The Marshall County Community Foundation is accepting applications for the first of two Community Fund grant rounds in 2015. This endowment fund award allows grants twice a year to nonprofit organizations for support in the arts, education, health and human services, recreation and the environment throughout Marshall County.
Passenger Airlifted After Rollover Crash
A passenger in a pickup truck that rolled over in a Marshall County field Saturday evening was airlifted from Plymouth Saturday night. The wreck happened just after 6 p.m. on State Road 10 west of 17 C Road. Continue reading
Marshall County Police Investigating Hit-and-Run Crash
The Marshall County Police Department is investigating a Friday hit-and-run crash. It happened on 4th Road between the King Road intersections and was reported just after 10 p.m. that night. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners to Consider Highway Superintendent Contract
The Starke County Commissioners could vote tonight to offer highway superintendent Rik Ritzler a long-term contract. President of the Commissioners Jennifer Davis is spearheading the effort to ensure the long-term road repair and bridge maintenance plans for the county are carried out. However, she does not plan to vote on the measure since she is stepping down as commissioner to take a seat on the county council. Continue reading
Old Fire House in North Judson May Be Demolished
The North Judson Town Council is considering options for the former fire station located at the corner of Main Street and Keller Avenue. The 1950s-era building is currently used as a community center. Continue reading
Starke County Council to Discuss Funds for Body Storage
Starke County Coroner-Elect Adam Gray will talk to the Starke County Council about funds for body storage when they meet this evening. Gray is the first non-funeral director to be elected coroner in several years. In the past, the funeral directors have used their facilities to store bodies until they are claimed. Continue reading
Ancilla College Offers Winter Term Course
The first winter semester course offering at Ancilla College begins today. The four-week introduction to psychology course is offered entirely online and is available to students at any college or university. Ancilla President Dr. Ken Zirkle says the credits are fully transferable to other colleges or universities. He adds taking a course during what is traditionally an off time academically can help students retain their athletic eligibility and meet the minimum standards for financial aid offerings. Continue reading
Culver Superintendent’s Contract on Tonight’s School Board Agenda
The Culver Community School Board will vote tonight on a new contract for Superintendent Dr. Vicki McGuire. It carries a base salary of $95,000 plus benefits, which include insurance for the superintendent and family members. Continue reading
Christmas Cantata Brings Holiday Spirt to Knox Tomorrow
The 17th annual Community Christmas Cantata will take place tomorrow at the Knox United Methodist Church. The Community Cantata Choir will present “Born Is the King, It’s Christmas.” This musical event tells the story of Christ’s birth in an exciting and upbeat way. Continue reading
Road Closed for Bridge Sealing
Pulaski County Council Approves Circuit Court Shredder Purchase
The Pulaski County Council this week approved a request from Circuit Judge Michael Shurn to buy a new high-volume shredder for his office. Shurn told the council he found a self-feeding 28-gallon model for $1,883.31. Continue reading
Plymouth High School Hosts John Oliver Speech Invitational Tournament
Speech teams from across northern Indiana will compete in the John Oliver Invitational Tournament at Plymouth High School today. More than 500 students from 26 schools will take part in various individual and group competitions. Members of the public are welcome to attend as well. Continue reading
Culver Relay for Life Kickoff Gets Under Way Tonight
Culver Council Inks Agreement with Lions Club
Stabbing Suspect Surrenders to Police
The suspect in a Nov. 30 stabbing that sent a Knox man to a South Bend hospital is behind bars. Benton Christopher Howard, 42, surrendered without incident this morning to Knox Police. Continue reading
Customer Turns on Drug Dealer
A teenage drug dealer has been released to the custody of his mother after being robbed and dropped off in a remote area. Continue reading
Marshall County Coroner Identifies Culver Fire Victim
The absence of smoke detectors in a Culver home is blamed for claiming a life. The Culver-Union Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to 504 Mill Street around 1:30 Thursday morning. Fire Chief Terry Wakefield tells WKVI news the lone occupant died in the blaze, which started accidentally. Continue reading
KMS Teacher Resigns, No Charges Filed in Connection With Scuffle
Criminal charges will not be filed against a Knox Middle School teacher involved a shoving incident last month with a sixth grade student. A video camera at the school captured the scuffle, which police say occurred when the teacher got between two children running in the classroom and pushed one into a table. Continue reading
Ancilla College Announces Plans to Add Campus Housing
Ancilla College officials hope the addition of the school’s first residence hall will draw students from beyond the immediate vicinity to the state’s only private, two-year college. Continue reading
Knox Council Passes on Parkview Lot Purchase
The Knox City Council is passing for now on the purchase of a property in Parkview Heights. The owner of 406 W. Giles Court, Lot 41 offered the lot and trailer and shed that sit on it to the city for $3,500. That’s $1,000 less than her last offer.
Mayor Rick Chambers says funds from the Blight Elimination Grant the city received to buy and tear down dilapidated structures cannot be used to buy or demolish mobile homes. He also notes the city only paid $1,500 for eight vacant lots in Parkview. Continue reading
