UPDATED-Marshall County Central Dispatch Reports Tornado Sightings

UPDATE: Around 9 p.m. ET Marshall County Central Dispatch shared that the weather had passed into St. Joseph County.

At no point was Marshall County under an official watch or warning issued by the National Weather Service.

Aside from what Marshall County Central Dispatch shared, no other reports of tornados in this area were relayed, however, weather officials did confirm evidence of rotation.

Around 8:20 p.m. ET Marshall County Central Dispatch announced that two tornadoes were reportedly spotted in the LaPaz Area, near US 31 and Tyler Road.

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Marshall County SWCD Nominates Center at Donaldson for Friend of Conservation Award

Pictured here receiving the award for the Center(left to right) Matt Celmer, Adam Thada, and Sr. Mary Baird. Also pictured, Debbie Palmer Marshall County SWCD District Coordinator & Tyson Edwards, Marshall County SWCD Chairman.

The Center at Donaldson recently received a Friend of Conservation Award after being nominated by the Marshall County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD).

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Argos Town Council Members Approve Resolution Showing Their Stellar Support

Argos Town Council members approved a resolution during their meeting Wednesday night that provides the Town’s support for the Marshall County Crossroads Regional Stellar initiative.

Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney said that in the four years following the potential designation, the Town of Argos would provide a local match of approximately $280,000 during that time frame to cover the cost of the major projects they want to accomplish.

Mullaney said if the designation is received, the Town’s projects would include the installation of a series of trails, a housing development and the addition of more sidewalks. Continue reading

Experience the Past in Person at the Rentown Old Fashion Days This Weekend

A Marshall County tradition that honors the past kicks off today. The Rentown Old Fashion Days event will start at 3 p.m. and will run until 8 p.m. tonight. The fun continues on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is $5 per person or individuals 13-year-old and younger are free with parking.

This event takes place in the quaint community of Rentown, located three miles east of Bremen. Continue reading