The construction of the Lincoln Education Center in Plymouth is moving ahead on time.
Continue readingPlymouth School Superintendent Updates School Board on Lincoln Education Center
Argos Town Council Reorganizes for 2021
Marshall County Reports Another COVID-19 Death, 25% Seven-Day Positivity Rate
Another COVID-19 death has been reported in Marshall County. It occurred on New Year’s Eve, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total COVID-19 death count to 84.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff’s Department Releases Names of Officers Involved in New Year’s Eve Shooting
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department has released the names of the two officers involved in a fatal shooting on New Year’s Eve in Starke County. Patrolman Richard Prater has been with the Sheriff’s Department for 14 years, while Patrolman Blake Bennett has been with the department for one year and 10 months.
Continue readingHigh Interest Causes Slowdowns on Indiana’s COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Site
The number of Hoosiers trying to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine has caused slowdowns on the state’s registration systems. Registration opened up to any resident age 80 and older at 9:00 a.m. EST Friday.
Continue readingState Contact Tracing Center to Stop Calling Close Contacts, As Focus Shifts to Vaccine Registration
Indiana is once again adjusting its centralized contact tracing effort, as health officials turn their attention to vaccine distribution. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box announced the change in contact tracing procedures Wednesday.
Continue readingState Health Officials Monitoring COVID-19 Outbreak at Marshall County Jail
State health officials have been providing guidance during the Marshall County Jail’s recent COVID-19 outbreak. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box didn’t have specifics on her department’s involvement during Wednesday’s press conference, but she stressed that state officials are “intimately engaged” any time a jail sees a surge in cases.
Continue readingTown of Culver Looking for New Town Manager
Argos Town Council Discusses Interlocal Agreement with County for Building and Planning Services
The Argos Town Council members voted to terminate an interlocal agreement with Marshall County during their meeting Wednesday night.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Updated on Potential Sale of Building for Maintenance Department
Steps are being taken to purchase a building at 716 Plum Street in Plymouth for use as a storage building for the Marshall County Maintenance Department.
Continue readingFederal Funding Finalized for South Shore Double Track Project
Taking the South Shore Line to Chicago may soon be bit quicker. A $491 million project to double-track the railroad between Michigan City and Gary will be able to get underway.
Continue readingState Reports over 7,000 New COVID-19 Cases
The Indiana Department of Health reported another 7,344 additional Hoosiers diagnosed with COVID-19 in Thursday’s coronovirus update.
Continue readingSt. Joseph Health System Seeks Volunteers for Vaccination Clinics
Officials with the St. Joseph Health System are looking for volunteers to help when vaccination clinics are open in St. Joseph County and in Marshall County.
Continue readingGovernor to Choose Marshall County Superior Court 3 Judge Soon
The third Marshall County Superior Court will soon have a judge to preside over cases.
Continue readingPlymouth School Officials Watching Education Bills in Legislature
Plymouth Community School Superintendent Andy Hartley told the school board members Tuesday night that there are several education bills school officials will be watching in this year’s General Assembly.
Continue readingMarshall County Parks and Recreation Board, Steering Committee to Meet Tonight
The Marshall County Parks and Recreation Board members will meet tonight where they will continue discussions on bike trails and the movement of the historic West Township Trustee log cabin.
Continue readingHoosiers Age 80 and Older Can Get COVID-19 Vaccine Starting Friday
Any Hoosier age 80 and up can get the COVID-19 vaccine starting Friday. Governor Holcomb announced Wednesday that the state is moving to phase 1B of its distribution plan.
Continue readingGov. Holcomb, Lawmakers React to Violent Protests at U.S. Capitol
Governor Eric Holcomb briefly responded to Wednesday’s violence at the U.S. Capitol. “This country is strong and resilient, and to me, this is a reminder for all of us that we can, ourselves, model good conduct,” Holcomb said. “We can still fight for our country in a very responsible and compassionate and heartfelt way, and we should.”
Continue readingMarshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties Remain in Red County Metric Status
The tri-county area remains in the red county metric status which shows a very high community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Approve Second Reading on Amendments to Solar Ordinance
The Marshall County Commissioners again reviewed the amended solar ordinance at their meeting Monday morning.
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