Several county offices are up for grabs in today’s primary election. It will be up to Republican voters to choose the next Marshall County treasurer, coroner, and surveyor. No Democrats have filed for those offices. Continue reading
Commissioners Considers Various Options for Securing County Building
Another option for securing the Marshall County Building will be presented to the County Council at their meeting next week.
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel discussed a recommendation from the County’s Personnel Committee to hire another security officer during Monday’s Commissioner’s Meeting. The recommendation comes following a previous recommendation to hire a deputy EMA Director to provide security at the site.
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Culver Schools Marketing Team Hopes to Boost Branding Effort with New Fundraiser
The Culver Community Schools Corporation’s Marketing Team continues working to get the corporation’s new brand out into the community. They’ve announced a new fundraiser to help pay for banners, signs, and other marketing materials with the new logos, hence know more about social media marketing services here as well as updates to the corporation’s website. Continue reading
Bremen Man Faces Felony Weapons Charge
A Bremen man faces drug and weapons charges following a Saturday afternoon altercation. Deputies from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a fight in the 300 block of 4th Road in Bremen at 2:22 p.m., according to the incident report. After the fight, 46-year-old John A. Slabaugh reportedly fired two shots from a 40 caliber handgun at the other person. Continue reading
Early Voting Ends Today
Today is the last chance to vote early before tomorrow’s primary election. In-person absentee voting takes place at the Marshall County Clerk’s Office from 8 a.m. until noon. Continue reading
Commissioners Consider Memorial Forest Management
The Marshall County Commissioners will consider extended tax hours during their Monday morning meeting.
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Culver School Board to Get Update on School Administration Building
The Culver School Board will get an update tonight on how much it would cost to move the corporation’s administrative offices out of their current stand-alone building. It’s been estimated that the corporation could save $50,000 a year by moving the offices into the Middle/High School. Continue reading
Major Schools Attracted to Ancilla College Transfer Fair
Ancilla College is touting its success attracting major Indiana colleges to speak with students about transferring to a baccalaureate program upon completion of their degree.
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Auditions Approaching
Auditions are approaching for the Maxinkuckee Players’ summer production of “Beauty and the Beast.” Continue reading
Driver Hospitalized After Single-Vehicle Crash
A juvenile has been taken to Memorial Hospital in South Bend after a single-vehicle collision in Marshall County. Police say a passerby found a car on the side of Veterans Parkway just east of the intersection with U.S. 31, around 5:19 Sunday morning. Continue reading
Hoosiers Continue to Struggle With Hunger
The 2016 “Map the Meal Gap” report shows there still too many Hoosiers who go hungry. The annual study by the group Feeding America details food insecurity rates in every county and congressional district in the country. It found 15 percent of Indiana’s population is “food insecure.” Emily Weikert Bryant of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry says that’s over a million people. Continue reading
Verizon Hopes to Boost Cell Phone Coverage in Centennial Park
Increased cell phone coverage may be coming to Centennial Park in Plymouth. Last year, Verizon had a truck placed in the park to provide additional coverage during the Marshall County Blueberry Festival. Now, the company’s looking for a year-round solution. Continue reading
Washington Discovery Academy Students to Host Color Run, Learn Perseverance
Get healthy and support a good cause. Third graders at the Washington Discovery Academy will be learning about perseverance and about giving back during their first ever 5K Color Run. The event will be hosted May 14th and is open to all members of the community. Continue reading
AARP Official Offers ID Theft Prevention Tips
Identity thieves are constantly scheming ways to steal personal and financial information from unsuspecting consumers. AARP-Indiana Community Outreach Director Mandla Moyo says someone is a victim of identity theft every two to three seconds. He urges people to protect not only their Social Security numbers but also their date of birth and address. Continue reading
Culver’s Stellar Communities’ Effort Entering New Phase
The Town of Culver is taking the next steps in preparation for what they hope will lead them to being named the winner of Indiana’s Stellar Communities program.
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Plymouth Board of Works Approves Soil Analysis for Safe Routes to School Project
Completing Plymouth’s Safe Routes to School project may take a bit longer and cost a bit more than originally thought. Continue reading
Final Saturday to Vote Prior to May Primary Election
Saturday marks the last opportunity for weekend early and absentee voting leading up to the May 3rd primary election.
Ancilla Day of Giving Today
All day today, Ancilla College is asking donors to “Join the Charge” by taking part in its second annual Day of Giving. Ancilla is hoping to get 200 donors to give at least $24 each. Continue reading
Investigation Ongoing After Firearm Stolen from Vehicle
Marshall County authorities are investigating after receiving a report of a stolen firearm on Tuesday morning.
Drivers, Passenger Injured in Thursday Crash
A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Union and 5th Roads on Thursday afternoon sent three people to Memorial Hospital of South Bend. It happened at 1:20 p.m., according to the Marshall County Police Department. Continue reading
