One more person in Marshall County has died of COVID-19, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
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State Health Commissioner Urges Hoosiers to Continue Precautions during Spring Break Travel
Indiana’s state health commissioner is urging Hoosiers not to let their guards down when traveling for spring break. Dr. Kris Box says it’s important to wear a mask and take the same precautions you do at home, when you go out of state.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Addresses Skepticism with COVID-19 Death Numbers
Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic that has taken the lives of more than 12,000 Hoosiers is deadlier than the typical flu. That’s according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
Continue readingWater and Sewer Rate Increase Proposed in Bremen
Culver Town Council Signs Documents for Electric Car Charging Station
The Culver Town Council members considered a Memorandum of Understanding with the Michiana Area Council of Governments concerning a grant to install electric charging stations for electric cars.
Continue readingPlymouth BPWS Considers Parking Request
Plymouth Police Chief David Bacon presented a parking request to the Board of Public Works and Safety members Monday night from a resident who lives on Michigan Street.
Continue readingOver 1,100 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in the State in Daily Report
More people in the state are testing positive with COVID-19, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Extends Offer of Employment to Town Manager Candidate
The Culver Town Council members agreed Tuesday night to send an offer of employment to a candidate to assume the position of town manager for the Town of Culver.
Continue readingHoosiers May Have to Wait Longer for Vaccine Appointments As Eligibility Expands
Indiana plans to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to anyone 16 and older next Wednesday, but it might take a while before they actually get the vaccine. The increase in eligible Hoosiers will likely exceed the increase in available doses next week, but State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says she expects the state to have enough vaccine for everyone who wants it by May.
Continue readingFSSA Working to Vaccinate Homeless Hoosiers, Those with Developmental Disabilities
Efforts are underway to make sure Hoosiers experiencing homelessness aren’t left out of the vaccine distribution. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Dr. Jennifer Sullivan says the state has been connecting shelters with local health departments, hospitals, and health centers.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Considers Additional Funds for Habitat for Humanity Project
The Plymouth City Council members discussed a request presented by Habitat for Humanity Director Dean Byers Monday night.
Continue readingArgos Fire Protection Territory Passes with Local Majority
After a second attempt Thursday night, the formation of an Argos Fire Protection Territory has passed.
Continue readingSeven New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Tri-County Area
Six more people in Marshall County and one more person in Starke County have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Pulaski County did not have any new cases for the second day in a row.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Holds Second Public Hearing on Second Phase of River Park Square Project
A second public hearing was opened Monday night during the Plymouth City Council meeting in order to gather comments on the second phase of the River Park Square.
Continue readingBremen School Superintendent to Explore Possible Daycare Option
Bremen Public School Superintendent Dr. Jim White will be looking into the feasibility of implementing a daycare at the school corporation for employees with children up to the age of four.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Discusses Third Phase of Lake Max Trail
The Culver Town Council members agreed Tuesday night to move forward with the third phase of the Lake Max trail through the abandoned railroad corridor.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Opens Community Crossing Bids
The Bourbon Town Council members opened bids for the proposed upcoming Community Crossings projects in a special meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Working with Hospital Association to Ease Visitor Restrictions
It may soon be easier to visit loved ones in hospitals. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says her department has been working with the Indiana Hospital Association to bring their visitation policies closer to normal, if conditions allow.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner: Pandemic Is Far from Over
Indiana may be easing its COVID-19 restrictions in the coming weeks, but the state health commissioner cautions that the pandemic is far from over. Dr. Kris Box says the number of cases of the more infectious U.K. B.1.1.7 variant is now up to 73 in Indiana, and the state’s positivity rate has risen slightly in the past week.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
Starke County and Marshall County are in the blue status on the state’s County Metrics Map this week which indicates a low community spread of COVID-19 while Pulaski County remains in the yellow status.
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