The painting of a Culver history-themed mural will begin Monday on the eastern exterior wall of the Culver-Union Township Fire Department.
Continue readingMural on Culver-Union Township Fire House to Begin Monday
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet this morning where Health Department Administrator Ashley Garcia will present an appointment for an interim health officer.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Opens Bids for Downtown Lighting Project
Two bids were opened on Monday night for the downtown lighting project in the Town of Bremen.
Continue readingFlooding Predicted Along Kankakee, Tippecanoe Rivers
Heavy rainfall has led to flood warnings along local rivers. The Kankakee River at Davis is expected to reach the minor flood stage overnight and into the moderate flood stage Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The Tippecanoe River is predicted to reach flood stage at Ora Tuesday morning, while staying just below flood stage in Winamac.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke Counties
More new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Marshall and Starke counties Sunday. Marshall County is now up to 43 cases, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health, an increase of three from the day before.
Continue readingCoroner Releases Name of Motorcycle Rider Killed in Friday Evening Crash
The Marshall County coroner has released the name of the motorcycle rider killed in a crash on 1st Road Friday evening. Adam Geyer, 39, of Lakeville, was killed when he apparently lost control of the motorcycle east of Pine Road, according to Coroner John Grolich.
Continue readingMarshall County COVID-19 Cases Now Up to 40
Another Marshall County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. The county’s total count is now at 40 positive cases and one death, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. Starke County has had 27 cases and two deaths, and Pulaski County’s had 34 cases.
Continue readingTriton School Board to Seek Removal Bids for Old Gym
The Triton School Board gave permission to advertise for bids for the removal of the old gymnasium.
Continue readingMarshall County Motorcycle Crash Claims a Life
A person is dead following a motorcycle crash in Marshall County Friday evening. Marshall County dispatchers say it happened just after 8:00 p.m. near Pine Road and 1st Road.
Continue readingIndiana Distributing PPE for Poll Workers, Preparing for Large Number of Mail-In Ballots
Indiana’s primary election is coming up on June 2, and the state continues working to safely hold an election during a global pandemic. During state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Friday, Secretary of State Connie Lawson said her office has used federal CARES Act money to get personal protective equipment for poll workers and election staff in all 92 counties.
Continue readingIndiana Small Business PPE Marketplace Planning Additional Shipments
Small businesses that missed out on the first round of supplies from the state’s PPE Marketplace may be in luck. Indiana Economic Development Corporation Chief of Staff Luke Bosso says the state’s gotten more than 20,000 requests for PPE, and the first 10,000 orders had been shipped by Friday.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Reviews COVID-19 Hospitalization Numbers
State Health Commissioner Dr Kris Box is hopeful about some of the state’s COVID-19 statistics. During Friday’s COVID-19 press conference, Box noted that the number of patients admitted to the hospital appears to be on a downward trend, going from 170 on April 1 to 71 this past Tuesday.
Continue readingFree COVID-19 Testing Site to Open in Plymouth Monday
A free COVID-19 testing site is opening in Plymouth Monday. Testing will be available at Menominee Elementary School at 815 Discovery Lane, according to the Marshall County Health Department. It’s one of several testing locations opening around the state as part of the Indiana State Department of Health’s agreement with OptumServe Health Services.
Continue readingStarke County Reports 27th COVID-19 Case
The number of Starke County residents who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 is now up to 27. Another positive case was confirmed by the Starke County Health Department Friday afternoon.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Extend Public Health Emergency Declaration to May 22
Marshall County continues to extend its public health disaster emergency. A resolution signed by the county commissioners Friday keeps the emergency declaration in effect until May 22.
Continue readingIndiana Now Up to 1,550 COVID-19 Deaths
Indiana is reporting another 42 COVID-19 deaths. The state’s death count is now at 1,550, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. Another 141 Hoosiers are believed to have died from COVID-19 but didn’t have a positive test.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Study Providing Insight on Recovery Rate
A recent study of the prevalence of COVID-19 in Indiana is helping health officials better understand its recovery rate. During state officials’ COVID-19 briefing Wednesday, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said there are typically two ways to determine whether someone’s recovered.
Continue readingNew Triton Junior/Senior High School Principal Chosen
Plymouth BOW Discusses 911 Fees
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members discussed the city’s invoice for 911 fees at their most recent meeting.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Reinstates Grass Clipping Disposal Permit Fee
Residents who live just outside of Bremen who would like to dispose of grass clippings at the town’s disposal site will need to purchase a permit fee to do so.
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