All posts by Anita Goodan

Marshall County Commissioners to Consider Joining Opioid Litigation

November 7, 2017November 7, 2017Anita Goodan

The opioid crisis affects everyone and it is not being overlooked in Marshall County.

According to the Marshall County Health Department figures, the number of overdose deaths due to opioid and prescription drug abuse went from one in 2015 to 13 in 2016 and 16 already in 2017. County Attorney Jim Clevenger presented information to the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning asking them to consider joining an Indianapolis firm to pursue opioid litigation in a multi-district, federal litigation against the manufacturers and distributors of highly addictive prescription medications. Clevenger noted that some prescriptions could be in question. Continue reading →

John Glenn School Board to Meet Tonight

November 7, 2017November 7, 2017Anita Goodan

The John Glenn School Board members will consider the 2017-2018 Master Teacher Contract for approval when they meet tonight. The contract will determine wages based on teacher evaluations from the previous year.

The board members will appoint a library board member to the St. Joseph Public Library and consider early graduation requests for five students. Superintendent Richard Reese will also update the board on corporation information and the building principals will have their regular reports. Continue reading →

Groundbreaking Scheduled for Manufacturing Center in Argos

November 6, 2017Anita Goodan

A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for Tuesday, Nov. 7 for the construction of a 50,000 square foot manufacturing center in Argos.

Marshall County Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Jerry Chavez says the building will be built within Argos’ 75 acre industrial park. The building will be expandable up to 300,000 square feet and will have access to high speed fiber.

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Three Arrested in Walmart Incident

November 6, 2017Anita Goodan

Three people were arrested Friday night after police were called to investigate suspicious activity at Walmart.

Plymouth police officers responded to call of two people nodding off inside of a running vehicle in the parking lot. According to police, 27-year-old Shannyn Fritz, of Kewanna, and 27-year-old Shane Webb, of Rochester, said their friend Jerri Harris was inside shopping. After further investigation, Fritz and Webb were allegedly found to be in possession of a syringe, heroin and methamphetamine. Continue reading →

U.S. 31 Project Delayed

November 6, 2017November 6, 2017Anita Goodan

The completion date for the U.S. 31 project has been pushed back.

According to INDOT Northwest District Director of Media Relations Doug Moats, the weather and other factors have delayed the completion of the project. The railroad crossing has become a little more entailed so crews anticipate a three week delay. Continue reading →

Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today

November 6, 2017November 6, 2017Anita Goodan

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Mike Delp, Kevin Overmyer, Kurt Garner

The Marshall County Commissioners will meet this morning with several items for discussion.

The commissioners will open bids for the lease on the farm grounds at the Shady Rest Home site. The building is not for lease, but the land surrounding the parcel is up for lease as it is every few years.

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Bremen Police Arrest Three in Separate Incidents

November 5, 2017November 5, 2017Anita Goodan

Bremen police officers made several arrests over the weekend on a variety of charges.

A South Bend man was arrested Friday after police say a civil complaint was filed with police just after 10 p.m. on E. Plymouth Street. Joshua D. Gay, 36, was booked into the Marshall County Jail on preliminary charges of battery, disorderly conduct, public intoxication and criminal mischief. Continue reading →

Turn Clocks Back One Hour Tonight

November 4, 2017November 3, 2017Anita Goodan

Daylight Saving Time ends tomorrow at 2 a.m. local time. Clocks will need to turn back one hour at that time or before you go to bed tonight.

Manual clocks will need to be turned back while some digital devices may have a feature that will observe the time change automatically. Continue reading →

USS Indiana Model, Crew to Stop in Plymouth

November 4, 2017November 3, 2017Anita Goodan

A model of the USS Indiana SSN 789 Nuclear Submarine will be stopping in Plymouth on Nov. 9 along with a few former crew members.

Members of the Marshall County Blueberry Festival announced this week that in observance of Veteran’s Day the model of the USS Indiana Nuclear Submarine will be available for viewing near the Veteran’s Memorial on the eastside of the Marshall County Courthouse in Plymouth.

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Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Awards Set for Nov. 16

November 4, 2017November 3, 2017Anita Goodan

The annual Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Awards night is set for Thursday, Nov. 16.

Small Business, Mid-Sized Business, Large Business, Non-Profit, and Distinguished Business Person awards will be given throughout the evening following dinner.

