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American Pickers Seeks Collectibles
Ancilla College Dorm Filled to Capacity
Ancilla College officials will formally dedicate the first dormitory on the campus of the two-year private school during a ceremony tomorrow afternoon. President Dr. Ken Zirkle says 40 or so student-athletes have already moved in and are enjoying the amenities of the three-story building. They include a study lounge at the end of each floor and free laundry facilities on each level. There are also dedicated areas for recycling. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Discuss Monterey Building Site
The Culver School Board will be discussing the Monterey Building at their upcoming meeting.
Marshall County Opening Bids for Fleet Leasing
The Marshall County Commissioners will open bids for a fleet leasing program during their meeting this morning.
Blueberry Festival will Feature the Riley Gear Run
On the first Monday in September, area firefighters will gear up and take off for a great cause. Just over 9 miles, this run features firefighters in full response equipment running to raise money for Riley’s Children’s Hospital. This event is being held in conjunction with the Marshall County Blueberry Festival. Continue reading
More Than 1600 Hoosier Students Benefit from Field Trip Grant Program
Thanks to the Discovering the Outdoors Field Trip Grant Program, students at 22 Indiana schools will learn about nature by visiting Indiana state parks and reservoirs this school year. The grants are open to public, private, religious and home-school educators and are administered through the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation, the supporting non-profit of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Continue reading
Marshall County Included in State E. Coli Investigation
The Indiana State Department of Health is investigating in Marshall County after individuals in three Indiana counties have succumbed to symptoms of E. coli.
State Road 23 Work at Walkerton to Last Into November
A complete closure of State Road 23 is prompting warnings by the Indiana Department of Transportation.
Road Work Near Bremen will Improve Conditions, Slow Traffic
State Road 331 will experience road work starting on Monday.
The Indiana Department of Transportation says the slowdown will occur between U.S. 30 and State Road 10 near Bourbon for repaving work.
Fall Semester May Lead to Proper Insurance Needs for Students
The Indiana Department of Insurance is offering advice to parents with students leaving for college.
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Blueberry Bicycle Cruise First Weekend of September
Everyone knows the start of September marks the beginning of the annual Blueberry Festival in Marshall County. But did you know Ancilla College sponsors a bicycle race in conjunction with the fest? It’s called the Blueberry Bicycle Cruise and it’s open to anyone who wants to get moving this labor day weekend. Continue reading
Hoosier Lottery Giving Away Free Tickets at State Fair
Don’t Miss Hoosier Lottery Day at the Indiana State Fair. It’s historically the biggest day at the fair in terms of attendance. Today from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. fairgoers ages 18 and older are invited to visit Lotto Town under the Hoosier Lottery grandstand to receive a free $1 Summer Fun scratch-off ticket. Continue reading
Plymouth Woman Faces Attempted Murder, Aggravated Battery Charges
A Plymouth woman faces attempted murder and aggravated battery charges stemming from an incident yesterday at a home in the 1000 block of Ed Cook Boulevard. Continue reading
Walorski Touts Farm Bill Efforts in Face of Local Crop Damages
Indiana has received a U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster declaration, but a federal representative says provisions in major legislation will also go a long way toward helping Hoosier farmers.
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Sen. Arnold Finds Himself Ahead of State Infrastructure Discussions
Indiana’s two-year state budget was passed earlier this year, but Governor Mike Pence is vocalizing the possibility of using state reserves to fund additional road projects.
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Heartland Artists Gallery Hosts Children’s Book Illustrator
A children’s book illustrator from Granger is the artist of the month of August at Plymouth’s Heartland Artists Gallery. Bruce Langton is scheduled to do a gallery talk and book signing there this evening. Publicity and marketing chair Shelley Heiden says Langton has more than 30 years experience in various forms of visual art. Continue reading
Meth and Burglary Charges Land Argos Woman Prison Time
An Argos woman was sentenced on Thursday to several years in prison stemming from a November 2014 incident.
Illinois Man Injured in Lake Max Boating Accident
An 18-year-old Bourbonnais, Ill. man was injured Wednesday evening when struck the propeller of a ski boat while tubing on Lake Maxinkuckee. Continue reading
Plymouth Man Arrested After Traffic Stop
A Wednesday morning traffic stop ended with a trip to jail for a Plymouth man. Continue reading
USDA Approves State’s Request for Secretarial Disaster Declaration
Farmers throughout the state who suffered crop losses due to excessive rainfall can apply for low-interest emergency loans from the federal government. The U.S. Department of Agriculture yesterday approved a secretarial disaster declaration for 53 of Indiana’s 92 counties. Gov. Mike Pence, Lt. Gov. Sue Ellsperman and Indiana Farm Service Agency Executive Director Julia A. Wickard made the request in late July after farmers suffered significant crop damage and losses as a result of flooding and excessive rain that started May 1st. Continue reading
