Local & State News

New Tax Scam Targets Tax Professionals

The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are warning tax professionals to be on alert for emails aiming to steal client data by posing as state accounting and professional associations. Tax ... Read more...

Owner Information Sought on Dogs Dumped in Dixon Lake Area

Over the course of more than a week, the Marshall County Humane Society has been trying to capture a number of terrified dogs that were dumped in the Dixon Lake area. So far, 12 dogs have been rescued by the Humane Society but there are ... Read more...

NIPSCO Encourages Customers to Prepare for Summer Storm Season

The arrival of warmer weather in northern Indiana means the possibility of heavy rain and strong winds that can wreak havoc and create unsafe situations. As the upcoming summer season approaches, NIPSCO advises customers to take ... Read more...

EARTHWORKS OFFERS SUMMER DAY CAMP

Earthworks Summer Day Camp is the perfect place for children to disconnect from technology and learn about the interconnectedness with all of creation. Earthworks Summer Day Camps are designed for children ages 6-10. Weekly day camps ... Read more...

Leaders from 6 cities and towns gather to plan future of region in northern Indiana

Dozens of private, non-profit and government leaders from Argos, Bourbon, Bremen, Culver, LaPaz and Plymouth will meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon this Thursday, May 31, to begin developing plans for their future as a region in Marshall ... Read more...

No Police Report on Dog that Died in Aldis Parking Lot

Plymouth Police Chief Dave Bacon confirmed that city officers went to Aldis at US 30 and Oak Drive about 3 p.m. on Memorial Day for the call of a man giving a dog CPR. Both county and city police officers responded to the location.  The ... Read more...

Bourbon Man Injured in Saturday Morning Crash into Tree

On Saturday, May 26 about 1:15 in the morning the Marshall County Central Dispatch Center received a 911 call from a concerned citizen who said there was a male subject walking around and yelling in the area of 20th Road east of Fir. ... Read more...

Culver Town Hall Summer Hours

Culver’s Town Clerk-Treasurer, Karen Heim announces summer hours for the city office. Between the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays, the Culver Town Hall will observe summer hours.  The office will be open from 8 a.m. till 4:30 ... Read more...

Walorski Introduces Bill to Increase Military Death Benefits

U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) recently introduced legislation to double the survivor benefits paid immediately after the death of a service-member while on active duty. The bill would decrease by the same amount payments made to the ... Read more...

2 Arrested for Cook Lake Trail Burglary

On May 18th the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department investigated a burglary on Cook Lake Trail. Officers found that forced entry was made into the residence and items had been stolen from the residence. Items taken included numerous ... Read more...

BECOME A CITIZEN SCIENTIST FREE HOOSIER RIVER WATCH WORKSHOP

Marshall County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is hosting a FREE Hoosier River Watch workshop on June 16.  Hoosier River Watch is a program of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Quality, ... Read more...

Bipartisan Bill Helps Families Break Out of Poverty and Relocate to Greater Opportunity Areas

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) Tuesday announced they introduced legislation to incentivize greater choice and mobility in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Housing Choice Voucher ... Read more...

Niles Man Arrested by County Police at US 6 & Michigan Road for Marijuana

  About 6:30 Saturday evening, May 26th, Marshall County Officer Wozniak checked on a male sitting in a vehicle in the area of US 6 and Michigan Road in LaPaz. While make contact with the occupant, the officer detected a strong odor of ... Read more...

Red Cross Calls for Summer Blood Donations to Prevent a Shortage

The American Red Cross is counting on volunteer donors to give blood and help ensure patient needs can be met this summer. The Red Cross sees a steep decline in blood donations after the Memorial Day holiday. Busy summer schedules, ... Read more...

Indiana History Center Pass

The Culver-Union Township Public Library is a local history partner of the Indiana Historical Society. During 2018, patrons of the Culver Library can check out a pass, which allows free admission for up to 2 adults and 4 children per ... Read more...

Peters Presents Project List to Recycle Depot Board of Directors

Executive Director of Marshall County Solid Waste District Management, Marianne Peters told her board of directors this month she’s created a list of projects she would like to see completed in the next two years. This summer Peters ... Read more...

2018 Construction Technology Students Show the Fruits of their Labor

The 2018 Construction Technology house build is finished and this past weekend an open house was held at the home located at 2475 Hillcrest in Plymouth. Instructor Craig Schoof said the 3,300 square foot home is priced at $280,000. Schoof ... Read more...

Oak Crest Subdivision Residents Circulate Petition for County Road Repairs

Marshall County Commissioner Mike Delp was recently presented with a petition from several citizens living in the Oak Crest Subdivision. He told the other commissioners the petition had 64 signatures on it representing 40 households.  The ... Read more...

Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety Actions

Earlier this month, Plymouth’s Utility Superintendent, Donny Davidson told members of the Board of Public Works and Safety that the annual water main flushing will begin June 4th.  He said it’s difficult to tell citizens exactly where ... Read more...

North Michigan Road North of LaPaz Resurfacing Starts Tuesday

Jason Peters, County Highway Supervisor says Walsh and Kelly will start the final project for community crossing matching grant of 2017 next week. The resurfacing of North Michigan Road from 1st Road to Tyler Road will begin. Crew will ... Read more...