Get healthy and support a good cause. Third graders at the Washington Discovery Academy will be learning about perseverance and about giving back during their first ever 5K Color Run. The event will be hosted May 14th and is open to all members of the community. Continue reading
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AARP Official Offers ID Theft Prevention Tips
Identity thieves are constantly scheming ways to steal personal and financial information from unsuspecting consumers. AARP-Indiana Community Outreach Director Mandla Moyo says someone is a victim of identity theft every two to three seconds. He urges people to protect not only their Social Security numbers but also their date of birth and address. Continue reading
Culver’s Stellar Communities’ Effort Entering New Phase
The Town of Culver is taking the next steps in preparation for what they hope will lead them to being named the winner of Indiana’s Stellar Communities program.
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Final Saturday to Vote Prior to May Primary Election
Saturday marks the last opportunity for weekend early and absentee voting leading up to the May 3rd primary election.
Investigation Ongoing After Firearm Stolen from Vehicle
Marshall County authorities are investigating after receiving a report of a stolen firearm on Tuesday morning.
Drivers, Passenger Injured in Thursday Crash
A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Union and 5th Roads on Thursday afternoon sent three people to Memorial Hospital of South Bend. It happened at 1:20 p.m., according to the Marshall County Police Department. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Approves Information Kiosks for Park, Downtown
The Town of Culver is looking to follow-up on an information project that was discussed several years ago.
During Tuesday night’s Culver Town Council meeting, Representatives of the Culver and Lake Maxinkuckee Visitors Center approached the council about approving the purchase of kiosks to be placed in the community’s downtown and park.
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History Cruises Continue This May in Culver
As the summer months approach, Culver will once again be hosting history boat cruises on Lake Maxinkuckee.
Culver Plans New Park Department Operations
There are new arrangements pending for the Culver Town Park.
During Tuesday night’s Culver Town Council meeting, an ordinance was considered that repeals the community’s Park Board. The proposal was made for myriad reasons, but improving the park department’s operation was cited as among the primary reasons behind the change.
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Presidential Hopefuls Stumping for Hoosier Votes
Indiana is getting a lot of attention from both the Democrat and Republican presidential candidates. Continue reading
Secretary of State Encourages Hoosiers to Go to the Polls This Election Day
Secretary of State Connie Lawson is encouraging Hoosiers to vote during the May 3rd primary election.
Lawson’s offices compile voting data by county and measure changes in voter behavior year-to-year. Primary elections typically see lower turnout than the November General Election, but often decide the candidates moving onto the next step of their campaign.
Click-It or Ticket Campaign Promotes Safety, Better Enforcement
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department says they will once again be participating in the national Click-It or Ticket campaign.
Efforts are supported by federal funding from the Traffic Safety Division of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, and are designed to remind motorists to wear a seat belt while driving. You can also visit https://carguidenation.com/ to know more. Officers from around the state have been participating in the Click-it or Ticket campaign for the last 20 years.
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Culver Park Board Repeal Heads to Ordinance Reading
The Culver Town Council will consider a proposal to repeal the existence of its Park Board at its meeting on Tuesday night.
Indiana Beats National Average for Parental Incarceration
A recently released policy report says Indiana leads other states when it comes to the number of children whose parents are incarcerated.
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Toy Gun Found on Plymouth School Bus
Plymouth Schools were able to manage a situation Monday morning involving a toy gun on a local school bus.
Ultralight Pilot Airlifted After Falling from Tree
A South Bend man was flown from Marshall County to Memorial Hospital of South Bend on Saturday after his ultralight aircraft got stuck in a tree and he fell about 60 feet. Continue reading
Pickup Truck Stolen from 12B Road Residence
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in. A resident in the 10600 block of 12B Road in Plymouth notified them Sunday and advised someone broke into his pole barn and stole his 1997 Ford pickup truck, two power generators and a welder. Continue reading
Plymouth Receives High Marks in School Rankings Report
U.S. News and World Report released its ranking of best high schools by state and a Marshall County school rounds out the top 15.
The rankings were released last week, and evaluate schools across the country on several criteria, including: student/teacher ratio, test scores, college readiness, and graduation rates, among others.
Plymouth Schools Organize Fundraiser Through Commemorative Bricks
The Plymouth School Corporation is hosting a fundraiser that will make improvements to their facilities, but also make a lasting memory for donors.
Saturday Absentee Voting Available in Marshall County
Absentee voting continues until May 2nd, but Marshall County voters have an opportunity to vote early for each of the next two Saturdays.
