Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties all had double-digit increases in the number of COVID-19 cases Thursday. Marshall County reported another 60 cases, according to Thursday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the total to 3,789.
Continue readingSaint Joseph Health System to Acquire Fitness Forum, Holm Medical Group
Saint Joseph Health System is set to acquire Fitness Forum Sports and Wellness, as well as the Holm Medical Group.
Continue readingCulver Community 7th through 12th Graders to Continue with Virtual Learning until Dec. 18
Some Culver Community Schools students won’t return to the classroom until 2021.
Continue readingMarshall County EMA Director to Apply for Coronavirus Relief Fund Safety Awareness Program Grant
Marshall County EMA Director Clyde Avery was given permission by the commissioners Monday to apply for a Coronavirus Relief Fund Safety Awareness Program Grant.
Continue readingState Board of Education Lets Culver Community Schools Track Instruction by Minutes Rather Than Days
The Culver Community Schools Corporation has gotten a waiver related to how the schools track the amount of time students spend learning. The Indiana State Board of Education voted 10-to-zero Wednesday to waive the 180-day requirement for Culver Community Schools and allow the corporation to track student learning by instructional minutes, instead.
Continue readingBremen Downtown Revitalization Nearing Completion
It has been a long process, but the Bremen Downtown Revitalization project is nearing completion.
Continue readingGroundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled for Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Plymouth
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Wednesday, December 16 at 11 a.m. for the future construction of a Permanent Supportive Housing Project at 1804 W. Jefferson Street in Plymouth.
Continue readingDavid’s Courage Makes Significant Impact
It has been a productive year at David’s Courage where officials there are assisting those who are seeking a life outside of drugs and alcohol.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccine Expected to Arrive in Indiana Next Week
The first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are expected to arrive in Indiana next week. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 briefing, Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver said an FDA subcommittee is expected to approve the Pfizer vaccine Thursday, clearing the way for an emergency use authorization and shipment to the states. “This is incredibly exciting news because it signals the beginning of the end of this pandemic,” Weaver said.
Continue readingAccident Claims Life of Bourbon Man
A two vehicle accident in Fulton County Wednesday morning claimed the life of a Bourbon man.
Continue readingGovernor Tightening Restrictions on Social Gatherings, Directing Hospitals to Postpone Non-Emergent Procedures
Governor Holcomb is tightening restrictions on social gatherings. Starting this weekend, event organizers will no longer be allowed to seek permission to hold events larger than the limits outlined in the state’s county metrics. That’s 50 people in counties coded orange and 25 people in counties coded red.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
There are now 36 counties that are displayed in the red coded category on the Indiana Department of Health’s COVID-19 County Metrics map which means there is a very high positivity and community spread of COVID-19 in those areas.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Review Temporary Remote Work Policy, Handbook Changes
Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger presented the Marshall County Commissioners Monday with a temporary remote work policy for consideration.
Continue readingIndiana Eases Restrictions on Third Round of COVID-19 Response Program
A third round of COVID-19 Response Program grants is now available to local governments. Cities, towns, and counties can once again apply for up to $250,000 from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Proposals are due January 29.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Renews Emergency Declaration
The Culver Town Council members renewed the Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration for another seven days during their meeting Tuesday night.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Updated on Projects
Barton Coe Vilamaa representatives were recently at North Liberty Elementary School and Walkerton Elementary School to review some needs before the renovation project goes to bid.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Approves Change to 2020-2021 School Calendar
The Plymouth School Board members considered a change in the 2020-2021 school calendar during their meeting last week.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Receives Bid for Farm Lease
The Argos Town Council members reviewed bids for the 20 acres of farmland up for lease this year. The land is in the Argos Industrial Park on Dewey Street.
Continue readingMarshall County Communities Awarded Community Crossings Funding for Road Projects
Marshall County communities are getting hundreds of thousands of dollars from the state to help with road projects.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Marshall, Pulaski Counties
Four more people have died of COVID-19 in Marshall County and two more COVID-19 deaths were reported in Pulaski County, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
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