The Culver Town Council members will consider the third and final reading of the storm water utility rate ordinance that supports an incremental increase of rates over the next few years to help gather funds for storm sewer maintenance and projects.
Continue readingAnother 824 Hoosiers Test Positive with COVID-19
The daily number of Indiana residents testing positive with COVID-19 remains lower with 824 new cases in Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Of those cases, four additional people in Marshall County tested positive with COVID-19, along with two people in Starke County and three people in Pulaski County.
Continue readingState Health Officials Seeking Guidance on Easing Long-Term Care Visitation Restrictions
When long-term care facility visitation is able to get back to normal will depend on more federal guidance. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Rusyniak says indoor visitation is currently allowed in facilities that haven’t had any new cases in the past 14 days, as long as the seven-day positivity rate is under 10 percent in the county.
Continue readingBremen School Staff Step up to the Plate during Cafeteria Staff Quarantine
The news came down an hour before the lunch rush that contact tracing resulted in all but one Bremen Public Schools cafeteria staff member having to quarantine. That did not deter members of the school corporation to step up to the plate to ensure that a nutritious lunch was prepared and served to all students.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Superintendent, Commissioners Discuss Mailbox Damage
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters and the Marshall County Commissioners will soon work together to finalize a document that outlines protocols when it comes to damaged mailboxes in the winter.
Continue readingPlymouth BOW, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety will meet tonight where Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson will discuss the Centennial Crossing lift station project and a digester renovation project. City Attorney Sean Surrisi will present a resolution for consideration regarding the action to write-off delinquent and uncollectible water, wastewater, garbage and stormwater bills.
Continue readingArgos School Board to Meet Tonight
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.
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