Culver Schools principals had the chance to share their perspectives on the ISTEP results with the school board, during Monday’s meeting. The corporation saw the biggest drop in test scores locally, with only 44.8 percent of students passing both the English/Language Arts and Math tests. Continue reading
Culver Academies Riders to Perform at Fort Worth Rodeo
Two horse-riding groups from Culver Academies are heading to Texas to perform in the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo this weekend. The Black Horse Troop Lancer Platoon and the Equestriennes will each perform twice. They’ll both also appear in the opening ceremonies. Continue reading
Culver Schools Schedule Makeup Day
Culver Community Schools has announced that school will be in session on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 15. That change in the schedule is to make up for the cancellation of classes on December 7 due to weather. Continue reading
Driver Name, Details Released in Fatal Wreck
An Indianapolis man was killed in a two-semi crash yesterday morning near Bremen. Continue reading
Culver School Board Moves Ahead with Efforts to Sell Monterey Building
The Monterey School Building could be put up for sale in the near future. After it was determined last month that the Culver Community Schools Corporation doesn’t owe any debt on the building, the corporation is now moving ahead with efforts to sell it. Continue reading
LaPaz Fire Station Selected for Vote Center Site, Accessibility Work Forthcoming

LaPaz has seen its fire station designated as a vote center location by the Marshall County Commissioners.
Marshall County Clerk Debbie Vandemark explained to the Commissioners Tuesday morning that the county’s Election Board traveled to the site for inspection.
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More Candidates File for Elected Office in Marshall County
A few more candidates have registered their names for elected office in Marshall County.
Benefit Planned for Former Plymouth Student Following December Car Accident
An area restaurant and the Plymouth High School Band Department are joining forces to help a former student.
Ancilla College Schedules More FAFSA Workshops
Prospective college students and their parents can get a crash course in financial aid from the staff at Ancilla College. They’re hosting financial aid workshops tonight at Knox High School and Monday at Oregon-Davis. Both sessions start at 6 p.m. CST. Continue reading
Two Semi Accident Kills One Near Bremen
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is investigating following a fatal accident involving two semi-tractor trailers.
More Frigid Temperatures Expected Today
It’s another cold start to the day. The combination of temperatures in the single digits and west winds of 5 to 15 miles per hour will make it feel much colder. Wind chills of between 5 and 15 below zero are expected through mid morning. Continue reading
Culver Schools to Remove Assistant Principal Position
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is removing an administrative position at the end of the school year to deal with a budget shortfall in the corporation’s General Fund. Continue reading
County Commissioners Follow-up on County Council Recommendations

The Marshall County Commissioners will be following-up on a few items given the go ahead by the County Council.
Gas Prices Remain Well Below $2 Per Gallon
Gas prices in the immediate area have taken a dip in recent weeks.
Those trends are largely in line with predictions made by GasBuddy.com analysts during the holiday period. Gas was predicted to stay below $2 per gallon through the New Year, pushing as high at $1.99 in some areas.
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More American Households Qualify for Free File Tax Services
The Internal Revenue Service is looking to help more middle income households file their tax returns for free.
This year, the Free File Alliance and the IRS have re-launched the Free File program. For 2016, there are 13 tax software providers that have made their federal tax return products available for free.
Ed Hasnerl to Host Trip to South Carolina
MAX 98.3 listeners have the opportunity to join Kankakee Valley Broadcasting for a trip to South Carolina this spring. Continue reading
Frigid Temps, Below Zero Wind Chills Expected Today
Bundle up before you head outside, as we’re in for another frigid day. The National Weather Service advises the coldest air of the season is ushering in bitter wind chills. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Further Discuss Cost-Cutting Measures
The Culver School Board will continue to discuss ways to cut costs at the corporation when it meets this evening. According to the agenda released ahead of tonight’s meeting, board members will discuss the non-renewal of an administrator’s contract, as well as combining the middle and high schools. Continue reading
LaPorte Reps.’ Sunday Alcohol Bill Receives Hearing This Week
An area state representative says he’s learned a lot, and is ready to try to legalize the Sunday sale of alcohol for carry-out.
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Marshall County Compares Well for Wages Required for Self-Sufficiency
Marshall County is in pretty good shape when it comes to providing for yourself and your family.