A piece of property adjacent to the Argos Community School Corporation will see better days thanks to a decision by the school board members Monday night.
Continue readingArgos School Board Considers Property Purchase
Local Counties Continue to Report COVID-19 Cases in Single Digits
Local residents continue testing positive for COVID-19. Marshall County reported another seven cases, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Pulaski County had three new cases, while Starke County had two.
Continue readingTwo Suspected Drug Dealers Reportedly Found Passed Out in SUV
Two people were arrested on suspicion of drug dealing, after a Marshall County sheriff’s deputy reportedly found them passed out in an SUV at a LaPaz gas station early Thursday morning. Police say they found about 20 grams of meth, eight grams of heroin, controlled substance pills, and a meth pipe inside the vehicle.
Continue readingState Officials Considering How to Spend COVID-19 Relief Money
State officials are figuring out how they’ll spend Indiana’s share of the latest federal COVID-19 relief package. During Wednesday’s press conference, Governor Holcomb noted that it’ll include about $3 billion for the state and another $3 billion for local governments.
Continue readingState Officials Continue Outreach Efforts to Encourage Vaccination
Hoosiers at the younger end of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility range are not signing up as quickly as older residents. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said her department continues to work with populations where there’s been a lot of vaccine hesitancy.
Continue readingBremen Administrators Express Concern with Remote Learning Students
Bremen administrators discussed some concerns with Bremen Public School Board members Wednesday night about the performance of a few remote learners.
Continue readingSeveral Projects Set to Begin Next Week at John Glenn Schools
Spring break will mark the start of several projects at the John Glenn School Corporation next week.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Approves Bid for Community Crossing Work
The Argos Town Council members considered a bid for upcoming work approved with Community Crossings funds.
Continue readingPlymouth Native Named Indianapolis NBA Rising Star All-Star
Republican State Representative Jack Jordan recently honored Lindsey Weldon from Plymouth in House Resolution 12 for being named an Indianapolis NBA Rising Star All-Star.
Continue readingThirteen New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County
Thirteen additional people in Marshall County tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County and Pulaski County did not have any new cases to report.
Continue readingSolar Project at North Liberty Elementary School Goes Live Thursday, March 18
The solar energy panel project at the North Liberty Elementary School is ready to go online today (March 18).
Continue readingTriton School Board Approves Donations, Purchase of New Chromebooks
The Triton School Board members recently accepted donations to help various organizations within the Triton School Corporation.
Continue readingConstruction of New Manufacturing Center in Plymouth Hits Snag
The construction of the new manufacturing center is a bit delayed, according to Plymouth City Attorney Sean Surrisi.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Reviews Updated Visitation Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities
Visiting loved ones in long-term care facilities continues to get easier. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box reviewed the latest guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services during Wednesday’s press conference.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Says Indiana Is Getting Fewer Vaccine Doses than Other States
About 13 percent of Indiana’s population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But health officials say the state is getting fewer doses per resident than many others.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
Starke County is in the blue status this week which depicts a low community spread of COVID-19 on the state’s County Metrics Map, while Marshall County and Pulaski County are in the yellow status which means a moderate community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Mobile Medical Unit Active in County This Week
Marshall County Public Health Nurse Lisa Letsinger updated those attending the Marshall County Commissioners meeting Monday about the recent excursion of the county’s state-of-the-art mobile medical unit.
Continue readingArgos School Board Approves Stipend for Educators to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
The Argos School Board members took action Monday night to approve a $100 stipend to give to eligible educators who receive both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines, or the single-dose vaccine provided by Johnson & Johnson.
Continue readingMarshall County Employment Rises to Pre-Pandemic Levels But Unemployment Rate Also Up
The number of Marshall County residents working appears to be back to pre-pandemic levels, but the unemployment rate is creeping back up. The county’s January unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Continue readingHolli Sullivan Named Indiana Secretary of State
A state representative from Evansville has been named Indiana’s next secretary of state. Holli Sullivan has been selected by Governor Holcomb to fill the remainder of Connie Lawson’s term.
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