Efforts to digitize documents going back to 1836 are continuing in Marshall County. Recorder Marlene Mahler asked the County Commissioners Monday to approve a contract with Fidlar Technologies to scan the deed books dating back as far as the county’s founding in 1836 up through 1960, as well as the deed index books through 1957. Continue reading
Culver School Board Adopts Budget
The Culver Community School Board voted to adopt the 2016 budget during its meeting Monday. Continue reading
INDOT Repairing Cracks on Highways
With the winter season coming up, the Indiana Department of Transportation says to be on the lookout for crews sealing and filling cracks in the pavement on area highways. Continue reading
Plymouth Officials Cut Ribbon for Freedom Park
Plymouth residents of all ages and abilities now have a playground to enjoy. City officials cut the ribbon for Freedom Park at Packard Woods last evening. Mayor Mark Senter says it’s a great addition to the city.
“It’s all inclusive. Any child can come and play, whether they’re in a wheelchair or if they are mentally handicapped. They can still have a blast here, along with their friends.” Continue reading
Caucus Required to Fill Council Seat
The Marshall County Republican Party still needs to conduct a caucus election tonight to fill a vacant county council seat, even though there’s only one candidate for the office. That’s the guidance party chair Dave Holmes got from the state. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners Move Ahead with Buggy Tax
Marshall County is moving ahead with plans to tax horse-drawn vehicles. Continue reading
Police Search for Plymouth Woman Serving Home Detention
Police are searching for a Plymouth woman who was serving home detention for dealing meth, after she allegedly removed her ankle bracelet and fled from her home. Continue reading
Lone Candidate Files for Marshall County Council Seat
Only one candidate has filed to run for the Marshall County Council District 1 seat recently vacated by Sheriff Matt Hassel. Republican Party leaders chose him to replace the late Tom Chamberlin. Hassel had to resign from the council before he could be sworn in. Continue reading
Ancilla College Officials Report Significant Enrollment Increase
Enrollment at Ancilla College is up significantly for the 2015-16 school year. Officials attribute the 21 percent increase to the addition of the school’s first residence hall and new academic and athletic programs. Continue reading
Absentee Voting Continues
Absentee voting continues ahead of November’s General Election. As of Friday afternoon, Marshall County’s recorded 63 early voters. Continue reading
Freedom Park Ribbon Cutting Scheduled Tonight
Plymouth officials will celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of Freedom Park this evening. A grand opening ribbon cutting is scheduled at 5 p.m. at Packard Woods. Continue reading
AAA Raises Awareness of Driver Education During Teen Driver Safety Week
The AAA Hoosier Motor Club is working to keep new drivers safe. Continue reading
Variances Approved for Culver Parking Lot
The Town of Culver’s now one step closer to building a new parking lot downtown. The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the required variances Thursday to let the project go ahead. Continue reading
Ancilla College Encourages Prospective Students to Visit
Prospective college students and their parents can get their questions about college in general and Ancilla College in particular answered during an upcoming event. The school is hosting an Access Ancilla Day on Thursday, Oct. 23. Vice President for Admissions Eric Wignall says the event gets under way at noon EDT on the Donaldson campus. He says it’s open to all ages but especially encourages high school juniors and seniors and their parents to drop by for a visit. Campus tours will be offered, and officials will be on hand to answer questions about financial aid. Continue reading
Plymouth Man Jailed in Starke County Beating
A Plymouth man faces a pair of felony offenses in Starke County following the recent robbery and beating of an elderly Knox man. An officer from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office was called to the IU Health Starke Hospital emergency room Wednesday, Oct. 7 after Sisco Wireman was brought in after an apparent assault. The people who drove him to the hospital said a fight had taken place at a home in the 100 block of East 500 South. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Approves Rezoning for Proposed Parking Lot
Downtown parking was under discussion during the Culver Town Council meeting Tuesday. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Rejects Fee Proposals
The Marshall County Council rejected the adoption of a couple of new fees during its meeting Monday. Continue reading
Driver Arrested After Early Morning Pursuit, Crash
A Columbia City woman is jailed in Marshall County following an early morning police pursuit. It started with an attempted traffic stop on U.S. 30 at King Road just after 2:30 a.m. Continue reading
Filing Deadline Nears for Marshall County Council Seat
Candidates wishing to fill the District 1 Marshall County Council seat vacated by Sheriff Matt Hassel have until Friday at noon to file their paperwork in the county clerk’s office. The district represents German and Bourbon Townships. Continue reading
Culver Delays Grant Application for Affordable Housing Project
The Town of Culver’s plans for affordable housing will have to wait another year. Continue reading