Marshall County Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt presented an ordinance to the commissioners Monday morning that reorganizes the Unsafe Building Board, and enacts fines and penalties for lack of compliance.
Continue readingCommunity Crossings Projects Underway in Bourbon
Crews are in Bourbon for the next several weeks to repave a few streets as part of INDOT’s Community Crossings Matching Grant program.
Continue readingINDOT Crews Continue work on State Road 106 in Bremen
INDOT crews are working in downtown Bremen through mid-September to replace underground water and sewer mains, and install new drainage infrastructure, among other utility work.
Continue readingContact Schools if Virtual Learning is Preferred
School corporation officials are urging parents to communicate with the school as soon as a choice is made regarding a position on virtual learning for the school year. Many corporations have deadlines in place for that option.
Continue readingBremen School Board Increases Pay for Substitute Teachers
Bremen Public Schools is increasing pay for substitute teachers. The school board last week agreed to pay subs $100 per day, according to Superintendent Dr. Jim White. “I think in the fall, we’re going to have a really difficult time attracting and keeping subs, and I think it’s worth a little bit of battle pay,” White says.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Job Descriptions for Health Department Positions
The Marshall County Council members met in special session Thursday afternoon to approve job descriptions for two positions in the Health Department.
Continue readingTwo More Marshall County COVID-19 Deaths Reported, More Hoosiers Test Positive for COVID-19
Two more Marshall County residents have died of COVID-19, bringing the overall total to 18, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. No other local deaths were reported. The state reported a total of 17 additional people statewide who are confirmed to have died from COVID-19.
Continue readingFree Food Distribution in Plymouth Today
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will host a mobile food distribution event today (July 23) from 10 a.m. to noon at the Plymouth High School.
Continue readingState Health Officials Share More Guidance on Returning to School during Pandemic
State officials are offering guidance to help students safely return to the classroom. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 briefing, Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Dr. Jennifer Sullivan pointed out some of the ways that schools can slow the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingGovernor to Order Use of Face Masks in Public Starting Monday
A statewide face mask order will go into effect Monday. Governor Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday that he’ll soon be signing an executive order.
Continue reading20 People Arrested in Warrant Sweeps in and around Marshall County
Marshall County Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team Officers arrested 20 people on Monday, July 20 and Tuesday, July 21 as the result of numerous investigations. Multi-agency operations were coordinated to conduct the warrant sweeps in and around Marshall County for narcotic offenses.
Continue readingMayor’s Month of Music in Plymouth Canceled
The Mayor’s Month of Music in Plymouth is now canceled.
Continue readingPlymouth Community School Corporation Updates Back to School Plan
Officials with the Plymouth Community School Corporation updated the reopening plan this week to include the recent requirement from the Marshall County Health Department and its order regarding masks and face coverings.
Continue readingTwo Additional COVID-19 Deaths Recorded in Marshall County, Case Numbers Increase
Two additional Marshall County residents have died as a result of COVID-19 in the latest report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingJohn Glenn Students to Wear Masks during Entire School Day
In an update to the release of the John Glenn School Corporation Reopening plan, Superintendent Christopher Winchell told the school board members Tuesday night that students will need to wear masks throughout the school day when school returns to in-person instruction on Aug. 11.
Continue readingBremen School Board Approves Referendum Language
The Bremen School Board last week approved the wording of November’s school referendum question. It asks the school district’s voters for permission to raise property taxes by up to six cents per $100 of assessed valuation for an eight-year period.
Continue readingSchool Board Candidates to Begin Filing for Candidacy Today
Today is the first day for school board candidates to file a petition and consent for a school board member in the General Election.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioner Review Purchase of Technology to Live Stream Meetings
The Marshall County Commissioners want to be ready with technology upgrades to better serve residents in a virtual manner.
Continue readingPlymouth Mayor Releases Statement Regarding Marshall County Health Department Order
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter is urging residents to be kind to one another and to comply with the face covering/mask order by the Marshall County Health Department.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Death Recorded in Marshall County, Case Numbers Continue to Rise
Another Marshall County resident has died as a result of COVID-19. In Tuesday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health, it listed 14 COVID-19 deaths in the county. No other new deaths were reported locally.
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