A Bourbon man is facing real charges for allegedly manufacturing something fake.
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Community Corrections Prepares for Switch to New Case Management System
The Marshall County Community Corrections Department is hoping to get with the times and change their case management service provider.
The state of Indiana is moving to a system called “Odyssey” that will allow information sharing across the state’s courts. That largely renders Marshall County’s current provider CSI obsolete. Community Corrections Executive Director Ward Byers says the new software will likely prove easier to use.
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Monterey School Building Purchased by Hardware Store Owners
The Monterey School Building has been purchased by a pair of local business owners. Lawrence and Diana Loehmer submitted the high bid of $60,000 for the former school and the surrounding property. Their bid was formally accepted Monday by the Culver School Board. Continue reading
FAFSA Now Available for Students Attending College in 2017
Prospective college students can get an early start on the financial aid process. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now available for those planning to attend college next fall. Continue reading
Plymouth Woman Arrested on Domestic Battery Charge
A Plymouth woman is jailed after police responded Saturday night to a report of a fight at Creekside Trailer Park. The Marshall County Dispatch Center got a 911 call at 7:22 p.m. according to the incident report, and officers from the sheriff’s department responded. Continue reading
Marshall County Traffic Stop Leads to Two Arrests
An early morning traffic stop in Marshall County ended with two arrests. A Marshall County officer stopped a pickup truck driven by 36-year-old Timothy Leon Jester of LaPorte around 1:30 a.m. Monday in the area of U.S. 30 and Fir Road for speeding. The incident report indicates Jester does not have a driver’s license due to a lifetime habitual traffic violator suspension. Continue reading
Marshall County Absentee Totals Already Piling Up
Hundreds have voted in Marshall County as early and absentee ballots are being accepted.
Marshall County Commissioners Consider Food Purchase Contract
The Marshall County Commissioners will consider several contract proposals when they meet Monday morning.
Culver School Board Expected to Name Buyer of Monterey School Building
The Monterey School Building’s next owner may be revealed during this evening’s Culver School Board meeting. Potential buyers had the chance to bid on the property during a two-week auction period. Continue reading
Plymouth Fall Street and Sidewalk Work to Take Place in Coming Weeks
Plymouth’s fall street and sidewalk projects will soon be getting underway. Continue reading
NIPSCO Anticipates Uptick in Winter Gas Bills
NIPSCO is predicting the average winter heating bill will increase this year compared to last year for natural gas customers. Continue reading
Plymouth Looks to Protect Drinking Water with New Backflow Prevention Standards
A measure that aims to protect the City of Plymouth’s drinking water was passed this week by the Common Council. Continue reading
Culver Receives Bid for Safe Routes to School Construction
The Town of Culver has received a bid for sidewalk work as part of the town’s Safe Routes to School Project. Continue reading
Candidates for Marshall Commissioner District 2 Talk Experience, Priorities
Those seeking a spot on the Marshall County Council and Commissioners had an opportunity for voters to ask questions about their policy proposals, Thursday night.
The Center at Donaldson hosted a candidate forum which saw candidates for state office and local government discuss their experience and how it might influence Marshall County residents.
Marshall County Council Approves 2017 Budget
The Marshall County Council voted this week to approve the county’s updated 2017 budget. The approval came after the council made several cuts to the budget last month, resulting in a reduction of over $1 million from initial proposals. Some of those cuts included the removal of new vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department, as well as some newly-proposed staff positions. Continue reading
INDOT Urges Residents to Mind Right-of-Way to Display Campaign Signs
‘Tis the season for supporting candidates for elected office and the Indiana Department of Transportation is reminding residents to keep campaign signs out of the right-of-way.
Culver Blessings in a Backpack Raises Nearly $5,000 with Fun Run/Walk
Several Culver Elementary School students will be getting a nutritional boost, thanks to a recent Blessings in a Backpack fundraiser. Nearly $5,000 was raised during the second annual Bolt for Blessings Fun Run/Walk last weekend, according to volunteers with the organization. Continue reading
Indiana Tree Stand Fall Prompts Safety Reminder
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a tree stand fall in the Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area.
The injured man was from Morocco, but the tree stand fall from 13 feet brings about safety reminders to area hunters. Tree stands are considered a leading cause of injuries to hunters by multiple state DNR services.
Stellar Designation May Be Needed to Fund Culver Affordable Housing Project
The Town of Culver’s plans to add affordable housing may depend on its ability to get a Stellar Communities designation. That’s according to a report compiled on the project by the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority. Continue reading
Plymouth Disbands Downtown Revitalization Committee, Concerns Remain Over South Gateway
The City of Plymouth is disbanding its Downtown Revitalization Committee. Continue reading
