The Marshall County Commissioners opened the Marshall County Building and Marshall County Courthouse and Annex to essential employees on Monday. The public remains restricted from accessing the offices for now.
Continue readingACLU Requests Indiana Supreme Court to Identify Pre-Trial, High Health Risk Inmates for Release
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana petitioned the Indiana Supreme Court on Monday to take emergency steps to evaluate pretrial detainees and inmates who are at high risk of death due to COVID-19 and to release them.
Continue readingIndiana Records Nearly 50 COVID-19 Related Deaths
In its latest round of COVID-19 statistics, the Indiana State Department of Health released that 49 deaths are now attributed to COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Adopt Resolutions Pertaining to Out-of State Travel, COVID-19 Diagnosis
The Marshall County Commissioners approved resolutions on Monday, March 30 that pertain to residents or employees returning to county buildings after being diagnosed with COVID-19 or have traveled outside of the state.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Plans to Keep Restaurants Closed for In-Person Dining
Indiana restaurants will officially be limited to carry-out and delivery for another week, although residents are already being asked to stay at home anyway. Governor Eric Holcomb had closed the state’s restaurants, bars, and nightclubs to in-person patrons until the end of March.
Continue readingGovernor Signs Executive Order to Increase Hospital Capacity, Requests Major Disaster Declaration
The number of COVID-19 cases in Indiana continues to increase, but we may still be several weeks away from the peak. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box expects the surge to be in mid-to-late April, but it could be as late as mid-May.
Continue readingThree New COVID-19 Deaths Recorded
Three more patients have died who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the state, according to information provided by the Indiana State Department of Health. The number of COVID-19 deaths now totals 35.
Continue readingMore Hoosiers Diagnosed with COVID-19
The total number of Indiana residents known to have been positively diagnosed with COVID-19 now totals 1,514, according to the Indiana State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private laboratories.
Continue readingAnother Seven COVID-19 Deaths Recorded in Indiana
The newest reports from the Indiana State Department of Health indicate that 31 people have now died as a result of COVID-19.
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 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 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 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 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 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 readingState Officials Discuss Medical Supplies, Childcare, Finances during COVID-19 Update
Indiana continues to see new COVID-19 cases, as testing increases. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says the number of people tested has increased from fewer than 300 a week ago to more than 3,300 on Wednesday, with about 14 percent of those tests coming back positive.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Reports First Case of COVID-19
Officials from the Marshall County Health Department announced Wednesday afternoon that the first positive case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in Marshall County.
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