The Bourbon Town Council members approved an ordinance Tuesday night that creates a non-reverting fund in the 2021 budget for the receipt of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves New Fund for Parks and Recreation Department
The members of the Marshall County Parks and Recreation Board will have a fund to deposit donations thanks to action by the Marshall County Council Monday morning.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Public Works and Safety Opens Demolition Quotes
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members opened demolition quotes Monday night for the property at 412 W. Garro Street.
Continue readingBremen Student Honored by Town Council
Bremen High School Junior Kelsey Lawmaster was honored by the Bremen Town Council members Monday night for being recognized as the 2021 Distinguished Young Woman representative.
Continue readingMarshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties in Yellow Status on State’s County Metrics Map
The Indiana Department of Health updated the county metrics map Wednesday which shows Marshall, Starke and Pulaski Counties in the yellow status on the map that indicates a moderate community spread of COVID-19. La Porte County is the only county in the state that is in the orange status this week. The orange status indicates a high community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Considers Funding Support for Jail Program Director
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel asked the Marshall County Council members for support to fund the jail program director’s position out of the budget now that the grant for that position is apparently no longer available.
Continue readingAlternative Sentencing Effective in Resolving Marshall County Cases, Rehabilitation Programs Offered to Clients
Work done by the Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office and Marshall County Community Corrections is working to resolve many low-risk, non-violent felony cases, but it is also working to reduce the overall Marshall County jail population.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Redesign Contract for Lake Max Trail Phase Two
The second phase of the Lake Max Trail will undergo a redesign phase following a closer look at the project.
Continue readingTriton School Board Hires Next Jr/Sr Assistant Principal, Athletic Director
The Triton Community School Board members unanimously approved the hire of a new Jr/Sr High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director this week.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Works to Minimize Vaccination Disruption
A rare adverse reaction to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in six patients has caused the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Indiana Department of Health to temporarily delay use of the vaccine until further review.
Continue readingOverall COVID-19 Case Count in State Surpasses 700,000
There were 970 additional COVID-19 cases in the state reported Tuesday which pushed the overall total number of cases in the state to 700,775.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Pauses Administration of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
The Indiana Department of Health is suspending the administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine amid reports that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration representatives want further review of its safety. State officials say they have not been directed to do this, but they are doing it out of “the abundance of caution”.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners, Council Hold Joint Session Discussion Surrounding American Rescue Plan Funds
A committee will be formed to decide how to move forward with spending $8.9 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan, as discussed during Monday morning’s joint session between the Marshall County Commissioners and Marshall County Council members.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Considers Additional Appropriation for Courthouse Project
Marshall County Council members took time Monday morning to consider an additional appropriation for the proposed Marshall County Courthouse renovation project.
Continue readingMarshall County Republican Party Caucus Scheduled
The Marshall County Republican Party will hold a caucus on Friday, April 23 at 5 p.m. ET at the Marshall County Republican Headquarters facility to fill a vacancy on the Culver Town Council.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will meet tonight where a second reading on an ordinance establishing park fees or costs will be considered. Costs to rent the Culver Beach Lodge will increase during its in-season operation and off-season operation.
Continue readingTwo Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
Two people were arrested Saturday night following a traffic stop in Marshall County.
Continue readingFifteen New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Another six people in Starke County tested positive with COVID-19 which pushed Starke County to reach a total of 2,000 COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020.
Continue readingMarshall County Property Tax Bills Sent out to Property Owners
Marshall County property owners should see tax bills in the mail in the next few days.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Mobile Medical Unit on the Move
The mobile medical unit operated by the staff at the Marshall County Health Department has been out an about in the county.
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