Emergency crews responded to a car submerged in Lake Maxinkuckee Saturday morning. Culver-Union Township Firefighters say in a Facebook post that they were called to the 18B Road public access site at 5:15 a.m. to assist the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, responding with a boat and divers. Firefighters say the car was submerged in six feet of water about 150 feet offshore, but they determined that everyone had been able to get out of the vehicle.
Continue readingHoosiers Age 40 and Up Can Get COVID-19 Vaccine Starting Monday
Indiana will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to any Hoosier age 40 and older starting Monday. Residents will be able to schedule an appointment at ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211.
Continue readingBarlow Chosen to Fill Township Board Vacancy and Likely Cast Deciding Vote on Fire Protection Territory
An Argos Fire Protection Territory may have another chance, after the Marshall County Republican Party filled a vacancy on the Green Township Board Friday. Anna Barlow was selected, despite the fact that she wasn’t actually at Friday’s caucus.
Continue readingHospitality Industry Recovering but Hotels and Downtown Restaurants Still Facing Challenges
Indiana’s restaurants continue to recover from the impact of COVID-19, but hotels continue to face challenges. Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association President & CEO Patrick Tamm praised the state’s recovery process during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Wednesday.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Purchases Needed Equipment for Ambulances
The ambulances in service with the Argos EMS Department will be equipped with new LUCAS devices.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Discusses School Bus Purchase
The John Glenn School Board reviewed the proposed purchase of two new school buses during their meeting Tuesday night.
Continue readingArgos School Board Considers Property Purchase
A piece of property adjacent to the Argos Community School Corporation will see better days thanks to a decision by the school board members Monday night.
Continue readingLocal Counties Continue to Report COVID-19 Cases in Single Digits
Local residents continue testing positive for COVID-19. Marshall County reported another seven cases, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Pulaski County had three new cases, while Starke County had two.
Continue readingTwo Suspected Drug Dealers Reportedly Found Passed Out in SUV
Two people were arrested on suspicion of drug dealing, after a Marshall County sheriff’s deputy reportedly found them passed out in an SUV at a LaPaz gas station early Thursday morning. Police say they found about 20 grams of meth, eight grams of heroin, controlled substance pills, and a meth pipe inside the vehicle.
Continue readingState Officials Considering How to Spend COVID-19 Relief Money
State officials are figuring out how they’ll spend Indiana’s share of the latest federal COVID-19 relief package. During Wednesday’s press conference, Governor Holcomb noted that it’ll include about $3 billion for the state and another $3 billion for local governments.
Continue readingState Officials Continue Outreach Efforts to Encourage Vaccination
Hoosiers at the younger end of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility range are not signing up as quickly as older residents. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said her department continues to work with populations where there’s been a lot of vaccine hesitancy.
Continue readingBremen Administrators Express Concern with Remote Learning Students
Bremen administrators discussed some concerns with Bremen Public School Board members Wednesday night about the performance of a few remote learners.
Continue readingSeveral Projects Set to Begin Next Week at John Glenn Schools
Spring break will mark the start of several projects at the John Glenn School Corporation next week.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Approves Bid for Community Crossing Work
The Argos Town Council members considered a bid for upcoming work approved with Community Crossings funds.
Continue readingPlymouth Native Named Indianapolis NBA Rising Star All-Star
Republican State Representative Jack Jordan recently honored Lindsey Weldon from Plymouth in House Resolution 12 for being named an Indianapolis NBA Rising Star All-Star.
Continue readingThirteen New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County
Thirteen additional people in Marshall County tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County and Pulaski County did not have any new cases to report.
Continue readingSolar Project at North Liberty Elementary School Goes Live Thursday, March 18
The solar energy panel project at the North Liberty Elementary School is ready to go online today (March 18).
Continue readingTriton School Board Approves Donations, Purchase of New Chromebooks
The Triton School Board members recently accepted donations to help various organizations within the Triton School Corporation.
Continue readingConstruction of New Manufacturing Center in Plymouth Hits Snag
The construction of the new manufacturing center is a bit delayed, according to Plymouth City Attorney Sean Surrisi.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Reviews Updated Visitation Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities
Visiting loved ones in long-term care facilities continues to get easier. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box reviewed the latest guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services during Wednesday’s press conference.
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