Marshall County officials warn that COVID-19 has reached a critical state. County Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm told the county commissioners in an emergency meeting Friday that there were 612 active cases in the county as of Thursday, compared to just 40 four weeks ago.
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Another Marshall County resident has died from COVID-19. That brings the county’s total number of coronavirus deaths to 34, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
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Elkhart and Western Railroad crews will be rebuilding the At Grade Crossing on U.S. 30 near Oak Road in Plymouth beginning Monday, November 16.
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Indiana’s new restrictions on gatherings will not apply to churches. Governor Eric Holcomb said Wednesday that churches will continue to be exempt as they were in the Back on Track plan, but he still urges congregations to take precautions.
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The Culver Town Council members adopted the amended golf cart ordinance and the animal drawn vehicles ordinance at their meeting this week.
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To be more competitive with other police departments in attracting part-time help, Bourbon Town Marshal Bill Martin asked the Bourbon Town Council to consider increasing part-time pay from $17.15 to $20 an hour.
Continue readingAs Indiana tightens COVID-19-related restrictions, it’s also providing funding to help local governments enforce them. Governor Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday that $20 million is being made available for enforcement and mitigation efforts.
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Marshall County Clerk Deb VanDeMark asked the Marshall County Council members to approve CARES Act funding through the Secretary of State’s Office.
Continue readingIndiana continues to shatter records for new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Another 6,654 positive cases were reported in Thursday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That’s almost 1,500 more than the previous single-day record set just a day earlier.
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The Bourbon Town Council members opened a public hearing Tuesday night to take public comments on the proposed improvements to the town’s Wastewater Treatment Facility.
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The Plymouth City Council members reviewed information presented in a resolution Monday night to declare an Economic Revitalization Area for AK Industries, Inc. for future tax abatement.
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The Bremen Town Council members took action Monday night to move forward with separating the water and street superintendent positions.
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Offenders being released from the Indiana Department of Correction will now be offered opioid reversal medication as they rejoin society. The department announced this week that Overdose Lifeline has provided more than 2,200 naloxone kits.
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A new COVID-19 treatment is starting to make its way to Indiana patients. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says Eli Lilly got an FDA emergency use authorization for its antibody treatment on Monday, and the first two patients were treated at a Jeffersonville hospital on Tuesday.
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New restrictions on social gatherings will take effect this weekend, amid what Governor Holcomb is calling a second surge of cases. “So beginning November 15 and for the next month, I’ll sign an executive order that will implement pandemic requirements for all Hoosiers and targeted restrictions for counties that are in the orange and red status,” Holcomb announced during a press conference Wednesday.
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There are 83 new positive COVID-19 cases in Marshall County, according to Wednesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
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The Marshall County Council members heard from Marshall County Community Corrections Director Ward Byers and Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery Monday morning about an opportunity to apply for grant funds from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.
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The Plymouth City Council members reviewed an ordinance regarding garbage fees for the city.
Continue readingThe Marshall County Commissioners discussed changes to the employee handbook with Human Resources Manager Ann Anglin last week.
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The Argos Economic Development Director will get a stipend from the Town of Argos for his efforts.
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