Provisions in a three-year-old Culver Community Schools teacher contract were part of an oral argument before the Indiana Supreme Court Thursday. Culver and three other districts in the state had finalized the 2017-2018 agreements with their teachers associations, only to have the Indiana Education Employment Relations Board (IEERB) deem certain parts non-compliant with state law.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Extends Public Health Emergency Declaration, Other COVID-19 Measures
Governor Eric Holcomb extended the state’s Public Health Emergency Declaration for another month.
Continue readingEfforts Continue to Test, Vaccinate Indiana Students
COVID-19 testing is becoming more common in Indiana’s schools, but the state is stopping short of requiring it. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says that more than 160 schools are now using rapid BinaxNOW tests, and testing will continue to be an important topic as health officials look ahead to the 2021-2022 school year.
Continue readingNew CDC Guidance Means Fewer Restrictions for Indiana’s Long-Term Care Residents
Long-term care residents who are fully vaccinated can now enjoy fewer restrictions. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says Indiana is adopting the new CDC guidance in long-term care facilities.
Continue readingLocal Communities Awarded INDOT Community Crossings Matching Grant Funds
A few road projects in the tri-county area will be funded by INDOT Community Crossings Matching Grant funds.
Continue readingUSDA Announces Expansion of Pandemic EBT Program
The USDA is taking steps to make it easier for kids to get the nutrition they need when they aren’t in school. Officials announced this week that the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program will be expanded over the summer.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Adopts Amended Park Fees and Costs
The Culver Town Council members took time Tuesday night to review an ordinance that outlines amended fees or costs for the Culver Parks and Recreation Department.
Continue readingOver 1,400 New Cases of COVID-19 in Indiana
Another 1,406 people in the state have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingInvestigation Complete into New Year’s Day Officer-Involved Shooting Incident in Starke County
An Indiana State Police investigation into an officer-involved shooting event on January 1, 2021 is complete.
Continue readingNo Public Comments Given on Proposed Subdivision Project in Argos
A public hearing held by Argos Redevelopment Commission members last week concerning the proposed Deerfield Meadows subdivision in Argos gathered no comments.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Corporation Receives 2021 Partners for Clean Air Award
John Glenn School Corporation is one of four recipients in the state honored with the 2021 Partners for Clean Air Award.
Continue readingMarshall County Job Fair Today!
The Marshall County Job Fair is today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET at Christos’ Banquet Center at 830 Lincoln Highway East in Plymouth.
Continue readingIndiana to Add Variant Data to COVID-19 Dashboard
It’ll soon be easier to see how many of Indiana’s coronavirus cases can be traced back to one of the COVID-19 variants. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box announced Wednesday that a new feature will be added to the state’s COVID-19 dashboard later this week.
Continue readingState Health Officials Working to Combat Vaccine Hesitancy
The COVID-19 vaccine is proving to be effective, but Indiana still has some work to do to convince people to get it. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says there’s growing evidence that vaccines offer significant protection.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
Marshall County and Starke County continue to be in the yellow status on the state’s County Metrics Map which indicates a moderate community spread of COVID-19. Pulaski County is in the blue status which indicates low community spread of COVID-19. La Porte County remains in the orange status which shows a high community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingWebsite to Assist Veterans Seeking a Job Launched in Marshall County
A website launched Monday, April 26 that offers resources to veterans looking to join the local workforce.
Continue readingCaucus Held to Fill Culver Town Council Seat
A new Culver Town Council member was chosen in a Marshall County Republican Party Caucus Tuesday evening.
Continue readingGinny Bess Munroe Presides over Her Last Culver Town Council Meeting
Culver Town Council President Ginny Bess Munroe presided over her last council meeting Tuesday night.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Reviews Water, Sewer Rate Ordinances
Water and sewer rates will increase in Bremen if an ordinance regulating those increases is approved by the Bremen Town Council.
Continue readingNational Weather Service Warns of Elevated Fire Danger Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a statement Tuesday that warns residents about elevated fire danger Tuesday afternoon and evening.
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