The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a statement Friday, February 25 that masks are no longer required on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, which includes early care and education/child care programs.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Recommends Masks for all Marshall County Schools Beginning February 21
Marshall County Health Department officials are recommending masks for all Marshall County Schools.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Takes Action on Crisis Co Ag Supplemental Workforce in School Grant Request
The Marshall County Council members considered action on a Crisis Co Ag Supplemental Workforce in School grant request when they met Monday morning.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Reports Notice of Petroleum Release, Spill or Overfill
The Marshall County Health Department released information Wednesday morning that the Indiana Department of Environmental Management was notified of a petroleum release, spill or overfill at the Speedway #7571 facility at 2225 North Michigan Street in Plymouth.
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Marshall County Health Department Public Health Nurse Sandy Dunfee introduced herself to the County Commissioners during Monday’s meeting. Dunfee has been working for the county about two years. When Lisa Letsinger resigned, Dunfee transitioned into that position.
Marshall County Health Department Shares IDOH Strike Team Statistics
The Marshall County Health Department shared results of the latest Strike Team visit as compiled by the officials from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Administrator Requests Grant Assistance Related to COVID-19
Marshall County Health Administrator Faith Freed asked the commissioners Monday morning to apply for a grant to assist with COVID-19 needs at schools.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Begins Administering Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines
The Marshall County Health Department began administering pediatric COVID-19 vaccines to children 5-11 this week.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Receive Update on Proposed Regional Sewer District
Ken Jones from engineering firm JPR gave an update on a possible timeline of a proposed Regional Sewer District when he met with the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning. The commissioners also made a motion to make one area as a priority area.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Offers Primary and Booster COVID-19 Vaccines
The Marshall County Health Department will be offering all primary and booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Health Department drive-thru site located behind the Lifeplex at 2855 Miller Drive in Plymouth.
Continue readingTyner, Teegarden Residents Participate in Informational Meeting Concerning Regional Sewer District Study
The Tyner Community Building was full of concerned citizens Thursday night wanting to have some aspects clarified about a wastewater treatment study conducted by officials at Jones Petrie and Rafinski (JPR).
Continue readingMarshall County Looking for New Public Health Nurse
Marshall County Public Health Nurse Lisa Letsinger is soon leaving the department to “pass the torch” to a new person to assist Marshall County with health needs.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Makes COVID-19 Vaccination Site Change
The Marshall County Health Department will be moving its COVID-19 vaccination site.
Continue readingBremen Public Schools Issues Mask Mandate
Bremen Public Schools will require students and staff to wear face masks starting Tuesday. In a notice on the school corporation’s website Friday, Superintendent Dr. Jim White said that after a great deal of consultation with the Marshall County Health Department, he feels it’s a necessary step to promote the health and safety of staff and students.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Strike Team to be in Marshall County Next Week
The Indiana Department of Health will deploy a Strike Team to the COVID-19 test site in Marshall County for three days next week.
Continue readingMCHD Highly Recommends Masking in All Marshall County Schools, Masks Now Required at Plymouth Schools
Due to a current COVID-19 surge and the increase in positive cases in Marshall County, the Marshall County Health Department (MCHD) is highly recommending universal indoor masking by all K-12 students, staff, teachers, and visitors regardless of vaccination status.
Continue readingThird Dose of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Approved for Immunocompromised Individuals
Marshall County Public Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm announced Thursday that the CDC, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a third dose of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines for people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised.
Continue readingTyner Residents Oppose Proposed Marshall County Sewer District
Several residents in the Tyner area attended the Marshall County Commissioners meeting Monday morning to oppose a proposed Marshall County Sewer District.
Continue readingLocal Health Departments Pass along CDC Guidance Concerning COVID-19 Delta Variant
Local health officials released information Thursday on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concerning the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant.
Continue readingPetroleum Spill or Overfill Reported in Underground Storage Tank Owned and Operated by Culver Community Schools
The Marshall County Health Department sent out a notice Friday afternoon regarding a petroleum spill or overfill at an underground storage tank site at 200 W. Academy Road. The owner or operator is Culver Community Schools.
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