Three more people have died from COVID-19 in Marshall County and one more person died of COVID-19 in Starke County, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Those deaths are a few of the state’s 164 new COVID-19 deaths reported Tuesday that span from November 26 through December 28.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Sign Jail Bond Resolution
The Marshall County Commissioners signed a joint resolution with the Marshall County Council last week that would direct use of the Special Local Income Tax (LIT) Funds. The Marshall County Council approved support of the legislation at their meeting this month.
Continue readingGas Prices Expected to be Higher in 2021
Gas prices are expected to continue to increase with the rising price of crude oil, according to GasBuddy.com Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick DeHaan.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Approves End-of-Year Gift for Employees
The Bremen Town Council members agreed Monday night to approve an end-of-the-year gift for all employees.
Continue readingSeats Open on Culver Redevelopment Commission, Tree Commission
Five seats on the Culver Redevelopment Commission are open for candidates as well as two seats on the Culver Tree Commission.
Continue readingDowntown Plymouth Building Fire Investigation Complete
The investigation into a fire at a downtown Plymouth building is complete.
Continue readingNew Local Positive COVID-19 Cases Remain Low
The number of new local positive COVID-19 cases remains low. Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health shows five new cases in Marshall County, 18 new cases in Starke County and six new cases in Pulaski County.
Continue readingWrong-Way Driver Arrested in Marshall County
A Knox man was arrested just after 3:30 a.m. Sunday after reportedly driving the wrong way on U.S. 31 while intoxicated.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Agrees to Extend Town Marshal’s Overtime Stipend
The Culver Town Council members considered an extension to the Town Marshal’s overtime stipend until the end of March during their most recent meeting.
Continue readingTown of Bremen Receives over $470,000 in Community Crossings Matching Grant Funds
The Town of Bremen will have $472,065 in Community Crossings Matching Grant funds to complete several projects in the spring.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Approves Purchase of Life Packs for Argos EMS
The Argos Town Council members approved the purchase of two life packs for use by Argos EMS personnel.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Approves Purchase of Fire Equipment
The Bourbon Town Council members approved the purchase of needed hoses and nozzles requested by Fire Chief Mike Chapman.
Continue readingPlymouth BOW, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members will be opening annual bids for fuel and street materials when they meet tonight.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports 72nd COVID-19 Death
Another COVID-19 death has been reported in Marshall County. It occurred on December 17, according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total death count up to 72.
Continue readingNo Injuries Reported in Downtown Plymouth Fire
Firefighters from multiple departments were called to Downtown Plymouth Saturday evening. Marshall County dispatchers say a maintenance person called in a fire at 201 North Michigan Street at around 5:15. It appears to have started in the attic.
Continue readingTwo More COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Marshall County
Two more Marshall County residents have died while positive for COVID-19. The deaths occurred on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. They bring the county’s total COVID-19 death count up to 71.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Starke, Marshall Counties
Another COVID-19 death has been added to both Starke and Marshall counties’ counts. A Marshall County resident died on Christmas Eve, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total confirmed death count up to 69. Meanwhile, Starke County’s 39th COVID-19 death occurred on Wednesday.
Continue readingIndiana Prepared to Test for New COVID-19 Strain
The Indiana Department of Health is keeping an eye out for the new, more contagious strain of COVID-19. During state officials’ press conference Tuesday, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said her department “is appropriately respectful” of the fact that the strain exists and appears to be more infectious.
Continue readingStarke County Reports 38th COVID-19 Death, Second-Highest Single-Day Increase in Cases
Starke County has reported its 38th COVID-19 death. It happened Saturday, according to Thursday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County also reported 37 new cases of COVID-19, its second-highest single-day increase of the pandemic. Almost 1,500 Starke County residents have had the coronavirus since the pandemic began.
Continue readingSen. Young Says COVID-19 Relief Bill ‘A Function of Compromise’
The proposed $600 coronavirus stimulus payment was “just right” to get a relief bill passed, according to Senator Todd Young, but President Trump says that figure is “ridiculously low.”
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