A Plymouth man was arrested Saturday afternoon after leading Plymouth officers on a foot pursuit.
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Police Investigate a Burglary Incident in Argos
Deputies from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a burglary at a home in the 18200 block of Maple Road in Argos.
Dillard Arrested for Neglect of a Dependent
A woman who was found unresponsive with breathing difficulties in a death investigation in Plymouth has been arrested on a felony charge.
Marshall County Commissioners Discuss Proposed Program at Shady Rest Facility
The Marshall County Commissioners discussed the Shady Rest Committee’s recommendation of allowing the addiction recovery program, David’s Courage, to be run out of the Shady Rest Home on Lincoln Highway in Plymouth.
Committee Chair and County Commissioner Kurt Garner explained that the committee approved a favorable recommendation for the program and if the commissioners did not decide to approve the program then the county would divest the property.
Commissioners Sign Grant Paperwork for Multi-Purpose Building
The Marshall County Commissioners reviewed grant paperwork that will be submitted to the Office of Community and Rural Affairs on Friday. The Marshall County 4-H Fair Association is seeking a $500,000 grant to build a multi-purpose building on the 4-H Fairgrounds in Argos.
John Glenn School Board to Meet Tonight
The John Glenn School Board will meet tonight were the board will hear a presentation on AP/Dual Credit classes by Rose Dodson.
The board will also receive updates from the four building principals and from Superintendent Richard Reese. It is noted that school will be in session on Friday, Feb. 16 as it will be used as a snow make up day.
The John Glenn School Board will meet at 7 p.m. tonight in the John Glenn High School Media Center.
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet this morning. They will receive information from the Shady Rest Committee concerning the committee’s favorable recommendation of an addiction recovery program to be conducted in the Shady Rest Home facility on Lincoln Highway in Plymouth.
Marshall County Sheriff to Provide Training to Places of Worship
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel will be offering a course that will help officials at places of worship create security plans to keep parishioners safe.
The Indiana Sheriff’s Association has developed training materials for the sheriff to teach church personnel strategies to prevent incidents and how to react to a critical incident during worship services.
Department of Homeland Security Encourages Workplace Security
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security encourages all Indiana employers to share the responsibility of securing their facilities and have trained staff to deal with weather and workplace emergencies.
Threats such as fires and severe weather can happen at any time. Employees should be properly trained on what to do in case of a fire emergency or severe weather emergency such as storms, tornadoes, lightning and flooding.
Health, Business Organizations Seek Increase in State Cigarette Tax
Indiana health and business organizations are asking for an increase in the state’s cigarette tax by $1.50 a pack. Supporters say it would immediately help 50,000 adults quit smoking and prevent 400,000 kids from ever starting.
Shady Rest Committee Approves Recommendation for Commissioners
After weighing public opinions that range from benefits to the community to safety and security concerns, the Shady Rest Home Committee Thursday afternoon approved a recommendation to the commissioners with a majority vote.
Argos Manufacturing Center Taking Shape
The construction of the Argos Manufacturing Center is coming along.
Marshall County Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Jerry Chavez said the project on Dewey Street in Argos remains on schedule.
Three Arrested on Gun, Drugs Charges after in Marshall County Traffic Stop
Three Indianapolis men were arrested on drug and gun charges after Indiana State Police troopers initiated a traffic stop in Marshall County Tuesday morning.
Shady Rest Committee to Meet Today
The Shady Rest Committee will meet today where they will review public comments from a hearing held in January concerning the proposed addiction recovery program, “David’s Courage”, to be run out of the facility.
Pedestrian Bridge to be Installed at River Gate South Development Project
A pedestrian bridge will be installed this morning on the grounds of the new apartment complex development at the corner of Michigan Street and Lake Avenue in Plymouth.
The bridge will connect the new apartment complex to River Park Square. This aspect of the project will enhance the quality of place and revitalize downtown Plymouth.
Marshall County Officials Looking to Fill Plymouth Industry Void
Officials with the City of Plymouth and Marshall County Economic Development Corporation are working to find companies to fill the empty facilities left when Bay Valley Foods closed their doors at the end of the year and when Del Monte Foods officially closes tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 1).
Leroy Gudeman Announces Retirement from Kankakee Valley Broadcasting, Inc. Board of Directors
A founding member of the WKVI and WYMR radio stations is retiring from the Kankakee Valley Broadcasting, Inc. Board of Directors.
Leroy Gudeman was there when WKVI went on the air with the 99.3 FM station on July 21, 1969, and with the 1520 AM frequency in November of 1970. He also saw the opening of WYMR 98.3 FM station in Plymouth on Feb. 6, 2015.
Plymouth Police Department, Coroner Investigate Death
The Marshall County Coroner and the Plymouth Police Department are investigating an unattended death.
According to the Plymouth Police Department, officers were called to a home in the 300 block of W. LaPorte Street just before 7 p.m. Saturday night where they reportedly found a deceased man. A woman inside the home was not breathing. Police say CPR was performed on the woman and she was transported to the hospital by Plymouth EMS officials.
User Fee Committee to Present Proposal Soon
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter will be meeting with department heads to discuss user fees before potential increases are presented to the Plymouth City Council members for consideration.
Culver Stellar Communities Project Timeline Taking Shape
The Town of Culver reached “stellar” status late last year with the Stellar Community Designation Program designation and with that comes several large projects to increase tourism and overall appeal to the lake town.
There is a four-year timeline in which to complete the projects outlined in the Culver’s strategic investment plan.
