The vacancy opened after school resource officer Ted Brown was appointed to serve as Director of Public Safety with the Plymouth School Corporation has been filled.
Corporal Bridget Hite was recently appointed to the position of School Resource Officer.
Culver could soon change the way it charges for building inspections.
A special work session meeting was held to navigate a problem the Marshall County Commissioners have with the inspection process. Currently, a flat fee of $50 is being charged, but is not repaid if multiple inspections are required.
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Here in Indiana, we have experienced an exceptionally rainy summer season. The amount of rainfall that Hoosiers received in June broke a previous record that had been held since the 1950s. The abundance of rainfall can potentially have adverse affects on local crops and businesses. The local blueberry patches have been feeling the affect of the rainy weather, and so have their blueberries. Continue reading
Scam artists may be trying to take advantage of Hoosiers who sustained property damage as a result of recent storms. Indiana Department of Homeland Security spokesman John Erickson warns fly-by-night contractors may show up in hard-hit areas. He says they may offer immediate help, collect a down payment for promised work and disappear. Continue reading
Monday night, the Culver Park Board approved the proposed plan to preserve a piece of park history. The weeping mulberry tree that was previously slated for removal will now remain in the park. The tree, which has been growing in the park for more than a century, is in delicate condition. Continue reading
The Marshall County Highway Department was able to show a cost savings when it comes to road repairs and maintenance.
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Council meeting, Highway Superintendent Jason Peters provided comparables with the amount of patch and materials used. Marshall County agreed to the purchase of a PUG Mill this year. The machine is used for mixing materials in the production of road patch.
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The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department says the driver of a motorcycle was ejected following a crash near Argos on Monday night.
The Marshall County Council took the first step to help a local business expand its operations.
Faulkner Fabricating requested a 10-year property tax levy abatement to help them grow the size of their operation. The company has resided in Marshall County for the past 25 years.
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An item tabled for several weeks will come back for additional comments during tonight’s Culver Town Council meeting.
Prior to the regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 EDT, the Town Council will hold a work session to discuss changes to its permitting process. The fees being charged were requested to be changed due to Culver reliance on Marshall County for certain inspections.
The City of Plymouth could soon have a formal policy in place to allow the transfer of service weapons to officers who retire from their police force. Continue reading
Law enforcement and other emergency response agencies in Marshall County are more prepared for a worst-case scenario after an exercise last week. Continue reading
Flood warnings continue through Saturday for the Tippecanoe River near Ora and the Kankakee River at U.S. 30. Continue reading
Many things cease during the summer months such as snow and school but there is one thing that never ceases and that is the need for blood donations. According to the American Red Cross every two seconds someone in the U.S needs a transfusion. The Culver Union Township Public Library is doing their part by hosting a blood drive from noon until 5 pm tomorrow. You can do your part by turning up to donate. Continue reading
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department began investigating a report of a loud explosive device on Sunday after receiving several calls.
Flooding is possible across the area today as more showers and thunderstorms move through. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch through late tonight. Continue reading
Ancilla College officials have scheduled a blessing ceremony for the first residence hall to be constructed on the campus of the private, two-year school. Director of Marketing and Social Media Amanda Petrucelli says a public open house will also take place on Aug. 18 from 4 until 6 p.m. After the blessing, several dignitaries will speak. Tours of the new, three-story facility will be offered, and refreshments will be served. Continue reading
The Plymouth Board of Works and Common Council will consider a compromise tonight to allow a recently retired city police officer to keep his department-issued handgun. They were prepared to declare it surplus property and gift it to Ted Brown at their last meeting, until a member of the public questioned the legality of doing so. City attorney Sean Surrisi recommended they table the matter so additional research could be done. Continue reading
A group of concerned Culver citizens got together last Thursday to collaborate and come up with a concrete plan to present to the Culver Park Board. Tonight they get their chance to propose a way to save the iconic weeping mulberry tree that has graced the park for over a century. Continue reading
Low-income, uninsured or underinsured women in Starke and Marshall Counties may qualify for free screening mammograms and some diagnostic follow-up procedures. Vouchers are available for women who are 40 or older who meet those guidelines or women of any age who are at high risk for breast cancer. Continue reading
The Marshall County Council will consider replacing personnel in a few different departments during their meeting Monday morning.
