Indiana is helping to crack down on violations of COVID-19 restrictions, but is encouraging local health departments to “take the lead.”
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Governor Holcomb Defends Use of Executive Orders in COVID-19 Response
Governor Holcomb is defending his use of executive orders in the fight against COVID-19. “Ultimately, in a public health emergency, whether it’s funding or agency decisions, the buck stops on my desk and that’s my responsibility,” he said during last week’s COVID-19 press conference.
Continue readingPlymouth Council Finalizes Tax Abatement for Equipment Replacement at AK Industries
The Plymouth City Council has finalized another tax abatement for AK Industries. Business development manager Pete Sabo told council members last week that the company is going through its biggest expansion since its founding in 1981.
Continue readingWinter Storm Watch to Take Effect Overnight
Lake effect snow could lead to difficult travel Monday and Tuesday. A Winter Storm Watch takes effect at 3:00 a.m. EST Monday and remains in effect until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday for Marshall, Starke, LaPorte, and St. Joseph counties.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports 30 More COVID-19 Cases
Another 30 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Marshall County. That brings the county’s total to 3,179, according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Another eight Pulaski County residents have tested positive, for a new total of 442. Starke County added five cases, bringing the total to 966.
Continue readingTwo More Starke County Residents Die of COVID-19 on Thanksgiving
Two more Starke County residents died of COVID-19 on Thanksgiving Day, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings Starke County’s total number of COVID-19 deaths up to 24.
Continue readingIndiana Distributes 90,000 Rapid COVID-19 Tests to Local Health Departments
The Indiana Department of Health continues working to reduce the strain on COVID-19 testing labs. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that the high testing volume has led to longer wait times for results.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Death Reported in Starke County, Positivity Rates Continue Moving Lower
Another COVID-19 death has been reported in Starke County. The death occurred Monday, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the total number of Starke County residents who’ve died while positive for COVID-19 to 22.
Continue readingFirst COVID-19 Vaccines Could Get Emergency Use Authorizations Soon
A COVID-19 vaccine continues to move closer to approval. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that Pfizer has officially applied for an emergency use authorization from the FDA, and a meeting has been scheduled for early December to determine whether to issue it.
Continue readingCulver Community Schools to Continue with Virtual Learning through Dec. 4
The Culver Community Schools Corporation plans to continue with virtual learning next week. In her weekly update to students and families, Superintendent Karen Shuman said there are still eight staff members waiting for COVID-19 test results, after coming into contact with a known positive.
Continue readingTwo More COVID-19 Deaths, 90 Positive Cases Reported in Marshall County
The number of Marshall County residents who’ve died from COVID-19 is now up to 46. Two more deaths were reported in the county, in the Thanksgiving Day update from the Indiana Department of Health. However, both of those actually occurred in October.
Continue readingClarence Shearer Sentenced to 26 Years for LifePlex Carjacking
A man found guilty of a Plymouth carjacking has been sentenced to 26 years in the Indiana Department of Correction, but he still faces charges related to the subsequent police chase, wreck of a police car, and death of a police K-9. The Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office says Clarence Shearer, 33, was sentenced last week in Marshall Superior Court 1, after a jury last month found him guilty of armed robbery and theft.
Continue readingMarshall County Economic Development Corporation Names Next President/CEO
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.
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