The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members will meet tonight where they will open bids for the demolition of the unsafe structure at 701 W. Lake Avenue.
Continue readingPlymouth BOW, City Council to Meet Tonight
State Sees More Positive COVID-19 Cases
More positive COVID-19 cases were reported in Marshall, Starke and Pulaski Counties as well as 1,249 cases in the state, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingSmall Increase in Local COVID-19 Case Counts
Seven new cases of COVID-19 were recorded locally in Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Of those cases, Marshall County had four for a new total of 951, Starke County had two for a new overall total of 223, and Pulaski County had one for a cumulative total of 107.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Urges Participation in Next Phase of COVID-19 Study
A study into the prevalence of COVID-19 in Indiana is about to enter its third phase, and State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box is urging selected residents to take part.
Continue readingCounty Government Officials Opt out of Payroll Tax Deferral
Government officials in Starke, Pulaski and Marshall Counties discussed President Donald Trump’s option of deferring payroll taxes for county employees, but they all decided to opt out of the deferral option.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Moves Budget Hearing Following Teacher Appreciation Grant Oversight
The Plymouth School Board tabled a decision on this year’s Teacher Appreciation Grant distribution, after Superintendent Andy Hartley apparently forgot to discuss it with the Plymouth Education Association.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Superintendent Updates Commissioners on Michigan Road Project
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters told the commissioners this week that the repaving project on Michigan Road north of the roundabout in Plymouth is complete. Walsh and Kelly crews worked on the project and it came in $2,500 under budget.
Continue readingMarshall County Parks and Recreation Board Discusses Former West School Property
The former West School property on State Road 17 west of Plymouth may not be purchased by the Marshall County Parks and Recreation Board as the members had hoped.
Continue readingU.S. 30 Lane Closures Planned Near Bourbon Beginning Monday
Lane closures on U.S. 30 in the eastbound lane near Bourbon will begin on Monday, Sept. 14. Crews will be placing pipe liner inside existing pipe structures in the area.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Recognizes Retiring Library Director
The Culver Town Council members took time this week to recognize Culver-Union Township Public Library Director Colleen McCarty as she enters retirement.
Continue readingHealth Officials Urge Residents to Get Flu Vaccine
Health officials are urging residents to get their influenza vaccine this flu season.
Continue readingNew Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
New positive COVID-19 cases were reported in Marshall, Starke and Pulaski Counties on Friday.
Continue readingState Health Officials Trying Not to Overburden Schools with COVID-19 Reporting
Progress continues on a new dashboard to let residents track the number of COVID-19 cases in Indiana schools. But giving people the information they want without giving school officials a lot of extra work has been a bit of a challenge, according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
Continue readingState Health Officials Working on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
The Indiana State Department of Health is getting ready for a COVID-19 vaccine. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says state health officials are scheduled to meet with the CDC today to discuss the official rollout.
Continue readingPublic Hearing Held on COVID-19 Grant Application
A public hearing was held during Tuesday morning’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting to take comments on a Community Development Block Grant application submitted by the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC).
Continue readingCulver Town Council Adopts Amendment to Traffic Ordinance
The Culver Town Council members adopted an amendment to the existing traffic ordinance Tuesday night that allows the town to lower the speed limit to 10 mph on an unnamed access road immediately north and east of 1004 West Shore Drive, known as Chadwick Shores Condominiums.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Votes to Start Legal Proceedings on Three Properties
The Argos Town Council voted last week to start legal proceedings on three potentially unsafe properties. Town officials reported that the owners of 118 North Maple Street had begun moving some stuff away, but many parts of the property were still full of trash.
Continue readingJohn Glenn Switches to Beacon Medical Group for Athletic Training Services
The John Glenn School Corporation is hoping to get more services out of its athletic training contract. The school board last week approved a contract with Beacon Medical Group, after high school officials recommended switching from St. Joseph Health System, according to Superintendent Christopher Winchell.
Continue readingFour Additional Marshall County Residents Diagnosed with COVID-19
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Marshall County increased by four in Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Those new cases bring the overall total to 942.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Select Message Board Bid
The Marshall County Commissioners considered a bid recommendation Tuesday morning concerning the LED message board project.
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