More COVID-19 relief will soon be going to Indiana’s Main Street communities. The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs has launched a second round of its Taking Care of Main Street program.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Holds Public Hearing on Updated EMS Rates
The Culver Town Council members opened a public hearing Tuesday night to gather public comments on an increase in rates for Culver-Union Township EMS services.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Renew Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration
The Marshall County Commissioners have renewed the Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration for another seven days.
Continue readingPlymouth BOW Approves Fuel Price Agreement
Plymouth Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt presented the Board of Works and Safety members Monday night with a fuel price agreement for 2021.
Continue readingArgos School Board Reorganizes, Approves Irrigation Quote
The Argos Community School Board members reorganized during their first meeting of the year Monday night.
Continue readingTriton School Board Reorganizes, Discusses Waiver
The Triton School Board reorganized for the new year when they met Monday night.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Provides Jail Update
The number of inmates at the Marshall County Jail who have tested positive for COVID-19 is now up to 130.
Continue readingLower Positive COVID-19 Case Counts Reported Locally
Less than 25 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the tri-county area in Tuesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingCaucus Set to Find New Marshall County Council Member
A Republican Party Caucus is scheduled for Wednesday, January 27 to replace a member on the Marshall County Council in District 3.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Reorganizes for 2021
The Marshall County Council members welcomed two new council members to the table Monday morning. Jesse Bohannon and Tim Harman were elected to serve as council members in the November General Election. Jim Masterson returned to the council after having been retained in his seat in the election.
Continue readingSen. Bohacek Authors Bill to Restrict Local Governments from Defunding Police, Public Safety
It would become a lot harder for local governments to defund the police, under a bill authored by State Senator Mike Bohacek. Senate Bill 42 would prohibit local entities from cutting budgets for police, fire, or other public safety services, unless there’s a revenue shortfall or the property tax levy is reduced.
Continue readingCity of Plymouth Working on Long-Term Solution to Keep Aquatic Center Operational
Plymouth City Attorney Sean Surrisi updated the Plymouth City Council members Monday night on the legal status concerning the Dr. Susan Bardwell Aquatic Center.
Continue readingMarshall County Parks and Recreation Board Discuss Moving Old West Township Trustee Building
The Marshall County Parks and Recreation Board members continued discussions last week on the future placement of the old West Township Trustee building.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will meet tonight where they will reorganize and then hold a public hearing on an ordinance that revises rates, charges and regulations for the Culver-Union Township Ambulance Service. The first reading of the ordinance is expected after the public hearing.
Continue readingNew Virus Strain Detected in Indiana
The Indiana Department of Health announced Monday that a new strain of the virus that causes COVID-19 has been identified in Indiana through testing at the Department of Health Laboratory and the CDC.
Continue readingBids Opened for Drainage Project in Marshall County
Bids were opened last week for a drainage project on 2B Road in the Donnybrook subdivision.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Takes Next Step in Fire Territory Discussions
The Argos Town Council members last week asked Town Attorney Derek Jones to review an agreement to hire an attorney to do the paperwork for a proposed fire territory.
Continue readingMarshall County Council to Meet Today
The Marshall County Council members will meet this morning where they will reorganize for the year and choose department liaisons.
Continue readingPlymouth BOW, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members will meet tonight where they will talk more about the 2021 fuel price agreement with Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties
Dozens of new COVID-19 cases were reported in the local area in Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Another 42 Marshall County residents have tested positive, bringing the total to 4,789 since the pandemic began. Starke County had 13 new cases for a total of 1,665, while Pulaski County had nine new cases for a total of 921.
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