Marshall County reported three additional cases of COVID-19 in Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. There were no new COVID-19 cases in Starke County and there were no additional cases in Pulaski County in that report.
Continue readingMarshall County’s Unemployment Rate Up Slightly
Marshall County’s unemployment rate continues to tick higher. The February unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Continue readingFEMA to Provide Assistance for COVID-19-Related Funeral Expenses
FEMA will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020 involving COVID-19-related deaths.
Continue readingRoad Work Planned on Various Portions of U.S. 31 Beginning April 5
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced Monday that several projects are scheduled to begin Monday, April 5 along U.S. 31 in St. Joseph County and in Fulton County.
Continue readingMass Vaccination Clinic in Gary to open April 7
A mass vaccination clinic will open for eight weeks April 7 in Gary that is anticipated to assist over 100,000 Hoosiers in getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Launches New Website
The Marshall County Health Department has its own website.
Continue readingSeven More People in Tri-County Area Test Positive with COVID-19
The number of new cases of COVID-19 in the area remains low, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccine Age Eligibility Expands
Indiana residents who are 30 and older can now make an appointment to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine.
Continue readingBremen Pool Project Moved to 2023
The Bremen Town Council members discussed the upcoming pool project during their meeting last week.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Considers Contract for Support of the Dr. Susan Bardwell Aquatic Center
The Plymouth City Council members reviewed a proposed contract last week between Marshall County Health and Wellness, Inc. and the City of Plymouth for support of the operations of the Dr. Susan Bardwell Aquatic Center.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Holds Public Hearing on Rental Rates at Culver Beach Lodge
The Culver Town Council members opened a public hearing last week to take comments on a proposed adjustment in rental rates at the Culver Beach Lodge.
Park Superintendent Amber Cowell said several updates were done to the Culver Beach Lodge with a completely renovated interior and ADA accessibility improvements.
Continue readingAdditional Rapid Response Grants Awarded
More COVID-19 Rapid Response grants were recently awarded to Marshall County organizations.
Continue readingTwenty New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
There were 20 new COVID-19 cases reported in the tri-county area, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingTwo-County Pursuit Results in Arrest
A pursuit that began in Starke County and ended in Marshall County just after midnight Saturday resulted in the arrest of the driver.
Continue readingAnother Marshall County Resident Dies of COVID-19
One more person in Marshall County has died of COVID-19, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Urges Hoosiers to Continue Precautions during Spring Break Travel
Indiana’s state health commissioner is urging Hoosiers not to let their guards down when traveling for spring break. Dr. Kris Box says it’s important to wear a mask and take the same precautions you do at home, when you go out of state.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Addresses Skepticism with COVID-19 Death Numbers
Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic that has taken the lives of more than 12,000 Hoosiers is deadlier than the typical flu. That’s according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
Continue readingWater and Sewer Rate Increase Proposed in Bremen
The water and sewer rates could be going up soon in the Town of Bremen.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Signs Documents for Electric Car Charging Station
The Culver Town Council members considered a Memorandum of Understanding with the Michiana Area Council of Governments concerning a grant to install electric charging stations for electric cars.
Continue readingPlymouth BPWS Considers Parking Request
Plymouth Police Chief David Bacon presented a parking request to the Board of Public Works and Safety members Monday night from a resident who lives on Michigan Street.
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