The last sequential date of this century, Dec. 12 – that is, 12/12/12 – embodied the spirit of the season, as donations totaled $538,565 to the Marshall County Community Foundation. These funds will go toward the endowment funds that will support more than 72 non-profit agencies and charitable causes.

Linda Youder, the executive director for the MCCF, said the overwhelming amount of donations reflected the generosity of Marshall County residents and everyone who supports their local communities. For 12 hours on Dec. 12, any contribution greater than $120 to a permanent MCCF fund qualified for a 12 percent match to be provided by unrestricted funds at MCCF and generous donors.

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A traffic stop led to the arrest of a South Bend man on U.S. 31 near 7B Road in Marshall County.

Early Thursday morning, an officer with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department stopped a vehicle on U.S. 31 for a moving violation. During the stop, the deputy’s K9 Arras indicated the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle.

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As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated today in Newtown, Conn., President Barack Obama today issued an order for all U.S. flags be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels until Dec. 18. The president also directed that all flags be flown at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad.

Governor Mitch Daniels, in accordance with the president’s directive, directed that all flags throughout the state of Indiana and at the State House be lowered to half-staff until Dec. 18 as well.