Local health officials are urging residents to continue to follow the state mask mandate, observe social distancing guidelines and wash hands frequently to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Administrator to Apply for Funding for IT Needs
Marshall County Health Administrator Ashley Garcia asked the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning to apply for CARES Act funding for IT needs through the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Provides Update on School Opening
Marshall County Health Department officials and superintendents from all of the school corporations in Marshall County continue to be in constant communication when it comes to sending students back to school in school buildings this fall.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Job Descriptions for Health Department Positions
The Marshall County Council members met in special session Thursday afternoon to approve job descriptions for two positions in the Health Department.
Continue readingHealth Nurse: “Eyes are on Marshall County”
The eyes are on Marshall County with the increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases and deaths due to COVID-19, according to Marshall County Health Administrator Ashley Garcia and Health Nurse Lisa Letsinger.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Administrator Presents Grant Applications, Request to Hire
Marshall County Health Administrator Ashley Garcia wants to hire two people in her office, but job descriptions need to be in place in order for the hiring process to move forward.
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 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 readingMarshall County Health Administrator Asks Residents to Wear Masks, Wash Hands
With the number of positive COVID-19 cases expected to go over the 500 mark early this week in Marshall County, Marshall County Health Administrator Ashley Garcia asks residents to wear masks when out in the public and to continue with a rigorous hand washing regimen.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Officers Encourage Mask Use, Social Distancing
Marshall County Health Administrator Ashley Garcia and Public Health Nurse Lisa Letsinger discussed the increasing positive COVID-19 case numbers during Tony Ross’ morning show Wednesday morning.
Continue readingThird COVID-19 Death Reported in Marshall County
Marshall County Health Department officials confirmed that a third person has died from COVID-19 in Marshall County.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
The latest report from the Indiana State Department of Health showed another increase of COVID-19 cases in our local counties.
Continue readingAnother Daily Jump in COVID-19 Case Numbers in Marshall County
Nineteen additional positive COVID-19 cases were reported in Marshall County, according to Wednesday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Updates Garage Sale Protocols
Garage sales can begin again in Marshall County starting today.
Continue readingSmall Businesses to Use PPE Marketplace for Supplies
The Marshall County Health Department encourages small businesses to apply for personal protective equipment (PPE) through the state’s PPE Marketplace.
Continue readingMarshall County Courthouse to Require Use of Masks
As Marshall County Courthouse officials work to resume normal operations, patrons will be asked to wear a mask while inside the building.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Officials Give Update
Marshall County Health Administrator Ashley Garcia updated the commissioners on Monday concerning details surrounding the response to COVID-19 and the governor’s update on Friday.
Continue readingBusiness Owners Working with Health Department on Preparedness Plans
Marshall County Health Department leaders are working with restaurant owners, and industry and community leaders to start working on preparedness plans for when the economy resumes.
Continue readingWestville Correctional Facility Inmate Denied Transfer to Marshall County Jail
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.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Urges Residents to Postpone Garage Sales
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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