Only seven new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the tri-county area, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
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Another Starke County Resident Dies of COVID-19
Another person in Starke County has died of COVID-19, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That raises the number of COVID-19 deaths in Starke County to 51.
Continue readingState Officials Defending Age-Based Vaccine Rollout amid Calls for Teacher Vaccination
There’s still no word on when teachers may become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Indiana is using an age-based approach to the vaccine rollout, with the only exceptions being health care workers, first responders, and now individuals with specific medical conditions.
Continue readingGovernor Responds to Last Week’s House Debate over John Glenn School Annexation Bill
Last week’s heated debate over a bill that would let the John Glenn School Corporation try to annex territory from the South Bend Community School Corporation that began in Indiana House of Representatives and spilled out into the hallway has drawn a response from Governor Holcomb.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Holds Public Hearing on Second Phase of River Park Square Project
The Plymouth City Council members opened a public hearing Monday night to take comments on the proposed second phase of the River Park Square project in Plymouth.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Bid for Community Crossings Matching Grant Projects
The Culver Town Council members acted on a recommendation from Utility Superintendent Bob Porter to approve a bid for proposed Community Crossings Matching Grant projects.
Continue readingBremen Downtown Traffic Light Project at a Stop
The traffic light installation process in Bremen is at a stop until the system can be rewired.
Continue readingOne Year Later: Over 7.9 Million COVID-19 Tests Reported to Indiana Department of Health
It was February 26, 2020 when the Indiana Department of Health received the first reported COVID-19 test. Exactly one year later, 7,942,952 tests, including repeat tests for unique individuals, have been reported to the Department of Health.
Continue readingJohnson & Johnson Vaccine Could Arrive in Indiana Next Week
A third COVID-19 vaccine could arrive in Indiana as soon as next week. An emergency use authorization for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is currently under consideration with the FDA.
Continue readingState to Withhold COVID-19 Vaccine from Clinics That Repeatedly Ignore Eligibility Rules
Vaccination clinics that repeatedly ignore the state’s eligibility rules will stop getting doses, according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
Continue readingCity of Plymouth Purchases Property for Crossroads Plaza Project
The property at 500 N. Michigan Street in Plymouth is now under the ownership of the City of Plymouth.
Continue readingMarshall County Housing Projects Receive Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
The Riverside Commons project in Plymouth and in LaPaz is among the 19 recipients awarded assistance through the 2021 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program.
Continue readingDangerous and Impaired Driving Patrols Begin Friday
Police agencies throughout the state will be participating in dangerous and impaired driving patrols beginning Friday, February 26 through Sunday, March 21.
Continue readingCulver, Plymouth Awarded Taking Care of Main Street Program Grants
Two local organizations were recently awarded a second round of grants from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs for Main Street programs.
Continue readingIndiana About to Head into Second Year of Public Health Emergency
Governor Eric Holcomb has officially extended the state’s public health emergency past the one-year mark. In an executive order Thursday, Holcomb extended the emergency declaration through March 31, 2021. It first took effect March 6, 2020 and has now been extended 12 times.
Continue readingAnother Pulaski County Resident Dies of COVID-19
One more person in Pulaski County has died of COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. The update was listed among 26 COVID-19 deaths reported in the state. The number of COVID-19 deaths in Pulaski County is now up to 44.
Continue readingRapid Snow Melt May Lead to Flooded Roads
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters warns residents that snow melt may cause flooding on some roads in the county.
Continue readingMarshall County Public Health Emergency Disaster Declaration Allowed to Expire, County Mask Order Lifted
The Marshall County Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration was allowed to expire this week. The Marshall County Commissioners had the weekly declaration in place for several months during the COVID-19 health pandemic. It was last renewed on February 16 and set to expire on February 23. It was not renewed Tuesday, February 23.
Continue readingPlymouth Native Chosen as a 2021 500 Festival Princess
MaKenzie Quissell will serve as one of this year’s 2021 500 Festival Princesses.
Continue readingIndiana Launches Homebound Hoosiers Vaccination Program, Expands Eligibility to Dialysis Patients
Indiana continues taking steps to make it easier for Hoosiers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Indiana Department of Homeland Security Executive Director Steve Cox says local fire and EMS departments are stepping up to bring vaccines to those who are eligible but are unable to go to a vaccination site through the new Homebound Hoosiers program.
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