About 13 percent of Indiana’s population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But health officials say the state is getting fewer doses per resident than many others.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
Starke County is in the blue status this week which depicts a low community spread of COVID-19 on the state’s County Metrics Map, while Marshall County and Pulaski County are in the yellow status which means a moderate community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Mobile Medical Unit Active in County This Week
Marshall County Public Health Nurse Lisa Letsinger updated those attending the Marshall County Commissioners meeting Monday about the recent excursion of the county’s state-of-the-art mobile medical unit.
Continue readingArgos School Board Approves Stipend for Educators to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
The Argos School Board members took action Monday night to approve a $100 stipend to give to eligible educators who receive both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines, or the single-dose vaccine provided by Johnson & Johnson.
Continue readingMarshall County Employment Rises to Pre-Pandemic Levels But Unemployment Rate Also Up
The number of Marshall County residents working appears to be back to pre-pandemic levels, but the unemployment rate is creeping back up. The county’s January unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Continue readingHolli Sullivan Named Indiana Secretary of State
A state representative from Evansville has been named Indiana’s next secretary of state. Holli Sullivan has been selected by Governor Holcomb to fill the remainder of Connie Lawson’s term.
Continue readingSeven New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
For the second day in a row, there were no new cases of COVID-19 in Starke County, according to Tuesday’s daily COVID-19 report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingArgos Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident
An Argos man was airlifted from the scene of a motorcycle accident in Marshall County late Saturday afternoon.
Continue readingState Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
Indiana residents ages 45 and older can now receive a free COVID-19 vaccine.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Approve Bid for Courthouse, Clock Tower Renovations
The Marshall County Commissioners took time Monday morning to award a bid for the proposed work on the Marshall County Courthouse and clock tower renovations.
Continue readingMarshall County Fair in Argos to Open in July
The 76th annual Marshall County Fair is planned for July 17 through July 24 at the fairgrounds in Argos.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board to Meet Tonight
The John Glenn School Board members will meet tonight where they are expected to approve the purchase of two new buses and approve the temporary suspension of four elective credits.
Continue readingIndiana Teachers, School Support Staff Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
Eligible teachers and staff in pre-K through high school are now able to get the COVID-19 vaccine at any Indiana vaccination site.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Accident
A man is in critical condition in a South Bend hospital after an accident in Argos.
Continue readingFour New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Three more people in Marshall County and one person in Pulaski County were listed as newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases in Monday’s daily COVID-19 report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingMarshall County Council, Commissioners Consider Indiana Office of Court Services Grant Application
Marshall County Chief Probation Officer James Bendy asked both the Marshall County Commissioners and the Marshall County Council members during their separate meetings to submit a grant application to the Indiana Office of Court Services.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Hold Work Session Thursday
The Culver Town Council members will hold a work session Thursday, March 18 to discuss the second and third phases of the Lake Max Trail.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Reviews Vehicle Impound Ordinance
The Bourbon Town Council members reviewed a proposed vehicle impound ordinance during their meeting last week.
Continue readingCost of Fingerprint Cards Discussed at Bremen Town Council Meeting
The cost of fingerprint cards could soon increase at the Bremen Police Department.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today where they are anticipated to approve a bid for work on the Marshall County Courthouse and clock tower. They opened five bids during their March 1 meeting.
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