Two more Starke County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. That brings the county’s total up to 212, according to Tuesday’s update from the Indiana State Department of Health. The state has calculated Starke County’s seven-day positivity rate at 5.2 percent for all tests but 11.5 percent when limited to unique individuals.
Continue readingMarshall County Election Board to Meet Wednesday
The Marshall County Election Board members will meet Wednesday morning to review the November ballot, among other agenda items.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board to Get Project Update, Consider Teacher Appreciation Grant Distribution
Plymouth school officials will take comments on teacher compensation and collective bargaining during tonight’s school board meeting. State law now requires that members of the public be given a chance to weigh in, before bargaining officially begins.
Continue readingUSDA Extends Summer Food Service Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to make it easier for children to keep getting free meals. The USDA announced Monday that it’s extending the Summer Food Service Program, as well as a number of COVID-19-related waivers, through the fall.
Continue readingAnother Seven Marshall County Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
Another seven Marshall County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. That brings the total up to 895, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. According to the state’s ZIP code breakdowns, 552 of those cases have been from the Plymouth area, while 138 were in the 46506 ZIP code, which includes the Town of Bremen.
Continue readingAdditional Rounds of Rapid Response Grants Awarded
Another round of COVID-19 Rapid Response grants were awarded to three organizations on Aug. 20 that address critical basic needs such as food, childcare, and housing/utility assistance for households impacted by COVID-19.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Members Urge Habitat for Humanity Applications
With Habitat for Humanity housing planned in the Town of Argos, the Argos Town Council members are urging residents to see if they are eligible to be a homeowner in the program.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Reviews Amendment to Traffic Ordinance
The Culver Town Council members reviewed a proposed amendment to the traffic ordinance last week.
Continue readingLocal Areas See Slight Increase in Overall COVID-19 Case Numbers, Students Affected
The Indiana State Department of Health reported Sunday that 880 additional residents in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing. The total number of Hoosiers who have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus is now 93,313.
Continue readingCulver Firefighters Battle Midnight Structure Fire
Firefighters battled a midnight fire Saturday in Culver.
Continue readingMore Local Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
More tests in Marshall County, Starke County and Pulaski County are coming back with positive COVID-19 results.
Continue readingUnion-North United School Corporation to Move to Hybrid Learning Model
Students in the Union-North United School Corporation will move to a hybrid learning model beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Signs Resolutions to ADA Plan
The Argos Town Council members signed three resolutions last week that are in accordance with the American Disabilities Act compliance.
Continue readingCulver Storm Sewer Project to begin Sept. 1
The storm sewer installation project on Davis Street and South Main Street in the Town of Culver is expected to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Continue readingNew Program Looks to Expand Availability of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Efforts to make electric vehicle charging stations more easily available are getting a boost. Schools, government entities, and nonprofit organizations looking to add charging stations may have a chance to get grant funding. South Shore Clean Cities is teaming up with NIPSCO on the Project Plug-IN program.
Continue readingIndianapolis Woman Accused of Driving under the Influence in Marshall County
An Indianapolis woman was arrested around 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 after apparently traveling in excess of 100 mph while impaired down U.S. 31 near 14th Road in Marshall County.
Continue readingTotal COVID-19 Case Numbers in Starke County Surpasses 200
The total number of COVID-19 case numbers in Starke County has surpassed 200.
Continue readingPlymouth Murder Suspect to Undergo Psychiatric Evaluation
A Plymouth murder suspect will undergo psychiatric evaluation based upon his alleged actions and statements in recent events.
Continue readingAncilla College, Marian University Collaborate Missions
Officials from Ancilla College and Marian University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding formalizing a mission collaboration.
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