Marshall County Humane Society is Making Sure Local Pets are Safe this Winter Season

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan

Marshall County has recently been dealing with extremely windy and snowy weather conditions. Around this time of year, pet owners are reminded to bring pets indoors or provide adequate outside shelter in order to keep animals safe this winter season.

Marshall County Humane Society Executive Director Nancy Cox said she and members of her team spend every morning, responding to calls of animals left outdoors without adequate food, water or shelter.

She stated, “People just need to use their common sense. If you’re cold, they’re cold. Like right now, I would feel that being out in this weather without proper shelter is cruelty and neglect.” Continue reading →

Usher in Autumn with John Glenn’s Annual Falloween Festival

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan

Autumn is officially upon us and that means that it is once again time for the Falloween Fest at John Glenn High School in Walkerton. This annual festival kicks off today  and runs all weekend. The festival features a variety food and crafts vendors as well as fun activities for the whole family.

The Skerbeck Carnival starts up at 4 p.m. and will stay open until 11 p.m. The craft vendors fair in the auxiliary gymnasium will run from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The grand parade, sponsored by Walkerton Chamber of Commerce, commences at 5:30 p.m. and will traverse the streets of Walkerton and end at the fairgrounds on Georgia Street. Continue reading →

Escape Modern Society at the 7th Annual Rentown Old Fashion Days!

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan
Picture Courtesy of Tammy Venable from The People’s Paper Photo Archives

Does the phrase “family friendly blast from the past” appeal to you? If so, you have to check out the 7th annual Rentown Old Fashion Days. The event will feature 55 to 60 vendors selling various foods, crafts and other items. Proceeds from the event go toward Rolling Meadows, the Amish traditional school in Bremen. Today kicks off at 8 am and things will finish up around 4 p.m. Continue reading →

Bulk Purchaser Pitches County on Jail Food Cost Savings

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer
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

Marshall County may be able to save money when purchasing food for county jail inmates.

The county contracts with Gordon Food Service to obtain the necessary supplies to feed those residing inside the jail. An analysis conducted last month on food purchasing invoices led a Michigan-based non-profit to develop solutions.

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