Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger told the commissioners Monday morning that purchase agreement has been signed on the Doug Hite Law Office on Jefferson Street in Plymouth. The closing date is set for December 18.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Considers Salary Ordinance
The Argos Town Council members reviewed changes to the 2021 salary ordinance during their meeting last week.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Holds Second Public Hearing on Proposed Wastewater Project
A public hearing was opened Tuesday night to gather additional comments on the proposed wastewater project. It was the second public hearing held in this matter.
Continue readingStarke County Reports 29th COVID-19 Death
Another Starke County resident has died while positive for COVID-19. That brings the county’s total COVID-19 death count up to 29, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. It’s one of 71 new deaths reported statewide, bringing the state total to 6,373.
Continue readingPlymouth Officials Continue Researching Possible Yard Parking Restrictions
Plymouth officials continue doing their research, before deciding whether or not residents should be allowed to park vehicles in their front yards. Mayor Mark Senter recently shared ordinances from six communities around the country, including a couple in Indiana.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Adopts Nuisance Ordinance
The Argos Town Council members reviewed proposed amendments to the nuisance ordinance last week.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Continues Urging Hoosiers to Respond to Contact Tracers
Indiana’s contact tracers may be asking fewer questions, but it doesn’t mean the state is giving up on the process. During Wednesday’s press conference, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said switching to the shorter questionnaire led to a big increase in the number of people contact tracers were able to reach.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Discusses Storm Water Fee
The Culver Town Council members looked at recommendations for Baker Tilly officials as the discussion surrounding an increase in storm water fees continues.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Review Grant Paperwork for Older Adult Services Vehicles
Marshall County Older Adult Services Executive Director Janis Jeffirs Holiday presented INDOT grant paperwork to the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning to complete the purchase of two new transport vehicles.
Continue readingIndiana’s Updated COVID-19 Restrictions Officially Take Effect Sunday
Indiana’s tighter COVID-19 restrictions officially take effect Sunday. The new executive order from Governor Eric Holcomb removes the option for local health departments to allow gatherings larger than 50 people in counties coded orange and 25 people in counties coded red.
Continue readingCulver Community Sixth Graders to Switch to Virtual Learning
More Culver Community Schools students are switching to virtual learning. Sixth graders will attend class virtually until December 18, according to a school corporation Facebook post. The rest of the middle/high school already made the switch.
Continue reading34 Arrested in Marshall County Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team Warrant Sweep
Months of Marshall County drug investigations have led to 34 wanted individuals being arrested in a warrant sweep. This week’s operation was coordinated by the Marshall County Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team.
Continue readingMarshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties Report Double-Digit Increases in COVID-19 Cases
Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties all had double-digit increases in the number of COVID-19 cases Thursday. Marshall County reported another 60 cases, according to Thursday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the total to 3,789.
Continue readingSaint Joseph Health System to Acquire Fitness Forum, Holm Medical Group
Saint Joseph Health System is set to acquire Fitness Forum Sports and Wellness, as well as the Holm Medical Group.
Continue readingCulver Community 7th through 12th Graders to Continue with Virtual Learning until Dec. 18
Some Culver Community Schools students won’t return to the classroom until 2021.
Continue readingMarshall County EMA Director to Apply for Coronavirus Relief Fund Safety Awareness Program Grant
Marshall County EMA Director Clyde Avery was given permission by the commissioners Monday to apply for a Coronavirus Relief Fund Safety Awareness Program Grant.
Continue readingState Board of Education Lets Culver Community Schools Track Instruction by Minutes Rather Than Days
The Culver Community Schools Corporation has gotten a waiver related to how the schools track the amount of time students spend learning. The Indiana State Board of Education voted 10-to-zero Wednesday to waive the 180-day requirement for Culver Community Schools and allow the corporation to track student learning by instructional minutes, instead.
Continue readingBremen Downtown Revitalization Nearing Completion
It has been a long process, but the Bremen Downtown Revitalization project is nearing completion.
Continue readingGroundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled for Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Plymouth
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Wednesday, December 16 at 11 a.m. for the future construction of a Permanent Supportive Housing Project at 1804 W. Jefferson Street in Plymouth.
Continue readingDavid’s Courage Makes Significant Impact
It has been a productive year at David’s Courage where officials there are assisting those who are seeking a life outside of drugs and alcohol.
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