Marshall County officials, along with municipal leaders, township trustees and EMS directors met Thursday night to start the discussion on possible ways to better serve Marshall County residents with EMS service.
Continue readingNumber of COVID-19 Variants Increasing in Indiana
The number of COVID-19 variants is increasing in Indiana.
Continue readingLt. Gov. Expects New Regional Development Initiative to Set Indiana Apart from Other States
Indiana’s lieutenant governor expects a big impact from the state’s new regional development initiative. Suzanne Crouch says the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) will provide up to $50 million each to up to 10 regions.
Continue readingCrowdfunding Campaign Begins in Bourbon for New Sports Court
The Town of Bourbon could have a new sports court if the community supports a unique fundraising campaign.
Continue readingMishawaka Man Charged in November La Porte County Fatal Accident
A Mishawaka man was arrested May 12 on charges related to a fatal crash investigation in La Porte County on November 20, 2020.
Continue readingThirteen New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Marshall County had 11 new COVID-19 cases in Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health while Starke County and Pulaski County had one new case in each county.
Continue readingCulver Police Officers Recognized during National Police Week, Plymouth Mayor Remembers Fallen Officers
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.
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