The Marshall County Commissioners will be following-up on a few items given the go ahead by the County Council.
County Commissioners Follow-up on County Council Recommendations
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.
Ancilla Financial Aid Night Scheduled at Knox High School
High school students and their parents will have the chance to learn more about how to pay for college at Knox High School Wednesday. Financial Aid staff from Ancilla College will give a presentation on where help is available and how to apply. Continue reading
Plymouth Resident Files for Indiana’s 17th District House Seat
A Plymouth resident has decided to seek office in Indiana’s 17th House District.
Plymouth Board of Works Approves Fuel and Street Material Bids
The City of Plymouth will save some money this year, thanks to lower fuel prices. The Plymouth Board of Works Monday ratified the bid awarded for fuel supplies for 2016. Continue reading
INDOT Launches Interactive Project Map
The Indiana Department of Transportation is making it a little easier to keep track of its projects taking place in the near future. INDOT has launched an online, interactive tool featuring a map of the state. Continue reading
State Fire Investigators Help Local Departments
State fire investigators assisted local fire departments with 549 investigations in 2015. These took place in 88 counties around the state. Continue reading
Bremen Man Faces Cocaine Charges
A Bremen man faces cocaine possession charges.An officer with the Marshall County Police Department stopped to check a suspicious person near the 1st Source Bank in LaPaz around 2 this morning, according to a department news release. Continue reading
Driver Arrested Following Single Vehicle Wreck
The driver of a car involved in a single-vehicle crash last Friday afternoon in Culver was under the influence of drugs, according to police. Continue reading
Culver Work Session May Extend Sidewalk Snow Removal to Commercial District
The Town of Culver may consider snow removal from the sidewalks of some commercial businesses in the near future.
Business representatives asked the Town to consider implementing the service after it was noticed that the downtown merchants often scoop their sidewalks at different points in the day. The inconsistent snow can obstruct pedestrian traffic.
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Marshall County Looking to Gather More Accurate Data on Homelessness
Marshall County is looking to better understand the scope of its homeless population with a survey taking place this month.
According to information provided by the United Way of Marshall County, the organization is employing the help of the Marshall County Neighborhood Center to undertake the study.
Starke County Airport Weather Station Out for Repairs
The weather station at the Starke County Airport should be back in service in the near future. It stopped reporting local weather conditions a few months ago, causing current conditions to be left blank on the National Weather Service website and some local weather reports. Continue reading
Offices to Close for Martin Luther King Day
Many government offices will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Day. Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski County offices will all be closed, as well as the City of Plymouth and the Town of Culver. Continue reading
Budget Transfer Policy Enacted by Marshall County Council
An issue that surfaced at the end of December was brought back up by the Marshall County Council, this week.
Several department heads attended the meeting to seek clarification on exactly how budget transfers between major categories are approved. Budgetary line items are required by the state of Indiana to remain in the black.
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