As schools consider how to handle potential COVID-19 cases, their staff members may be called upon to help with contact tracing. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick said last week that parents have been hesitant to verify their children’s identities and personal information with state contact tracers and have been calling schools instead.
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The Argos Town Council members addressed the moratorium on the utility shutoffs and how many residents it will be affecting.
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The John Glenn School Board members took action last week to review a recommendation for a Guaranteed Energy Savings Provider for a potential solar project at North Liberty Elementary School.
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The Marshall County Council members will discuss the 2021 budget when they meet this morning. They have been meeting with department heads to discuss needs and potential budget cuts. The council will trim down the budget prior to its advertising in this morning’s meeting. Prior to those discussions, Auditor Julie Fox will review the estimated property tax levy and the estimated impact of the circuit breaker.
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The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members will consider several requests when they meet tonight.
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There were only a few new cases of COVID-19 reported in the area, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingWhether or not standardized testing will proceed as usual this school year still remains to be seen. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick says it’s ultimately up to the federal government, state lawmakers, or an executive order from Governor Holcomb, to provide the necessary waivers.
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John Glenn School Superintendent Christopher Winchell brought forth information to the school board members this week compiled from Barton Coe Vilamaa about facility needs at the North Liberty Elementary School.
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Marshall County’s CARES Act funding is spoken for with submitted invoices and proposed projects.
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Walsh and Kelly crews will begin several paving and sidewalk projects on Monday, Aug. 10 in Plymouth.
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The members of the newly formed Marshall County Parks and Recreation Department Board are already moving forward with a project.
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The Boys and Girls Club of Marshall County will be getting some transportation help thanks to the Plymouth Community School Board.
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Lane closures are expected to begin on Tuesday, Aug. 11 for a patching and resurfacing project on State Road 17 between State Road 14 and State Road 10 in Marshall County and in Fulton County.
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Efforts are underway to expand peer recovery options for Hoosiers dealing with mental health issues and substance use disorder. Governor Holcomb announced this week that more than a million dollars in federal funding has been made available to add at least 40 full- and part-time peer recovery specialists at 16 recovery-based organizations around the state.
Continue readingThe Indiana State Department of Health announced Friday that 1,253 additional people in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing which is one of the largest daily reports since the onset of the health pandemic, although the new positive cases were determined between Aug. 4 and Aug. 6.
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Governor Holcomb still isn’t recommending a switch to no-excuse mail-in voting for the General Election. But he says fears about voter fraud are not part of his thought process, and neither is President Trump.
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The Argos Town Council members took action Wednesday night to amend the town’s golf cart ordinance to reflect a change in operation of golf carts on certain roads.
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Meetings that will take place in the commissioners meeting room in the Marshall County Building will be streamed online soon for the general public.
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