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
Marshall County Commissioners to Consider Contracts, Contraband Detector Purchase
The Marshall County Commissioners will consider a contract between Marshall County Community Corrections and the Bowen Center during this morning’s meeting. 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
IRS Warns Taxpayers of Phone Scams this Tax Season
The Internal Revenue Service expects phone scams to remain a threat this tax season. Once again, they’ve made the “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams released each year by the IRS. Continue reading
Preservation Council Turns Attention to Historical Districts, Seeks Partnerships
Marshall County residents had the chance to weigh in Thursday on what buildings they would like to see preserved for the future. Wythougan Valley Preservation Council President Kurt Garner discussed the importance of the group’s efforts. Continue reading
Stay Safe while Celebrating Super Bowl
Police around Indiana are reminding Hoosiers not to drink and drive over the Super Bowl weekend. Several local law enforcement agencies, including the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, are teaming up with the Governor’s Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to help prevent accidents and deaths resulting from impaired driving. 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 School Board Approves 2017-2018 Calendar
Next year’s school calendar will look pretty much the same for students at Culver Community Schools. Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell says the 2017-2018 calendar was approved by the school board last week. Continue reading
Rees Theater Plans Discussed
The Rees Theater in Downtown Plymouth may become a multi-use event space in the coming years. Randy Danielson and a growing committee of volunteers have been working with the Wythougan Valley Preservation Council on a renovation plan. Community members filled Wild Rose Moon Thursday to hear an update on the project and offer input. 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 Schools to Offer CDL Training Reimbursement for Bus Drivers
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is looking to hire some new bus drivers, and they’re offering to help pay for their training. Continue reading
Phishing Scams Remain a Threat During 2017 Tax Season
Phishing schemes are once again on the Internal Revenue Service’s list of scams to watch out for, during this upcoming tax season. The IRS is releasing its annual “Dirty Dozen” tax scam list. Continue reading
Two Arrested, Following Bi-County Crime Spree
Two arrests have been made in connection with a series of armed robberies and other crimes in LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties, according to the information given by officials and Roanoke criminal justice law firm. According to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office, 28-year-old Timothy E. Bennitt and 32-year-old Nathan D. Kellogg are being held in the LaPorte County Jail after being linked to a series of crimes since early January. Continue reading
Funding Challenges Continue at Culver Schools
The Culver Community Schools Corporation continues to struggle with its General Fund. Last week, Treasurer Casey Howard gave her 2016 year-end financial report to the school board. 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
Illinois Men Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges in Marshall County
A pair of Illinois men face felony charges in Marshall County following an early morning traffic stop on U.S. 30. Continue reading
