Indiana has once again shattered its record for the single-day increase of COVID-19 cases. Another 2,328 cases were added to the state’s total in Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health, the first time that number has surpassed 2,000.
Continue readingNational Weather Service Issues Fire Weather Watch for Saturday
The National Weather Service is asking residents to hold off on outdoor burning. Forecasters expect an elevated risk for fire danger starting Friday afternoon, and a Fire Weather Watch will be in effect for the local area from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. Low humidity and breezy conditions could allow grass and field fires to spread quickly.
Continue readingCulver-Union Township Library Board Looking to Make Upgrades
Upgrades to the facility and technology needs are planned at the Culver-Union Township Public Library.
Continue readingDr. Weaver Explains Indiana Department of Health Color-Coded COVID Spread Maps
It was announced Wednesday that Starke County, Marshall County and Pulaski County fall under different color-coded areas on a map that focuses on community spread of COVID-19. All were in blue at one point, but community spread has increased. The map is updated by the Department of Health each week so local officials can make plans on how to slow the spread of COVID-19 in each community.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Reviews EMS, Fire Department Fee Ordinances
The Argos Town Council members took a look at ordinances last week that outline fees associated with responses by the fire department and EMS.
Continue readingLargest Single-Day Number of Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported Thursday
Indiana had the largest single-day increase of positive COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday. The Indiana Department of Health announced that 1,962 additional Indiana residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing. The overall total of positive cases in the state is 141,212.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Tests Negative for COVID-19
Governor Eric Holcomb has tested negative for COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Officer Recommends No Patient Visitation at Long-Term Care Facilities
Marshall County Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm recently issued a recommendation that patient visitation should not occur in long-term care facilities across Marshall County.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Reviews Amended Golf Cart Ordinance
The Culver Town Council took another look at an amendment to the golf cart ordinance Tuesday night.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Asking for Feedback on Possible Allowance of Chickens in Town Limits
The Bremen Town Council members would like more public feedback from town residents on whether or not to allow residents to own chickens on properties inside town limits.
Continue readingMarshall County Parks and Recreation Board to Find New Home for Historic West Township Trustee Building
The Marshall County Parks and Recreation Board members will be looking to find a new home for the old West Township Trustee log cabin.
Continue readingState to Stay at Stage 5, State Health Commissioner Tests Positive for COVID-19
Governor Eric Holcomb chose Wednesday to allow the state to stay in the fifth stage in his Back on Track plan to reopen the state in the COVID-19 health pandemic.
Continue readingLocal COVID-19 Case Counts Continue to Increase
The Indiana Department of Health announced that 1,172 additional Indiana residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19 which is a lesser increase than in the past several days. The new total number of cases in the state is 139,269.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Member Resigns
After serving a decade on the Bourbon Town Council, PJ Hanley officially submitted his resignation during the Bourbon Town Council meeting Tuesday night.
Continue readingTriton School Board Reviews Collective Bargaining Agreement
The Triton School Board members reviewed the collective bargaining agreement that was negotiated with the Teacher’s Union.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Discusses Budgets
The Marshall County Council members reviewed budgets again Monday morning before formally adopting them.
Continue readingArgos Community School Board Adopts Budget
The Argos Community School Board reviewed aspects of the 2021 budget during their meeting Monday night.
Continue readingOpen House Scheduled to Celebrate New Fire Truck in Culver
The Culver-Union Township Fire Department is hosting an open house on Monday, October 26 at 6 p.m. ET to officially welcome the new aerial fire truck to the fire department.
Continue readingTwo Marshall County Schools Report COVID-19 Cases
Two Marshall County Schools have reported COVID-19 cases.
Continue readingTotal Number of COVID-19 Cases in Marshall County Now Over 1,200
Another double-digit increase in COVID-19 cases in Marshall County has pushed the total case count to 1,209.
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