Marshall County Council Meets Today

Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel is expected to discuss a part-time security officer and will submit a request to apply for a marine patrol assistance grant when County Council members meet today.

County Council members are also anticipated to receive a presentation over a supportive housing project from Garden Court, Inc representatives Brent Martin and Jim Causey. A job description and wage for a code enforcement officer will be discussed by Plan Director Ty Adley and Health Administrator Christine Stinson will submit two grant application requests. Continue reading

Wednesday is the Last Day to Donate to the Warm Up Marshall County Coat Drive!

There’s still time to bring in some donations for the Warm Up Marshall County coat drive! The last day to bring coats into Oliver Lincoln Ford in Plymouth and other local drop-off locations is Wednesday, November 14th.

For the last two decades, Oliver Lincoln Ford has held this drive to help bring winter apparel to Marshall County residents who can’t afford it on their own. All the collected coats will be distributed to individuals and families in need this weekend. Continue reading

Two Letters of Interest Submitted for Argos EMS Director Position, More EMTs Needed in the Department

At last Wednesday’s Argos Town Council meeting, members acknowledged that two letters of interest for the Argos EMS Director position were submitted by the deadline. As a reminder, current EMS Director Richie Miller tendered his resignation in August and will be leaving the department on December 31st of this year. Continue reading

Plymouth Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Monday Evening Altercation on Vine Street

The Marshall County 911 Dispatch center received a call Monday evening regarding an altercation at a residence in the 17,000 block of Vine Street.

According to the official incident summary, shortly after 8:35 p.m. on November 5th, dispatchers were informed that 28-year-old Brandon Lyn Masterson was apparently in an altercation with family members. Continue reading

Changes to Compensation and Insurance Included in Bremen’s Ratified Teachers’ Contract

Bremen School Board members ratified the teachers’ contract for next year when they met Monday night. Superintendent Dr. Jim White shared that there were some significant changes to compensation approved in the new contract.

Dr. White explained, “This year we decided to utilize a new method of compensation that was put out by the state called closing the gap and the idea is to help close the difference between the highest paid teacher and the lowest paid teacher and in doing so we were able to move our starting salary from $34,000 to $36,000.” Continue reading

Project Updates Delivered at Bremen School Board Meeting

A few different project updates were delivered at this week’s Bremen School Board meeting.

Back in July, school officials approved a $132,000 quote from McGuff Roofers for repairs to the roof at the elementary/middle school.

At Monday night’s meeting, Superintendent Dr. Jim White shared that contractors will do their best to complete certain sections before it gets too cold but the project will have to be finished up in the spring time. Continue reading

Marshall County Police Conduct Traffic Stop on Allegedly Intoxicated Mishawaka Man

A Mishawaka is facing multiple charges, following a Saturday evening traffic stop.

Around 10 p.m. on Saturday, November 3rd, Marshall County Patrolman Andrew Wozniak initiated a traffic stop on a black 2013 Jeep Patriot in the area of US 6 and Pine Road. The driver, identified as 38-year-old Jesse Alan Howard committed multiple infractions, according to police. Continue reading

Time is Running Out to Apply for the Argos EMS Director Position

Individuals who wish to apply for the Argos EMS Director position have until Wednesday, November 7th to get a letter of interest turned into the Argos Clerk’s Office.

As a reminder, the current EMS Director Richie Miller tendered his resignation in August and plans to officially resign on December 31st. Miller has noted that applicants are required to have EMT experience. Continue reading

Students Are Encouraged to Explore Available Funding Opportunities During National Scholarship Month

The National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA) recognizes November as a time to raise awareness of scholarship opportunities for current and future college students. That is why November is recognized as National Scholarship Month.

According to information provided on Scholarships.com, National Scholarship Month used to be acknowledged in May until 2008. However, since many scholarship providers begin posting new scholarship information and competitions for the next academic year around November, it was moved. Continue reading

Argos Town Council Provides Initial Approval on TIF Area Resolution

Argos Town Council members approved a declaratory resolution to establish a TIF area when they met last month.

Argos Redevelopment Commission Vice President Mark VanDerWeele informed council members that while the resolution can be amended at any time, they would have to restart the lengthy approval process over from the beginning if any changes are made. Continue reading

Argos Town Council Approves Marshall County Crossroads Intergovernmental Agreement

An intergovernmental agreement related to the Marshall County Crossroads Regional Stellar Initiative came before Argos Town Council members a few times when they met last month.

Members first saw the agreement during their first meeting in October. However, they voted to table it at that time since councilwoman Suzanne Umbaugh was absent from the meeting and she has played an important role in the town’s Stellar efforts.

When members met for their second meeting of the month, they unanimously approved the agreement. Continue reading

Court Date Set for Rochester Woman Linked to Fulton County Bus Stop Accident

A court date has been set for the Rochester woman who faces multiple charges related to Tuesday morning’s bus stop accident in Fulton County.

According to a staff member at the Fulton County Jail, Alyssa Shepherd’s initial hearing date is set for Tuesday, November 13th at 8:30 a.m.

She faces three felony charges of reckless homicide and one misdemeanor charge of passing a school bus, when the arm signal device is extended, causing an injury that resembles similar to the one that looks like if a person was injured in a truck accident. Accidents are inevitable in such cases you can seek the help of lawyers. Aronfeld attorneys can help you out in case of accidents by claiming compensation for the injuries sustained.

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