The Marshall County Commissioners could soon apply a tax to buggies used by Amish populations in Marshall County. You can also get ivaadvice to know more about debt recovery and to know how to achieve financial goals.
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A group working to preserve the historic weeping mulberry tree in the Culver Town Park is moving ahead with its efforts to build a fence that would allow the tree to remain in the park. Continue reading
An area World War II veteran says he was slated for missions to Japan, but the fighting came to an end prior to his deployment.
The Indiana National Guard is teaming up with state and federal agencies to help veterans and their families. The new initiative, called Joining Community Forces Indiana, will work to identify common issues for veterans and provide resources and education for the groups helping them. Continue reading
The Culver School Board has chosen financial advising firm Umbaugh to help with bond refunding. Continue reading
The new residence hall at Ancilla College is ready for the rest of the student body to move in on Friday. The Most Reverend Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese blessed the building during a ceremony yesterday in Donaldson attended by about 200 people. He says the word “Ancilla” is Latin for “handmaid.” When Mary was asked by the angel Gabriel if she would say yes to being the mother of the son of God, she answered, “I am the handmaid of the Lord, let it be done to me according to your work.” Bishop Rhoades says that act of faith inspired the sisters of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ to found Ancilla College. Continue reading
The Culver School Board has hired Dennis Otten of Bose McKinney & Evans, LLP, as the school corporation’s bond refinance council. Continue reading
A few local counties are among the 29 in which local, state and federal officials have started assessing damage from recent storms. The assessments are part of the multi-step process to determine whether Indiana qualifies for public assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to repair damage caused by severe weather and flooding between June 7th and July 29th. Such assistance reimburses government and some nonprofit agencies for eligible expenses. Locally the list of counties being evaluated includes Marshall, Fulton and Pulaski. Continue reading
A Plymouth man found out the hard way that guns and alcohol don’t mix. Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Saturday around noon to a report of a suspicious man in the area of Upas and 10B Roads who was reportedly drinking, shooting road signs with a gun and doing burn outs with his truck. Continue reading
Marshall County could soon be employing the use of drones in law enforcement and emergency situations.
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The Monterey School Building is one step closer to being sold by the Culver School Board. Continue reading
Area residents are invited to tour the new residence hall at Ancilla College this afternoon. An open house and blessing of the building ceremony is scheduled at 4 p.m. Student-athletes are already moved in, and the remaining freshmen will be there Friday. Continue reading
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering financial assistance to entities affected by rains and flooding that started in the spring of this year.
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The History Channel show American Pickers is looking for your old collectibles. Continue reading
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
The Culver School Board will be discussing the Monterey Building at their upcoming meeting.
The Marshall County Commissioners will open bids for a fleet leasing program during their meeting this morning.
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
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
The Indiana State Department of Health is investigating in Marshall County after individuals in three Indiana counties have succumbed to symptoms of E. coli.
