A Marshall County resident continues to press the County Commissioners about available road funding in their fiscal year budget.
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Ancilla College Announces New Degree Programs
Ancilla College is adding three new degree programs next year. Students will be able to study sports management, hospitality and tourism and culinary arts management. The new offerings will bring the total number of two-year degree programs at the private, liberal arts school to 21. Continue reading
Plymouth High School Represented in “Spell Bowl” State Finals
Students at Plymouth High School could soon be spelling their way to a state title.
Contested Races Bring Attention to Election Day
Voters head to the polls today in Marshall County to weigh-in on several contested races.
In the Town of Argos, Lisa Mullaney (R) and Kelli Vanderweele (D) are vying for the Clerk-Treasurer’s seat. Voters in Argos will also be able to select three candidates from a list of four to serve on the Town Council, including: Craig Ellis (R), Charles Snead (R), Juli Stauffer (R), and Dustin Johnson (D).
Marshall County Sees Hundreds of Absentee Ballots Cast
Marshall County saw more than 200 ballots cast absentee in this year’s General Election.
Marshall County Commissioners Approve E911 Services Contract
A laborious negotiating process has led to the approval of a contract between CenturyLink and the Marshall County government.
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting, an E911 contract was reviewed. The county has been working with CenturyLink on a 24 month contract to help provide infrastructure for E911 services.
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Final Day for In-Person Absentee Voting, Monday
Today is the final day for in-person absentee voting in Marshall County.
Marshall County Further Considers E911 Contract
The Marshall County Commissioners will receive an update on contract talks between the County and Century link.
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In-Person Absentee Voting Continues Saturday in Marshall County
Absentee voting continues Saturday in Marshall County.
The Marshall County Election Board, along with the County Clerk’s office, have set in-person absentee voting from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Absentee voting will continue on Monday morning from 8:00 a.m. until Noon.
Plymouth Schools Not Alone In Use of Complicated Financing Tool
The Plymouth Community School Corporation is using a legal tactic to help them finance future renovations to several of its facilities.
The $2-million project will expand seating at the athletic complex and upgrade restrooms and ticket offices. Construction will also provide more space for meetings and file storage at the School Corporation’s Administration Building.
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Culver Library Fundraising Group Seeks Donations for Defibrillator Purchase
The Culver Union Township Public Library is attempting to purchase a potentially life-saving device for their facility.
According to information provided by officials with the library, their fundraising arm: Friends of the Library approached them about possibly buying an Automated External Defibrillator, or AED.
Time Change Prompts Safety Reminder
It’s time to “fall back in the fall.” Dayling Saving Time ends early tomorrow (Sunday) morning, so be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson says it’s also a good time to change batteries in smoke alarms and remove dust from the front of the devices. He recommends having at least one working smoke detector in a residence and says they should ideally be placed outside of each sleeping area and on each floor of a home. Continue reading
Culver Prepares for Adoption of New Permit Fee Model
Months of work have led the Town of Culver prepared to adopt a new model for permit fees used in building construction.
The Town Council will not consider the changes until their first meeting in November. Town Manager Jonathan Leist, however, says it leaves plenty of residential remodels and additions alone.
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Donnelly Highlights Federal Progress with Pain Prescription Abuse
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly is touting efforts designed to curb prescription opioid abuse and drug addiction.
The Senator has been working for the past two years to find solutions: not only to Indiana’s addiction problems, but drug problems across the nation. Appearing via conference call with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Donnelly says training medical doctors with better prescribing practices could go a long way.
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Nurse Recommends Flu Shots, Good Hygiene
State health officials this week confirmed the first flu-related death of the season. No details about the person’s age or county of residence were released due to privacy laws. Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch says now is the time to get your flu shot if you haven’t done so already. Continue reading
Political Yard Signs Prompt INDOT Reminders
With election season upon us, political yard signs are becoming a more common occurrence.
The Indiana Department of Transportation is urging political candidates and their supporters to prevent road signs from blocking traffic visibility. According to INDOT, intersections, interchanges, and right-of-ways that run along a road should not be utilized for political yard signs.
Construction Progressing on Culver Water Treatment Facility
Construction is moving along for the Town of Culver’s new Water Treatment Facility.
An update was provided to Council members from the engineers overseeing the project during Tuesday night’s Culver Town Council meeting. The Town issued bonds for the $2.2-million project, and received funding from the Culver Redevelopment Commission to complete the work.
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Indiana Prepares for First River Otter Trapping Season
River otters will be in season in Indiana for the first time in years starting this November.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says the otters were reintroduced about 20 years ago, but have been protected as a way to help grow their population. Biologists recently assessed that river otter numbers are sufficiently large to allow trapping.
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Safety Tips for Halloween Trick-or-Treating
Ghouls and goblins will be out this Saturday, or at least children dressed like them.
That’s why law enforcement agencies in the Hoosier State have provided parents with tips to keep their kids safe.
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Murder Charges Filed in Serenity Wilson Death Case
Additional charges have been filed against a Plymouth woman accused of involvement in the death of her two-year-old daughter.
Serenity Wilson was pronounced dead in late September after receiving hours of intensive medical care at a Fort Wayne hospital. Investigators determined her death was the result of blunt force trauma.
