A longtime supporter of Ancilla College will continue to offer posthumous support to the two-year private school. Starke County Philanthropist Jim Hardesty was an Ancilla College trustee and also founded the Starke County Community Foundation. Continue reading
Paddleboard Reported Stolen from Lake Max Home
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a paddleboard from a lakefront home in Culver. It was taken early Sunday morning from a home in the 100 block of West Shore Drive, according to the incident report. Continue reading
Sheriff’s Department Upgrades Dash Cams
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is updating several of the dash cameras in its police cruisers.
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Commissioner’s meeting, Sheriff Matt Hassel made the request to purchase three new dash cams. The catch is that the company typically used for such purchases is getting out of the business.
Bourbon Police Traffic Stop Results in Arrest
An Indianapolis man faces charges in Marshall County following a Friday night traffic stop by Bourbon Police. Continue reading
Plymouth School Board to Review Teacher Evaluation Plan
The Plymouth School Board will consider the adoption of an updated teacher evaluation model when they meet Tuesday evening.
Culver Blessings in a Backpack Prepares for School Year
Culver students are returning to class today, and a nonprofit group is working to make sure they’re getting the proper nutrition. Blessings in a Backpack is a national organization that provides food for elementary students to take home over the weekends, when they’re not getting meals at school. Continue reading
School Board Candidate Filing Deadline Approaches
Those interested in running for a school board seat in Marshall County have a few more weeks to file their paperwork with the County Clerk’s Office. Candidates have until Friday, August 26 at noon to register, according to Marshall County Clerk Debbie VanDeMark. Continue reading
Indiana Farm Bureau Seeks Strategic Plan Input
Indiana Farm Bureau members can help determine the organization’s future direction for by attending a strategic plan meeting. They are free and open to all members, who are welcome to attend whichever meeting is most convenient. No registration is required. INFB President Randy Kron says hopes that will help to build a plan to serve the entire membership and meet future needs. Continue reading
Commissioners to Consider Car Videos for Marshall County Police
The Marshall County Commissioners have quite a bit to consider during their Monday morning meeting.
Culver Beach Season Winds Down
Culver Beach patrons have but a couple of weeks to enjoy the full amenities of the popular summertime spot. The dawn of a new academic year means many of the staff are returning to either high school or college. Continue reading
Town of Bourbon Hires New Police Officer
The town of Bourbon has a new full-time police officer. Town Clerk Kim Berger swore in 38-year-old Carl Amsen on Friday. He’s a Bourbon native and Triton High School graduate who served five years in the United States Marine Corps. Continue reading
Travel App Looks to Inform Hoosiers About Driving Conditions
A mobile app created by the state of Indiana will begin bringing county travel status updates in real time to residents and visitors to the Hoosier state.
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DNR Takes Applications Through August for Reserved Hunts
Applications will be accepted until the end of August for reserved hunts in the state of Indiana.
Express Admission Day Gives Area Students One Stop Shop for College Application
Purdue University Northwest is hosting an event next week that hopes to get students to enroll a bit quicker than usual.
ISP Releases Names of Deputy, Suspect in Road Rage Incident
The Indiana State Police have released new information about Wednesday’s officer-involved shooting in Kosciusko County. It happened in downtown North Webster following a reported road rage incident that started near Syracuse. Initial reports indicate the driver of a gray 2003 Dodge pickup was shooting a gun at the occupants of a gray 2000 GMC Yukon he was pursuing. Continue reading
Marshall County Reports Strong Unemployment Figures for June
Unemployment figures for June have been released and Marshall County sits at 3.9-percent.
Plymouth Schools Ready for New Emergency Protocol
The Plymouth Community School Corporation will be implementing new protocols for managing an active shooter or other dangerous situation on their grounds.
Plymouth Students Prepare to Return to Class
Plymouth schools will be back in the swing of things next week and Superintendent Dan Tyree is updating parents on a few things that have been accomplished over the summer.
Forestry Field Day Aims to Educate Landowners on Management
Purdue Extension and the Department of Natural Resources are teaming up to educate landowners on forestry management techniques.
Strangulation Charges Pending Following Culver Area Incident
A Valparaiso man faces strangulation charges following an incident last night in the Lake Latonka area. Continue reading