New COVID-19 cases are in the single digits in local counties. Marshall County had five new cases for a total of 5,456, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Pulaski County had two new cases for a new total of 1,078. Starke County added one more case, pushing the total to 1,900.
Continue readingNumber of Hoosiers Fully Vaccinated Surpasses Number of COVID-19 Cases
A year after Indiana reported its first COVID-19 case, the number of Hoosiers fully vaccinated against the virus has now surpassed the number of cases. Almost 678,000 Hoosiers are now considered fully vaccinated, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. More than 1.1 million have gotten at least one dose.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Provides Commissioners with 2020 Statistics
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel provided the commissioners this week with a list of year-end statistics on the law enforcement aspect of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Members to Consider Ordinance Amendment Dealing with Trash
Another ordinance amendment reviewed by Bremen town Council members last month deals with trash.
Continue readingOne Year after COVID-19’s Arrival, State Officials Are Cautiously Optimistic
Today marks one year since Indiana reported its first case of COVID-19. It was on the morning of Friday, March 6, 2020 when state officials announced that a Marion County resident who had recently traveled to Boston had tested positive for the coronavirus. A week later, schools began to close, and a couple weeks after that, Indiana was under a stay-at-home order.
Continue readingNew Courses Approved for Lincoln Junior High School Students
New courses will be offered to Lincoln Junior High School students next school year.
Continue readingGov. Holcomb Gets COVID-19 Vaccine
Governor Eric Holcomb got his COVID-19 vaccine Friday. The governor joined a number of other elected officials in getting the shot at the drive-through mass vaccination site set up at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Continue readingMore New COVID-19 Cases Reported As Vaccinations Continue
New COVID-19 cases continue to be reported in Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties. Marshall County had another nine, while Starke and Pulaski counties each had two, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingGov. Holcomb Sticking with Mask Order As Some States Lift Theirs
While some states are lifting their mask mandates, Governor Holcomb wants Indiana to continue on its current path. “In regards to Texas and Mississippi . . . good on them,” Holcomb said during Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference. “They’ve got great leaders. But I’m looking at very local information. I’m very Indiana-centric about this, and I’m really happy about the path that we’re on to get to that light at the end of the tunnel.”
Continue readingWith COVID-19 Variants Looming, Health Officials Work to Address Vaccine Hesitancy
Health officials want to vaccinate people as soon as possible, but some Hoosiers remain hesitant. “We are in a race between the vaccine and the variants, and we want the vaccine to win,” Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver said during Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference.
Continue readingMailbox Policy Approved by Marshall County Commissioners
The Marshall County Commissioners looked at a Marshall County Highway Department policy Monday that outlines the procedure of damaged mailboxes during an event when snow plows are dispatched to clear roads.
Continue readingGas Prices Expected to Continue Upward Trend
Demand for gasoline is on the rise, but oil production is not expected to increase in the near future which will result in higher prices at the pump.
Continue readingArgos Fire Protection Territory Fails
An Argos Fire Protection Territory failed after one of the three entities allowed to vote on the measure reached a stalemate Thursday night during the last of three public hearings on the matter.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Announces Funding for Trail Developments in Next Level Trails Program
Nearly $30 million was awarded to 18 communities and non-profit organizations in the state Thursday for 70 miles of new trail developments.
Continue readingLocal Number of New COVID-19 Cases Increase Slightly
Nearly 20 additional people in the tri-county area have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Wait to Consider Second Amendment Sanctuary Resolution
Marshall County Commission Vice President Stan Klotz explained Monday that any action on a proposed resolution concerning a Second Amendment Sanctuary will be deferred until April.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Approves Roofing Bid, Summer Maintenance Projects
The Plymouth School Board members approved a recommended bid Tuesday night after having read the report submitted on the roofing projects and roof repairs brighton on school corporation buildings this year, along with several summer maintenance projects.
Continue readingFinal Argos Fire Protection Territory Public Hearing Set for Tonight
The last in a series of three public hearings is scheduled for tonight in Argos in order for Argos, Walnut Township and Green Township residents to gather information about the potential formation of an Argos Fire Protection Territory.
Continue readingTeachers to Be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine under Federal but not State Guidelines
Indiana teachers will soon be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but how exactly they’ll be able to do that is complicated. “We received word from the federal government that they were going to provide doses to the federal pharmacy program for teachers to become prioritized across the country, obviously, including here in the State of Indiana,” Governor Holcomb said during Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference.
Continue readingBremen Resident Wins $1.5 Million at Four Winds Casino in South Bend
A Bremen resident hit a $1,573,328.40 progressive jackpot at the Four Winds Casino in South Bend Monday, March 1.
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