State health officials say they’re keeping an eye on the safety of farm workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Says Steps Being Taken to Keep Farm Workers Safe from COVID-19
More COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties
New COVID-19 cases continue to be reported in the local area. Another 14 Marshall County residents have tested positive, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health, bringing the county’s total up to 659. Starke County had four new positive cases for a total of 134. Pulaski County’s total increased by one to 68.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19-Related Death Reported in Marshall County
Another Marshall County resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19. That brings the county’s total number of confirmed COVID-19-related deaths up to 13, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Consider Possible COVID-19 Testing Options
The Culver Town Council may be looking into avenues to provide COVID-19 testing for town employees.
Continue readingState Officials Discuss School Reopening Guidance
Determining whether it’s safe to reopen schools for in-person classes continues to be a local decision for now. While other places are only letting schools open if the rate of positive COVID-19 tests is below a certain level, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says Indiana isn’t doing that yet.
Continue readingAnother 14 COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County
More Starke and Marshall county residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Marshall County had 14 new cases, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. That brings the county up to 636 residents who’ve tested positive, 11.6 percent of the total number of people tested.
Continue readingBremen Public Schools Finalizing Reopening Plans
Bremen Public Schools students will be required to wear face masks but just for short periods of time. “If you’re going to ride a bus, you’re going to wear a mask, and then when the students are in common areas, they need face coverings, as well,” explains Superintendent Dr. Jim White. “Once they get to their classrooms, they can take them off.”
Continue readingAnother COVID-19-Related Death Reported in Starke County
Another Starke County resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19. That brings the county’s death count up to four, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. Starke County also saw another nine residents test positive, bringing the total up to 127.
Continue readingBremen Firemen’s Festival Canceled due to COVID-19
This year’s Bremen Firemen’s Festival has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. The Bremen Firemen’s Association says it had initially planned to postpone the event from its usual dates in June, but in the end, the association didn’t think it could “adhere to the strict guidelines provided by the State of Indiana to safely have our festival.”
Continue readingTriton School Board Reviews Blueprint for Start of School
The start of the new school year for students at the Triton School Corporation is a little over two weeks away. The Triton School Board members reviewed the proposed blueprint for starting school this week.
Continue readingMore Than 11,000 Apply for COVID-19 Rental Assistance in Program’s First Two Days
The Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program has already gotten thousands of applications.
Continue readingIndiana to Stay at Stage 4.5 of Back on Track Plan as COVID-19 Cases Increase
Indiana will remain in Stage 4.5 of Governor Holcomb’s Back on Track plan for at least another two weeks. Holcomb announced the change during Wednesday’s COVID-19 briefing.
Continue readingMarshall County Positive COVID-19 Case Numbers over 600
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Marshall County is now at 601. That is an increase of 27 from Tuesday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingPlymouth Wesleyan Church Chosen as Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Clinic Site
Residents over the age of 12 can be tested for COVID-19 for free at the Plymouth Wesleyan Church beginning Wednesday, July 15.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Death Reported in Marshall County
One additional person has died from COVID-19 in Marshall County, bringing the number of COVID-19 deaths up to 12. The number of people who have now tested positive for the coronavirus is 574, an increase of four from Monday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingFree COVID-19 Testing Available at Knox High School
Free COVID-19 testing is taking place in Knox. The Indiana State Department of Health is testing residents at Knox High School between now and Saturday, July 18 and again next week from Tuesday, July 21 through Saturday, July 25, according to the Starke County Health Department.
Continue readingMarshall County Commission President Talks with County Council about COVID-19 Funding
Many of the funds Marshall County officials are spending in response to COVID-19 are expected to be reimbursed, according to Marshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer. He told the Marshall County Council members on Monday that Barnes and Thornburg officials are processing claims through representatives of the Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) who determines if it is a valid expense for reimbursement.
Continue readingFree COVID-19 Testing Available in Marshall County This Week
The Indiana State Department of Health will offer free COVID-19 testing beginning Tuesday in Marshall County and in 10 other counties this week.
Continue readingTwo More COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Marshall County, 13 More Positive Cases
COVID-19 Case Numbers Continue Upward Climb in Marshall, Starke Counties
In Sunday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health, it showed another increase in positive COVID-19 cases in Marshall County and Starke County.
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