The City of Plymouth has made the Webster Center available for those who need a warm place to stay. In a Facebook post Friday, the Mayor’s Office said anyone who needs to access the Webster Center after hours may call the Police Department at 574-936-2126, and an officer will unlock the door.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Department Warns Drivers of Slick Roads
The Marshall County Highway Department is warning drivers of slick roads and drifting snow. In an update Friday morning, Highway Superintendent Jason Peters said falling temperatures overnight caused the snow to turn to slush and freeze.
Continue readingMarshall County Council, Commissioners Discuss Jail, Road Funding in Work Session
The Marshall County Commissioners and Council members met in a work session Thursday morning to discuss funding operations at the Marshall County Jail and a more robust road program.
Continue readingSaint Joseph Health System Updates Visitor Guidelines
Visitor guideline changes become effective today with the Saint Joseph Health System, including the Plymouth Medical Center.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Addresses Lower Number of COVID-19 Tests Done in the State
The number of COVID-19 tests conducted in the state is going down, but Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box says it is what all state Health Departments around Indiana are seeing as of late.
Continue readingMarshall County under Watch Level Travel Advisory
Marshall County is under a “Watch” level travel advisory.
Continue readingIndiana to Get Almost $12.6 Million in Multi-State Opioid Settlement
Indiana will get almost $12.6 million as part of a multi-state settlement related to the opioid epidemic. Consulting firm McKinsey & Company has agreed to pay a total of $573 million to 46 states, Washington D.C., and five U.S. territories.
Continue readingState Provides COVID-19 Update, Explanation of Historical COVID-19 Deaths
Another 2,403 Indiana residents have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingWinter Weather Advisory in Effect Thursday Afternoon to Friday Morning
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the area beginning Thursday afternoon (February 4) to Friday morning (February 5) at 10 a.m. ET.
Continue readingMarshall County Planning Commission Denies Storage Container Ordinance
The Marshall County Planning Commission members recently acted on a recommendation by the Marshall County Commissioners to deny a storage containers ordinance.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Looks at New Courses to be Offered Next School Year
The Plymouth School Board members reviewed a few new courses that will be offered in the 2021-2022 school year.
Continue readingMarshall County Parks and Recreation Board to Meet Tonight
The Marshall County Parks and Recreation Board members are anticipated to discuss updates on progress on the Mill Pond Bicycle Trail and the West Township Trustee cabin and the clean up efforts at Memorial Forest during their meeting tonight. They also expect to appoint a member to the Marshall County Crossroads Regional Stellar Communities Initiative.
Continue readingState to Change Definition of COVID-19 Close Contacts in Classrooms, Quarantine Time Adjusted
Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box announced that beginning Monday, February 8, the definition of a COVID-19 close contact in schools will be changed.
Continue readingIndiana State Health Commissioner Gives COVID-19 Vaccination Update
The Indiana Department of Health opened up the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents ages 65-69 this week and over 144,000 people in that age group have scheduled an appointment to get the first dose of the vaccine as of Wednesday.
Continue readingPlymouth City Government Offices to Open to Public
Members of the public can enter the Plymouth City Building or other city government offices to conduct business starting Thursday, February 4.
Continue readingMarshall County Moves Back to Orange on State COVID-19 Map
Marshall County is back in the orange on the state’s COVID-19 map, while Starke and Pulaski counties moved to yellow. All three counties still have to follow orange-level restrictions, though. That means events and gatherings are limited to 25 percent of a facility’s capacity. Gatherings of more than 50 people are supposed to have a safety plan submitted ahead of time to the local health department.
Continue readingMarshall County Theft Investigation Leads to Arrest
An investigation into a stolen car and items stolen from several vehicles in Marshall County resulted in an arrest.
Continue readingCommissioner Stan Klotz Proposes Making $2 Million Available for Road Program
Marshall County Commissioner Stan Klotz made a motion Monday morning to move forward with asking the County Council for $2 million to fund the 2021 road program.
Continue readingCulver School Board Members Discuss 2021-2022 School Calendar
The 2021-2022 school calendar was brought up for consideration during Monday night’s Culver Community School Board meeting, but a question into a later start date to the school year prompted a lengthy discussion.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Looks at Reopening Plan for Town Hall, Beach Lodge
The Culver Town Council members looked at a plan for reopening Town Hall to the public and where meetings will be held in the near future.
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