The end of the calendar year is bringing reminders to maximize health care insurance options.
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Plymouth Council Approves 2017 Salary Ordinance, Reduces Some Pay Raises
The Plymouth Common Council has approved a 2017 salary ordinance, but not before some more changes were made to it. Back in August, the council rejected an earlier proposal, amid concerns that the ordinance no longer reflected the $1,000 across-the-board raise requested by council members. Continue reading
Ancilla College Schedules Friday Open House
Prospective college students have a chance to visit Ancilla College this week. The school is hosting an open house this Friday starting at noon EDT. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Prepares for Title VI Plan Adoption
The Culver Town Council will consider adoption of a Title VI plan at their meeting Tuesday night.
Intoxicated Driver Strikes Utility Pole in Saturday Evening Crash
Marshall County authorities have taken a Plymouth man into custody after he allegedly crashed his car into a utility pole.
Over a Thousand Ballots Cast as Early Voting Continues
Early voting turnout continues to be strong ahead of next month’s General Election. As of Friday afternoon, 1,029 voters have cast ballots at the County Clerk’s Office. The number of mail-in ballots received was unavailable. Continue reading
Ancilla College to Host Fourth Annual Scholarship Dinner Next Month
Ancilla College is looking to the local community to help send students to college. The school is hosting its fourth annual Changing Lives Scholarship Dinner on Friday, November 11 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. EST at Swan Lake Resort. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Consider Revised Salary Ordinance
The Plymouth Common Council may finally adopt a 2017 salary ordinance when it meets this evening. The council rejected an earlier salary proposal back in August. Tonight, members are scheduled to consider a revised ordinance on second an third readings. Continue reading
Hazardous Tree Being Removed from Culver Elementary School Playground
Students at Culver Elementary School may notice a tree missing from the school’s playground when they return from fall break Monday. Principal Erin Proskey told the school board this week the tree in the southwest corner of the playground has become a bit of a safety hazard. Continue reading
Red Hats Collected for American Heart Month
The American Heart Association has started a campaign to raise awareness of heart-related diseases.
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Make A Difference Day Aims to Improve Lives of Others
Residents are getting some extra encouragement to do good deeds today. Today is National Make A Difference Day. Continue reading
Traffic Stop Results in Cocaine Arrest
A South Bend woman faces criminal charges in Marshall County following an early morning traffic stop. Continue reading
Erratic Driving Leads to OWI Arrest
An Atwood man whose erratic driving got the attention of a Bourbon Police Officer early this morning faces a drunk driving charge. Continue reading
Sheriff, Deputy Heading to Court in Federal Civil Rights Case
The Marshall County sheriff and a one of his deputies are being sued over alleged civil rights violations.
Records from Marshall Superior Court indicate Jason C. Joseph was arrested in 2014 and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver.
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Insurance Competition Leads to Savings for Culver Schools
The Culver Community Schools Corporation will save some money on insurance, thanks to an offer from a statewide insurance cooperative. Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell told the school board Monday the Educational Service Centers Risk Funding Trust (ESCRFT) recently approached the corporation about providing general liability insurance. Continue reading
ISP Officials Warn of Computer Scam
A scam involving internet users is making the rounds, according to the Indiana State Police. They’ve gotten several reports of people receiving random tech support pop-up ads while surfing the web. The messages ask the user to call a telephone number to fix a problem with the machine and strongly suggest it be done immediately. Continue reading
Annual Drug Take Back Initiative Seeks Safe Disposal of Prescription Meds
The Indiana State Police is participating in a nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” Initiative this weekend.
Travel to Mall of America With Kankakee Valley Broadcasting
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Mall of America. Kankakee Valley Broadcasting is hosting a chartered bus trip to Bloomington, Minn. Nov. 4-6. The bus will leave the WKVI studios in Knox at 9:30 a.m. CDT on Friday and return around 10 p.m. Sunday. Continue reading
Culver School Board Approves 2017 Budget, More Cuts Expected
The Culver School Board has approved the corporation’s 2017 budget, but some additional cuts are expected. Treasurer Casey Howard reviewed some of the numbers for the school board Monday. Continue reading
Bremen High School Students Explore Career Options
Bremen High School seniors are getting a closer look at career opportunities in Marshall County as part of a Manufacturing Day initiative.
It’s a national program in which manufacturers open their doors to showcase their businesses and foster interest in careers. Continue reading
