Area residents will soon get to enjoy some activities in downtown Plymouth after the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members approved street closure requests in order to host a few events.
Continue readingTwenty-Two Additional COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Another 1,250 people in the state have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. In Marshall County, 19 more people tested positive with COVID-19 while two more people were diagnosed with COVID-19 in Starke County and one more person in Pulaski County tested positive.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Review Demolition Proposals
The Marshall County Commissioners reviewed demolition proposals Monday morning for the building at 211 W. Jefferson Street.
Continue readingUSDA Extends Flexibilities for Free Meals for Children through Next School Year
The USDA is taking steps to make it easier for students to keep getting free meals through next school year. Officials announced this week that a number of COVID-19-related flexibilities have been extended through June 30, 2022.
Continue readingSolar Project Producing Quality Results at North Liberty Elementary School
The solar energy project at the North Liberty Elementary School is producing good numbers so far.
Continue readingU.S. 30 Lane Closures Start Tomorrow in Marshall County
U.S. 30 will be down to one lane in each direction between Donaldson and Plymouth starting tomorrow. INDOT says a resurfacing project will be taking place through late October.
Continue readingSidewalk Project in Culver to Begin Monday, April 26
The State Road 10 sidewalk construction project in Culver is anticipated to begin Monday, April 26.
Continue readingMedaryville Man Receives 40-Year Sentence on Drug, Habitual Offender Sentencing Enhancement Charges
A Medaryville man will spend the next 40 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections after receiving his sentence in Marshall County Superior Court 1 Wednesday, April 21. James Miller, 55, was found guilty in a two-day trial in March on charges of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, and possession of methamphetamine.
Continue readingNew Fire Chief, EMS Director Appointed in Plymouth
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter announced the appointment of a new fire chief and EMS director Wednesday afternoon. Steve Holm was recently appointed to the position after serving as the assistant fire chief since 2016.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
Starke, Pulaski and Marshall Counties remain in the yellow status this week on the state’s County Metrics Map which indicates a moderate community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingOfficials Warn of COVID-19 Vaccine Survey Scam
A new scam is targeting residents who have received their COVID-19 vaccine.
Continue readingMeeting Set to Discuss Marshall County’s EMS Services
The Marshall County Commissioners will be meeting with several members from government entities May 13 to discuss EMS services in the county.
Continue readingArgos School Board Discusses U.S. 31 Lane Closures
Road construction on U.S. 31 south of Argos is causing some traffic issues for Argos Community School Corporation buses and student drivers.
Continue readingNew Dates Released for Road Work near Bremen
Dates have changed for two INDOT road projects near Bremen.
Continue readingFAFSA Filing Deadline Extended
The state’s filing deadline for the 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been extended.
Continue readingState Launches Indiana Hospitality & Entertainment Grant
A new source of COVID-19 relief is now available for Indiana hotels and entertainment venues. The Indiana Hospitality & Entertainment Grant program lets qualifying businesses apply for up to a total of $1 million to reimburse expenses from March 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021. Those eligible to apply include hotels, motels, movie theaters, theater companies, and event promoters.
Continue readingLake of the Woods, Koontz Lake Get Lake and River Enhancement Grants
A number of local lakes are set to get some investment, thanks to the latest round of Lake and River Enhancement grants from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Bruce Lake in Fulton and Pulaski counties was awarded more than $32,000 for sediment removal.
Continue readingNational Weather Service Issues Freeze Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning that is in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 to 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 21.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Death Reported in Marshall County
Another person in Marshall County has died of COVID-19, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingUnemployment Rate Continues Rising in Marshall County
Marshall County’s unemployment rate continues to tick higher. Its March unemployment rate was four percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
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