Marshall County may soon be able to see the benefit of new vehicles and equipment while avoiding the burdensome cost associated with such purchases.
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Marshall County Lacks Proposal, But Hears Out Equipment Financing Options
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Animal-Lovers of All Ages are Urged to Attend this One-of-a-Kind Educational Safety Program
Tomorrow at 10:30 am Eastern the Culver-Union Township Public Library is hosting a program that uses music and canine companions to promote safety education. The Kasey Program uses black Labrador Retrievers to teach children practical safety methods in a memorable way. Children learn the ‘stop, drop and roll’ routine along with other safety tips dealing with fire and animal safety. Continue reading
Culver Community School Board Discusses Money Matters
During the Monday night meeting of the Culver Community School Board of Trustees financial matters were the main focus. Aside from bond opportunity proposals, the board considered dates for advertising fuel bids as well as discussed an increase to adult school lunch prices. Continue reading
Oil Industry Looks to Enhance Quality with New Pipeline Safety Standards
New safety standards may soon be embraced by oil companies around the nation.
Officials with the American Petroleum Institute say those standards – which were developed over the last two years or so – will enhance safety when constructing and maintaining oil pipelines around the country.
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CASA of Marshall County Sees Lower Cases Than State
The Marshall County Commissioners were provided an update from an organization that advocates for children in the court system.
Haley Kittrell, the Director of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Marshall County, says cases involving abused and neglected children have been down in the area the first half of the year.
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Leadership Marshall County is Now Accepting Applications
John Quincy Adams once said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
If you happen to fit the bill of this iconic presidential quote then you shouldn’t hesitate to join the ranks at Leadership Marshall County. LMC is a program dedicated to cultivating today’s leaders to serve tomorrow’s community by building a solid foundation of action-oriented, well-informed citizens and employees. Continue reading
Culver School Board Takes Proposals Under Advisement
The agenda for the Culver Community School Board meeting was slightly amended yesterday evening. Rather than having the bond refinancing opportunity presentation after the consent items, the representative from Bose McKinney & Evans LLP spoke first. Continue reading
Two Alternative-Learning Students Receive Ancilla Tuition Scholarships
An alternative learning school in Knox is partnering with Ancilla College to offer scholarships to students.
The two-year liberal arts school in Marshall County is awarding their “Ancilla Alternative Achievement Award” to two students from The Crossing Educational Center in Knox.
Plymouth Man Airlifted After Saturday Crash
A Plymouth man was airlifted to Memorial Hospital of South Bend after a Saturday afternoon utility vehicle versus car crash. It happened on Hawthorn Road south of 12th Road around 1:10 p.m., according to a Marshall County Sheriff’s Department news release. Continue reading
County Reviewing CASA Performance, Receiving Banking Information
The Marshall County Commissioners will receive an annual update from a group dedicated to representing children in the court system.
Town Conventions Depend on Marshall County Candidate Filings
Little movement has been seen as far as new candidates for office in Marshall County are concerned.
According to the Marshall County Clerk’s office, Argos Clerk-Treasurer Patti Jones has filed to seek re-election. She is being challenged by Lisa Mullaney for the spot.
Culver School Board Set to Discuss a Bond Refinancing Proposal and Other Financial Matters
The Culver School Board of Trustees will meet this evening and view a presentation over a bond refinancing opportunity for the school corporation. The board is also seeking permission to advertise for fuel bids. Continue reading
Organ & Tissue Donations Needed Daily
There are more than 100,000 people in the United States alone waiting for an organ transplant. There are even more than that awaiting donated tissue. There are more than 6,000 lives lost annually waiting for a transplants due to the lack of tissue and organ donations. Donate Life Indiana, formerly known as the Indiana Donation Alliance Foundation, has been working for nearly 20 years to educate Hoosiers on the benefits of being an organ donor. Continue reading
High Temperature Tips
After an exceptionally stormy summer so far, Indiana will receive a blast of hot summer air this weekend. The National Weather Service predicts temperatures will reach at least 90 degrees across most of the state. Combined with high humidity, the heat index in some areas will reach more than 100 degrees. Prolonged exposure to these conditions can lead to heat illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. You should take all precautionary measures prior to feeling the effects of the heat in order to avoid developing either condition. Continue reading
Two Days Remain – Don’t Miss This Year’s Culver Lake Fest
The first day of Culver Lake Fest may be over but there are still plenty of fun events packed into the remainder of the weekend. Continue reading
Auction Scheduled for Braun Mansion
Pulaski County’s largest and most expensive home could soon have a new owner. The Braun Mansion will be sold at auction in New York on Aug. 6th. It was built in 1998 for Braun Corporation founder Ralph Braun, who died in February of 2013. The home sits on a 40 acre property just south of Winamac and features nearly 16,000 feet of living space, with a garage serviced by a trusted garage door company in Vancouver, WA. The property does justice to the description of perfection it receives. Continue reading
Knox Artist Completes Chicago Blackhawks South Shore Line Poster
A Knox artist recently completed a South Shore Line poster to celebrate a sports dynasty. Mitch Markovitz was commissioned last year by CEO Andy Arnold of Precision Controls of Griffith to do a poster painting entitled “Let’s Go Hawks.” It’s the latest work in the “Just Around the Corner on the South Shore Line” series. Continue reading
Culver Union Township Public Library Updates StoryWalk
Just in time for LakeFest, the Culver Union Township Public Library has switched out the book on its StoryWalk. Visitors to the lakefront are invited to start reading their way through the town park at the pedestrian walk on Lake Maxinkuckee at the end of Washington Street. The latest book is “The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog.” Continue reading
Culver Specifies Ordinance Dealing with Lawncare
Residents of the Town of Culver are now expected to keep their grass trimmed to eight inches or fewer.
Following an exchange of words with a resident cited by the Town for failing to mow the lawn at a property he owned, Culver decided to make more specific language in the nuisance ordinance. People can also find out more from U.S. Lawns, for the best lawn services.
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32nd Annual Culver Lake Fest Starts Today
As a part of the annual festival this year, Culver Lake Fest is commemorating the Culver-Union Township Public Library’s centennial by making the theme of this year’s parade ‘100 years of Reading’. The parade is scheduled to commence on Saturday morning but there’s plenty to do prior to that. Continue reading
