Bourbon Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger explained an issue with some utility bills.
Continue readingCulver School Board Receives Project Update
Several projects are ongoing at the Culver Community School Corporation. Superintendent Karen Shuman gave an update to the school board on those projects on Monday night.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb, First Lady Test Negative for COVID-19
Multiple COVID-19 Positive Cases Reported in Tri-County Area, One Additional COVID-19 Death in Starke County
Another person has died of COVID-19 in Starke County, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingAncilla College Closes In-Person Classes for Remainder of Fall Semester
Ancilla College officials have canceled in-person classes for the rest of the fall semester.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Adopt Ordinance for COVID-19 Face Mask Requirements for Local Workplace Safety and Enforcement
In an effort to keep businesses open, avoid lockdowns and to slow the community spread of COVID-19, the Marshall County Commissioners unanimously adopted an ordinance in a special meeting on Friday morning that requires face masks be worn by any person or individual entering any enclosed public space or enclosed place of business.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccine Preparations Continue
State health officials continue preparing for the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver noted Wednesday that Pfizer reported that its vaccine is about 95-percent effective, and they’re hearing similar results from the Moderna vaccine trials.
Continue readingCulver School Board Adopts Updated Elearning Policy
The Culver Community School Board members considered an eLearning policy Monday night.
Continue readingGovernor Announces Appointments for Secretary of Education, Equity Chief
Governor Holcomb announced his appointments for two new positions Thursday. He’s picked his senior education advisor, Dr. Katie Jenner, to serve as Indiana’s first secretary of education. She replaces State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick, after the elected office was changed to an appointed position.
Continue readingNew Childcare Academy Coming to Argos
The Argos Community School Board members recently approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Small Wonders to manage a day-to-day childcare operation out of the school’s former administration building across the street from the Elementary School.
Continue readingTown of Bremen Receives IPEP Safety Grant
Marshall County Maintenance Director Requests Building
The Marshall County Commissioners are considering the purchase of a property on Plum Street in Plymouth to be used as a storage building for the Marshall County Maintenance Department.
Continue readingPlymouth Schools Switching to eLearning
The Plymouth Community School Corporation is switching to eLearning through Thanksgiving. Superintendent Andy Hartley confirms that Friday, Monday, and Tuesday will be eLearning days. In-person classes are expected to resume Monday, November 30.
Continue readingAnother Marshall County Resident Dies of COVID-19
Another Marshall County resident has died as a result of COVID-19. That brings the county’s total number of deaths up to 39, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingKnox Resident Arrested after Police Called to Investigate Fight at Plymouth Motel
A report of a fight at a Plymouth motel Tuesday night led to the arrest of a Knox resident. Plymouth Police say they were called to the Economy Inn around 9:15 p.m.
Continue readingTwo Tree Lighting Events Canceled, One Event Scheduled Online
Two communities have decided to cancel tree lighting ceremonies in order to keep residents as safe and healthy as possible.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Approves Master Teacher Contract
The John Glenn School Board members approved the negotiated 2020-2021 Master Teacher Contract at their meeting last week.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Not Planning to Change COVID Restrictions Yet, As Hospitals Continue to Struggle
Indiana’s hospitals continue to struggle, amid the COVID-19 surge. The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state surpassed 3,000 for the first time this week.
Continue readingGovernor and First Lady ‘In Good Health,’ Will Be Tested for COVID-19 Later this Week
Governor Eric Holcomb says he and his wife Janet remain in good health, after several members of their security detail tested positive for COVID-19. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 briefing, the governor said by phone that they’re following the directions of the state health commissioner and hunkering down.
Continue readingBremen Man Sentenced to 300 Years for Child Molesting Convictions
A Bremen man was sentenced Wednesday after being convicted on 10 counts of child molesting following a three-day jury trial in Marshall County Superior Court No. 1.
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