Another 718 Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at the Indiana State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private laboratories. Nearly 14,400 people have now tested positive for the virus to date.
Continue readingLt. Gov. Hopeful That Many Communities Will Get COVID-19 Response Grants
As local communities look to tap into COVID-19 Response grants made available by the state, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch is hopeful that a large proportion will be able to get funding.
Continue readingOver 500 Absentee Mail-in Ballots Requested in Marshall County
Marshall County Clerk Deb VanDeMark alerted the Election Board members Friday morning that 506 absentee ballots have been requested so far for the June 2 Primary Election.
Continue readingCulver Beach Lodge Ribbon Cutting, Grand Opening Postponed
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening to officially celebrate the renovation of the Culver Beach Lodge has been postponed to a date yet to be determined in June.
Continue readingIndiana State Department of Health to Add New Statistic to COVID-19 Dashboard
The Indiana State Department of Health’s coronavirus website will be featuring an additional statistic.
Continue readingState PPE Orders, Donations Total More than 6.3 Million
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has secured commitments for more than 6.3 million pieces of personal protective equipment for hospitals, first responders, long-term care facilities, and health care providers treated COVID-19 patients.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Continues to Make Plans to Open up Indiana
Governor Eric Holcomb took a step in the path of progress in opening up the state when he signed an Executive Order Friday to allow elective medical procedures beginning on Sunday, April 27.
Continue readingIndiana COVID-19 Statistics Show More Positive Cases, Deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health reported on Friday that an additional 656 Indiana residents tested positive of COVID-19 through testing at the Indiana State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and private laboratories.
Continue readingTwo Additional Food Distribution Dates Released in Marshall County
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana announced two additional food distribution dates.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Extend Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration
The Marshall County Commissioners took action Friday morning to extend the county’s Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Department Proceeding with Projects
Marshall County Highway Department crews are working on reclaiming roads, but Superintendent Jason Peters told the commissioners this week that they’re not going to be aggressive with the 2020 Road Program this year.
Continue readingPlymouth Redevelopment Commission Discusses Fund Request toward COVID-19 Response
The Plymouth Redevelopment Commission members discussed a request this week to include funding toward COVID-19 response efforts for small businesses.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Looking to Replace HS Gym Floor
The halls and gymnasium of the John Glenn High School have been quiet since the school closed its doors due to COVID-19. The closure has led to an interesting problem in the gymnasium.
Continue readingCulver Street Paving to Begin Monday
E&B Paving will begin on Community Crossings projects in the Town of Culver on Monday, April 27.
Continue readingRapid Response Grants Awarded for Food Assistance
An additional $13,383 in Rapid Response grant funding was awarded this week to local non-profit organizations from the Marshall County COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund at the United Way.
Continue readingRandom COVID-19 Testing to Start Saturday, As Part of Statewide Study
Random testing for COVID-19 will begin on Saturday throughout the state. The Indiana State Department of Health has partnered with the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health on a scientific study to get a clearer picture of COVID-19’s spread.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Outbreak at Logansport Meatpacking Plant Creating Challenges for Farmers
The closure of a Logansport meatpacking plant due to COVID-19 is creating challenges for farmers across the state. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch, who serves as secretary of agriculture and rural development, says the closure is a huge concern.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Leading to Increased Food Bank Usage
The COVID-19 emergency has more Hoosiers using food banks. During state officials’ daily briefing Thursday, Governor Eric Holcomb said that food distribution is up about 154 percent.
Continue readingIndependent Contractors Can Start Applying for Unemployment Tomorrow
Independent contractors and those who are self-employed can start applying for unemployment benefits tomorrow (Friday). But Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne says payments aren’t expected to start going out until May 8.
Continue readingOver 700 COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Indiana
The number of COVID-19 deaths to date totals 706 Hoosiers.
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