An inmate from the Westville Correctional Facility was scheduled to be housed in the Marshall County Jail in response to an active warrant, but that transfer was halted due to COVID-19 concerns.
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Marshall County’s unemployment rate dropped for the month of March, but the figures still don’t reflect the impact of COVID-19 and the stay-at-home order.
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Governor Eric Holcomb says he understands people’s impatience for the state to reopen, but protesting in large crowds outside of the governor’s mansion is not the way to make your voice heard. During Monday’s press conference, Holcomb said he respects Hoosiers’ right to express their opinions but felt the weekend’s protest was not a productive way to do that.
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The Indiana Department of Correction says it’s trying to be as transparent as possible when it comes to the COVID-19 outbreak at the Westville Correctional Facility, but there’s still a lot that remains unknown.
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The stay-at-home order has allowed many residents to do some indoor spring cleaning and while it’s tempting to schedule a garage sale or yard sale to get rid of unwanted items, the Marshall County Health Department urges residents to hold off on that for now.
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Indiana’s stay-at-home order is being extended through May 1, but the state is easing its restrictions on elective medical procedures. Governor Eric Holcomb announced the adjustments during Monday’s press conference.
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The Culver Town Council will be extending several policies enacted as a result of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic through May 1, as authorized by Council President Ginny Bess Munroe.
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The Marshall County Commissioners stressed that there will be no layoffs at the Marshall County Highway Department.
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Marshall County Health Administrator Ashley Garcia took time Monday morning to explain to the commissioners about some of the data collecting and other information they’re working on during this health pandemic.
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The Indiana State Department of Health announced Monday that an additional 505 people were diagnosed with COVID-19 from Sunday’s data. The information is collected through testing at the Indiana State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private laboratories.
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Making sure the United States will never again have to face a pandemic without enough personal protective equipment is the goal of new proposed federal legislation. U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski, along with Representative Debbie Dingell of Michigan, has introduced the Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act of 2020.
Continue readingThe Marshall County Council members approved a transfer request from Sheriff Matt Hassel to cover costs for a new control system for the newly installed rooftop heating and cooling units at the Marshall County Jail.
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Plymouth Municipal Airport Manager Bill Sheley told the Plymouth City Council members Monday night that he’s presented an offer to the Alpha Flight organization during this health pandemic.
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Marshall County’s postmasters are assuring residents that they’re committed to delivering mail and packages throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Bremen Town Council members considered a decision to move forward with a utility project tentatively planned for this summer.
Continue readingAnother Marshall County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. The county has now seen 23 positive cases out of 280 total tests, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
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The Indiana State Department of Health is reporting another 529 positive cases of COVID-19 and another 26 deaths. As of Saturday’s report, 10,641 Hoosiers have tested positive, and 545 had died.
Continue readingThe Culver Town Council members made the decision to extend the town’s Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration Tuesday night.
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