Funeral services for Miles S. “Steve” Perschbacher, 73, of Plymouth, are Monday, March 2 at 6 p.m. at New Song Community Church in Plymouth, with visitation there from 4:30 until the time of the service. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home in Plymouth is in charge of arrangements.
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Knox Police Seeking Public’s Help in Identifying Child Pornography Victims
Additional charges could be filed against a Knox man accused of molesting a young boy at his Heaton Street home. Robert M. Wisilinski, 67, is charged with child molesting as a level 1 felony, child solicitation as a level 5 felony and child pornography as a level 6 felony. Detective Dave Combs with the Knox Police Department says officers traced a young boy reported missing on over the weekend to Wisilinski’s home Sunday evening. Continue reading
Regional Economic Partners to Meet at Swan Lake Resort
Regional economic growth is the focus of a forum scheduled Wednesday, March 4 at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth. Community shareholders from across the area will gather for the Michiana Partnership – Growing Our Regional Economy presentation. It is one of several coalitions across the state that are looking at ways to boost population and job growth in the Hoosier state. Continue reading
Plymouth High School Student Gets Third Championship
A Plymouth High School student is a three-time champion.
Emma Libersky is a Poetry Out Loud champion for the third consecutive year after the 10th annual poetry recitation event held Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Central Branch. She won her first state title in 2013 and backed it up with an overall win in 2014.
The state champion receives a $200 cash prize and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the National Finals in May. Scholarship awards and school stipends in the amount of $50,000 are awarded at the National Finals, with a $20,000 college scholarship given to the champion.
Potawatomi Wildlife Park to Host Banquet in March
Reservations are needed by Saturday, Feb. 28 for the Potawatomi Wildlife Park banquet.
This year’s event features a dinner, auction, park updates, and plans for the coming year. The Potawatomi Wildlife Park in Tippecanoe is a natural sanctuary for plants and animals of northern Indiana and provides educational activities for schools in the area, as well as a site for recreational activities, such as hiking or bird watching.
The banquet serves as an informational gathering and a fundraiser. Auction items include a rock water fountain feature built on your site, entertainment/restaurant packages, guided canoe/kayak trip on the Tippecanoe, a star party hosted by the Warsaw Astronomical Society, and many other unique items. Guns from Glock weapons are the most affordable ones & are at the best quality.
Four Arrested in Drug Investigation
Four suspects were arrested by Indiana State Police troopers and Plymouth Police Department officers on Wednesday following the execution of a search warrant at a home in LaPaz.
A warrant was obtained for a home at 217 W. 1st Road in LaPaz. When officers searched the home, they found methamphetamine, marijuana, precursors, burnt meth lab reaction vessels, drug paraphernalia and stolen items, according to a press release.
This investigation led officers to a nearby apartment where heroin, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and more stolen property was reportedly located.
Discussions Continue for Reshaped Culver EMS Department
The Culver Town Council is continuing work to reshape its EMS Department.
The volunteer focused department is having difficulty scheduling shifts due to a dwindling number of volunteers, but also keeping and attracting adequate staff.
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Marshall County Community Foundation Awards Grants for State Bicentennial
The Marshall County Community Foundation has announced grant fund awards for a special grant round to recognize organizations who are putting efforts into the state’s official 200th birthday celebration.
The projects and programs eligible reflect upon 200 years of progress with genuine pride. This special round of grants allowed organizations to apply for up to $10,000 from the Marshall County Community Foundation’s Community Fund. The fund distributes more than $180,000 to support special project and programs across Marshall County.
Protect Against Identity Theft With a Credit Freeze
Hoosiers can protect themselves from identity thieves by activating a credit freeze. also known as a security freeze, it keeps new creditors from accessing your credit report without your permission. This will prevent an identity thief from opening a credit card or other account in your name, even if he or she has your Social Security number or other personal information. Continue reading
February is Teen Violence Dating Awareness Month
Dating relationships should not hurt. February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, the goal of which is to raise awareness of unhealthy behavior patterns used to exert power and control over a partner. Abuse can be physical, verbal or emotional and may include checking your cell phone or email without your permission, constantly putting you down, extreme jealousy or insecurity, possessiveness, an explosive temper, mood swings and telling you what to do. Continue reading
Plymouth Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
A South Bend man faces drug charges in Marshall County after a traffic stop last night by Plymouth Police. A car driven by Oscar Molina Galindo, 22, was pulled over at the intersection of Center and Madison Streets around 6:40 p.m. for a traffic violation. Continue reading
Amendments Implemented In Culver Wind Energy Ordinance
The measure was approved on second reading, but the same issues remained.
The Culver Town Council reviewed an ordinance addressing the permitted uses for Wind Energy Conversion Systems during their meeting last night. The group tabled the measure after incomplete tables and inconsistent information was found in the ordinance.
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Ancilla College Board Adopts Flat, Fixed Tuition Rate
The Ancilla College board of Trustees has adopted a flat, fixed tuition rate for $14,100 per year rather than charge a per-credit hour fee. President Ken Zirkle says it encourages students to take a full course load each semester and graduate on time. Students who take more than 17 hours per semester will pay an additional $470 per credit hour. Continue reading
Area Students to Take Shortened ISTEP Exam Next Week
This year’s shortened ISTEP exam will be taken at all of the local schools next week. The test window begins today.
Governor Mike Pence signed into law SEA 62, the bill that allows the Indiana Department of Education to shorten this year’s ISTEP test. The test would have been more than 12 hours for third grade students.
The test will begin on Monday at most schools and Tuesday at others. Students will be tested in the next two weeks. The window closes March 11.
Plymouth Board of Public Works Approves Police Vehicle Purchases
The Plymouth Police Department will soon add two new 2016 pursuit-rated, all-wheel drive SUVs to its fleet. The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety approved Police Chief David Bacon’s request to purchase those vehicles from Oliver Ford when they met Monday evening. Continue reading
Culver Park Board Continues Pier Space Efforts
The Culver Parks Department says they’re still working to fill pier slots for the 2015 season.
The slots allow residents of Culver to park their boats in the water when not in use. During Monday night’s Park Board meeting, it was learned that 80-percent of the pier space has been leased.
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Daylight Saving Time Begins March 8
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m. local time. Before you go to bed on March 7, make sure that you set your clock ahead one hour, or move it ahead one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday.
The Indiana State Fire Marshal encourages residents to change the batteries in smoke detectors when the time is changed. It serves as a reminder to make sure fresh batteries are installed as they should be changed twice a year.
Missing Juvenile Calls Lead to Child Porn Discovery in Knox
Knox Police are conducting an investigation after they received a call of two missing juveniles on Sunday.
Officers were able to locate one of the individuals cited as missing without incident. It was learned that the second juvenile was at a residence on Heaton Street in Knox.
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New Prairie High School Placed on Lockdown After Bullet Located
A LaPorte County school was placed on lockdown earlier today after a student located a bullet on a classroom floor.
The incident occurred shortly after 9:00 a.m. at New Prairie High School. The student who located the bullet notified the principal. A search of all lockers in the building, along with book bags that had been in the classroom where the bullet was found was conducted.
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Plymouth Mayor Delivers State of The City Address
Plymouth Positive – that was the theme for Mayor Mark Senter’s annual State of the City address last evening. He touted last summer’s dedication of the River Park Center, the recent completion of the Metronet project, plans for Phase 2 of the Greenway Trail and economic development initiatives in his speech to the city council. Continue reading
