets.
Continue readingHealth Rankings Show Mixed Results for Marshall County
Marshall County saw mixed results with its annual health rankings. The 2021 County Health Rankings were released earlier this spring by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute.
Continue readingHoosiers Getting Unemployment Will Once Again Have to Prove They’re Looking for Work
Hoosiers getting unemployment benefits will once again have to prove that they’re looking for work. Starting June 1, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development will resume requiring weekly work search reports, according to the Governor’s Office.
Continue readingAnother Starke County Resident Dies of COVID-19
Another resident in Starke County has died of COVID-19, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Additional Appropriation for Jail Program Director
The Marshall County Council members approved an additional appropriation Monday morning to pay the rest of the year’s salary for the jail program director by a vote of 5-1-1.
Continue readingMarshall County Parks and Recreation Department Five-Year Master Plan Accepted by DNR
The Marshall County Parks and Recreation Department Board’s five-year master plan was recently approved by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. It was due April 15 and everyone worked hard with MACOG to get it done in time for the deadline.
Continue readingBremen Resident Complains about Traffic Signal at Plymouth and Bowen Streets
If residents in the Town of Bremen are unhappy about the traffic pattern at the intersection at Plymouth (State Road 106) and Bowen Streets, they should inform INDOT about the issue.
Continue readingMarshall County Clerk Elected AIC Northwest District President
Marshall County Clerk Deb VanDeMark was recently elected as the president of the Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) Northwest District. She serves on the AIC’s board of directors which determines policies and legislative goals for the AIC.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will review a Memorandum of Understanding with the Culver Academies concerning the third phase of the Lake Max trail when they meet tonight. The third phase will run along the old railroad corridor, crossing over State Road 10 to Sycamore, which would then go east to 16C and then south to State Road 10. If the agreement is signed, it would then go to the Marshall County Commissioners for consideration of right-of-way access on Sycamore and 16 C Roads. School officials have agreed to grant easements and pay for a portion of the engineering and survey work into the amended route of the trail on the school’s property.
Continue readingEight New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Tri-County Area
Another 607 cases of COVID-19 were reported in the state in Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health which includes five new cases in Marshall County and three new cases in Starke County. There were no positive cases reported in Pulaski County.
Continue readingArgos Fire Protection Territory Organizes, Plans to Hire Full-Time EMT
Members of the Argos Fire Protection Territory met for the first time Thursday night and organized as a group.
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