Marshall County’s unemployment rate is heading back up, even as the number of residents working is also increasing. The county’s June unemployment rate was 11.3 percent, up from 10 percent the month before, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Continue readingNew Residential Water Meters to be Installation in Bourbon Next Week
Bourbon utility employees will be installing new residential water meters beginning next week.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Holds First Reading on Salary Ordinances
The Plymouth City Council members held the first reading concerning salary ordinances when they met last week.
Continue readingPlymouth Redevelopment Commission to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Redevelopment Commission members will meet tonight where they will receive new information on the many projects going on in the six TIF Districts in the city.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board to Meet Tonight
The John Glenn School Board members will meet tonight where they will look to approve several purchases noted on the agenda.
Continue readingHealth Nurse: “Eyes are on Marshall County”
The eyes are on Marshall County with the increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases and deaths due to COVID-19, according to Marshall County Health Administrator Ashley Garcia and Health Nurse Lisa Letsinger.
Continue readingSmall Increase in COVID-19 Cases on Local Level
The positive COVID-19 case counts in Marshall County and Starke County increased only slightly in Monday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingPlymouth BOW Approves Street Closure Request
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members approved the closure of Pioneer Drive for the upcoming project there.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Superintendent Discusses Additional Projects with County
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters asked the Marshall County Council members for their support in doing some extra projects with appropriated money.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will host several public hearings when they meet this morning.
Continue readingMarshall County Election Board Presents Additional Appropriations
The Marshall County Election Board members asked the Marshall County Council members for $560 in additional wages and more for election supplies.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Awards Community Crossings Bid
A bid was awarded to complete several paving projects in Argos this year.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Says Steps Being Taken to Keep Farm Workers Safe from COVID-19
State health officials say they’re keeping an eye on the safety of farm workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingBremen Town Council to Re-bid Project
The Alexander Street project in Bremen will undergo the bidding process once again.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties
New COVID-19 cases continue to be reported in the local area. Another 14 Marshall County residents have tested positive, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health, bringing the county’s total up to 659. Starke County had four new positive cases for a total of 134. Pulaski County’s total increased by one to 68.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19-Related Death Reported in Marshall County
Another Marshall County resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19. That brings the county’s total number of confirmed COVID-19-related deaths up to 13, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Consider Possible COVID-19 Testing Options
The Culver Town Council may be looking into avenues to provide COVID-19 testing for town employees.
Continue readingState Officials Discuss School Reopening Guidance
Determining whether it’s safe to reopen schools for in-person classes continues to be a local decision for now. While other places are only letting schools open if the rate of positive COVID-19 tests is below a certain level, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says Indiana isn’t doing that yet.
Continue readingPlymouth Mayor Honors Life of Former Cemetery Superintendent
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter read a proclamation Monday night that honors the life of former Cemetery Superintendent Jim Ousnamer. He passed away on May 14 of this year.
Continue readingArgos Town Council to Create Fireworks Ordinance
The residents in the Town of Argos are tired of listening to fireworks.
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