Beware of Income Tax Scams

scam-alertTax refund fraud is predicted to soar again this year. The Internal Revenue Service expects it to reach $21 billion. Now that tax filing season is here, Hoosiers and taxpayers across the country are getting calls from scammers claiming to be with the IRS. Mandla Moyo with AARP Indiana says such scammers prey on people’s fears and count on the fact they will take an official-sounding telephone call seriously. Continue reading

Wind Advisory in Effect Today

National-Weather-ServiceBatten down the hatches, we’re in for a blustery day. A wind advisory is in effect until this evening for the entire MAX 98.3 FM listening area. Southwest winds to 30 miles per hour with gusts of between 45 and 50 are expected. Gusts may be higher in some areas. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially in high-profile vehicles like vans and box trucks. Scattered tree and power line damage is also possible.

College Goal Sunday This Weekend

College-Goal-SundayStudents planning to attend college this fall will get a bit of extra encouragement this weekend. Financial aid professionals around the state will be working together to make sure all interested students have the information they need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It’s all part of an annual event called College Goal Sunday. Continue reading

Marshall County Sees Insurance Premium Increase for Multiple Policies

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 government has decided to continue with the same companies for property and casualty insurance.

During Monday morning’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting, three representatives of Gibson Insurance made the recommendation and explained several of the changes planned for the coming year.
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