Officials at Bremen Public Schools announced Wednesday that additional staff members and students have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Marshall County Health Officer Recommends No Patient Visitation at Long-Term Care Facilities
Marshall County Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm recently issued a recommendation that patient visitation should not occur in long-term care facilities across Marshall County.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Department Reports Release of Substances from Underground Storage Tank
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management was recently notified that an underground storage tank released regulated substances at the site of the former Roger Emmons Gas facility located at 12915/12947 U.S. 6 near Lapaz.
Continue readingLocal Health Officials Remind COVID-19 Contacts to Follow Quarantine Requirements
Close contacts of COVID-19 patients are being reminded to follow through with quarantine requirements. The Marshall County Health Department says that those who’ve been in close contact with a conformed or probable COVID-19 case should quarantine for at least 14 days, even if they test negative themselves.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Agrees to Let CARES Act Money Be Used for Mobile Medical Unit
A mobile medical unit to help bring a future COVID-19 vaccine to rural areas of Marshall County got the approval of the county council Friday. County Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm wants to use about $383,000 in federal CARES Act money to purchase a 38-foot Winnebago.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Discusses CARES Act Funding
Marshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer discussed with the Marshall County Council Monday morning a few of the projects that will be funded with CARES Act funding.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Officials Reviewing Option of Opening Schools to Hybrid Model
Students at the John Glenn School Corporation started the school calendar year with virtual learning on Aug. 11 and school officials are reviewing options on when a hybrid model of virtual learning and in-person instruction may begin.
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 readingArgos Superintendent Reports Positive Start to School Year
Triton School Corporation Postpones First Day of Class to Aug. 17
The Triton School Corporation is delaying the start of school to August 17. Students had been scheduled to return to class next Wednesday.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Officer Declares New Order Concerning Face Coverings
The face covering order previously put in place by Marshall County Public Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm has been replaced to follow face covering requirements set forth by Governor Eric Holcomb.
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 readingPlymouth Community School Corporation Updates Back to School Plan
Officials with the Plymouth Community School Corporation updated the reopening plan this week to include the recent requirement from the Marshall County Health Department and its order regarding masks and face coverings.
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 Issues Mask Order
Marshall County is ordering the use of face masks starting Monday. The order was issued Friday by Marshall County Public Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm, citing “record numbers of positive cases of COVID-19 and an alarming increase in related deaths.”
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 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 Department Issues COVID-19 Information
Officials at the Marshall County Health Department want everyone to stay safe during the pandemic. If someone is diagnosed with COVID-19, or exposed to COVID-19, there are ways to keep others safe.
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.
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