A drug investigation in Plymouth led to the arrests of five people Friday morning. Officers from the Indiana State Police, Plymouth Police Department, and the Marshall County Drug Task Force say they served a search warrant at 212 Monroe Street. Police say they had gotten complaints about possible drug activity at the home, which is close to St. Michael Catholic School.
Culver Town Council to Address Semi Parking Soon
The Culver Town Council may soon address semi truck parking in the residential areas in town.
Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist commented that the issue was brought before the Culver Planning Commission this week. Leist said he will meet with Utility Superintendent Bob Porter and Police Chief Wayne Bean about a recommendation to bring before the council.
Argos School Board Votes to Move Forward With Argos Academy Plan
Argos Superintendent Ned Speicher approached the school board this week with a proposal to use the former administration building for an educational resource center, according to draft minutes of their Monday night meeting.
Superintendent Speicher told board members that Argos Academy would be able to serve the educational needs of students who have been expelled from Argos Schools. He said the facility could also be a place for students who would benefit from a smaller learning environment that would help them develop skills that could help them adjust to the larger classroom setting. Continue reading
Plymouth City Council Updated on Construction on Baker Street, Other Projects
The project at Baker and Randolph Streets may be done in two weeks.
Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt told the Plymouth City Council this week that they are working to get the intersection done.
Marquardt also gave an update on street and sidewalk projects still anticipated to be complete this year.
New Bremen EMS Service to Start Next Week
The Town of Bremen is ready to welcome the new ambulance service.
Director of Operations Trend Weldy said Lutheran EMS was awarded the winning bid in August.
Warm Up Marshall County Coat Drive Collection
As temperatures continue to drop, individuals will begin breaking out warmer clothing when they prepare to leave their homes. Unfortunately, not everybody has that option. The national organization Warm Up reports that every winter, 14 million children across the country go without adequate winter wear.
Several area businesses are doing their part to cut those numbers down locally by hosting drop-off locations for the Warm-Up Marshall County Coat Drive. Continue reading
Plymouth City Auction a Success
The Plymouth City auction was a success.
Park Superintendent Michael Hite was in the charge of the auction and reported to the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members on Monday night that almost everything was sold.
Halloween Safety Reminders
Though Halloween isn’t officially until Tuesday, many areas will be celebrating early this weekend. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has a few tips to celebrate the holiday festivities safely.
DHS reports that children are twice as likely to be killed by an automobile while walking on Halloween compared to any other time of the year. If you’re driving, be alert, drive slow and take extra time at intersections making sure no one is attempting to cross.
Walkers should also use sidewalks when they’re available. If there isn’t one, walk toward the far edge of the street and never cut through yards, alleys or across the road. Utilize crosswalks and be aware of potential oncoming vehicles. Continue reading
Two Arrested After Reportedly Leading Starke, Marshall County Police on Pursuit
Two people were arrested last week, after a pursuit involving Starke and Marshall County Police. Officers with the Marshall County Police Department say it happened shortly before 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 21.
Tools, Lawnmower Reported Stolen from LaPaz Home
The suspected burglary of a LaPaz home is being investigated by Marshall County Police. Officers believe it happened sometime between 3:30 Wednesday afternoon and 5:00 Thursday evening in the 200 block of South Street.
Big Idea Company Gets to Work on Marshall County Promotional Effort
Marshall County officials are coming up with ways to promote the county to potential residents and those interested in relocating businesses. The county government and the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation have hired the Mishawaka-based Big Idea Company to lead a branding effort as successful as https://fullypromotedfranchise.com/products-services/custom-t-shirts/ ,according to Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy.
Plymouth City Council Approves Resolution for Fire Department
Plymouth City Attorney Sean Surrisi presented a resolution to the city council Monday night asking to transfer money so the Plymouth Fire Department can pay for repairs on a tanker truck. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Discusses Request from Southwest Conservancy District
The Culver Town Council discussed a request from Southwest Conservancy District Representative Kathy Clark to expand the district in order to hook up two properties to that sewer system.
The agreement that the district has allows 175 hookups to the system and 168 are already connected. One family has petitioned to connect to the line as their septic system has failed. The property is contiguous to the district’s system that runs along West Shore Drive. The family plans to combine two lots with one house and request an easement on one parcel to allow a lateral line through the vacant lot on West Shore Circle. Continue reading
Old Clark Gas Station Demolished
The Bremen Town Council learned this week that the property that once included a Clark gas station at the corner of State Road 106 and State Road 331 is now cleared.
Director of Operations Trend Weldy said the project has been ongoing for a while.
City of Plymouth Makes Plans for Holiday Parade
The staff at the mayor’s office is looking toward the holiday season and preparing for the annual tree lighting and parade.
Mayor Mark Senter presented the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members this week with a request to close streets for the holiday events.
Argos High School Halloween Dance Tonight
The Argos Leo Club is hosting a Halloween dance tonight from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Jr./Sr. High School Cafeteria. The dance is open to students in grades 9 through 12. The cost to enter is $3 per individual or $5 per couple.
Students are encouraged to wear their costume to the dance for the chance to win a prize. Students can be awarded for their costumes in one of the following categories, best group, best couple, best individual or most creative. Continue reading
This Saturday, Plymouth Has Plenty of Ways to Get You into the Halloween Spirit
This Saturday, Plymouth Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event that will supply sugary sweets to costumed kiddos a few days before Halloween. Downtown Trick-or-Treat will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow. Michigan Street will be closed between Laporte Street and Washington Street from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Pilot News is hosting a costume contest starting at noon and MAX 98.3 will be on the site at 214 N Michigan Street doing a live remote describing the spooky scene.
Children will be divided into three different categories based on age. In order to be included in the costume contest, kids must be registered by 12 p.m. today Friday, October 27th. To make sure your child has a chance to compete, call 574-936-3101 to register. Continue reading
Bremen, John Glenn and Plymouth Marching Bands to Compete in ISSMA Semi-State Competition
Four local high school marching bands will be heading down to Indianapolis tomorrow for the Indiana State School Music Association Open Class Semi-State Marching Band Festival.
Students from Bremen, John Glenn, Knox and Plymouth will join 80 other bands from around the state competing to be chosen as one of the 10 bands who will represent their class at the 45th Annual Indiana State Marching Band Finals.
Each band is entered into a category based on school size and that influences where they perform. Pride of Plymouth Marching Band is led by their director Bryan Ames and they will be competing in Open Class B. Their performance will take place at Pike High School around 2:30 p.m. Continue reading
Missing Walkerton Man Found in His Home
A Walkerton man who was reported missing earlier this week was found safe in his home today according to the Walkerton Police Department dispatch center.
The Walkerton PD issued a press release on Tuesday, seeking public help finding a missing person. The individual, 25-year-old Robert Allan McEndarfer reportedly hadn’t been seen or heard from since he left work in Napanee on October 19th. The release also stated his phone was found smashed on the side of the road.
As of Thursday, October 26th the search has been called off and McEndarfer is reported to be alive and well.
Assisted Living Facility Coming to Plymouth
An assisted living facility is coming to Plymouth soon.
Plymouth City Attorney Sean Surrisi told the Plymouth City Council Monday night that officials from Autumn Trace Assisted Living in Greencastle plan to purchase land to build a new facility. Continue reading
