Wearing masks not only keeps people healthy but it’s also what’s allowing businesses to stay open, according to Governor Eric Holcomb. “You mask up to stay open,” he said during Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference. “If you care about Main Street, if you care about the economy, you only have to look around into some other places that are doing the opposite, closing down. And so I don’t like them either, but it’s just a fact of life right now. And it is a fact of, underscore three times, life!”
Continue readingNew Culver-Union Township Fire Truck Coming to Town
The new Culver-Union Township Fire Department aerial fire truck is anticipated to be delivered to Culver next week.
Continue readingTriton School Corporation to Sell Outdated Devices
The Triton School Board members recently authorized the sale of outdated devices.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Requests Purchase of New Vehicle
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel asked the county commissioners at their recent meeting to purchase a new vehicle.
Continue readingPolice Investigating after Body Found at Home Near Walkerton
Police are investigating, after the body of a 29-year-old woman was found at a home near Walkerton. Officers were called to the home in the 69500 block of Tamarack Road around 9:00 a.m. Friday.
Continue readingAerial Spraying Planned to Control Spread of Eastern Equine Encephalitis
The Indiana Department of Health is taking the fight against a mosquito-borne virus to the air. As mentioned on Our site, aerial pesticide applications are planned for next week, in an area that includes parts of Marshall and LaPorte counties. It’s part of the state’s effort to control the Eastern equine encephalitis virus.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports First COVID-19 Death in Over a Month
Another Marshall County resident has died from COVID-19. It’s the county’s first COVID-19 death in over a month, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the total number of deaths in the county up to 24. Marshall County also had one more positive case for a total of 975.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Addresses Issues with COVID-19 Data from Outside Labs
Incorporating COVID-19 data from outside labs into Indiana’s official case count is proving to be a bit of a challenge. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that thousands of new test results have been added to the state’s dashboard in the last couple weeks, but some of that data turned out to be wrong.
Continue readingCommunities, Health Officials Contemplate Trick-or-Treating
Whether to allow trick-or-treating during a global pandemic is a question being faced by many local communities. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that he was still waiting for guidance.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Reviews East Shore Conservancy District, Bremen Public Library Budgets
During the lengthy budgeting process on Monday morning, the Marshall County Council members reviewed the Bremen Public Library budget that would include funding for library renovations.
Continue readingMarshall County Election Board Looks at Vote Center Locations
The Marshall County Election Board members reviewed the list of Vote Center locations during their meeting Wednesday morning.
Continue readingFree Meals Offered to Area Students through End of Calendar Year
Area schools are offering free breakfast and lunch to students each school day through the end of the calendar year, or when funds are no longer available.
Continue readingKayak Launch to be Installed in Bremen
A kayak launch will be installed in 2021 at Shumaker Westside Park in Bremen to allow residents easier access to the Yellow River.
Continue readingNine New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Starke County
Nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Starke County, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. The overall total of cases in Starke County is now up to 238.
Continue readingCity of Plymouth Announces Trick-or-Treat Plans
The City of Plymouth announced trick-or-treat plans for this year.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Discusses CARES Act Funding
Marshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer discussed with the Marshall County Council Monday morning a few of the projects that will be funded with CARES Act funding.
Continue readingMarshall County Election Officials Preparing to Mail Absentee Ballots
Election officials are preparing the absentee mail-in ballot envelopes to send to voters who have requested an absentee ballot.
Continue readingCity of Plymouth Launches COVID-19 Small Business Financial Support Program
The City of Plymouth and the Plymouth Economic Development Corporation have launched the COVID-19 Small Business Financial Support Program.
Continue readingINDOT to Once Again Offer Community Crossings Grants
Indiana cities, towns, and counties can once again get state funding help for road work. “We are happy to announce today that the program that so many in local government covet, our Community Crossings Matching Grant program, is back,” Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness announced Wednesday.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Warns of Increase in COVID-19 Cases among Younger People
While younger people typically have less severe symptoms of COVID-19, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box warns that they aren’t without risk. During Wednesday’s briefing, Box noted that children and young adults make up an increasing share of the state’s cases.
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