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Yellow River Festival Begins Today

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The annual Yellow River Festival opens today in River Park Square in Plymouth. It all begins at 10 a.m. with a full lineup of entertainment, food, music and living history.

If you see a person dressed in clothing that may look like he or she stepped out of the 1800s or early 1900s, don’t be afraid to stop them and ask about their role at the festival. Several volunteers will be portraying historic people and they want to tell you their history.

Several reenactments are scheduled during the event including events happening during World War II.

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Earthworks Summer Curriculum Released

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This summer’s curriculum for the Earthworks organization at The Center at Donaldson is based on the DNR’s “Project Wild” program. This curriculum provides a wide range of environmental activities for children.

According to Adam Thada, Ecological Relationships Director at The Center at Donaldson, trail cameras will be installed to study the lives of the wildlife on campus. Children participating in the program will learn about the animals seen on campus and their habitat.

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Indiana State Police Investigate Overdose Call in Plymouth

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An investigation is underway following a drug overdose at the Red Rock Inn in Plymouth on Thursday.

According to a report from the Indiana State Police Bremen Post, two ISP troopers responded to a 911 call at the motel and found an unresponsive man on the floor. When officers checked the man he did not have a pulse and was not breathing. The woman who called for help told officers the man had used heroin. Two doses of Narcan were administered and after two minutes of CPR the man began to breathe. Plymouth EMS staff arrived at the scene to resume medical care. The man was transported to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and later released.

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House Fire under Investigation

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Plymouth fire crews battled a house fire Thursday afternoon.

Plymouth Fire Chief Rod Miller told MAX 98.3 FM News that crews were called to 10548 King Road just before 2:30 p.m. The cause and origin of the fire will be determined by an investigation by the Indiana State Fire Marshal. However, Miller said the incident does not seem suspicious in nature.

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Plymouth Clerk-Treasurer Earns Certification

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Jeanine Xaver

Plymouth City Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver received her designation as a Certified Municipal Clerk this week.

The designation was handed down by officials with the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, Inc. The award is given to municipal clerks who complete demanding education requirements. The designee also has a record of significant contributions to their local government, community and state.

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Yellow River Festival Offers New Food Choices

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Another attraction this year during the Yellow River Festival is a fan favorite: food.

Several new selections have been added to satisfy hunger during the two-day event. La D’zert Café will be a new vendor this year offering cupcakes and soft drinks. Another new food vendor this year is Poppin’ Off Popcorn from Knox. Thirty-three varieties of popcorn will be available for sampling and purchase.

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Missing Elderly Man Returned Safely to Family Members

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A two-car accident in Marshall County Thursday morning helped reunite a missing elderly man with his family.

Marshall County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene on U.S. 6 and Michigan Street in Lapaz at about 5:31 a.m. Police say that 21-year-old Austin Mahoney was traveling west on U.S. 6 when he approached a stopped vehicle partially parked in the roadway. As Mahoney attempted to go by the vehicle, the driver, an elderly man from Michigan, opened his driver’s door quickly. According to the report, Mahoney could not stop in time and hit the door with his vehicle.

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Public Hearing Held on Superintendent’s Contract

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The Plymouth Community School Board held a public hearing on the proposed superintendent’s contract that will be effective July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020.

Board President Todd Samuelson noted the changes which include a little less than a $5,000 increase in the base salary to $120,000 and a $600 phone allowance. Superintendent Dan Tyree noted that the phone increase was not in the previous contract but thought that it should be added in the new superintendent’s contract. Life insurance will also increase to two times the base salary which in this case would be $240,000.

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Gas Prices Lowest Since 2005

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Gas prices have been at a decent level lately as opposed to recent months.

Gasbuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Dan McTeague said the local retailers are working the numbers very closely.

“Prices are reflecting the wholesale and tax of about $2.20 a gallon and that looks to be in some places the going price,” said McTeague. “A lot of gas stations are really operating with their proverbial noses very close to the grindstone. I’ve seen some places that are moving up to $2.45.”

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Be Prepared for Severe Weather

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Residents in Indiana have experienced severe weather already this spring season including tornadoes. Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery says the best way to be prepared is to be weather aware.

Avery encourages everyone to take shelter if severe weather is forecast. If you see lightning, take cover immediately.

