The Argos Redevelopment Commission members will soon take public comments on a proposed single-family residential housing development program in a subdivision off of South Kenilworth in Argos.
Continue readingBremen Town Council to Consider Fingerprint Card Increase
The Bremen Town Council members will soon be presented with a resolution to increase the cost of fingerprint sessions at the Bremen Police Department.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today where they will consider a resolution about Second Amendment preservation. Two residents are listed on the agenda to discuss the topic with the commissioners this morning.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Starke and Marshall Counties, No New Deaths in Indiana
More COVID-19 cases have been reported in Starke and Marshall counties. Starke County had another three cases, according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health, while Marshall County had another five.
Continue readingLow Humidity, Gusty Winds Could Lead to Elevated Fire Danger Saturday Afternoon
The National Weather Service is recommending that residents avoid burning Saturday afternoon.
Continue readingMarshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties All Report New COVID-19 Cases
Another seven COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall County, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Pulaski County had three new cases, while Starke County had one. Another five COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed in Indiana, bringing the state’s total confirmed death count to 12,667.
Continue readingFt. Wayne Woman Taken to Hospital after Semi Reportedly Disregards Stoplight on U.S. 30
A Fort Wayne woman was taken to the hospital, following a crash on U.S. 30 in Marshall County Friday afternoon. Indiana State Police say that around 3:20 p.m., a westbound semi failed to stop at a red light at King Road and ran into the back of a Toyota passenger car that was waiting at the light. Officers say both vehicles continued through the intersection stuck together, before eventually coming to a rest.
Continue readingAppointments Now Available for Gary Mass Vaccination Site, Michigan City and Merrillville Mobile Clinics
Appointments are now available for the mass vaccination site in Gary, as well as two mobile sites. Between April 7 and June 2, thousands of residents will have the chance to get either the two-dose Pfizer or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at the former Roosevelt High School.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports 108th COVID-19 Death
Another Marshall County resident has died while positive for COVID-19. The death occurred Tuesday, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total number of COVID-19 deaths up to 108. Another nine positive cases were reported in Marshall County, while Starke County had another four.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Variants Picking Up Steam, According to State Health Commissioner
Indiana’s state health commissioner is warning Hoosiers not to behave as if the pandemic is over. “We have said before that we are in a race between the vaccine and the variants. Unfortunately, right now, the variants are picking up steam,” Dr. Kris Box said during Wednesday’s press conference. “Indiana has now reported 137 cases of the U.K. B.1.1.7 variant.”
Continue readingVaccine Studies for Children, Pregnant Women Looking Promising, According to Health Officials
Children as young as 12 could be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by the summer. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says Pfizer plans to seek an FDA emergency use authorization soon.
Continue readingBremen Water Superintendent Updates Town Council on Issue at Water Plant
Bremen Water Superintendent Alex Mikel recently updated the Bremen Town Council members on a filter issue at the old water plant.
Continue readingTown of Culver Prepares for Road Work
West Shore Drive in Culver will be closed Tuesday, April 6 in order to do some prep work prior to a paving project in that area. The closure is only anticipated to be one day.
Continue readingEgger Sentenced in Marshall County Superior Court No. 1
An offender who was recently found guilty on two counts of dealing in methamphetamine in a trial was sentenced Thursday, April 1 in Marshall County Superior Court No. 1.
Continue readingNineteen New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Thirteen more people in Marshall County and six more people in Starke County have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. There were no new cases reported in Pulaski County.
Continue readingPlans Underway to Improve Bremen Intersection
Several Projects Planned at Culver Town Park
The Culver Town Park will be a busy place this summer as some projects are anticipated to get underway this year.
Continue readingSeveral Easter Egg Hunts Scheduled Saturday
Several towns will be hosting Easter Egg hunts this Saturday – an event that was widely canceled last year as the pandemic began.
Continue readingGovernor Signs Order to Ease Mask Mandate Next Tuesday
Governor Eric Holcomb is moving ahead with the process of lifting the statewide mask mandate. The governor signed an executive order Wednesday that removes the mask requirement in most circumstances starting on Tuesday, April 6. But during Wednesday’s press conference, Holcomb said he’ll keep an eye on the potential need going forward.
Continue readingNewly-Eligible Hoosiers Signing Up for Vaccine, State Lifting Residency Requirements
Twenty-one thousand Hoosiers signed up for a COVID-19 vaccine in the first 30 minutes after the state expanded eligibility Wednesday. During Wednesday’s press conference, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said that number was up to 96,000 by noon.
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