Indiana State Police have made an arrest after allegedly finding a one pot methamphetamine lab in a Warsaw woman’s truck.
The incident occurred last Saturday when 32-year-old Janet Combs was stopped by state police on US 30 near Parker Street in Warsaw. Combs had allegedly run a traffic light. Authorities said she was showing signs of abnormal behavior and alcohol impairment.
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The Marshall County Commissioners decided to take more time to decide upon a commercial overlay district for Marshall County until more research is conducted.
Plan Director Ralph Booker presented the ordinance amendment for the Marshall County Zoning Ordinance that would allow commercial uses such as auto repair and maintenance facilities, as well as bakeries, drug stores, hotels and motels, offices, restaurants, small wind systems, and special uses such as communications towers, light industry and self storage units.
Plans for a new commercial and residential development in Culver will continue tonight.
The initial proposal called for the construction of condominiums along state road 10 with a bit of commercial space to complement the land. The developer came to the Culver Plan Commission in January.
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A local college is hoping the launch of a new website will help attract potential students.
Ancilla College says they published the site this week, and made mention of the features visitors will be able to take advantage of while online. The website is considered responsive across all browsers and devices; meaning visitors can access the website on their mobile devices.
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Plymouth students will be making up three missed days of school by means of virtual learning.
Lessons for three Saturdays, April 11, April 18 and May 16, will be available on the Thursday prior to those virtual learning days. The assignments will be due the following Tuesday. Teachers will schedule six hours of “office hours” during the weekend of e-learning days. Teachers will be available for assignment questions on those dates from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET.
A Marshall County resident was honored at a banquet for her volunteer service.
The United Way of Marshall County says it has decided to name Cindy Rash as their “Volunteer of the Year.” The United Way works to fundraise for various non-profit organizations in their local communities.
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A local not-for-profit was able to raise funds and raise awareness through a weekend bowling event.
Ounce of Prevention hosted their 2nd annual Bowling for Ta Ta’s event. The gathering allowed bowlers to participate over two different time periods on Saturday night.
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Students were on lockdown for a short time at Culver High School on Monday.
Staff at the school, along with authorities, conducted a routine sweep of the building to check for any illicit substances. The school corporation has been conducting the sweeps for some time.
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Three people were arrested after an investigation into a theft at a Plymouth business.
The manager of Low Bob’s Discount Tobacco told Plymouth Police Department officers that several items from a trailer holding merchandise for the business were taken. The trailer was parked on the property at 2111 N. Michigan Street in the overnight hours of March 11.
LaPorte Police say they have made an arrest in the case of a man accused of viewing child pornography on his laptop.
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The Town of Culver’s Plan Commission is considering a proposal to expand its city limits.
Preliminary discussions are scheduled for Tuesday’s Plan Commission meeting that would involve extending Culver’s town limits to the intersection of state road 10 and state road 17. That area currently lies northwest of Culver.
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The second reading of three ordinances will dominate this morning’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting.
The commissioners previously discussed the ordinances to establish a fee schedule and to amend the Marshall County zoning ordinance and zoning map. LaPaz residents expressed opposition to the zoning map saying that they don’t want the agriculture area zone to be overcome by commercial development. They’re more concerned about the preservation of existing businesses downtown. With the new U.S. 31, not as much traffic passes through town and residents are afraid those establishments may become extinct.
United Way of Marshall County officials are hoping for some last-minute donations to help the organization meet its 2014 campaign of $550,000.
Campaign Co-Chair Cindy Rash says the goal is within reach and donations can be made by phone or online to make it happen. A shortfall of about $35,000 is anticipated, but it’s not an amount that will affect programs for local agencies, projects and programs in Marshall County that rely on the United Way’s support.
United Way of Marshall County supports 24 nonprofit agencies and programs.
The Culver School Board will consider renewing a few contracts.
During tonight’s meeting, alterations in those documents from the previous year will be reviewed.
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As we turn the corner into spring, the weather will become more volatile.
The observation of Severe Weather Preparedness Week is underway, and Marshall County EMA Director Clyde Avery says it’s a time to alert the public about the hazards of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. Meteorologists will be using terms like severe thunderstorm watch, and severe thunderstorm warning and Avery says it’s important that residents know the difference.
“Watches indicate that conditions are favorable for severe weather and that people should keep an eye to the sky. They should monitor local news media outlets that provide information regarding severe weather. A warning means that severe weather is imminent or is actually occurring, and residents need to take some sort of safety action,” explained Avery.
The state-mandated moratorium on utility service disconnection during the winter months is over. However, several forms of payment assistance are still available for low-income families who need help paying their heating bills. These include assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) Program. It is available to households that fall within 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines and is administered through local community action agencies. LIHEAP-eligible NIPSCO customers may also qualify for additional discounts through the NIPSCO Customer Assistance for Residential Energy, or CARE, program. Applications are made at the same time as those for LIHEAP assistance. Continue reading
A Marshall County bridge will be getting a facelift.
The Indiana Department of Transportation says the bridge over the Yellow River on U.S. 6 will be closed starting Monday. The bridge is located near Bremen about one mile west of state road 331.
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Indiana Municipal Power Agency officials think that a solar power project would work well in the town of Argos.
The Argos solar power project would include 3,000 solar panels mounted 24 inches above the ground and tilted at a 25-degree angle, according to our reporting partners at WNDU-TV. Dan Worl from the IMPA says the companies provide power for 60 towns including Bremen and Argos but the construction of the solar farm requires a unique location where no obstructions are present.
A former Culver resident was sentenced to 32 years in prison on charges of serious violent felon in possession of a firearm with an enhancement of habitual offender.
Russell Prosser, 44, was found guilty of those charges in a trial in February.
The case began in December of 2013 when officers found Prosser sleeping in a truck in the McDonald’s parking lot in LaPaz. He was a suspect in a case where several thefts occurred from vehicles in Culver. Guns were spotted by police inside the vehicle. A warrant to search the vehicle was obtained, and the weapons were confiscated. He was known by police to have been convicted of an armed robbery, and it was illegal for Prosser to possess any firearm.
Plymouth police made several arrests after a search warrant was executed Thursday afternoon.
In conjunction with the Indiana State Police, Plymouth officers responded to the 900 block of North Michigan Street. Authorities allegedly located what they’re describing as “acid” and cannabis on the scene. The amount of illicit substances located is not known at this time.
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