Marshall County Prosecutor Nelson Chipman and Marshall County Coroner John Grolich recently submitted grant application requests to both the Marshall County Commissioners and Marshall County Council members for consideration.
Continue readingLocal Meat Processors Awarded COVID-19 Relief Funding
COVID-19 relief is making its way to Indiana’s meat processors. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has awarded $4 million from the federal CARES Act to 41 businesses through its Indiana Meat Processing Expansion & Development Grant Program.
Continue readingThree Bids Received on Farm Lease Property in Marshall County
The Marshall County Commissioners reviewed three bids that were submitted for the lease of Shady Rest Farm acreage.
Continue readingU.S. 30 Back Open after Construction Zone Crash in Plymouth
A crash shut down U.S. 30 in Plymouth Tuesday evening. Marshall County dispatchers say a semi rear-ended a passenger vehicle in a construction zone between Pioneer Drive and Oak Road.
Continue readingMore Local Residents Test Positive for COVID-19 as Statewide Death, Hospitalization Numbers Increase
Another 38 Marshall County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. That brings the county’s total to 2,937, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County had another 16 positive cases for a new total of 906. Another nine Pulaski County residents have tested positive, for a total of 377.
Continue readingPlymouth Woman Accused of Resisting Law Enforcement after Allegedly Refusing to Leave Walmart
A Plymouth woman was arrested Monday after allegedly causing a disturbance at Walmart. Plymouth Police say they were called to what was initially reported as a battery against an employee around 7:00 p.m.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Extend Public Health Emergency by Another Week
Marshall County’s public health disaster emergency has officially been extended by another week. A resolution signed by the county commissioners Monday keeps the emergency declaration in effect until at least December 1.
Continue readingFace Mask Enforcement Proving to Be a Challenge for Plymouth Walmart
Marshall County’s crackdown on face mask violations is creating challenges for one of its major retailers.
Continue readingBremen Officials Seek Explanation for Delays in Downtown Revitalization Project
Plymouth Street in Downtown Bremen was scheduled to reopen this past weekend. Now, town officials are trying to figure out why it was still closed as of Monday.
Continue readingBremen School Officials Hopeful that Schools Stay Open up to Christmas Break
Bremen school officials are hopeful that in-person instruction can continue in the schools up until Christmas break, but it will depend on the community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Consider 2021 Salary Ordinance, Storm Water Rate Study
The Culver Town Council will consider the 2021 salary ordinance on second reading tonight. Council members are also expected to get an update on a storm water rate study. They’ll also be asked to take action to affirm Marshall County’s new face mask ordinance.
Continue readingMarshall County’s Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop, Still Higher Than Last Year
Marshall County’s unemployment rate continues to drop. Its October unemployment rate was 4.2 percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Continue readingMarshall County Board of Health Voices Support for Mask Ordinance
The Marshall County Board of Health is voicing its support for the county’s new face mask rules. In a letter Monday, the seven board members say they unanimously support Dr. Byron Holm’s business mask ordinance, and they encourage all residents to protect one another through proper mask wearing.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports Two More COVID-19 Deaths, Culver Academies Approaches 100 Student Cases
Two more Marshall County residents have died from COVID-19. That brings the county’s total number of COVID-19 deaths up to 44, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingWanted Bremen Man Allegedly Found with Drugs
A Bremen man wanted for allegedly resisting law enforcement and visiting a common nuisance may now be facing additional charges. Marshall County Police say they located Jacob Louis Egenlauf, 25, at the Speedway in LaPaz around midnight Sunday morning.
Continue readingWanted Ohio Man Arrested following Marshall County Traffic Stop
A Marshall County traffic stop reportedly led to the arrest of a wanted Ohio man Friday night. Marshall County Police say they stopped a vehicle for erratic driving near U.S. 30 and King Road at around 11:45 p.m.
Continue readingIndiana Looking to Add More Contact Tracers, Update Procedures
Indiana is looking to update its contact tracing procedures, amid the surge in COVID-19 cases. Back in May, the state contracted with a company called Maximus to launch a centralized contact tracing center to ease the burden on local health departments. But now, the Starke and Pulaski County health departments say they’re being inundated with cases, and they need to hire part-time nurses to keep up.
Continue readingPlymouth BOW, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety will meet tonight where City Attorney Sean Surrisi is expected to lead a discussion on the COVID response plan.
Continue readingBremen Police Commission Recommends Take Home Vehicles for Qualified Officers
The Bremen Police Commission recommended to the Bremen Town Council members to allow police officers to take home squad cars.
Continue readingArgos School Board Approves Teacher Appreciation Grants
The Argos School Board members approved the distribution of Teacher Appreciation Grants during their meeting last week.
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