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.
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Marshall 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.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will continue a discussion on EMS staffing when they meet tonight.
Continue readingOne More COVID-19 Death Reported in Marshall County
Another Marshall County resident died of COVID-19. The county’s total number of COVID-19 deaths is now 66.
Continue readingDriver Arrested after Allegedly Leading Police on Chase from Argos to Rochester
A South Bend man was arrested, after allegedly leading police on a chase from Argos to Rochester Saturday night. Marshall County Police say they tried to pull over a vehicle driven by David D. Rotzien III near U.S. 31 and 16th Road at around 8:00 p.m. But instead of pulling over, he allegedly accelerated and continued into Fulton County.
Continue readingBremen Man Arrested for Allegedly Violating Sex Offender Registry Requirements
A Marshall County sex offender was arrested Friday, after he allegedly failed to keep his registration up to date. Police say they discovered that Austin James Cassidy, 35, of Bremen, was out of compliance last week, when they tried to locate him for an active Kosciusko County warrant for a probation violation.
Continue readingPierceton Man Killed in Marshall County Crash
A Pierceton man is dead after the pickup truck he was driving reportedly crashed into a tree and caught fire in Marshall County. Marshall County Police say they were called to the 600 block of 14B Road just before 9:15 Friday night.
Continue readingHealth Officials Share COVID-19 Safety Tips for Holiday Gatherings
Health officials are urging residents to take steps to avoid spreading COVID-19 to their families this Christmas. During last week’s COVID-19 briefing, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said the safest option is to celebrate virtually or with members of your own household.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Considers Joint Resolution of Support Regarding Special LIT Funds
The Marshall County Council members considered support toward a joint resolution with the Marshall County Commissioners last week that would direct use of the Special Local Income Tax (LIT) Funds.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Holds Public Hearing Concerning Additional Appropriations
The Plymouth City Council members opened a public hearing last week to take comments on several additional appropriations requests.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Approves 2021 Salary Ordinance
The Argos Town Council members reviewed two additional changes to the 2021 salary ordinance at their meeting last week.
Continue readingArgos Childcare Academy Opening in January
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today where they will hear from Plan Director Ty Adley concerning an ordinance regarding shipping containers and an ordinance amendment on solar farms.
Continue readingAnother Three COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Marshall County
Three more people have died of COVID-19 in Marshall County, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Cases Counts Lower in Tri-County Area
The number of new cases in the tri-county area was lower than they have been in the past several days.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Reminds Hoosiers to Follow Through with COVID-19 Restrictions
Hoosiers are being urged to follow through with their counties’ COVID-19 restrictions, even if community spread starts to decrease. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says her office has talked extensively with local health departments about when they may move to a lower level of restriction, as outlined in the governor’s executive order.
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