A Plymouth man accused of sexual battery and criminal confinement is facing some additional charges after apparently escaping police custody during the time of his arrest last Thursday. Continue reading
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Bourbon Town Council Approves Farm Lease Extension and Public Official Bonds
Bourbon Town Council members considered the extension of their farm lease when they met last Tuesday. Continue reading
Triton School Board Officially Approves New Transportation Director
A Triton School Corporation bus driver was recently promoted to the position of transportation director.
When Triton School Board members met last Tuesday they officially accepted Laura Baker’s resignation from the position of bus driver and approved her as the new transportation director. She was also approved for the position of corporation secretary. Continue reading
There’s Still Time to Enter the Town of Bourbon’s Christmas Decorating Contest
Bourbon residents still have time to sign up for the Town’s Christmas Decorating Contest! Interested individuals have until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19th to enter.
Not only is this an opportunity to show off your holiday spirit, but participants also have the chance to secure some funds for Christmas shopping if their home is selected as one of the best-decorated. Continue reading
Triton Students Assist Marshall County’s Children in Foster Care With “Duffles for Kids” Event
Triton Superintendent Jeremy Riffle took some time during this week’s school board meeting to recognize the altruistic efforts of a group of students and staff members.
Special Education Teacher Sarrah Davis was joined by a multitude of other staff members as well as students when she led a “Duffles for Kids” packing event earlier this month. Continue reading
Triton School Board Bourbon Township Representative Steps Down from Position
After 10 years of dedicated service to the Triton School Board, Amy Middaugh will be stepping down from her position as the Bourbon Township representative.
According to Superintendent Jeremy Riffle, two individuals applied for the open position. However, after looking into the two candidates, school officials discovered that one of the applicants did not meet the requirement of residing in Bourbon Township. Continue reading
Bourbon Town Council Approves 2019 Salary Ordinance
The 2019 Salary Ordinance for the Town of Bourbon was adopted Tuesday night.
A two percent pay increase was included for all full-time employees, according to Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger. Berger added that the only other major change had to do with the Town’s insurance policy. Continue reading
South Bend TV Station among Organizations Targeted in Unsubstantiated Bomb Threat Scare
The WNDU Studios in South Bend had to be evacuated Thursday after an emailed bomb threat was received. Our reporting partners at WNDU say that numerous police units responded and no credible threat was found during a search of the building.
They went on to say that dozens of bomb threats were reportedly sent to news outlets, government buildings, banks, libraries, schools and other businesses across the country, according to NBC News. Continue reading
Argos Officials To Conduct Interviews with Architecture Firms
Officials in the Town of Argos are looking into the possibility of building an emergency services building that would house the fire station and EMS department but before that can happen an architecture firm needs to be selected. Continue reading
Bourbon Town Council Restructures for 2019
Bourbon Town Council members voted on a new president when they restructured for 2019 during their meeting Tuesday evening. Continue reading
Attend Friday’s Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at Triton to Help Pay for the Senior Class Trip
In order to help this year’s senior class at Triton High School make it to Washington D.C. this spring, the school corporation’s annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser will be held this Friday.
The event will be held in the Triton High School Café and it will run from 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on December 14th. The meal includes spaghetti, breadsticks, a side salad, and lemonade. Continue reading
Argos Town Council Discusses Grant Opportunity Through IHCDA
A grant opportunity through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority was highlighted during last week’s Argos Town Council meeting.
Councilwoman Suzanne Umbaugh presented the information during the meeting and explained that through this specific IHCDA program, the Town would donate three lots where housing could be built.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney shared that the houses would be about 1,200 square feet and would be on the market for under $100,000. Continue reading
New Focus HR Assists Argos Officials with 2019 Salary Ordinance
Argos Town Council members reviewed the Salary Ordinance for 2019 when they met last week.
There are some major differences between the salary ordinance for next year and the one that was approved in the past, according to Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney. One of the most noticeable changes is the length. Continue reading
Local Law Enforcement Agencies Assist UNIT Officers with Multi-County Warrant Sweep
Marshall County Prosecutor Nelson Chipman shared a slew of arrests that were made by the Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team (UNIT) during a recent warrant sweep.
The Team was assisted by a variety of local law enforcement agencies. The collective effort spanned multiple counties and resulted in more than 15 drug-related arrests. Continue reading
New Argos EMS Director Selected by Town Council
A new director has been selected to take over when Argos EMS Director Richie Miller officially resigns before the year’s end. Continue reading
Argos Fire Department Makes Funding Arrangements for the Purchase of Uniforms
The Argos Volunteer Fire Department is working out funding arrangements in order to purchase some uniforms. The matter was discussed when the town council met Wednesday evening.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney noted that while the uniforms may not be utilized for calls since the firefighters suit up in their gear in whatever they’re wearing at the time, the uniforms will be useful for other community events. Continue reading
A Handful of Holiday Events are Happening at Marshall County’s Local Libraries Today
Libraries across Marshall County are getting into the holiday spirit by hosting a few Christmas-themed events today. Continue reading
Plymouth Police Respond to Report of Domestic Battery on Plum Street Thursday Night
About a half an hour before midnight on Thursday, December 6th, units from the Plymouth Police Department were dispatched to a residence on North Plum Street, in reference to a domestic battery that occurred.
When the responding officer arrived at the scene, the suspect had reportedly left. Continue reading
Plymouth High School Receives $1,000 IN-MaC Manufacturing Micro-Grant
To help foster the growth of youth manufacturing initiatives, a $1,000 IN-MaC Manufacturing Micro-grant was recently awarded to Plymouth High School.
PHS Assistant Principal Ken Olson said that the grant funds will give many of the teachers and sophomore students who are interested in vocational programs at PHS the opportunity to visit local corporations and businesses that are engaged in Advanced Manufacturing Solutions in Plymouth and the surrounding area. Continue reading
Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office Releases Statement Over Fatal Bus Accident Investigation
On behalf of the Marshall County Prosecutor’s office, Prosecutor Nelson Chipman recently extended heartfelt sympathies to the victims and families impacted by Wednesday’s bus accident.
In a statement shared with media outlets, Chipman mentioned that the investigation into the fatal crash on U.S. 31 continues. He explained that the lead investigative agency is the Indiana State Police and that he has the utmost confidence in the skills of the ISP officers involved. Continue reading