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Information Needed for Plymouth Parking Study

November 3, 2017November 3, 2017Anita Goodan

Officials are conducting a parking study in downtown Plymouth and need your help.

Plymouth city officials and members of Discover Plymouth along with the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) are working to understand the current parking capacity, identify areas of deficiencies, ease of parking, and the overall parking needs in downtown Plymouth. Information received in this study will help the city determine better parking options, signage or other parking improvements. Continue reading →

Culver Stellarbration Time Moved Back

November 3, 2017November 3, 2017Anita Goodan

The time for Culver’s local Stellarbration event has been amended to accommodate a change in Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch’s schedule.

Culver was named the Division II Stellar Community by Lt. Governor Crouch on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The state Stellarbration was held the following week while the Town of Culver scheduled the local event for Nov. 8. The start time for the event has been moved to 4:30 p.m. ET. Continue reading →

Indiana State Police Lowell Post Announces AED Fundraiser

November 3, 2017November 3, 2017Anita Goodan

The Indiana State Police Lowell Post is hosting a local fundraiser to purchase additional Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) for patrol cars at the Lowell Post. Each post in the state is hosting a fundraiser toward the same goal.

The 5K Family Fun Run is set for Nov. 10 at 8 a.m. CT at the Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore on State Road 49. For more information, call the Lowell Post at 1-800-552-8917. If you do not want to participate in the event, but would like to donate toward the effort, visit this donation link. Continue reading →

Work to Begin on County Community Crossing Project

November 2, 2017November 2, 2017Anita Goodan

Work will begin soon on a Marshall County Community Crossings grant project.

Highway Supervisor Jason Peters said paving on Beech Road could start either on Friday, Nov. 10 or Monday, Nov. 13. Inclement weather could play a factor on the start of the project and the overall completion. Continue reading →

Culver Middle School Student Council Collecting Turkeys

November 2, 2017November 2, 2017Anita Goodan

Members of the Culver Middle School Student Council are collecting turkeys to help families in need this Thanksgiving.

Those wishing to donate a turkey can take it to the main middle school entrance following the school day until 4 p.m. ET. Donations can be taken to the high school main office any time during school hours.

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Two Arrested after Alleged Threats

November 1, 2017Anita Goodan

Two men were arrested Halloween night after alleged threats were exchanged toward a single victim in downtown Plymouth.

Plymouth Police say an off-duty officer requested assistance on Michigan Street and Washington Street shortly after 7 p.m. after threats were exchanged and a weapon was brandished. Duane Longacre, 32, of Plymouth, and Justin Haining, 27, of LaPaz were allegedly threatening a person. Continue reading →

Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday

November 1, 2017November 1, 2017Anita Goodan

Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, Nov. 5.

Before you go to bed Saturday night, or at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, you will need to turn your clock back one hour. A modernized, digital clock may perform the task on its own, but manual clocks will need to be changed. Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Celebration Set in Culver

November 1, 2017November 1, 2017Anita Goodan

A family Thanksgiving celebration event is planned in Culver for Friday, Nov. 17 at the Culver Beach Lodge.

Those who register can bring their small children to the event and enjoy a Thanksgiving show at 5 p.m. Dinner and crafts begin at 6 p.m. followed by an old trunk magic show at 7 p.m. ET. Organizers say food and crafts will be available in between or after the shows. Pizza will be served along with fruit, vegetables, apple cider, and hot chocolate. Continue reading →

Two Arrested after Traffic Stop

October 31, 2017Anita Goodan

Two people were arrested following a traffic stop early Tuesday morning in Marshall County.

A Marshall County sheriff’s deputy pulled over a light blue Chrysler Concord passenger vehicle in 11,000 block of Veterans Parkway and U.S. 31 after the driver allegedly committed several traffic violations. Continue reading →

City of Plymouth Looking to Increase Water, Sewer Rates

October 31, 2017October 31, 2017Anita Goodan

The Plymouth City Council heard a proposal from Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver, and Eric Walsh from Umbaugh and Associates concerning an increase in water and wastewater rates.

Plymouth City Attorney Sean Surrisi told MAX 98.3 FM News that with Bay Valley Foods and Del Monte closing at the end of year, the city council learned that water and wastewater treatment revenue losses are imminent. Surrisi said a proposal to increase water and wastewater rates to help bridge the gap was brought before the council in a specially-called meeting Monday night. Continue reading →

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