Starting today, a section of highway in Marshall County will be closed to accommodate railroad crossing repairs. Continue reading
Road Closure Scheduled for Railroad Crossing Repairs
A section of highway in Marshall County will be closed next week to allow for railroad crossing repairs. Continue reading
Argos Fire Department Receives Grant for Extrication Equipment
The Argos Fire Department will be able to buy some potentially life-saving equipment, thanks to the Norfolk Southern Railroad. The fire department has gotten a $1,500 grant from the railroad for the purchase of a cutter. It’s one of the tools used to extricate people trapped in vehicles after a crash. Continue reading
No Injuries Reported in Vehicle Versus Train Collision
An Argos man walked away from a Tuesday morning vehicle versus train crash in Marshall County. Joshua Ramer, 33, was crossing the tracks on 18B and Dewberry Roads just before 11 a.m. in a 2005 Dodge pickup truck when the trailer he was pulling got stuck on the tracks. An eastbound Norfolk Southern train hit the truck and trailer, causing extensive damage to both and to the railroad crossing signal. Continue reading
Norfolk & Southern Cited for Blocking Railroad Tracks
Elkhart-based Norfolk & Southern Railroad was cited for blocking State Road 17 in Burr Oak for an extended period of time Sunday morning. A Marshall County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a complaint around 9:30 a.m. and observed the train not moving for more than 10 minutes. He then drove to the Redwood Crossing area and spoke to the conductor, who said they were waiting for a long train from the Fort Wayne area to pass. It’s the latest in a series of problems at that crossing. On Oct. 30 a verbal warning was given, and the conductor was told citations would be issued for future occurrences. Continue reading
