Pulaski County is now up to four COVID-19 cases. The Pulaski County Health Department reported another three cases Thursday morning.
Continue readingPulaski County Reports Another Three Cases of COVID-19
Marshall County Treasurer Requests Security during Tax Collections
In light of the COVID-19 health pandemic, Marshall County Treasurer Angie Birchmeier wants to limit the number of residents paying property taxes in her office when the building eventually opens to the public.
Continue readingBremen School Board Moves Forward with Referendum Process
The Bremen Public School Board members agreed last week to move forward with a referendum for the November General Election.
Continue readingArgos School Board to Move Forward with Indiana Bond Bank Paperwork
To ensure that the Argos Community School Board can meet obligations to pay on the corporation’s bonds, the school board members approved paperwork to obtain that funding.
Continue readingNo Proposals Received for Old Triton High School Gym
The Triton School Board discussed the old gym on the grounds of the Triton Community School Corporation during their meeting this month.
Continue readingLt. Governor Highlights COVID-19 Resources for Farmers, Homeowners
As farmers ramp up their planting, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch is highlighting some of the resources available to help them through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Correction Plans to Overhaul COVID-19 Website
The Indiana Department of Correction is promising to be transparent when it comes to COVID-19 cases in its facilities. Its website lists how many offenders have tested positive at each facility but not the total number of tests taken, while other states like Ohio have more detailed breakdowns.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Says More Supplies Needed to Expand COVID-19 Testing
Efforts to expand COVID-19 testing continue to be limited by the availability of supplies. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box has set a goal of being able to take 6,300 tests per day, but so far, testing levels have been well below that.
Continue readingTwo New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Starke County
Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch said two more positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the county.
Continue readingNearly 400 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Indiana
An additional 394 Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 between Sunday and Wednesday, according to the latest report from the Indiana State Department of Health. However, officials say they are still experiencing a technology issue which doesn’t reflect all of the new cases and new tests.
Continue readingFood Distribution Planned in Bremen on Thursday
A drive-thru food distribution event is set for Thursday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bremen Community Fire Department for those in need of assistance.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Appoints New High School Administration
Bremen School Board Tout Efforts of Staff, Students during Pandemic
The Bremen School Board members took time last week to thank all of the teachers, food service staff, administrators, bus drivers, and students for their efforts during the pandemic.
Continue readingLocal Lakes Receive Funding to Control Invasive Vegetation
Efforts to control invasive vegetation at a few Marshall County-area lakes have gotten a funding boost in the latest round of Lake and River Enhancement grants. The Four Lakes area of Mill Pond, Kreighbaum, Cook, and Holem lakes received $28,400 this year. Koontz Lake got $36,300, while Lake of the Woods was awarded $6,500.
Continue readingGovernor Encourages Businesses to Start Thinking about Reopening Plans
It’ll probably be at least a few weeks before Indiana will reopen for business, but Governor Holcomb suggests putting a plan in place now. During Tuesday’s COVID-19 press conference, the governor said a reopening date will become apparent based on the numbers, but businesses will have to know how to do it when the time comes.
Continue readingState Health Officials Monitoring Spike in Cass County COVID Cases
A spike in COVID-19 cases in a nearby county is being monitored by state health officials.
Continue readingStimulus Checks May Not Be Seized by Creditors under Indiana Supreme Court Order
Hoosiers’ stimulus payments may not be seized by creditors for past-due bills, under an order from the Indiana Supreme Court Monday. During state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Tuesday, Cynthia Carrasco, deputy general counsel for the governor, explained that Indiana Legal Services and other groups had petitioned the court to protect stimulus checks.
Continue readingFirst COVID-19 Death Reported in Marshall County
The Marshall County Health Department announced Tuesday that a female COVID-19 patient has died.
Continue readingISDH Reports 61 Additional COVID-19 Deaths
In its latest report, the Indiana State Department of Health recorded 61 new COVID-19 related deaths and 431 additional COVID-19 positive patients. The patients are diagnosed through testing at the Indiana State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private laboratories.
Continue readingBusiness Owners Working with Health Department on Preparedness Plans
Marshall County Health Department leaders are working with restaurant owners, and industry and community leaders to start working on preparedness plans for when the economy resumes.
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