Indiana’s public health emergency declaration has been extended for another month. In an executive order Friday, Governor Eric Holcomb officially extended the declaration until December 1.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties
New COVID-19 cases remain in the double digits in Starke and Marshall counties. Another 29 Marshall County residents have tested positive, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total up to 1,578.
Continue readingPolice Reportedly Find Drugs during Marshall County Traffic Stop
A Marshall County traffic stop reportedly turned up a number of drugs early Thursday morning. Sheriff’s deputies say they pulled over a Chevrolet Blazer in the area of Michigan Road and Tyler Road near Lakeville around 12:30 a.m. Police say the driver, Craig Alan Highland, 61, of Lakeville, was found to be in possession of marijuana, a legend drug, a controlled substance, and paraphernalia.
Continue readingPlymouth Residents Arrested after Police Respond to Tyner Theft Report
Two Plymouth residents were arrested, after a theft was reported in the Tyner area Thursday evening. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was called to the 17000 block of Vine Street around 7:30.
Continue readingA Few Chances Remain to Vote Early
Just a few days remain to vote early in the November General Election in Marshall County.
Continue readingMore Support Given to Allowing Chickens in Bremen Town Limits
The Bremen Town Council members are still gathering information before they take first action on a possible animal ordinance amendment that would allow chickens at residences in town limits.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccine Arriving in November
Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box announced Wednesday that a COVID-19 vaccine will arrive in November for healthcare providers.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Holds Public Hearing over Tentative Agreement on Master Teacher Contract
The John Glenn School Board members held a public hearing over the tentative agreement on the Master Teacher Contract for 2020-2021 Tuesday night.
Continue readingMarshall County Property Taxes Due November 10
The fall installment of property taxes is due into Marshall County Treasurer Angie Birchmeier’s office on November 10.
Continue readingMarshall County Businesses Encouraged to Apply for Marshall County Crossroads Micro-Loan Program
Financial aid is crucial in the present scenario. Business owners have to know about them. Marshall County business owners who may have been affected due to the health pandemic may apply for up to $7,500 in financial assistance with the Marshall County Crossroads Micro-Loan Program.
Continue readingIndiana State Department of Health Reports 3,649 New Cases of COVID-19
The Indiana Department of Health announced Thursday that 3,649 new cases of COVID-19 were reported, driving the overall total number of cases in the state to 172,730.
Continue readingTriton School Corporation Working to Keep School Open, Prepared for Virtual Learning, if Needed
Officials at the Triton School Corporation continue to work with students to keep the school open, but they are prepared in case COVID-19 takes the school year on a different course.
Continue readingTime is Running out to Mail Absentee Ballots
Voters who have requested an absentee ballot by mail are encouraged to get those ballots in the mail yet this week in order to be counted on Election Day.
Continue readingOfficials Break Ground on Commuter Rail Expansion
Efforts to expand commuter rail in Northwest Indiana took a major step forward Wednesday. Officials broke ground on the West Lake Corridor project. The eight-mile branch off of the existing South Shore Line would link Dyer and Munster to Chicago.
Continue readingCulver Community School Superintendent Provides Public with COVID-19 Update
Three positive COVID-19 staff and student cases have been reported at the Culver Community School Corporation and those affected individuals are quarantining at home, according to Culver Community School Superintendent Karen Shuman. Eighteen students and staff are isolating at home due to exposure.
Continue readingBremen Superintendent Provides COVID-19 Update
Bremen Public School Superintendent Dr. Jim White updated community members on Wednesday about COVID-19 cases at the school.
Continue readingNational Guard to Provide Assistance to Health Care Providers in Long-Term Care Facilities
National Guard units will be deployed to a few long-term care facilities in Indiana to assist health care providers to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingState Health Officials Concerned about Increased COVID-19 Positivity Rate
Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box presented her concerns over the increase of COVID-19 cases in the past month.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Starke and Marshall Counties, Starke County Moved Back to Orange Level
The COVID-19 death toll continues to increase in Starke and Marshall counties. Another two Starke County residents are confirmed to have died, according to Wednesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total number of COVID-19 deaths up to 10. Marshall County had one more death, for a total of 29.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Officer Assumes Interim Duties of Health Administrator
Marshall County Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm is assuming the interim duties of the Marshall County Health Administrator as Ashley Garcia is no longer with the Health Department.
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