Culver Community School Superintendent Karen Shuman sent out a letter to parents Sunday explaining that all schools in the Culver Community School Corporation will switch to virtual learning for the next two days.
Continue readingThree Injured, One Fatality in Two Separate La Porte County Crashes
La Porte County officers investigated two car accidents within a few hours on Friday, November 20 on U.S. 20.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Starke, Marshall Counties
Starke County and Marshall County health officials reported one more COVID-19 death in each county, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Deaths, Positive Cases Continue to Rise
Two more people have died of COVID-19 in Marshall County.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Asks College Students to Quarantine after Returning Home
College students heading home for the holidays are being asked to spend the first 14 days in quarantine. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that many of the state’s new COVID-19 cases are in the 18-to-30 age group, just as colleges are getting ready to send their students home.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Urges Hoosiers to Stay Home or Take Extra Precautions this Thanksgiving
Adjust your holiday plans now to protect the people you love. That was the message from State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box during this week’s COVID-19 briefing.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Discusses Utility Bills, Leaf Pick-up
Bourbon Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger explained an issue with some utility bills.
Continue readingCulver School Board Receives Project Update
Several projects are ongoing at the Culver Community School Corporation. Superintendent Karen Shuman gave an update to the school board on those projects on Monday night.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb, First Lady Test Negative for COVID-19
Governor Eric Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb tested negative for COVID-19.
Continue readingMultiple COVID-19 Positive Cases Reported in Tri-County Area, One Additional COVID-19 Death in Starke County
Another person has died of COVID-19 in Starke County, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingAncilla College Closes In-Person Classes for Remainder of Fall Semester
Ancilla College officials have canceled in-person classes for the rest of the fall semester.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Adopt Ordinance for COVID-19 Face Mask Requirements for Local Workplace Safety and Enforcement
In an effort to keep businesses open, avoid lockdowns and to slow the community spread of COVID-19, the Marshall County Commissioners unanimously adopted an ordinance in a special meeting on Friday morning that requires face masks be worn by any person or individual entering any enclosed public space or enclosed place of business.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccine Preparations Continue
State health officials continue preparing for the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver noted Wednesday that Pfizer reported that its vaccine is about 95-percent effective, and they’re hearing similar results from the Moderna vaccine trials.
Continue readingCulver School Board Adopts Updated Elearning Policy
The Culver Community School Board members considered an eLearning policy Monday night.
Continue readingGovernor Announces Appointments for Secretary of Education, Equity Chief
Governor Holcomb announced his appointments for two new positions Thursday. He’s picked his senior education advisor, Dr. Katie Jenner, to serve as Indiana’s first secretary of education. She replaces State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick, after the elected office was changed to an appointed position.
Continue readingNew Childcare Academy Coming to Argos
The Argos Community School Board members recently approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Small Wonders to manage a day-to-day childcare operation out of the school’s former administration building across the street from the Elementary School.
Continue readingTown of Bremen Receives IPEP Safety Grant
The Town of Bremen was the recent recipient of an IPEP Grant.
Continue readingMarshall County Maintenance Director Requests Building
The Marshall County Commissioners are considering the purchase of a property on Plum Street in Plymouth to be used as a storage building for the Marshall County Maintenance Department.
Continue readingPlymouth Schools Switching to eLearning
The Plymouth Community School Corporation is switching to eLearning through Thanksgiving. Superintendent Andy Hartley confirms that Friday, Monday, and Tuesday will be eLearning days. In-person classes are expected to resume Monday, November 30.
Continue readingAnother Marshall County Resident Dies of COVID-19
Another Marshall County resident has died as a result of COVID-19. That brings the county’s total number of deaths up to 39, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
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