The first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are expected to arrive in Indiana next week. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 briefing, Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver said an FDA subcommittee is expected to approve the Pfizer vaccine Thursday, clearing the way for an emergency use authorization and shipment to the states. “This is incredibly exciting news because it signals the beginning of the end of this pandemic,” Weaver said.
Continue readingAccident Claims Life of Bourbon Man
A two vehicle accident in Fulton County Wednesday morning claimed the life of a Bourbon man.
Continue readingGovernor Tightening Restrictions on Social Gatherings, Directing Hospitals to Postpone Non-Emergent Procedures
Governor Holcomb is tightening restrictions on social gatherings. Starting this weekend, event organizers will no longer be allowed to seek permission to hold events larger than the limits outlined in the state’s county metrics. That’s 50 people in counties coded orange and 25 people in counties coded red.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
There are now 36 counties that are displayed in the red coded category on the Indiana Department of Health’s COVID-19 County Metrics map which means there is a very high positivity and community spread of COVID-19 in those areas.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Review Temporary Remote Work Policy, Handbook Changes
Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger presented the Marshall County Commissioners Monday with a temporary remote work policy for consideration.
Continue readingIndiana Eases Restrictions on Third Round of COVID-19 Response Program
A third round of COVID-19 Response Program grants is now available to local governments. Cities, towns, and counties can once again apply for up to $250,000 from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Proposals are due January 29.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Renews Emergency Declaration
The Culver Town Council members renewed the Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration for another seven days during their meeting Tuesday night.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Updated on Projects
Barton Coe Vilamaa representatives were recently at North Liberty Elementary School and Walkerton Elementary School to review some needs before the renovation project goes to bid.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Approves Change to 2020-2021 School Calendar
The Plymouth School Board members considered a change in the 2020-2021 school calendar during their meeting last week.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Receives Bid for Farm Lease
The Argos Town Council members reviewed bids for the 20 acres of farmland up for lease this year. The land is in the Argos Industrial Park on Dewey Street.
Continue readingMarshall County Communities Awarded Community Crossings Funding for Road Projects
Marshall County communities are getting hundreds of thousands of dollars from the state to help with road projects.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Marshall, Pulaski Counties
Four more people have died of COVID-19 in Marshall County and two more COVID-19 deaths were reported in Pulaski County, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Extend Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration
The Marshall County Commissioners agreed Monday to extend the Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration for another seven days.
Continue readingMarshall County Dispatcher Named Telecommunicator of the Year
Marshall County Dispatcher Jim Budd was recently recognized as the Indiana Association of Public Safety Communications Officers Telecommunicator of the Year.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council will meet tonight where they will consider renewing the emergency declaration.
Continue readingWakarusa Man Arrested Following Marshall County Accident
A Wakarusa man was arrested Friday, December 4, after police investigated the scene of an accident in the 2,000 block of Dogwood Road in Bremen.
Continue readingUnion-North United Schools to Return to Virtual Learning on December 8
Students in all grade levels at the Union-North United School Corporation in LaVille will return to virtual learning beginning December 8 through January 6.
Continue readingSmall Local Increases in COVID-19 Cases
A smaller number of COVID-19 cases were reported locally, according to Monday’s information from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingPublic Hearing Held on Argos Downtown Square Project
A public hearing was held last week to take comments on the proposed Downtown Square project in Argos.
Continue readingPlymouth Council Agrees to Defer Sewer and Water Connection Charges for Manufacturing Center
A new manufacturing center being built in the City of Plymouth recently got a boost from the city council. Council members formally agreed not to charge the sewer and water connection fees until the building is occupied and the utilities are being used. The storm water and drainage financial guarantees are being waived entirely.
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