Soft candlelight and a glowing fireplace can help set a romantic mood for a Valentine’s Day celebration, but it can quickly be dashed if the flames get out of hand and the fire department has to respond. Continue reading
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Ancilla College Offers College Goal Sunday Resources
Prospective college students can get a hand with completing their financial aid forms during College Goal Sunday events tomorrow at several locations. Continue reading
K-9 Assisted Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest
A Bremen man faces a drug charge after a Plymouth Police Department K-9 indicated the presence of narcotics in his vehicle after a traffic stop. Continue reading
Trespasser Accused of Battering Arresting Officer
A Wakarusa man faces a battery charge in Marshall County after he reportedly fought with officers who were trying to arrest him. Continue reading
Traffic Stop Results in Two Drug Arrests
A Thursday night traffic stop by a Marshall County Police Officer led to the arrests of two men on drug charges. Continue reading
Marshall County Authorities Investigating Cut Cable
Authorities in Marshall County are investigating a criminal mischief incident in Bremen. Continue reading
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Possession Arrest
A Tuesday night traffic stop for an equipment violation resulted in the arrest of a Twelve Mile man on numerous charges, including drug possession. Continue reading
Drug Free Marshall County Announces Grant Recipients
Drug Free Marshall County is stepping up efforts to combat drug and alcohol misuse by awarding grants worth more than $57,000 to local entities. Schools, law enforcement and treatment providers in Marshall County will use the funds for initiatives like drug testing, financial assistance for those in need of treatment and drug and alcohol education and prevention. Continue reading
Marshall County Participating in Statewide Courthouse ART Project
Marshall County is taking part in a statewide art contest depicting historic or current courthouses located in each Indiana county.
The Indiana State Bar Association courthouse collection is highly eclectic and contains oils, watercolors, pen and ink drawings, pastels and more. Continue reading
Driver and Passenger Arrested Following Traffic Stop
A man and woman from Fulton County face criminal charges in Marshall County following an early Sunday morning traffic stop. Continue reading
Knox Man Arrested for Possession of Heroin
A Knox man faces a drug charge in Marshall County following a Friday night traffic stop. Continue reading
Stolen Tractor Recovered, Walkerton Man Arrested for Drunk Driving
A report of a stolen tractor resulted in the Sunday morning arrest of a Walkerton man on drunk driving charges. A resident in the 20,000 block of 8th Road called 911 in Marshall County around 8:15 a.m. to report a tractor with a sprayer attached had just been stolen. The caller advised it was last seen heading eastbound on 8th Road towards Donaldson. Continue reading
American Red Cross Makes Appeal for Blood Donations
The American Red Cross is in desperate need of blood donors to bolster supplies. Officials say all types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. Continue reading
American Heart Association Provides Handmade Red Baby Hats to Hospitals
More than 3,000 babies born in Indiana in February will be decked out in red hats, thanks to the American Heart Association. The “Little Hats, Big Hearts” program aims to raise awareness during American Heart Month as well as Congenital Heart Defects Week, which runs Feb. 7-14. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Approves Winter Fest Permit
The Culver Town Council has given its blessing for the upcoming Winter Fest event. They recently approved the use of the town park for the festival, which is scheduled Feb. 10-12. Continue reading
DNR Accepting Historic Preservation Photo Contest Entries
The DNR Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology encourages photographers to submit their entries for the annual Historic Preservation Month photo contest. Continue reading
Culver Council Signs Off on Water Treatment Plant Substantial Completion
The Culver Town Council last week signed off on the substantial completion of the town’s water treatment plant project. Continue reading
Culver Delays Launch of Paramedic Service
The transition of Culver EMS to full paramedic service has been pushed back a few months. Continue reading
State Health Officials Discuss Heart Disease Prevention
February is American Heart Month, and the Indiana State Department of Health is asking Hoosiers to help raise awareness of overall heart health.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women nationwide. In 2014, almost 14,000 Indiana residents died from heart disease, accounting for more than one in every five deaths. American Heart Month is an opportunity for Indiana residents to learn more about the disease and it can be prevented. Continue reading
Police Recover Stolen Firearm, Arrest Suspect
Additional charges are pending against an Argos woman who was arrested Monday by Marshall County Police for receiving stolen property. Continue reading
