Helicopter rides, a Corn Hole Tournament, and a three-on-three basketball tournament are just some of the attractions at this year’s Marshall County Blueberry Festival. Continue reading
El Niño May Not Bring Effect Until Later This Year
The climate data is present now, but local officials with Purdue Extension say the effects may not be seen for several months.
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Culver Considers Permit Fees for Large Events
The Town of Culver could soon develop a permit for special events requiring a police presence.
An ordinance outlining a possible fee schedule was introduced during a meeting Monday night. That ordinance, if adopted, would assess fees for events over a certain size or time limits. Permits would only be issued for events requiring the use of public property.
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Blueberry Festival Needs Volunteers to Make Event Happen
The Marshall County Blueberry Festival is right around the corner, but organizers say they can still use your help with setting up. Continue reading
Central Indiana West Nile Cases Present Few Local Risks
Two human cases of West Nile Virus have prompted health officials in central Indiana to provide additional information to the public.
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Grants Look To Train Teachers in STEM Fields
Culver Considers False Fire Alarm Fee Increases
The Culver Town Council may soon be considering whether to punish property owners with repeated false fire alarm calls.
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Passes Now Available for Blueberry Festival Carnival
The Marshall County Blueberry Festival may still be over a week away, but you don’t have to wait to start planning for your visit. Continue reading
Classes Start at Ancilla
Today’s the first day of classes at Ancilla College. President Ken Zirkle says the school’s first residence hall means more students, Continue reading
Culver Town Council To Discuss False Fire Alarm Fees
Ancilla Students Move Into New Dorm
Ancilla College’s first students to live on campus finished moving in yesterday. Continue reading
Marshall County Police to Conduct Sobriety Patrols
Marshall County Police will be conducting sobriety patrols and checkpoints around the clock for the next couple of weeks. It’s part of the the 2015 nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Continue reading
Indiana Parks Alliance Contributes to Grant Funds for Classroom Field Trips
Sen. Donnelly To Support Iran Nuclear Agreement
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly says he will be supporting the proposed Iran nuclear agreement.
After playing things close to the vest for some time, Senator Donnelly said in a statement that a nuclear-armed Iran would pose a threat to the security of the United States.
WWII Vet Recalls Victory Over Japan, September Recognition Upcoming
Culver School Board Hires Financial Adviser for Bond Refunding
The Culver School Board has chosen financial advising firm Umbaugh to help with bond refunding. Continue reading
Ancilla Officials, Bishop Dedicate Residence Hall
The new residence hall at Ancilla College is ready for the rest of the student body to move in on Friday. The Most Reverend Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese blessed the building during a ceremony yesterday in Donaldson attended by about 200 people. He says the word “Ancilla” is Latin for “handmaid.” When Mary was asked by the angel Gabriel if she would say yes to being the mother of the son of God, she answered, “I am the handmaid of the Lord, let it be done to me according to your work.” Bishop Rhoades says that act of faith inspired the sisters of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ to found Ancilla College. Continue reading
Culver School Board Hires Bond Council
The Culver School Board has hired Dennis Otten of Bose McKinney & Evans, LLP, as the school corporation’s bond refinance council. Continue reading
Storm Damage Assessments Underway Locally
A few local counties are among the 29 in which local, state and federal officials have started assessing damage from recent storms. The assessments are part of the multi-step process to determine whether Indiana qualifies for public assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to repair damage caused by severe weather and flooding between June 7th and July 29th. Such assistance reimburses government and some nonprofit agencies for eligible expenses. Locally the list of counties being evaluated includes Marshall, Fulton and Pulaski. Continue reading
Culver School Board Addresses Monterey Building
The Monterey School Building is one step closer to being sold by the Culver School Board. Continue reading
