Applications will be accepted until Monday, Feb. 1 at 5p.m. for the first round of 2021 Marshall County Community Foundation grant awards and the Ralph C. Vonnegut Jr. Fund.
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Fewer COVID-19 Cases Reported, One COVID-19 Death in Pulaski County
Another resident in Pulaski County has died of COVID-19. The death occurred on January 12, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingNew MCEDC President and CEO Introduced to Marshall County Municipal Leaders
New Marshall County Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Laura Walls made the rounds to many municipal meetings this week for an introduction with local government officials.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Contract with Chuck DeWitt
The Culver Town Council members agreed to enter into a contract with Chuck DeWitt for building inspections and other needs.
Continue readingBremen School Board Reorganizes, Superintendent Gives COVID-19 Update
The Bremen School Board met for the first time in 2021 Wednesday night where Brian Teall was retained as board president, Todd Huff was chosen as vice president and Todd Stuckman was selected as secretary.
Continue readingBremen Redevelopment Commission Closes on Downtown Property
The Bremen Redevelopment Commission members were expected to close on a piece of property on E. Plymouth Street this week.
Continue readingArgos Childcare Academy Opens
The Argos Childcare Academy is open and currently assisting students of school employees with preschool needs at this time.
Continue readingGovernor, ISP on Alert for Rumored Protests in Indianapolis this Weekend
No credible threats have occurred, but if rumored peaceful protests occur this weekend through next week in Indiana’s capital, Governor Eric Holcomb and Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter say the proper authorities are on alert in the event of an escalation.
Continue readingOver 250,000 Senior Hoosiers Scheduled Appointments for First COVID-19 Vaccine
Over 250,000 Hoosiers who are over the age of 70 have scheduled an appointment to receive the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, as of noon Thursday.
Continue readingNumber of New COVID-19 Cases Remains Lower in Local Area
Another 22 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall County. That brings the total number of cases there to 4,870 since the pandemic began, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. The number of new cases in Starke and Pulaski counties remains in the single digits, with seven in Starke County and five in Pulaski County.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Resolution to Continue COVID Pay for County Employees
The Marshall County Council considered a resolution Monday morning that would extend COVID-19 pay for employees who cannot work because of a diagnosis or illness from COVID.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Approves Contract with Chuck DeWitt
The Bourbon Town Council members approved a contract with Chuck DeWitt for zoning and code enforcement for the town.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Reorganizes, Discusses Appointments
The Culver Town Council retained the same officers for 2021 as in 2020. Ginny Bess Munroe will continue as council president and Bill Githens was re-elected vice president.
Continue readingCulver Community School Superintendent Provides Updates on Building Projects
Culver Community School Superintendent Karen Shuman gave an update on several building projects at the school corporation.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Members Take Oath of Office, Reorganize
Four John Glenn School Board members took the Oath of Office at the beginning of the board’s first meeting of the new year.
Continue readingNext Level Trails Program to Resume, According to Governor
Thousands of Hoosiers Over 70 Sign up for COVID-19 Vaccine
Nearly 60,000 Indiana residents ages 70 to 79 have already signed up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as of mid-afternoon Wednesday. The announcement of the next phase of vaccine rollout to that age group was made at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Signup is available online at http://www.ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211.
Continue readingStarke, Pulaski Counties Move to Orange on County Metrics Map, Marshall County Stays Red
Starke and Pulaski counties have been moved to the orange status on the Indiana Department of Health’s County Metrics Map, while Marshall County remains in the red. All three counties still have to follow red-level restrictions, though.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Requests Kitchen Help, Council Considers Sheriff’s Contract
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel told the Marshall County Council members Monday morning that a part-time cook is desperately needed at the jail.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Discusses Park Board
The Bremen Town Council members held more discussion Monday night on changes made to a chapter of the Bremen Parks and Recreation Board ordinance.
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