Town of Markle, Indiana

08/27/2026

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08/23/2026

From the Markle Police Department🚨

08/19/2026

Looking for a new ride? Perhaps something in black… like Batman?

Well, we may just have the vehicle for you!

2019 Ford Explorer Police AWD
• 3.5L V6
• Automatic transmission
• 4-wheel drive
• 118,316 miles
• Clean title
• Runs and drives well
• Fleet maintained

This former police vehicle has officially been decommissioned and is now up for bid on GovDeals.com!

The vehicle is located in Markle, Indiana, and inspections are available by appointment.

So, if the Batmobile isn't quite in your budget, this might be the next best thing.

Head over to GovDeals.com, search Lot #23064-3, and place your bid!

https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/3/23064

Bid on 2019 Ford Explorer in our surplus auctions. Register free and start bidding today across more than 500 categories.

08/19/2026

🏁 ADULTING CAN WAIT. WE NEED RACERS! 🏁

The Markle Downhill Frenzy is coming to Lee Street on Saturday, September 19, and we want YOU on the hill!

🏎️ Want to race? You’ve got options:

👉 Bring your own Power Wheels — $10 pre-registration / $15 day-of registration

👉 Build a soap box car and enter the Open Division — $10 pre-registration / $15 day-of registration

👉 Sponsor one of our Power Wheels for $100 — We’ll put your business or organization’s logo on the car and give your sponsor some love during the race! You can drive it yourself, provide a driver, or we’ll find somebody brave enough to take the wheel.

🙋 Not interested in racing? We need volunteers, too! Help us make the Downhill happen from safely outside the driver’s seat.

📅 Saturday, September 19
📍 Lee Street, Markle
⏰ Registration & inspection begins at 12 PM
🏁 Racing begins at 2 PM
💵 $10 pre-registration / $15 day-of
🏎️ $100 Power Wheels sponsorship

Want to race, sponsor a car, or volunteer? Send us a message or stop by Markle Town Hall for details and to sign up.

Come race. Come help. Come watch.

It’s all downhill from here. 🏁

08/17/2026

“I heard…” — the official beginning of every reliable small-town news story. 😂

08/13/2026

It’s a full weekend here in Markle!