The Culver-Union Township Public Library will begin offering curbside checkout Monday. Patrons will be able to call in their requests Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon at 574-842-2941. Items will then be available for pickup Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Materials may be returned to the library’s drop box.
Continue readingFriday Evening Crash Claims Life of Rochester Man
Friday’s crash at U.S. 31 and State Road 10 has claimed the life of a Rochester man. Fritz Risner, 54, was killed in the accident, according to Marshall County Coroner John Grolich.
Continue readingAnother Pulaski County Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19
The number of Pulaski County residents who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 is now up to 26. Out of over 200 tests taken in the county, almost 13 percent have come back positive, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. This comes as neighboring Cass County has seen its number of cases rise to 1,224.
Continue readingStarke County Reports 17th COVID-19 Case
Another Starke County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. A 17th case was reported by the Starke County Health Department Saturday morning.
Continue readingMarshall County Election Board Reviews Important Primary Election Dates
The Marshall County Election Board members reviewed important dates for the upcoming Primary Election on June 2.
Continue readingEmergency Responders Called to Accident at U.S. 31 and State Road 10
An accident shut down the southbound lanes of U.S. 31 at State Road 10 Friday evening. Marshall County dispatchers say emergency responders were called to a two-vehicle accident just before 7:00 p.m.
Continue readingIndiana to Launch Marketplace to Help Small Businesses Find Personal Protective Equipment
As businesses prepare to reopen, Governor Eric Holcomb is promising some help from the state, when it comes to getting personal protective equipment.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Plan to Reopen Culver
The Culver Town Council members are providing a guideline to residents and businesses of how the town will reopen.
Continue readingStarke County Reports Second COVID-19 Death
A second Starke County resident has died from COVID-19. The Starke County Health Department says a man over the age of 60 with preexisting conditions died at a St. Joseph County hospice facility early Friday morning. He had been hospitalized as a COVID-19 patient, according to health officials.
Continue readingGovernor Unveils Five-Stage Reopening Plan, Stores Allowed to Reopen Monday
Indiana’s stay-at-home order will gradually be lifted starting Monday. Stores currently restricted to curbside pickup will be able to open to the public at 50-percent capacity on May 4, with restaurants to follow a week later. But anyone age 65 or older should continue to stay home, if possible.
Continue readingMarshall, Pulaski Counties Report More COVID-19 Cases
Marshall and Pulaski counties are reporting more cases of COVID-19. Marshall County has now had 30 residents test positive with one death, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. Pulaski County is up to 25 positive cases. Starke County remains at 16 cases and one death.
Continue readingMarshall County Museum, Jail to Remain Closed to Public
The Marshall County Museum and Marshall County Jail will remain closed to the public, even as other county facilities reopen Monday. As previously reported, the Courthouse and County Building will reopen for essential services but will have restricted public access. Security guards may limit number of people inside at a time and make sure visitors are wearing face masks.
Continue readingAlleged Drunk Driver Arrested after Reportedly Trying to Flee from Police with Two Kids in Minivan
Trying to flee from police while under the influence of alcohol with his two kids in the minivan is what police say landed a Plymouth man in jail Thursday night. Marshall County Police say that just after 11:30 p.m., they were made aware of a drunk driver with his two juvenile children with him. A short time later, they were reportedly told that the man was going to a home in the 13,000 block of 5th Road.
Continue readingMarshall County Awarded OCRA Grant
Marshall County is the recipient of a grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs for a project to benefit its communities.
Continue readingLocal Governments May Keep Tighter Restrictions if State Eases Stay-At-Home Order
Governor Eric Holcomb may be looking to ease his stay-at-home order, but that doesn’t mean local governments can’t keep more restrictions in place. During his COVID-19 briefing Thursday, the governor stressed that local jurisdictions can always be stricter than his state-level measures.
Continue readingNumber of New Unemployment Claims Remains High but Down Significantly from March Peak
Those filing for unemployment benefits continue to get some guidance from the state. More than 57,000 initial unemployment claims were filed in Indiana last week, according to the Department of Workforce Development. Commissioner Fred Payne says that’s significantly lower than the peak in March, but still more than double the pre-COVID-19 peak.
Continue readingMarshall County Building Open to the Public on Monday, May 4
The Marshall County Building will open to the public on Monday, May 4 at 8 a.m.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Expected to Extend Public Health Emergency Disaster Declaration
As the Marshall County Building opens up to the public on Monday, May 4, Marshall County Commissioner Kevin Overmyer said the staff will be following guidelines when it comes to procedures in the building.
Continue readingMarshall County Campgrounds to Stay Closed, Governor to Update Operations Friday
In a press gathering on Thursday morning, Marshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer said they are following the direction of County Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm when it comes to certain regulations.
Continue readingMarshall County Auditor Says Tax Distributions Will Occur in June
Tax distributions will be made to units in June.
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