A semi-tractor trailer overturned this morning on U.S. 31 in Marshall County.
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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.
Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Prepared for Overdose Response
Marshall County residents have greater access to a potentially life-saving medication, thanks to a standing order from the Indiana State Health Commissioner. Continue reading
Bremen Man Arrested Following ATV Crash
A Bremen man police say caused a Sunday evening injury accident faces criminal charges in connection with the wreck. Continue reading
Alabama Crash Claims Life of Former Miss Blueberry
A single-vehicle crash on a northern Alabama interstate has claimed the life of a recent Marshall County pageant queen. A passerby reported wreck on I-565 West in Madison to 911 dispatchers around 8:30 a.m. Sunday, according to WHINT-TV. Continue reading
County Council to Consider Major Replacement Projects
The Marshall County Council will consider a proposal to replace the air conditioning inside the County Building.
Railroad Crossing Repairs to Begin Today
Starting today, a section of highway in Marshall County will be closed to accommodate railroad crossing repairs. Continue reading
Culver Searching for Volunteers to Fill Committee Vacancies
The Town of Culver is looking for volunteers to serve on a few boards and commissions.
Search Ongoing for Missing Bremen Woman
Bremen Police are now considering a local resident missing.
Marshall County Investigates Tractor Theft
Marshall County authorities are investigating after a tractor was stolen from a Plymouth business.
Plymouth Music Teacher Remembered Fondly
Fellow teachers, former students and friends paid their respects to longtime Plymouth Schools music teacher Bob Pickell during a remembrance service last night in the high school auditorium. The recent retiree died last Friday at a South Bend hospital after falling through onto a cement floor at his Plymouth home. Continue reading
Ultrafab Band to Headline Encore Performing Arts Series Tonight
The area’s hottest new dance and party band will take the stage tonight in downtown Plymouth. Ultrafab is headlining tonight’s Encore Performing Arts Summer Performance Series, sponsored by MAX 98.3 FM. Their set features dance tunes from artists ranging from Lady Gaga to Luke Bryan to Pitbull. Continue reading
Marshall County Saves Costs on Aerial Assessment Contract
The Marshall County Assessor’s office will be able to save a bit of money for 2017’s pictometry surveys.
A six year contract was signed with the vendor providing the service – which includes using aerial technology to capture photo images of land within Marshall County for assessment and other purposes.
Pickell Service of Remembrance to be Streamed Online
Community members can pay their respects to a longtime Plymouth Community School Corporation music teacher this evening. Bob Pickell was killed last Friday when he fell through the attic at his Plymouth home onto the cement garage floor. News of his death shocked the community where he taught music for nearly four decades before retiring this spring. Continue reading
Marshall County Continues Community Crossings Preparation
Marshall County continues to keep abreast of its application for the Community Crossings grant program.
During Tuesday’s meeting, the Marshall County Commissioners reviewed the highway department’s Road Asset Management Plan. It’s heavily influenced by PASER testing which evaluates road conditions and ranks them based on needs. The plan is required to receive funds under the state program.
Road Closure Scheduled for Railroad Crossing Repairs
A section of highway in Marshall County will be closed next week to allow for railroad crossing repairs. Continue reading
