The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation has picked a new president and CEO. Dax Norton will take over the position toward the end of December, the corporation announced Wednesday.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Concerned about Possible Thanksgiving COVID-19 Spike
State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box is worried about a post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 spike. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference, Box stressed that bringing together large groups of people who aren’t part of your household puts all of them at risk.
Continue readingFairbanks Study Suggests That Almost 11% of Hoosiers Have Been Infected with COVID-19
Almost 11 percent of Hoosiers are now believed to have had COVID-19 at some point, whether they knew it or not. That’s according to the latest findings from the IU Fairbanks School of Public Health’s ongoing study into COVID-19’s prevalence.
Continue readingFive More COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Pulaski County, Outbreaks Continue in Long-Term Care Facilities
Another five Pulaski County residents have died from COVID-19. Those deaths occurred between November 10 and November 24, according to Wednesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total COVID-19 death toll up to 15.
Continue readingJohn Glenn High School to Use Virtual Learning until Christmas Break
John Glenn High School will be using virtual learning until Christmas break. Superintendent Christopher Winchell says the high school will be going virtual from November 30 to December 18. He cites COVID numbers, hospital capacity, and the recommendations of the St. Joseph County Health Department.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Affirms Marshall County’s Face Mask Ordinance
The Culver Town Council is voicing its support for Marshall County’s new face mask requirements. Council members voted Tuesday to officially affirm the “COVID-19 Face Mask Requirements for Local Workplace Safety and Enforcement” ordinance, at the recommendation of Council President Ginny Bess Munroe.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Members Look at Plans for Pickleball Courts
The Bourbon Town Council members reviewed plans drawn up by Jones Petrie and Rafinski (JPR) engineers to determine the cost of the rehabilitation of the basketball courts at the town park to include the construction of pickleball courts.
Continue readingMarshall County Coroner, Prosecutor Submit Grant Application Requests
Marshall County Prosecutor Nelson Chipman and Marshall County Coroner John Grolich recently submitted grant application requests to both the Marshall County Commissioners and Marshall County Council members for consideration.
Continue readingLocal Meat Processors Awarded COVID-19 Relief Funding
COVID-19 relief is making its way to Indiana’s meat processors. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has awarded $4 million from the federal CARES Act to 41 businesses through its Indiana Meat Processing Expansion & Development Grant Program.
Continue readingThree Bids Received on Farm Lease Property in Marshall County
The Marshall County Commissioners reviewed three bids that were submitted for the lease of Shady Rest Farm acreage.
Continue readingU.S. 30 Back Open after Construction Zone Crash in Plymouth
A crash shut down U.S. 30 in Plymouth Tuesday evening. Marshall County dispatchers say a semi rear-ended a passenger vehicle in a construction zone between Pioneer Drive and Oak Road.
Continue readingMore Local Residents Test Positive for COVID-19 as Statewide Death, Hospitalization Numbers Increase
Another 38 Marshall County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. That brings the county’s total to 2,937, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County had another 16 positive cases for a new total of 906. Another nine Pulaski County residents have tested positive, for a total of 377.
Continue readingPlymouth Woman Accused of Resisting Law Enforcement after Allegedly Refusing to Leave Walmart
A Plymouth woman was arrested Monday after allegedly causing a disturbance at Walmart. Plymouth Police say they were called to what was initially reported as a battery against an employee around 7:00 p.m.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Extend Public Health Emergency by Another Week
Marshall County’s public health disaster emergency has officially been extended by another week. A resolution signed by the county commissioners Monday keeps the emergency declaration in effect until at least December 1.
Continue readingFace Mask Enforcement Proving to Be a Challenge for Plymouth Walmart
Marshall County’s crackdown on face mask violations is creating challenges for one of its major retailers.
Continue readingBremen Officials Seek Explanation for Delays in Downtown Revitalization Project
Plymouth Street in Downtown Bremen was scheduled to reopen this past weekend. Now, town officials are trying to figure out why it was still closed as of Monday.
Continue readingBremen School Officials Hopeful that Schools Stay Open up to Christmas Break
Bremen school officials are hopeful that in-person instruction can continue in the schools up until Christmas break, but it will depend on the community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Consider 2021 Salary Ordinance, Storm Water Rate Study
The Culver Town Council will consider the 2021 salary ordinance on second reading tonight. Council members are also expected to get an update on a storm water rate study. They’ll also be asked to take action to affirm Marshall County’s new face mask ordinance.
Continue readingMarshall County’s Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop, Still Higher Than Last Year
Marshall County’s unemployment rate continues to drop. Its October unemployment rate was 4.2 percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Continue readingMarshall County Board of Health Voices Support for Mask Ordinance
The Marshall County Board of Health is voicing its support for the county’s new face mask rules. In a letter Monday, the seven board members say they unanimously support Dr. Byron Holm’s business mask ordinance, and they encourage all residents to protect one another through proper mask wearing.
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