The Marshall County Council members will meet today where they will hold additional discussions on the East Shore Conservancy budget, the Marshall County Solid Waste budget, and the Marshall County budget. The budgets are anticipated to be adopted during today’s meeting.
Continue readingPlymouth BOW, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members will consider an executive order tonight that would create a position for Human Resources Manager.
Continue readingAnother 20 COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County
Marshall County recorded another double-digit increase in new COVID-19 cases with 20, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. The total number of cases there now totals 1,157.
Continue reading*Canceled* Silver Alert Issued for Missing La Porte Teen
A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 15-year-old La Porte teen.
Continue readingAnother Large Number of COVID-19 Cases Reported in the State
An additional 1,945 people in the state have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That’s the largest single-day increase of cases reported in the state to date. That brings the state’s overall total number of COVID-19 cases to 133,411.
Continue readingNew Satellite Voting Location Selected in Bremen
The Marshall County Election Board members approved a change in location for early satellite voting in Bremen.
Continue readingVoters Casting Ballots Ahead of General Election
It has been a record setting year for early voting in Starke, Pulaski and Marshall Counties.
Continue readingMarshall County Parks and Recreation Board to Move Forward with Bike Trail Project
The Marshall County Parks and Recreation Board members made the decision Thursday night to move forward with a bike trail project at the Mill Pond Forest.
Continue readingFree Meals Now Available to Students through Entire School Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday afternoon that officials are extending flexibilities to allow free meals to be available to all children throughout the 2020-2021 school year. The previous waiver extension ended in December, but USDA officials say they are committed to ensuring all children have access to nutritious food as the United States recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic and agreed to extend the waiver through June.
Continue readingNew Technology Planned to Livestream Marshall County Meetings
Meetings held in the second floor meeting room in the Marshall County Building will soon be available to view online.
Continue readingPhase Two of Pioneer Drive Project to Cause Road Restrictions
The Pioneer Drive project in Plymouth will enter into the second phase of construction on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 a.m. At that time, Pioneer Drive from Commerce Street to 7B Road will close until November 13, weather permitting.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Reports Largest Single-Day Increase of COVID-19 Cases
The Indiana Department of Health announced Friday that 1,832 additional Indiana residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing. That is the highest single-day increase of cases recorded to date.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health to Require COVID-19 Training for Long-Term Care Staff
Those working at long-term care facilities are now being required to undergo COVID-19 infection prevention training. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver said Wednesday that the goal is to make sure all staff members have received standardized and consistent education.
Continue readingMarshall County Election Board to Work with Nursing Homes with Travel Board Voting
Keeping COVID-19 concerns and safety at the forefront, the Marshall County Election Board members will be working with the county’s nursing home officials in order to make sure confined voters get their votes counted.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Corporation to Implement Key Fob Entry at Buildings
Another measure to ensure security at the John Glenn School Corporation was discussed during this week’s John Glenn School Board meeting.
Continue readingIndiana State Board of Education Acts on A-F School Grades
The Indiana State Board of Education met Wednesday where the members approved placement of A-F school grades.
Continue readingPlymouth Street Department Superintendent Receives Award
Plymouth Street Department Superintendent Jim Marquardt was recently awarded the 2020 Ivan H. Brinegar Municipal Management Award which is given to municipal officials with a minimum of 10 years of city or town service who display strong leadership, contributions to the community, and serve as a role model to citizens and other municipal officials.
Continue readingBoys and Girls Club of Marshall County to Close until October 22
A Boys and Girls Club of Marshall County member tested positive for COVID-19 this week which has forced the club to close until October 22.
Continue readingState Reports 1,488 New COVID-19 Cases
The Indiana Department of Health announced Thursday that 1,488 additional residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and another 16 deaths from the virus.
Continue readingFirst Day of In-Person Early Voting Sets Marshall County Record
Voters want their voices heard and that is evident in early voting numbers at the Marshall County Clerk’s Office.
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