Blood supplies are at critical levels at the local hospitals and the American Red Cross is asking for your help to replenish the inventory.
Red Cross officials say that only three percent of the U.S. population gives blood, which means repeat donors are picking up the slack to help maintain the blood supply. New blood donors are needed at this time of the year when school is out during the summer break. Many blood drives occur during the school year and it is difficult to plan donation drives during the summer vacation.
The Marshall County Commissioners and Health Department Administrator Christine Stinson opened Monday’s commissioner’s meeting to the public for comment on two ordinances that feature fee changes within the health department.
The Culver Town Council met in a work session Wednesday afternoon to hear information from the owner of the Culver Movie Theater in his attempt to sell the landmark to the town.
The Marshall County Commissioners approved the list of roads to be considered as part of the Community Crossings Grant in 2018. The list will also be given to the county council and MACOG for consideration.
Registration is now open at the Plymouth Community School Corporation.
The Marshall County Commissioners approved an in-kind contribution to assist the Town of Culver in a quest to become a stellar community.
The Culver Town Council will meet in a work session this afternoon to discuss the proposed theater project.
The kick-off event for the 2017 campaign for United Way is set as part of the second annual Taste of Marshall County. The Taste of Marshall County will be Saturday, Aug. 12 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Several staff members and volunteers at the Heminger House in Marshall County gathered for a recognition event in June.
Two people were airlifted after a two-car accident on U.S. 31 north of 4A Road in Marshall County at the 230 mile marker on Monday morning.
The crowdfunding effort for a proposed amphitheater in the Culver Town Park was a success.
Crews from the Indiana Department of Transportation will be working to rehabilitate the bridge over Lincoln Highway, the Conrail Railroad tracks and 10th Road between 9A Road and 11th Road in Marshall County. That project begins Wednesday, July 5 and will continue through the end of September, assuming the project is kept to schedule.
Some celebrations have extended from the weekend leading up to the Fourth of July on Tuesday and local law enforcement officers encourage safe driving practices.
The John Glenn School Board approved a resolution to rescind a previous technology purchase in the amount of $143,888.25.
Road crews will take a break during the Independence Day holiday.
Fireworks are one way of celebrating during the Fourth of July season and it’s important that consumers follow the laws.
The Marshall County Community Foundation is accepting its second round of applications for grants in 2017. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 pm on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. 
The IRS, along with the tax industry, and state tax agencies, warn tax professionals to beware of phishing emails. 
