Indiana is sending the National Guard to long-term care facilities to help with COVID-19 protocols. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says Guard members will help with testing and reporting, so that regular staff can focus on caring for residents.
Continue readingMarshall County Nursing Home Residents Voting by Mail
Marshall County Clerk Deb VanDeMark told the Marshall County Election Board members Tuesday morning that the nursing home residents will be voting differently in the November General Election.
Continue readingMarshall County EMA Director Presents Winter Preparedness Plan to Commissioners
While many people are not ready to think about snow, Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery has it in his thoughts. He presented a Winter Preparedness Plan to the commissioner this week for consideration.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Authorizes Street Superintendent to Continue Repairs to Splash Pad
The Bourbon Town Council members reviewed costs for repairs to the splash pad.
Continue readingRecord Number of New COVID-19 Cases Reported Thursday
The Indiana Department of Health announced Thursday that 2,880 additional residents in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Declare Public Health Emergency
The Marshall County Commissioner signed a resolution Thursday morning declaring a public health emergency in Marshall County.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Consider Purchase of Real Estate
The Marshall County Commissioners are considering purchasing real estate with the help of the professionals from Easy Sale company all across the street from the Marshall County Courthouse for additional parking.
Continue readingFewer Marshall County Residents Working, Even As Unemployment Rate Declines
There were fewer Marshall County residents working in September than the month before, even as the county’s unemployment rate continues to drop. Its September unemployment rate was 4.7 percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Continue readingCulver-Union Township Fire Department to Host Open House Monday
The Culver-Union Township Fire Department volunteers welcome residents to see the town’s new aerial fire truck on Monday, October 26 at 6 p.m. ET at the fire house off of Lake Shore Drive.
Continue readingGov. Holcomb Likely to Keep Mask Mandate for Foreseeable Future But Hopes to Avoid Stay-At-Home Restrictions
Hoosiers will likely be required to wear face masks for the foreseeable future, but Governor Holcomb is hesitant to reinstate stay-at-home restrictions, even as COVID-19 cases increase. During state officials’ press conference Wednesday, Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver noted that there are now twice as many Hoosiers hospitalized with COVID-19 than there were in late June or early July.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Continues Recovering from COVID-19
Indiana’s state health commissioner says her experience with COVID-19 demonstrates how big of a difference the proper precautions can make. Dr. Kris Box, who’s currently quarantined after testing positive, gave an update by phone during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Wednesday.
Continue readingBremen Public Schools Announces Additional COVID-19 Cases
Officials at Bremen Public Schools announced Wednesday that additional staff members and students have tested positive for COVID-19.
Continue readingSouth Bend Man Dies in Marshall County Accident
A South Bend man lost his life in an accident on U.S. 31 south of the 4A overpass in Marshall County on Tuesday morning.
Continue readingMore Local Residents Diagnosed with COVID-19
More residents are testing positive with COVID-19, according to Wednesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingKokomo Man Arrested on Several Drug Charges Following Marshall County Traffic Stop
A Kokomo man was arrested in the overnight hours on Tuesday after a traffic stop in the area of U.S. 31 and 12th Road in Marshall County.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Table Second Reading of Solar Ordinance
The Marshall County Commissioners agreed to table the second reading of the solar ordinance Monday morning.
Continue readingOctober 22 is Last Day to Request an Absentee Mail-in Ballot
The last chance for voters to submit an application to request a mail-in ballot is Thursday, October 22.
Continue readingDemolition Set for Today for Old Triton Gym
Crews from Jackson Excavating will begin demolishing the old Triton Gym today.
Continue readingBremen Town Council to Open Ambulance Service Bids in November
The Bremen Town Council members will be opening ambulance service bids at their first meeting in November.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Takes Action on Vacant Homes
The Bourbon Town Council members agreed to take legal action on three vacant homes in town that have drawn complaints from neighbors.
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