The Marshall County Commissioners reviewed two proposed ordinance amendments concerning shipping containers and solar farms.
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Culver Town Council Agrees to Fund Additional Full-Time EMS Employee
After discussion the issue at length in a work session last week, Culver Town Council members agreed Tuesday night to fund an additional EMS full-time employee.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Approves Purchase of Extrication Equipment
Argos Fire Chief Mark Dean asked the town council to purchase some updated extrication equipment during their meeting last week.
Continue readingBremen Town Council to Wait to Consider Amendment to Animal Ordinance
The Bremen Town Council members will wait until after the first of the new year to consider a possible animal ordinance amendment concerning the allowance of chickens on properties inside the town limits.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Updated on Gym Floor
The completion of work on the John Glenn High School gym floor is behind schedule, but all of the material has arrived on campus.
Continue readingGovernor to Keep National Guard in Long-Term Care Facilities, Allow Guardsmen to Administer COVID Vaccine
Not only will Indiana National Guardsmen remain in long-term care facilities through the end of February, but they’ll also be allowed to administer COVID-19 vaccines. The deployment was set to expire at the end of the month, but on Tuesday, Governor Holcomb announced an extension.
Continue readingCounty COVID-19 Metrics Map Reflects Status Changes in Local Counties
Starke County has reverted back to orange status on the state’s County Metrics Map while Pulaski County elevated back to red status. Marshall County remains at the orange level. The County Metrics Map is updated every Wednesday and reflects data in terms of the level of community spread of COVID-19 from the previous Monday through Sunday.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Review Sheriff’s Contract
The Marshall County Commissioners reviewed Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel’s contract, but when it came to a vote Monday morning the commissioners voiced some concerns.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Storm Water Rate Study
The Culver Town Council members approved the storm water rate study compiled by Jeff Rowe from Baker Tilly. The study was approved 4-1 with Councilman Bill Cleavenger opposed to the motion.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Approves Central Square Contract
The Bourbon Town Council members reviewed a contract with Central Square to provide a better process of completing police reports for Bourbon officers.
Continue readingTwo Marshall County Manufacturers Awarded Manufacturing Readiness Grants
Two Marshall County manufacturers are among 31 recipients of Manufacturing Readiness Grants. The matching grants, awarded through the Economic Activity and Stabilization and Enhancement program, are designed to stimulate manufacturing investments for future growth and prosperity.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Admits Software Error Impacted COVID-19 Positivity Rates
Indiana’s state health commissioner is apologizing, after a software error apparently resulted in incorrect COVID-19 positivity rates being reported.
Continue readingLong-Term Care Facility Residents to Start Getting COVID-19 Vaccine Monday
More than 33,000 Hoosiers had gotten their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of Tuesday morning, and thousands more are expected to get it each day. During Tuesday’s COVID-19 briefing, Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver said the state received 55,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine on Friday and another 39,000 on Monday.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Tri-County Area
Three more residents in Starke County have died from COVID-19 which occurred on December 16 and December 19, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That same report shows another COVID-19 death in Pulaski County on December 20 and one more in Marshall County on December 12.
Continue readingMCEDC Announces New President and CEO
Officials at the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation welcome Laura Walls as its new President and CEO. She is already in her new role in Marshall County.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Renew Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration
The Marshall County Commissioners have extended the Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration for another seven days.
Continue readingU.S. 30 and U.S. 31 Planning, Trail Funding Included in Governor’s 2021 Agenda
Upgrades to U.S. 30 and U.S. 31 remain on the governor’s radar, as he sets his goals for the coming years. Governor Eric Holcomb presented his 2021 Next Level Agenda last week, and continuing with long-term planning for the two highways made it onto his list of infrastructure goals, “Making progress on an Indy-to-South Bend ‘cruise control’ U.S. 31 and major corridor improvements on U.S. 30.”
Continue readingFewer Marshall County Residents Working, according to November Employment Report
Fewer Marshall County residents were employed in November than the month before, even as the unemployment rate continued to drop. The county’s November unemployment rate was 4.2 percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Discusses Acquisition of Plymouth Street Property
A piece of property on E. Plymouth Street in Bremen was recently acquired by the Bremen Redevelopment Commission in order to clean up the area.
Continue readingNorth Liberty, Walkerton Elementary Projects out for Bid
The renovation projects at North Liberty and Walkerton Elementary Schools went out for bid last week.
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