The Marshall County government is following-up on a few items that were discussed in past meetings and with favorable results.
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Social Media Generates Involvement in Culver’s Stellar Communities Planning
Culver’s Stellar Communities Steering Committee is looking for a few volunteers to help improve their plans.
ISP Adds Name to May Click It or Ticket Campaign
The Indiana State Police will participate in May’s Click It or Ticket enforcement blitz.
Thursday Kicks-off Motorcycle Safety and Education Campaign
May happens to be Motorcycle Awareness Month in the Hoosier State and it gives state officials an opportunity to improve safety.
Columbus Woman Sentenced In Marshall County on Child Molestation Charges
A woman living at the Economy Inn in Plymouth during 2014 was sentenced to 25 years in prison in Marshall County Superior Court this week.
Structure Fire Near Bremen Under Investigation
A structure fire reported near Bremen on Wednesday is currently under investigation.
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Argos Schools Begins Work to Prepare for Cost Reductions
Following the defeat of a ballot referendum to raise the property tax levy in Argos, local school officials say they’re still optimistic the community will come together for its students.
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Vote Centers Perform During Primary
The vote center model worked smoothly according to the Marshall County Election Board.
This was the first year the process was used. It’s designed to allow residents of Marshall County an opportunity to cast a ballot at any of the available polling locations. Poll pad technology will provide voters with the proper ballot.
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Mill Pond Timber Sale Nets Higher Revenue than Estimates
Timber sales were better than expected from the Mill Pond Demonstration Woods.
That’s according to local forester Bruce Wakeland. He has been working with Marshall County to help manage the 35 acre woodland to remove dead trees, invasive plant species, and help funds its management through timber sales.
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Celebrate Mother’s Day With a Train Trip
Treat Mom to a unique celebration this Mother’s Day weekend with a train excursion trip at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in North Judson. Saturday fares for mothers are half price, and all ladies will get a free carnation. Continue reading
Investigation Leads to Four Arrests
A report of drug activity at a Bremen apartment complex resulted in four arrests. Marshall County Police responded to the Sea Lane Apartments at Lake of the Woods Monday evening. Continue reading
Marshall County Treasurer Extends Hours During Property Tax Collections
The Marshall County Treasurer’s office will be extending its hours for tax collection purposes next week.
Treasurer Penny Lukenbill made the request to the county commissioners during their Monday morning meeting. Property tax collection is undertaken in the spring and the fall in Indiana.
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Marshall County Voters Reject Argos Referendum
Voters in the Argos school district rejected a proposed tax increase for the school corporation’s general fund. Unofficial totals indicate 753 votes in opposition and 534 in support of the measure. It would have raised property taxes by up to 61-cents per $100 of assessed valuation to offset declining state revenues. Continue reading
Plymouth Teen in Critical Condition Following Weekend Crash
The driver in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday in Marshall County has been listed in stable but critical condition.
The incident occurred just before 5:30 a.m. on May 1st when an off-duty South Bend firefighter medic noticed a vehicle off the south side of Veterans Parkway at U.S. 31.
Bourbon Police Investigating Vandalism
An Etna Green man faces a felony charge in connection with a Friday night incident in Bourbon. Officers from the town police department responded to a report of gunshots in the area of 103 East Pine Street around 11:45 p.m., according to the incident report. They discovered the residence had been vandalized and shot at by people who were no longer in the area. Continue reading
Commissioners Considers Various Options for Securing County Building
Another option for securing the Marshall County Building will be presented to the County Council at their meeting next week.
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel discussed a recommendation from the County’s Personnel Committee to hire another security officer during Monday’s Commissioner’s Meeting. The recommendation comes following a previous recommendation to hire a deputy EMA Director to provide security at the site.
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Bremen Man Faces Felony Weapons Charge
A Bremen man faces drug and weapons charges following a Saturday afternoon altercation. Deputies from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a fight in the 300 block of 4th Road in Bremen at 2:22 p.m., according to the incident report. After the fight, 46-year-old John A. Slabaugh reportedly fired two shots from a 40 caliber handgun at the other person. Continue reading
Commissioners Consider Memorial Forest Management
The Marshall County Commissioners will consider extended tax hours during their Monday morning meeting.
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Major Schools Attracted to Ancilla College Transfer Fair
Ancilla College is touting its success attracting major Indiana colleges to speak with students about transferring to a baccalaureate program upon completion of their degree.
Hoosiers Continue to Struggle With Hunger
The 2016 “Map the Meal Gap” report shows there still too many Hoosiers who go hungry. The annual study by the group Feeding America details food insecurity rates in every county and congressional district in the country. It found 15 percent of Indiana’s population is “food insecure.” Emily Weikert Bryant of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry says that’s over a million people. Continue reading
