As Indiana tightens COVID-19-related restrictions, it’s also providing funding to help local governments enforce them. Governor Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday that $20 million is being made available for enforcement and mitigation efforts.
Continue readingMarshall County Clerk Presents Grant Application, Additional Appropriation Requests for Election Costs
Marshall County Clerk Deb VanDeMark asked the Marshall County Council members to approve CARES Act funding through the Secretary of State’s Office.
Continue readingIndiana Continues Breaking Records for New COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations
Indiana continues to shatter records for new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Another 6,654 positive cases were reported in Thursday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That’s almost 1,500 more than the previous single-day record set just a day earlier.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Holds Public Hearing on Wastewater Project
The Bourbon Town Council members opened a public hearing Tuesday night to take public comments on the proposed improvements to the town’s Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Declares Economic Revitalization Area for AK Industries
The Plymouth City Council members reviewed information presented in a resolution Monday night to declare an Economic Revitalization Area for AK Industries, Inc. for future tax abatement.
Continue readingBremen Town Council to Advertise Street Superintendent Position
The Bremen Town Council members took action Monday night to move forward with separating the water and street superintendent positions.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Correction to Offer Naloxone to Outgoing Offenders
Offenders being released from the Indiana Department of Correction will now be offered opioid reversal medication as they rejoin society. The department announced this week that Overdose Lifeline has provided more than 2,200 naloxone kits.
Continue readingEli Lilly’s COVID-19 Treatment Making Its Way to Patients, Vaccine Preparations Continue
A new COVID-19 treatment is starting to make its way to Indiana patients. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says Eli Lilly got an FDA emergency use authorization for its antibody treatment on Monday, and the first two patients were treated at a Jeffersonville hospital on Tuesday.
Continue readingNew Restrictions on Social Gatherings to Take Effect this Weekend
New restrictions on social gatherings will take effect this weekend, amid what Governor Holcomb is calling a second surge of cases. “So beginning November 15 and for the next month, I’ll sign an executive order that will implement pandemic requirements for all Hoosiers and targeted restrictions for counties that are in the orange and red status,” Holcomb announced during a press conference Wednesday.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports 83 New COVID-19 Positive Cases, Three More COVID-19 Deaths in Starke County
There are 83 new positive COVID-19 cases in Marshall County, according to Wednesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Considers Grant Request for PPE, Community Resource App
The Marshall County Council members heard from Marshall County Community Corrections Director Ward Byers and Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery Monday morning about an opportunity to apply for grant funds from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Approves Slight Increase in Garbage Collection Fees
The Plymouth City Council members reviewed an ordinance regarding garbage fees for the city.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Discuss Changes to Handbook
The Marshall County Commissioners discussed changes to the employee handbook with Human Resources Manager Ann Anglin last week.
Continue readingArgos Town Council to Give Stipend to Argos Economic Development Director
The Argos Economic Development Director will get a stipend from the Town of Argos for his efforts.
Continue readingPolice Agencies Increasing Seat Belt Enforcement Patrols Through November
Indiana State Police troopers and local police agencies will be increasing seat belt enforcement patrols now through the end of November as part of the national Click it or Ticket mobilization.
Continue readingTriton Junior/Senior High School to Move to Digital Learning November 13
Officials at the Triton School Corporation are watching the effects of COVID-19 very carefully in order to keep students and staff as safe as possible.
Continue readingIndiana State Department of Health Reports 63 Additional COVID-19 Deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health announced Tuesday that another 63 people have died from COVID-19 in Indiana, including one person from Starke County.
Continue readingCounty Officials Discuss Complaints about Mask Compliance at Local Businesses
Marshall County officials have recently fielded calls from concerned residents about employees not wearing masks inside businesses and residents not wearing masks while in the stores.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Buy Property on Jefferson Street
The building known as the Doug Hite Law Office on Jefferson Street in Plymouth will soon be sold to the Marshall County Commissioners.
Continue readingCity of Plymouth Water Utility Rate, Sewage Rate Ordinances Adopted
Plymouth City Council members adopted two ordinances Monday night that sets increases in the water utility and stormwater and hydrant fees.
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