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Yellow River Festival to Feature History

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History will come to life during this year’s Yellow River Festival in Plymouth this weekend. According to organizer Eric Anderson, reenactors will portray Abraham Lincoln and Johnny Appleseed and they will be available to answer questions about historic events pertaining to their era of life. Anderson said other reenactors will be among the crowd.

“We’ll have the earliest Indians. We have LaSalle coming in this year who is the first French explorer from Europe and we’ll have reenactors through World War II. We are all volunteers and they come in and they share their history of their times. Everybody that you see wants to talk to you about their era. They want to share with you,” explained Anderson.

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Georgetown Man Arrested after Alleged Battery Incident

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Nicholas Tharp

Deputies from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call about an alleged battery and possible robbery incident early Tuesday morning at the Jellystone Campground in Plymouth.

According to police, the victim, who sustained substantial facial injuries in the reported incident, identified the suspect as Nicholas Terrell Tharp, 29, of Georgetown, Indiana. Tharp was located within the campground. After an investigation, Tharp was booked into the Marshall County Jail on a preliminary charge of battery with moderate bodily injuries

Knox Man Arrested on Warrant for Dealing Drugs

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A Knox man was taken into custody on Monday afternoon after a Plymouth police officer responded to a call about two intoxicated people inside a vehicle in the 1,000 block of W. Jefferson Street.

After further investigation, police say Edward Royce, 35, had an active arrest warrant out of the state of Michigan for dealing and manufacturing drugs.

Royce was booked into the Marshall County Jail and is awaiting extradition to Michigan to face charges there.

State Road 17 Resurfacing Project Moves Downtown

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Crews working on the State Road 17 resurfacing project moved to downtown Plymouth Tuesday afternoon. Milling will continue in the area today with parking restrictions downtown.

The road will be open until it’s time for the paving portion of the project. One day will be set aside for paving in the downtown area. INDOT officials say that one lane will always be open to traffic when crews resurface the road in the downtown area.

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EMA Director: Flooding Not a Concern

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The amount of rain we’ve seen over the last few days is not a cause for concern, according to Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery.

He said the areas that normally see high water or minor flooding issues did experience those issues over the weekend.

“We did have some roads that were closed due to high water again,” said Avery. “We were fortunate that we didn’t get the heavy rain that occurred Friday night and again Sunday afternoon so that spared us from additional flooding concerns.”

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Rees Theater Project Committee to Create Business Plan

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Exterior work to rehabilitate the Rees Theater in downtown Plymouth is underway. The masonry work is going as expected as part of Phase I of the restoration project.

Wythougan Valley Preservation Council member and Rees Project Committee member Randy Danielson said they are working to create a business plan with members in a sub-committee led by Jack Davis. Those volunteers will sift through suggestions made by members of the public for the use of the theater. Danielson said suggestions have submitted in writing, through social media, and interviews with performing arts groups in the county. Additional information will be gathered from the memory tour held in March and feedback from members of service clubs. Suggestions are always welcome.

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John Glenn Summer School Classes to Start Next Week

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The first session of summer school for students at the John Glenn School Corporation is set to begin Tuesday, June 6.

According to High School Associate Principal Christopher Winchell, high school students will be able to take online courses through the Indiana Online Academy. Other courses will be offered in a traditional classroom setting including Health, Physical Education, Algebra, Algebra II, US History, World History, Government, Economics, and English. Students will be in the first summer session from Tuesday, June 6 to Friday, June 30 from 8 a.m. to noon. Lunch will be available during the USDA Summer Food program.

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Yellow River Festival is This Weekend in Plymouth

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The Yellow River Festival in Plymouth will feature art, music, food, crafts and history this Saturday and Sunday in River Park Square.

This year’s featured town is Argos and representatives will be offering history of the community throughout the event.

The Yellow River Festival officially opens Saturday, June 3 at 10 a.m. with the welcome given by the Plymouth speech team. Randy Danielson will have information about the Rees Theater at noon on Saturday and Greg Champion will speak at 12:30 p.m. Other guests on the educational, entertainment and history stage include Kalita who is the master of magic and escape, The Rose Hips, Dr. Quackenbush, Abe Lincoln, Lights Out radio mystery, Fascinating Rhythm and more.

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