The Argos Community School Board will meet tonight where they will first attend a ceremony where the state runner-up boys soccer team will be presented with rings in the Varsity Gym. The ceremony begins at 7 p.m.
Continue readingAnother 35 COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Indiana
Another 35 Hoosiers have died while positive for COVID-19, according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the total to 11,947 or 12,372 if probable deaths are included. The newly-reported deaths took place over the past several weeks, with one dating back to December. Another 888 positive cases were reported, with the state total now approaching 656,000.
Continue readingSeven New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County
The number of new COVID-19 cases has ticked slightly higher. Another seven cases were reported in Marshall County, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke and Pulaski counties each had four new cases.
Continue readingBremen School Board Supports Resolution to Oppose House Bill 1005
Bremen Public School Superintendent Dr. Jim White presented a resolution to school board members Wednesday night that would oppose House Bill 1005 that would establish Education Savings Accounts and expands Indiana’s voucher programs.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Considers Superintendent Contract
The John Glenn School Board members reviewed the proposed contract for the superintendent of schools at their meeting this week.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Discusses Double-Masking
Double-masking may be uncomfortable, but it’s still a good idea if you or someone you live with is at high risk of COVID-19. That’s according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
Continue readingPlymouth City Ordinance Requires Clearing of Snow off Sidewalks
Plymouth residents and business owners are reminded that a city ordinance exists that requires the clearing of snow off of sidewalks.
Continue readingFSSA Announces Partnership to Vaccinate Hoosiers with Developmental Disabilities
An effort to help Hoosiers with developmental disabilities get the COVID-19 vaccine gets underway Monday.
Continue readingThree More COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County
The number of new COVID-19 cases remains low, while the number of residents vaccinated continues to increase. Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health showed three new cases in Marshall County, one new case in Starke County, and one new case in Pulaski County.
Continue readingMore Rental Assistance Will Soon Be Available, Thanks to COVID-19 Relief Bill
More help is coming for Hoosiers struggling to pay their rent. Indiana’s gotten about $448 million for emergency rental and utility assistance, as part of the latest federal COVID-19 relief bill.
Continue readingHouse Bill 1271 Passes House, Includes Marshall Jail Fund Legislation
The bill that surrounds future funding for the Marshall County Jail passed the Indiana House this week.
Continue readingSecond Public Hearing Held for Proposed Argos Fire Protection Territory
Information was given to Argos residents Thursday night concerning the need for a Fire Protection Territory to continue to provide the fire and EMS services to the residents of the Town of Argos, Green Township and Walnut Township.
Continue readingGovernor Monitoring Wind, Solar Legislation Moving through General Assembly
A bill that would shift control of wind and solar farm developments from counties to the state continues to move forward in the Indiana General Assembly. House Bill 1381 passed out of the House Wednesday by a vote of 58-to-38. It now goes to the Indiana Senate for further consideration.
Continue readingNIPSCO to Retire Two Units at Wheatfield Power Plant this Year
NIPSCO says it’ll be shutting down part of the R.M. Schahfer Generating Station in Wheatfield by the end of the year. The utility company announced this week that coal-fired units 14 and 15 will be retired.
Continue readingPlymouth Police Department Looking for Missing/Runaway Teen
The Plymouth Police Department is looking for 16-year-old Alayna Stamper.
Continue readingTwo More Local COVID-19 Deaths, Cases Reported
Another person in Marshall County and one more person in Pulaski County have died of COVID-19. They were among 29 new deaths listed in Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. The total number of COVID-19 deaths in Marshall County is now up to 104 and it is up to 42 in Pulaski County.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Hold Two Public Hearings for Grant Funds
The Marshall County Commissioners conducted two public hearings Monday morning for two different COVID-19 Response grant fund rounds.
Continue readingFood Bank of Northern Indiana Mobile Food Distribution Event Friday in Bremen
The United Way of Marshall County, Marshall County Community Foundation and Marshall County Commissioners are sponsoring a mobile food distribution event Friday, February 19 from 10 a.m. to noon ET at Shumaker Westside Park in Bremen.
Continue readingSecond Argos Fire Protection Territory Public Hearing Set for Tonight
The second 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 readingMore of Indiana’s COVID-19 Deaths Linked to Long-Term Care Facilities
More of Indiana’s COVID-19 deaths have been traced back to long-term care facilities. Health officials have determined that another 659 Hoosiers who died were long-term care residents, while one additional death was found to be a staff member.
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