INDOT Commissioner Joe McGuinness addressed travel impacts and revenue issues in a Friday press conference at the Statehouse as residents stay home during a governor’s order in response to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingMiami County Correctional Facility Making Gowns, Masks to Meet Needs
The Indiana Department of Corrections is taking action to make gowns and face shields and face masks for the first responders.
Continue readingInteractive Map Helps Indiana Residents Seek Food Assistance
A state-wide, interactive map is available for residents seeking food assistance in Indiana.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Extend Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration
The Marshall County Commissioners have approved a resolution on Friday that extends the Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration for seven more days. The first declaration was put into place on Friday, March 20.
Continue readingThree COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Marshall County has risen to three.
Continue readingMore Deaths, Positive COVID-19 Tests Reported in Indiana
The number of COVID-19 deaths continues to rise at an alarming rate. The Indiana State Department of Health reported 24 COVID-19 deaths on Friday, seven more than on Thursday.
Continue readingBe Aware of False COVID-19 Testing
Indiana’s Attorney General warns residents that there are scammers that may make you believe that there are home tests for COVID-19 when there aren’t any.
Continue reading“Slight” Risk of Severe Weather this Weekend
Emergency Management Agency Directors in Marshall and Starke Counties urge residents to be prepared for inclement weather this weekend that is leaning toward the severe category.
Continue readingState Officials Watching COVID-19’s Impact on Unemployment, Tax Revenues
State officials continue working to help those who are unemployed due to COVID-19. During a press conference Thursday, Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne cited a huge increase in the number of unemployment claims.
Continue readingGovernor Eases Additional Rules in Response to COVID-19
Indiana is relaxing some more rules, in response to COVID-19. An executive order signed by Governor Eric Holcomb Thursday suspends the Department of Workforce Development’s one-week waiting period before paying unemployment benefits.
Continue readingState Officials Continue to Promote Social Distancing, Targeted Testing in COVID-19 Response
State health officials are sticking with their targeted approach to COVID-19 testing.
Continue readingMarshall County Government Buildings Closed
The Marshall County Commissioners made the decision Thursday to close the Marshall County Building, the Marshall County Courthouse and the Annex building until further notice.
Continue readingTrash Contractors Announce Collection Changes
Many waste hauling businesses have notified municipal officials about a change in trash collection services during this pandemic.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Members Approve Emergency Resolutions
The Bremen Town Council members approved several resolutions Monday afternoon that deal with the response to COVID-19.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Approves Resolutions during Emergency Meeting
The Argos Town Council members approved two resolutions during an emergency meeting held Wednesday afternoon.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Responsible for 17 Hoosier Deaths
Officials from the Indiana Department of Health said Thursday that 17 Hoosiers have died as a result of COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Officials Provide Update
The Marshall County Building and Marshall County Courthouse and Annex remain closed to the public and many of the employees are working four hours to record funding receipts and then working remotely from home. This is in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Officials Monitoring COVID-19 Patient
Marshall County Health Department officials are working to monitor and investigate the patient who was recently positively diagnosed with COVID-19.
Continue readingLt. Governor Highlights Efforts to Help Farmers, Rural Communities Deal with COVID-19
Indiana’s lieutenant governor is working to reassure farmers, as the state continues to respond to COVID-19. During state officials’ press conference Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch said it’s an extremely critical time for agriculture.
Continue readingIndiana Election Commission Finalizes Changes to Primary Election
The Indiana Election Commission has officially signed off on several recommended changes to this year’s primary. It’s been moved from May 5 to June 2, due to concerns about COVID-19.
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