Hardesty Leaves Lasting Legacy at Ancilla College

Jim Hardesty’s nephew, Chuck Hardesty, niece, Joan Hardesty, and SCCF Director of Development, Sarah Origer, stand with an artistic rendering of the sign for Hardesty Hall, which will soon grace the dorm’s entrance.
Jim Hardesty’s nephew, Chuck Hardesty, niece, Joan Hardesty, and SCCF Director of Development, Sarah Origer, stand with an artistic rendering of the sign for Hardesty Hall, which will soon grace the dorm’s entrance.

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

Sheriff’s Department Upgrades Dash Cams

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner
Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner

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.

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Indiana Farm Bureau Seeks Strategic Plan Input

Indiana-Farm-BureauIndiana 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

ISP Releases Names of Deputy, Suspect in Road Rage Incident

ShootingThe 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