Ancilla College officials have scheduled a blessing ceremony for the first residence hall to be constructed on the campus of the private, two-year school. Director of Marketing and Social Media Amanda Petrucelli says a public open house will also take place on Aug. 18 from 4 until 6 p.m. After the blessing, several dignitaries will speak. Tours of the new, three-story facility will be offered, and refreshments will be served. Continue reading
The Plymouth Board of Works and Common Council will consider a compromise tonight to allow a recently retired city police officer to keep his department-issued handgun. They were prepared to declare it surplus property and gift it to Ted Brown at their last meeting, until a member of the public questioned the legality of doing so. City attorney Sean Surrisi recommended they table the matter so additional research could be done. Continue reading
A group of concerned Culver citizens got together last Thursday to collaborate and come up with a concrete plan to present to the Culver Park Board. Tonight they get their chance to propose a way to save the iconic weeping mulberry tree that has graced the park for over a century. Continue reading
Low-income, uninsured or underinsured women in Starke and Marshall Counties may qualify for free screening mammograms and some diagnostic follow-up procedures. Vouchers are available for women who are 40 or older who meet those guidelines or women of any age who are at high risk for breast cancer. Continue reading
The Marshall County Council will consider replacing personnel in a few different departments during their meeting Monday morning.
Don’t miss a minute of fun at the Marshall County 4-H Fair. Festivities got under way last night and continue through Saturday in Argos. Tonight’s activities include the Beautiful Baby Contest, House of Prayer – HOP Praise Team, square dancing tractors and the butterfly fun house demo. Continue reading
The flood warning for the Tippecanoe River near Ora is in effect until further notice. Last night at 10 the river was holding steady at 12.1 feet, according to the National Weather Service. Flood stage is 12 feet. Continue reading
Several new certificate offerings at Ancilla College are designed to help people quickly get into the workforce. Director of Marketing and Social Media Amanda Petrucelli says Ancilla is a two-year school, but officials there acknowledge some people don’t have that much time. The certificate programs are 30 credit hours each and can be done in two semesters. Offerings include criminal justice, business administration, exercise science, general studies, behavioral science, logistics and administrative medical assistant. Continue reading
The Tippecanoe River near Ora is expected to crest Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service. As of 10 this morning it was holding steady at 11.8 feet. That’s just below the 12 foot flood stage. Continue reading
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a break-in at a Plymouth business. Continue reading
The National Weather Service has extended the flood warning for the Tippecanoe River near Ora until further notice. At 9 last night the river was at 11.3 feet and rising.Flood stage is 12 feet. Continue reading
Hoosier homeowners, renters, businesses and private nonprofit organizations that sustained uninsured damage as a result of recent flooding and severe storms are urged to report that damage online. Continue reading
During their Tuesday evening meeting, the Bremen School Board officially announced that Sheila Kelty has been chosen to replace outgoing board member Jack Jordan. The swearing-in is scheduled to take place during their next regular board meeting on July 21.
It’s MAX 98.3 FM Night at Music in the Park at Young Ampitheater. Indy’s number one cover band, “Living Proof,” featuring Plymouth graduate Jeff Libby, will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Continue reading
The Bremen Police Department is investigating a pair of daytime break-ins. Officers were called to a home in the 100 block of Pleasant Court just after 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Continue reading
A Marshall County community is among the safest in Indiana, according to a new ranking. Bremen is ranked 15th on the 2015 Safest Cities list, released by Safewise. Continue reading
Plymouth Community Schools will be providing space for activities associated with the Marshall County Blueberry Festival.
During Tuesday night’s School Board meeting, a contract was considered to allow Blueberry Festival organizers to use space to host events during the early September gathering.
This Sunday, all members of the community are invited to join the First United Methodist Church of Plymouth in celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the congregation coming to their current church building located at 400 N Michigan St. Continue reading
If you would love to have a job where you work with people, educate others and make a difference for Indiana communities, families, farms and businesses then you should contact Purdue Extension immediately! They are now hiring and looking for interested individuals to take part in the Educator Development Program. Purdue Extension provides research based information and expertise to millions of Hoosiers inhabiting the 92 counties across the state. Positions are currently available in Porter, St. Joseph and Starke Counties as well as various other places around the state. Continue reading
