The discovery of a suspicious vehicle on Friday morning led to the arrests of a man and woman on drug charges. Continue reading
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Ancilla College to Bless Residence and Dining Halls Today
Ancilla College officials are celebrating the completion of two new buildings on the Donaldson campus today. Bishop Kevin Rhoades will be at the college this afternoon at 3 p.m. EDT to bless the newest residence hall and the recently-added dining hall/student life center. Continue reading
County Commissioners Consider Taser Purchase for Sheriff’s Department
The Marshall County Commissioners will consider a proposed taser purchase when they meet Monday morning.
Diesel Spill Reaches Tippecanoe River, Area Temporarily Restricted
Pulaski County emergency management officials responded to a diesel spill that has caused closures along the Tippecanoe River.
ISDH Promotes Safety As West Nile Season Progresses
Mosquitoes are out, and Indiana state health officials are encouraging Hoosiers to protect themselves from possible health consequences.
Investigation Leads to Stolen Moped Arrest
An arrest has been made following a police pursuit of a moped driver in late June.
Murder Suspect Receives Maximum Sentence
The Bremen man accused of killing his 15-year-old neighbor in December of 2014 was sentenced this week to 65 years in prison. Continue reading
Culver Puts Final Touches on Stellar Communities Presentation
It’s crunch time for the Town of Culver when it comes to preparing for a visit by state officials for consideration as an Indiana stellar community.
Culver Lake Fest Kicks-off Friday
Culver’s annual Lake Fest gathering will take place this Friday and will run through Sunday.
INDOT Schedules Repairs to State Road 331
Drivers who travel between Bremen and Mishawaka will need to plan a new route for the next several weeks. Starting Monday, INDOT will close State Road 331 between U.S. 6 and the U.S. 20 bypass to remove old asphalt, patch and repair areas of the road. They will also resurface the 11.5 mile stretch in order to completely restore it. Continue reading
Court Affirms Lavanway 35-Year Sentence
Krysti Lavanway has had her request for a sentencing appeal denied by an appellate court.
Culver Receives Funding Obligation for Marshall County Dispatch Services
The Town of Culver is preparing for a cost-sharing plan that will allow the community to continue receiving dispatch services.
Community Foundation Opens Second Round of Grant Applications
The second round of grant applications is now being accepted by the Marshall County Community Foundation.
Head Injuries Sustained During Monday Motorcycle Crash
A Monday afternoon crash on Plymouth-Goshen trail resulted in injuries for a Bremen man.
Passing Attempt Leads to Semi Rollover
A semi-tractor trailer overturned this morning on U.S. 31 in Marshall County.
Competing Interests Prompt Culver Emergency Siren Debate
The Town of Culver has some new plans for operating its emergency alert sirens.
During Tuesday night’s Culver Town Council meeting, a debate re-emerged over the use of emergency sirens to alert the community to tornadoes, fire calls, and other testing, but the way in which those sirens are employed has created competing interests.
Marshall County Considers Chiller Replacement in Face of Aging Equipment
The Marshall County Council will consider a budget request from the county maintenance department to replace the chiller at the county building. Continue reading
Culver History Cruises Continue on Saturday
History cruises will be traveling Lake Maxinkuckee this weekend with the hope of educating and entertaining guests.
Funeral Services Set for Former Miss Blueberry
Funeral services and preserving the ashes in a urn have been set for the former Miss Blueberry killed in a single-vehicle crash on an Alabama interstate. 21-year-old Breanna Lemler was interning at Bunge North America in Decatur, Ala. prior to starting her senior year at Purdue. She was traveling westbound on I-565 Sunday morning when her car left the highway, went down an embankment and struck a tree. Continue reading
Marshall County Elects to Fund Courthouse Elevator Upgrades
The Marshall County Council is hoping to ensure smooth operations of its court system by updating the elevators inside the courthouse.
The building has a north and a south elevator that is used by court personnel on the third floor and to transport prisoners for hearings. The age of the elevators inside the courthouse is expected to cause difficulty locating parts if there’s a failure, prompting a recommendation for the elevator contractor to replace both.
