Marshall County Community Foundation Awards Grants for State Bicentennial

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

The Marshall County Community Foundation has announced grant fund awards for a special grant round to recognize organizations who are putting efforts into the state’s official 200th birthday celebration.

The projects and programs eligible reflect upon 200 years of progress with genuine pride. This special round of grants allowed organizations to apply for up to $10,000 from the Marshall County Community Foundation’s Community Fund. The fund distributes more than $180,000 to support special project and programs across Marshall County.

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Protect Against Identity Theft With a Credit Freeze

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

Hoosiers can protect themselves from identity thieves by activating a credit freeze. also known as a security freeze, it keeps new creditors from accessing your credit report without your permission. This will prevent an identity thief from opening a credit card or other account in your name, even if he or she has your Social Security number or other personal information. Continue reading →

February is Teen Violence Dating Awareness Month

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

Dating relationships should not hurt. February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, the goal of which is to raise awareness of unhealthy behavior patterns used to exert power and control over a partner. Abuse can be physical, verbal or emotional and may include checking your cell phone or email without your permission, constantly putting you down, extreme jealousy or insecurity, possessiveness, an explosive temper, mood swings and telling you what to do. Continue reading →

Area Students to Take Shortened ISTEP Exam Next Week

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

This year’s shortened ISTEP exam will be taken at all of the local schools next week. The test window begins today.

Governor Mike Pence signed into law SEA 62, the bill that allows the Indiana Department of Education to shorten this year’s ISTEP test. The test would have been more than 12 hours for third grade students.

The test will begin on Monday at most schools and Tuesday at others. Students will be tested in the next two weeks. The window closes March 11.

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Daylight Saving Time Begins March 8

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m. local time. Before you go to bed on March 7, make sure that you set your clock ahead one hour, or move it ahead one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday.

The Indiana State Fire Marshal encourages residents to change the batteries in smoke detectors when the time is changed. It serves as a reminder to make sure fresh batteries are installed as they should be changed twice a year.

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New Prairie High School Placed on Lockdown After Bullet Located

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

A LaPorte County school was placed on lockdown earlier today after a student located a bullet on a classroom floor.

The incident occurred shortly after 9:00 a.m. at New Prairie High School. The student who located the bullet notified the principal. A search of all lockers in the building, along with book bags that had been in the classroom where the bullet was found was conducted.
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Operation Pull Over Set for Month of March

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

Deputies with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will work additional hours to help reduce accidents and keep roadways safe in an upcoming enforcement blitz.

The department is participating in Operation Pull Over starting March 1 and ending March 31. Officers will focus on impaired driving, aggressive driving and seat belt/child restraint violations, in addition to enforcing all traffic laws.

Operation Pull Over is available thanks to federal funding that allows officers to work overtime for these specialized patrols beyond regular duty.

Bowling Fundraiser Set to Help Raise Breast Cancer Awareness

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

A chance to help a local organization raise funds for breast cancer awareness is quickly approaching.

Jennifer Houin said the second annual Bowling for Ta-tas event is to bring awareness of breast cancer to those in the community. Its main focus is to bring funds to the Ounce of Prevention organization to spread that awareness.

The event is Saturday, March 14 at Quick’s Lanes in Plymouth with social time at 6 p.m. The time slots available for four-person teams are 7-9 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight ET. The entry fee is $25 which includes shoe rental, pizza, beer, and two hours of bowling.

Bowlers will have an opportunity to purchase items to support the fight against breast cancer. Houin says a special prize will be awarded to the top two teams in both time slots.

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