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.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Administrator Discusses COVID-19 Testing, Data
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.
Continue readingAnother 500 Hoosiers Diagnosed with COVID-19
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.
Continue readingPlymouth Airport Officials Present Request to City Council
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.
Continue readingMarshall County Postmasters Working to Deliver Mail Safely during COVID-19 Pandemic
Marshall County’s postmasters are assuring residents that they’re committed to delivering mail and packages throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingAnother Marshall County Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19, Statewide Total Surpasses 11,000
Another 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.
Continue readingMore than 500 Additional COVID-19 Cases, 26 Additional Deaths Reported in Indiana
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 readingResidents Urged to Seek Medical Attention for Non-COVID Health Emergencies
Local health officials don’t want fears of COVID-19 to stop residents from seeking potentially lifesaving medical attention for other health issues. The Marshall County Health Department says individuals need to continue using hospitals’ emergency departments for emergency medical issues.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Shares COVID-19 Hospitalization, Recovery Statistics
More information about what happens to people once they’re diagnosed with COVID-19 is being shared by the Indiana State Department of Health. During Friday’s COVID-19 briefing, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said that officials were able to analyze almost 8,000 of the state’s COVID-19 cases.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Extend Public Health Emergency Declaration to Apr. 24
Marshall County’s public health disaster emergency declaration has once again been extended. A resolution signed by the county commissioners Friday keeps the emergency declaration in effect until April 24. It’s been in effect since March 20.
Continue readingGovernor to Extend Stay-At-Home Order to May 1
Indiana’s stay-at-home order will be extended to May 1, but it still remains to be seen what adjustments may be made. During state officials’ COVID-19 briefing Friday, Governor Eric Holcomb said he plans to officially issue the extension on Monday.
Continue readingRep. Walorski Hopeful That Paycheck Protection Program Funding Will Be Replenished Soon
U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski is confident that more federal funding will be available to help small businesses but blames political disagreements for delays. The Paycheck Protection Program provides forgivable loans to businesses and nonprofit groups, but it’s used up its initial funding.
Continue readingStarke County Reports 11th Case of COVID-19
The number of Starke County residents who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 is now up to 11. Another positive case was reported by the Starke County Health Department Friday.
Continue readingNumber of COVID-19 Cases in Indiana Surpasses 10,000 with More than 500 Deaths
The number of Hoosiers who’ve been diagnosed with COVID-19 has now surpassed 10,000. Another 642 positive test results had made their way to the Indiana State Department of Health, as of Friday’s report. So far, 519 Indiana residents have died from the coronavirus.
Continue readingHolcomb Joins with Six Other Midwestern Governors in Partnership to Reopen Economy
When the time comes to reopen Indiana’s economy, it will do so in cooperation with six other Midwestern states. Governor Eric Holcomb and the governors of Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota have announced a partnership to coordinate the reopening.
Continue readingIndependent Contractors May Be Able to Start Applying for Unemployment Next Friday
Independent contractors and those who are self-employed may be able to start applying for unemployment benefits as soon as next Friday.
Continue readingIn-Person Voting to Be Offered for June Primary but Hoosiers Encouraged to Vote by Mail
In-person voting will be available for the June 2 primary election, but the opportunity to vote early in-person will be cut back to just a few days. During a press conference Thursday, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced that early voting will only take place from May 26 to June 1, ahead of Election Day voting on June 2.
Continue readingMore Than 80 Westville Correctional Facility Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19
More than 80 offenders at the Westville Correctional Facility have now tested positive for COVID-19. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box shared the statistics during Thursday’s COVID-19 briefing.
Continue readingIndiana State Department of Health Reports Additional COVID-19 Cases, Deaths
The daily report from the Indiana State Department of Health on Thursday showed an additional 611 people diagnosed with COVID-19, and 41 new deaths reported.
Continue readingMarshall County Crossroads Stellar Communities Initiative to Move Forward with Projects
The Marshall County Crossroads Stellar Communities Initiative representatives are moving forward with the projects outlined in the Regional Development Plan for the Regional Stellar Communities Designation program.
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