The Marshall County Council will be meeting for the first time in 2016 this morning.
Marshall County Council Considers Outsourcing Tax Preparation
Plymouth Council and Board of Works to Reorganize
Three new members of the Plymouth Common Council will be taking their seats for the first time during tonight’s meeting. These are Shiloh Fonseca, Gary Cook, and Jeff Houin. Continue reading
Candidate Filings Stall in Marshall County
The first day of candidate filing in Marshall County was a busy one, but things have since slowed down considerably. Continue reading
Winter Weather to Move Into Area
Snow, wind, and cold temperatures are expected to move into the area this evening. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory, which will be in effect from 7 EST this evening until 7 p.m. tomorrow. Continue reading
Powerball Jackpot Grows to Record Amount
There’s still time to buy a Powerball ticket ahead of tonight’s drawing. Tickets are available from Hoosier Lottery retailers until 9:58 p.m. EST. Continue reading
Fresh Food Bill Clears Senate Committee
A bill authored by a local lawmaker to help provide fresh food to underserved areas will move to the full Senate for consideration. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Randy Head, R-Logansport, would allow the State Department of Health to help new and existing businesses and nonprofits offer fresh and unprocessed foods to communities in food deserts, which are underserved geographic areas where affordable and healthy foods are difficult to obtain. Continue reading
Nominations Due Soon for Bicentennial Torch Relay
There are just a few weeks left to nominate torchbearers for the Indiana Bicentennial celebration. Nomination forms are due Sunday, January 31. Continue reading
Health Officials Warn Residents of Radon
The Indiana State Department of Health is warning residents about the dangers of radon, an odorless, tasteless, colorless, but radioactive gas. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has declared January National Radon Action Month. Continue reading
Marshall County Road Repair Plan Up Against Available Resources
A multi-year plan for improving road conditions in Marshall County will be considered in the near future.
Reduced funding levels and ailing infrastructure has prompted the Marshall County Highway Department to develop the plans – which calls for treating the roads most in need, and estimating the cost of bringing the roadways to a quality level.
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Culver Continues Search for New Park Director in Face of Building Renovations
The search for a new Park Director hasn’t slowed down efforts to rehabilitate the park lodge in Culver.
Right now, applications are being accepted for the position – which was vacated at the end of 2015 by Marc Hayden. He unexpectedly accepted a position as an aquatics instructor with a school corporation in St. Joseph County.
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Child Pornography Bill Clears Senate Committee
A bill authored by a local lawmaker to strengthen the penalties for people convicted of certain child exploitation and pornography crimes is headed to the full Senate for consideration. Sen. Randy Head’s measure would enhance penalties for offenders he describes as the “worst of the worst.” Continue reading
4-H Enrollment Deadline Approaching
Families with children planning to take part in 4-H activities this year have just one more week to sign up. The statewide enrollment period ends on Friday, January 15. All Indiana students in third through twelfth grades are eligible to be 4-H members, while those in kindergarten through second grade can become “mini 4-H members.” Continue reading
Red Cross Observes National Blood Donor Month
The American Red Cross is reminding people of the importance of donating blood during the month of January, which is National Blood Donor Month. The goal is to increase the number of blood and platelet donations over the winter, a time of year when severe weather can cause blood drives to be canceled and seasonal illnesses may keep regular donors from giving. Continue reading
State Police Warn of Phone Scams During Tax Season
With tax season approaching, Indiana State Police are warning residents to be on the lookout for phone scams. Callers claiming to be from the IRS but often having foreign accents tell residents they may face a lawsuit or imprisonment if they don’t immediately send money for what they say is a delinquent tax bill. Then, they demand personal information to try to steal the recipient’s identity. Continue reading
Grovertown Man Arrested for Forgery
A Grovertown man faces forgery charges in connection with a series of bogus travelers checks he reportedly attempted to cash. Continue reading
Opening Day for County Office Brings List of Candidates
The first day candidates can file to run for office in November’s General Election put several names on the ballot.
Marshall County Approves Gifting Service Weapon to Retired Deputies
Retired members of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will now get to keep their service weapon following action by the Marshall County Commissioners.
Marshall County’s steps to provide law enforcement officers with their service weapon follows similar action taken by the City of Plymouth to bestow their police officers with their firearm upon retirement.
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Auditors Recommend Changes to Plymouth Schools Bonding Policy
The Plymouth School Corporation will soon make a few adjustments to its bonding insurance policies.
During Tuesday night’s meeting, Business Manager Kandi Tinkey said Auditors from the Indiana State Board of accounts requested the changes. Three auditors were tasked with reviewing the district’s operations and procedures over the holiday period.
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Local Resources Available to Help Students Fill Out FAFSA
College students and those thinking about going to college this fall have until March 10 to apply for state and federal financial aid. Continue reading
Executive Action on Guns Draws Divided Reaction
Indiana’s elected representatives in Congress are reacting to action taken by President Barack Obama on the subject on guns.
Following statements made this week from the executive branch, Republican Senator Dan Coats said the President is trying to “sidestep Congress” to legislate. Coats went as far as to say that the changes proposed through executive action are unconstitutional.
