The State of Indiana is looking to honor senior citizens who are giving back to their communities. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Golden Hoosier Awards. Continue reading
Hoosiers Urged to Get Tested During STD Awareness Month
During the month of April, health officials around the country are working to raise awareness of the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases. Continue reading
TASK Group Continues School Referendum Promotion
An Argos organization promoting the passage of a property tax levy increase continued promoting the cause Thursday night.
Taxpayers for Argos Schools and Kids (TASK) held a community forum at the Argos United Methodist Church to discuss the measure – which will head to ballot referendum during May 3rd’s primary election.
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Culver Considers Park Department Revamp
The future of the Culver Park Board may be in jeopardy following a proposal by the Town Council, last week.
A public hearing has been scheduled for April 14th to consider the measure which will both rescind the ordinance establishing an independent park board, and placing it under the purview of the Town Council.
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Cold Snap Could Put Plants in Peril
The calendar says spring, but the forecast says otherwise. Low temperatures over the next week are so are expected to dip into the middle and upper 20s at times, according to the National Weather Service. They advise temperatures could even drop into the low 20s. High temperatures may not get beyond the lower 40s. Continue reading
Culver Discusses Pier Construction and Removal Contract
The Town of Culver reviewed a contract proposed between a local contractor and the Parks and Recreation Department, last night.
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Marshall County Anticipates High Voter Turnout with Deadlines Approaching
The Marshall County Clerk’s office is reminding voters of a few upcoming deadlines prior to the May 3rd primary election.
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Bremen High School Student Named Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
A Bremen High School student is a recipient of the 2016 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Benjamin Nick will receive a four-year, full tuition scholarship to the Indiana College of his choice, as well as a $900 yearly stipend for books and equipment. Continue reading
Veterans Parkway Project Recognized as Part of Concrete Pavement Awards
A project completed last year in Marshall County has received a bit of statewide recognition.
Survey: Market, Weather Changes Crop Plantings for 2016
A national farm survey indicates farmers will plant more corn and fewer soybeans during 2016.
Junior Achievement Finalizes Plans for Achieve-A-Bowl
Marshall County residents can help give local students the chance to learn the basics of economics, by taking part in a bowling event. Junior Achievement’s 2016 Achieve-A-Bowl will be held next month in Plymouth. Continue reading
Additional Spots Available for KVB Carolina Trip
Time is running out to book your trip to North and South Carolina with Kankakee Valley Broadcasting. Travel coordinator Ed Hasnerl has put together a six-day, five-night bus trip departing from Knox on May 23rd and returning on the 28th. He’s got a few spots to fill due to cancellations and doesn’t want anyone to miss out on the fun. Continue reading
New Program to Help Expectant Mothers Quit Smoking
Expectant mothers can get help quitting smoking, thanks to a new program offered by Saint Joseph Health System. The Baby & Me-Tobacco Free program offers mothers tobacco cessation counseling both during their pregnancy and after their baby is born. Continue reading
Indiana Receives Grant Funding to Combat Opioid Overdose
Indiana will soon have some additional resources available to help prevent overdose deaths from prescription opioids. The state has gotten a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Prescription Drug Overdose: Prevention for States program. It aims to provide resources to help states fight prescription drug overuse, misuse, abuse, and overdose. Continue reading
Culver Town Council to Discuss Boat Pier Project During Special Meeting
The Culver Town Council will be meeting in special session Wednesday evening to discuss a service agreement with a local contractor.
Bourbon P.D. Completes Operation Pull Over Blitz
Officers from the Bourbon Police Department spent 24 days cracking down on dangerous and impaired driving as part of and Operation Pull Over enforcement blitz. Continue reading
Warsaw Business Representative Appointed to State IEDC Board
Governor Mike Pence has appointed a Warsaw business executive to serve on the Indiana Economic Development Corporation Board.
IRS Reminds Retirees of Upcoming Retirement Plan Distribution Deadline
This Friday is the deadline for certain retirees to start withdrawing money out of their retirement accounts. Specifically, those who reached the age of 70½ during 2015 who have a traditional IRA or participate in many workplace retirement plans must start receiving required minimum distributions by Friday, April 1. Continue reading
Farmland Assessment Changes Receive Governor’s Signature
The Indiana General Assembly has decided to again make changes to the farmland assessment formula, and Purdue Extension says landowners may notice a few changes.
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Hoosier Income Growth Trails National Average
Indiana lags behind the national average when it comes to personal income growth. That’s according to data released last week by the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis. Continue reading
