Indiana Farm Bureau members can help determine the organization’s future direction for by attending a strategic plan meeting. They are free and open to all members, who are welcome to attend whichever meeting is most convenient. No registration is required. INFB President Randy Kron says hopes that will help to build a plan to serve the entire membership and meet future needs. Continue reading
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Commissioners to Consider Car Videos for Marshall County Police
The Marshall County Commissioners have quite a bit to consider during their Monday morning meeting.
Culver Beach Season Winds Down
Culver Beach patrons have but a couple of weeks to enjoy the full amenities of the popular summertime spot. The dawn of a new academic year means many of the staff are returning to either high school or college. Continue reading
Town of Bourbon Hires New Police Officer
The town of Bourbon has a new full-time police officer. Town Clerk Kim Berger swore in 38-year-old Carl Amsen on Friday. He’s a Bourbon native and Triton High School graduate who served five years in the United States Marine Corps. Continue reading
Travel App Looks to Inform Hoosiers About Driving Conditions
A mobile app created by the state of Indiana will begin bringing county travel status updates in real time to residents and visitors to the Hoosier state.
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DNR Takes Applications Through August for Reserved Hunts
Applications will be accepted until the end of August for reserved hunts in the state of Indiana.
Express Admission Day Gives Area Students One Stop Shop for College Application
Purdue University Northwest is hosting an event next week that hopes to get students to enroll a bit quicker than usual.
ISP Releases Names of Deputy, Suspect in Road Rage Incident
The Indiana State Police have released new information about Wednesday’s officer-involved shooting in Kosciusko County. It happened in downtown North Webster following a reported road rage incident that started near Syracuse. Initial reports indicate the driver of a gray 2003 Dodge pickup was shooting a gun at the occupants of a gray 2000 GMC Yukon he was pursuing. Continue reading
Marshall County Reports Strong Unemployment Figures for June
Unemployment figures for June have been released and Marshall County sits at 3.9-percent.
Plymouth Schools Ready for New Emergency Protocol
The Plymouth Community School Corporation will be implementing new protocols for managing an active shooter or other dangerous situation on their grounds.
Plymouth Students Prepare to Return to Class
Plymouth schools will be back in the swing of things next week and Superintendent Dan Tyree is updating parents on a few things that have been accomplished over the summer.
Forestry Field Day Aims to Educate Landowners on Management
Purdue Extension and the Department of Natural Resources are teaming up to educate landowners on forestry management techniques.
Strangulation Charges Pending Following Culver Area Incident
A Valparaiso man faces strangulation charges following an incident last night in the Lake Latonka area. Continue reading
State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting
Troopers from the Indiana State Police Bremen Post are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Kosciusko County. It happened around 6 p.m. yesterday in North Webster and reportedly involved a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy and a suspect in an armed road rage encounter. Continue reading
Culver Aims to Update Personnel Policy Manual
The Town of Culver is planning to start work to update its personnel policy manual.
Road Funding Task Force Working Toward Long-Term Plan
Although the Indiana General Assembly will not convene until next year, a task force is actively working this summer on future ways to fund Indiana’s road improvements.
Marshall County 911 Service Restored
Emergency 911 service has been restored in Marshall County. Continue reading
Culver Moves Ahead with Minor Annexation Effort
The Town of Culver has moved ahead with annexing land for a future development.
During Tuesday night’s meeting, Council members considered a couple of items related to the annexation. The 13 acres resides in Union Township in the 500 block of West Jefferson Street. To properly bring utilities to the area, the owner petitioned the Town to annex the land.
Plymouth City Contract Talks with Kokosing Progressing
The Plymouth Board of Works has decided to move forward with contract negotiations between themselves and the company tentatively tasked with completing upgrades at Plymouth’s Wastewater Treatment facility.
Bike Ride for Scholarships Schedule Once Again Over Blueberry Weekend
Ancilla College is touting a fundraiser it has put on as part of the Marshall County Blueberry Festival.
