Governor Eric Holcomb plans to outline Indiana’s next steps in the COVID-19 response during a statewide address this evening. The address comes one year after Holcomb announced his initial stay-at-home order. It’s also a year since the first local case of COVID-19 was reported in Starke County.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will hold a public hearing tonight to take comments on an ordinance that would establish updated park fees or costs. There is a proposed rate change to rent the second floor of the Culver Beach Lodge and that information will be presented for consideration prior to the planned first reading of the ordinance.
Continue readingState, Federal Income Tax Deadlines Pushed Back to May 17
The State of Indiana is following suit with the federal government and extending the income tax deadline to May 17. Governor Holcomb delayed the state individual income tax filing deadline in an executive order Monday, after the U.S. Treasury extended its deadline last week.
Continue readingBremen Man Arrested Following Accident
A Bremen man was arrested Wednesday, March 17 after a single vehicle accident on Plymouth Goshen Trail near Hawthorn Road in Marshall County.
Continue readingThree New Cases of COVID-19 Reported Locally
Three more people in the tri-county area have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Two people in Pulaski County and one person in Marshall County were diagnosed with COVID-19. Starke County did not have any new cases in Monday’s report.
Continue readingNorth Judson Man Arrested on Suspicion of Drug Possession
A North Judson man was arrested Saturday night after a traffic stop in Argos.
Continue readingSuspected Drunk Driver Arrested after Accident in Culver
A Plymouth woman was arrested early Saturday morning after authorities pulled her vehicle from Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver.
Continue readingPlymouth Man Injured in Rollover Accident near Walkerton
A Plymouth man was injured Sunday after a rollover crash on U.S. 6 west of Thorn Road near Walkerton.
Continue readingArgos Company to Seek Tax Abatement for Expansion
The Argos Town Council members will soon go through the process of considering a tax abatement for a company looking expand operations.
Continue readingBremen School Board Looks at Implementation of Middle School Alternative Program
The Bremen School Board members carefully looked at a proposal last week that would implement a Middle School Alternative Program.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Department Prepping for Summer Work
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters presented the 2021 Road Program to the Marshall County Commissioners last week for review and future approval. A copy of that program will be available to the press once it is approved.
Continue readingArgos School Board Approves Vendor for Infrastructure Upgrades
The technology infrastructure will be getting an upgrade this summer at the Argos Community School Corporation.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Public Works and Safety, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members will meet tonight where Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt will have the sidewalk list for this year’s ADA transition plan for review. He will also discuss a sidewalk request at 615 Webster Avenue.
Continue readingPulaski County Reports 45th COVID-19 Death
Another Pulaski County resident has died while positive for COVID-19. The death occurred on Wednesday, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings Pulaski County’s total COVID-19 death count to 45.
Continue readingEmergency Crews Respond to Car Submerged in Lake Maxinkuckee
Emergency crews responded to a car submerged in Lake Maxinkuckee Saturday morning. Culver-Union Township Firefighters say in a Facebook post that they were called to the 18B Road public access site at 5:15 a.m. to assist the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, responding with a boat and divers. Firefighters say the car was submerged in six feet of water about 150 feet offshore, but they determined that everyone had been able to get out of the vehicle.
Continue readingHoosiers Age 40 and Up Can Get COVID-19 Vaccine Starting Monday
Indiana will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to any Hoosier age 40 and older starting Monday. Residents will be able to schedule an appointment at ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211.
Continue readingBarlow Chosen to Fill Township Board Vacancy and Likely Cast Deciding Vote on Fire Protection Territory
An Argos Fire Protection Territory may have another chance, after the Marshall County Republican Party filled a vacancy on the Green Township Board Friday. Anna Barlow was selected, despite the fact that she wasn’t actually at Friday’s caucus.
Continue readingHospitality Industry Recovering but Hotels and Downtown Restaurants Still Facing Challenges
Indiana’s restaurants continue to recover from the impact of COVID-19, but hotels continue to face challenges. Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association President & CEO Patrick Tamm praised the state’s recovery process during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Wednesday.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Purchases Needed Equipment for Ambulances
The ambulances in service with the Argos EMS Department will be equipped with new LUCAS devices.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Discusses School Bus Purchase
The John Glenn School Board reviewed the proposed purchase of two new school buses during their meeting Tuesday night.
Continue reading