An investigation into a reported burglary and theft at a Marshall County church led to the arrest of a suspect this week.
Continue readingSuspect Arrested in Church Burglary, Theft Investigation
Governor Holcomb Relaxes Restrictions on Truck Drivers Delivering Propane
Governor Holcomb took action Friday to relax restrictions for motor carriers and drivers transporting propane in Indiana due to cold temperatures as he sees an emergency exists.
Continue readingMore Snow, Cold Forecast this Weekend
Up to two inches of snow is expected to fall in the area this weekend (February 13-14), accompanied by cold temperatures. Wind chills Saturday night and into Sunday could reach between 5 and 20 degrees below zero and could last through Tuesday morning.
Continue readingNew COVID-19 Cases Remain Low in Tri-County Area
The latest COVID-19 report from the Indiana Department of Health shows a continued downward trend of local positive cases.
Continue readingHealth Officials Hope Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Will Help Ease Distribution Process
State health officials are hopeful about the opportunities that could come with a new COVID-19 vaccine. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says Johnson & Johnson has applied for an emergency use authorization from the FDA.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Gives Update on Eli Lilly’s COVID-19 Treatment
Eli Lilly’s antibody treatment appears to be making a difference in lowering the number of COVID-19 hospital admissions, according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
Continue readingPlymouth Council Updated on First Year of City ID Card Program
Plymouth’s city ID program got off to a good start in its first year, according to its coordinators, even though fewer people are using it than initially hoped. The city council held a required annual review of the PRIDE Card program Monday.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Supports Letter Opposing Senate Bill 389
Senate Bill 389 repeals the regulated wetlands law which requires a permit from the Department of Environmental Management for wetland activity in a state-regulated wetland, and it has drawn the concern of many residents in Culver, especially since its passage last week in the Senate.
Continue readingBremen Public Library Director Presents Proposed Bond Plans with Bremen Town Council
Bremen Public Library Director Chris Scandling gave Bremen Town Council members a look this week at the library board’s upcoming proposed bond project.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Reviews Sheriff’s Commissary Report
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel presented an update on Commissary Funds to the Marshall County Council this week as required by the State every year.
Continue readingBourbon, Rochester Women Hurt in U.S. 31 Crash in Peru
A Bourbon woman was one of two people hurt in a crash on U.S. 31 in Peru Thursday morning. Indiana State Police say Renee Stouder, 61, of Bourbon and Susan Konkle, 62, of rural Rochester, had to be airlifted, after the pickup truck they were in was rear-ended by a semi while stopped at a red light at Business U.S. 31.
Continue readingTwo Additional People Die of COVID-19 in Marshall County
Another two people have died of COVID-19 in Marshall County, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That drives the number of deaths in Marshall County to 103.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Gives COVID-19 Update to Marshall County Council
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel presented an update to the Marshall County Council this week on jail operations pertaining to COVID-19.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Considers Ordinance to Place Moratorium on Confined Animal Feeding Operations
The Argos Town Council members were presented with an ordinance last week that addressed Confined Animal Feeding Operations.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Holds Public Hearing on Storm Sewer Rate Increase
The Culver Town Council members held a public hearing Tuesday night on the proposed rate increases in the storm sewer rate.
Continue readingIndiana in a Race against More Infectious COVID-19 Variants, Says Health Commissioner
While Indiana’s COVID-19 numbers appear to be trending in the right direction, health officials are concerned that more infectious variants are on their way.
Continue readingHealth Officials Outline Who’s Next in Line for COVID-19 Vaccine
State health officials are outlining who’s next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine, and teachers are still not on the list. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver announced Wednesday that Indiana will stick with its age-based approach, while also incorporating those with certain health conditions.
Continue readingUpdated County Metrics Map Shows Continued Downward Trend in COVID-19 Positivity Rates
Starke County is the only county in the state in the blue category on the State’s County Metrics Map which shows low community spread of COVID-19. However, the county remains in the yellow advisory level and must follow the guidelines in that advisory level.
Continue readingBourbon Street Superintendent Honored for Service
The Bourbon Town Council members, along with Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger, recognized and honored Bourbon Street Superintendent Roger Terry for his 30 years of service to the residents of Bourbon.
Continue readingPlymouth May Dip into Rainy Day Fund to Keep Aquatic Center Open
The City of Plymouth may dip into its Rainy Day Fund to keep the Dr. Susan Bardwell Aquatic Center open, but there’s still some question about whether the city can legally do that. The city council agreed Monday to take up a $150,000 additional appropriation request at an upcoming meeting.
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