The Culver-Union Township Public Library has announced a reopening date. The library says its board of directors has agreed to reopen to the public on a limited basis on June 15. It will operate Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Updates Garage Sale Protocols
Garage sales can begin again in Marshall County starting today.
Continue readingSumpter Sentenced in Marshall County Superior Court
A Plymouth man was sentenced this week in Marshall County Superior Court No. 1 on a charge of failure to register as a sex offender as a Level 5 Felony.
Continue readingMovie Theaters, Playgrounds to Stay Closed in Stage 3 of Back on Track Plan
Governor Holcomb has officially signed an executive order moving most of Indiana to Stage 3 of his Back on Track plan Friday. But movie theaters and playgrounds will have to wait a bit longer to open.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Let Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration Expire
The Marshall County Commissioners have decided to allow the current Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration to expire on Friday. It had been extended every Friday since March 20.
Continue readingNearly 203,000 COVID-19 Tests Conducted in Indiana
The number of tests reported to the Indiana State Department of Health is now close to 203,000.
Continue readingMarshall County Election Board Amends Vote Center List for Primary Election
The number of Vote Centers available in Marshall County for the June 2 Primary Election was cut as the Marshall County Election Board members had a hard time getting poll workers to work during the election.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Preparing for Funding Losses
The uncertainty surrounding funding for schools has officials at the John Glenn School Corporation planning for the future.
Continue readingCulver Community School Board Ratifies Executive Orders
The Culver Community School Board members ratified executive actions taken by Superintendent Karen Shuman so far this month.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Says Testing of All Nursing Home Residents Won’t Happen by End of Month
Indiana will not be able to test every resident of a long-term care facility for COVID-19 by the end of the month. “That would be over 100,000 individuals by the end of the month, and I can assure you, unfortunately, that is not going to happen,” State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said during Wednesday’s press conference. “But we are working to make sure that we are testing all of our employees of long-term care facilities.”
Continue readingStarke County Reports 29th Case of COVID-19
The number of Starke County residents who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 is now up to 29. The Starke County Health Department says the 29th case was identified Tuesday.
Continue readingGovernor to Extend Utility Shutoff Ban, BMV Renewal Deadlines
The ban on utility shutoffs will soon be extended to July 1. It’s one of a few extensions Governor Eric Holcomb says he plans to make in an executive order Thursday.
Continue readingIndiana to Begin Next Stage of Back on Track Plan Friday
Most of Indiana will move to the next stage of Governor Holcomb’s Back on Track plan a couple days earlier than originally scheduled. Holcomb announced that Stage 3 will begin this Friday.
Continue readingLocal COVID-19 Case Numbers Increase
The numbers of positive COVID-19 cases are increasing at the local level.
Continue readingStarke County Reports Third COVID-19 Death, 28 Total Positive Cases
A third Starke County resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19. The Starke County Health Department says the patient was a woman over the age of 60 who had preexisting conditions.
Continue readingDCS Reports Decrease in Calls to Child Abuse Hotline despite COVID-19 Concerns
The Indiana Department of Child Services is asking for the public’s help in keeping kids safe from abuse and neglect during the COVID-19 pandemic. DCS Director Terry Stigdon gave an update during state officials’ briefing Monday.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Department Superintendent Reviews Funding
Motor Vehicle Highway and Local Roads and Streets distributions for May look healthy, but Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters is waiting for the effects of COVID-19 to show in the coming months.
Continue readingPlymouth Redevelopment Commission Approves Addition to Plymouth TIF District
An addition to TIF #3 in the U.S. 30/Pine Road Economic Development Area was approved by the Plymouth Redevelopment Commission members Tuesday night.
Continue readingCulver School Board Discusses Spring Coach Pay
The Culver Community School Board discussed paying spring coaches for the season.
Continue readingDavid’s Courage Opens, Helps Communities in Need
David’s Courage, a residential recovery program and transitional residency facility for men, and in the future for women, recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, officially opened its doors earlier this year and those involved in the program are assisting communities.
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