The end of the calendar year is bringing reminders to maximize health care insurance options.
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Culver Town Council Prepares for Title VI Plan Adoption
The Culver Town Council will consider adoption of a Title VI plan at their meeting Tuesday night.
Intoxicated Driver Strikes Utility Pole in Saturday Evening Crash
Marshall County authorities have taken a Plymouth man into custody after he allegedly crashed his car into a utility pole.
MAX 98.3 FM and WKVI Seeking Cookbook Recipe Submissions
Kankakee Valley Broadcasting has the perfect Christmas gift for the cook on your list. MAX 98.3 FM and sister stations, WKVI AM and FM are issuing an updated cookbook in time for the holidays. Continue reading
Red Hats Collected for American Heart Month
The American Heart Association has started a campaign to raise awareness of heart-related diseases.
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Traffic Stop Results in Cocaine Arrest
A South Bend woman faces criminal charges in Marshall County following an early morning traffic stop. Continue reading
Erratic Driving Leads to OWI Arrest
An Atwood man whose erratic driving got the attention of a Bourbon Police Officer early this morning faces a drunk driving charge. Continue reading
Sheriff, Deputy Heading to Court in Federal Civil Rights Case
The Marshall County sheriff and a one of his deputies are being sued over alleged civil rights violations.
Records from Marshall Superior Court indicate Jason C. Joseph was arrested in 2014 and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver.
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ISP Officials Warn of Computer Scam
A scam involving internet users is making the rounds, according to the Indiana State Police. They’ve gotten several reports of people receiving random tech support pop-up ads while surfing the web. The messages ask the user to call a telephone number to fix a problem with the machine and strongly suggest it be done immediately. Continue reading
Annual Drug Take Back Initiative Seeks Safe Disposal of Prescription Meds
The Indiana State Police is participating in a nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” Initiative this weekend.
Travel to Mall of America With Kankakee Valley Broadcasting
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Mall of America. Kankakee Valley Broadcasting is hosting a chartered bus trip to Bloomington, Minn. Nov. 4-6. The bus will leave the WKVI studios in Knox at 9:30 a.m. CDT on Friday and return around 10 p.m. Sunday. Continue reading
Bremen High School Students Explore Career Options
Bremen High School seniors are getting a closer look at career opportunities in Marshall County as part of a Manufacturing Day initiative.
It’s a national program in which manufacturers open their doors to showcase their businesses and foster interest in careers. Continue reading
Marshall County Prepares for Truck Lease Purchases Following Financing Approval
The Marshall County Highway Department is moving ahead with financing for the lease purchase of new trucks.
Earlier this year, the county was approached by Republic First National Bank to discuss lease financing for road maintenance equipment. The Marshall County Commissioners at the time stated they were used to purchasing equipment at the highway department outright.
Volunteers Sought for Plymouth “Our Town” Documentary
Plymouth will be starring in its own documentary this December.
ISP Dedicates Available Resources to Widespread Voter Registration Case
Indiana State Police say one of their highest priorities is ensuring the integrity of the 2016 election.
Commissioners Approve Contract for Reduced Jail Food Prices
The Marshall County government has decided to move ahead with a bulk-purchasing contract for food served at the county jail.
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Counterfeiting Charges Brought Against Bourbon Man
A Bourbon man is facing real charges for allegedly manufacturing something fake.
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Community Corrections Prepares for Switch to New Case Management System
The Marshall County Community Corrections Department is hoping to get with the times and change their case management service provider.
The state of Indiana is moving to a system called “Odyssey” that will allow information sharing across the state’s courts. That largely renders Marshall County’s current provider CSI obsolete. Community Corrections Executive Director Ward Byers says the new software will likely prove easier to use.
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Plymouth Woman Arrested on Domestic Battery Charge
A Plymouth woman is jailed after police responded Saturday night to a report of a fight at Creekside Trailer Park. The Marshall County Dispatch Center got a 911 call at 7:22 p.m. according to the incident report, and officers from the sheriff’s department responded. Continue reading
Marshall County Traffic Stop Leads to Two Arrests
An early morning traffic stop in Marshall County ended with two arrests. A Marshall County officer stopped a pickup truck driven by 36-year-old Timothy Leon Jester of LaPorte around 1:30 a.m. Monday in the area of U.S. 30 and Fir Road for speeding. The incident report indicates Jester does not have a driver’s license due to a lifetime habitual traffic violator suspension. Continue reading
