Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 2:00 Thursday afternoon.
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Maximum Sentence Handed Down for Toddler’s 2015 Murder
The Marshall County man who admitted to beating his girlfriend’s toddler to death with a hairbrush last September because she wet the bed received a maximum sentence for murder this morning in Marshall Superior Court. Judge Robert O. Bowen told Shane Weedling the only factor in his favor was his guilty plea in connection with Serenity Wilson’s murder last year in a Plymouth motel room. Continue reading
65 Year Sentence Imposed in Infant Death Case
The Plymouth man who beat his girlfriend’s toddler to death for wetting the bed learned his fate today in a Marshall County courtroom.
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Murder Defendant to Be Sentenced Today
The Plymouth man who admitted to beating his girlfriend’s toddler to death for wetting the bed will learn his fate today in a Marshall County courtroom. Shane Weeding entered a guilty plea to murder during a Sept. 13 court appearance in connection with 2-year-old Serenity Wilson’s death last September at the Economy Inn Motel in Plymouth. Weeding was living there with her mother, Krysti Lavanway, according to court documents. Continue reading
Bulk Purchaser Pitches County on Jail Food Cost Savings
Marshall County may be able to save money when purchasing food for county jail inmates.
The county contracts with Gordon Food Service to obtain the necessary supplies to feed those residing inside the jail. An analysis conducted last month on food purchasing invoices led a Michigan-based non-profit to develop solutions.
Autumn Means Greater Deer Activity on Local Roadways
The Indiana Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to stay alert for deer crossing local roadways.
Marshall County Bicentennial Celebration Honors Past, Embraces the Future
The torch relay navigated its way through Marshall County on Tuesday to celebrate Indiana’s Bicentennial.
Downtown Plymouth was among the stops for the torch – which was lined with residents hoping to catch a glimpse of the torchbearers carrying the state symbol during its stay in Marshall County. The torch made stops in Bremen, LaPaz, Plymouth, and Culver on Tuesday.
MCEDC Highlights Successes in Annual Report
The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation is busy visiting with government bodies in Marshall County to review its annual report.
Bicentennial Torch Ready for Appearance Tuesday in Marshall County
The Bicentennial Torch Relay comes through Marshall County Tuesday afternoon with each community celebrating in its own unique way.
INDOT Awards Infrastructure Funds to County, City of Plymouth Projects
The Indiana Department of Transportation is funding several rural road and infrastructure projects, and they’re using federal transportation funding to do it.
Marshall County Community Corrections Aims for Additional Grant Dollars
The Marshall County Community Corrections Department is hoping to garner some additional revenue to better fund services in the department.
During Monday’s Marshall County Commissioner’s meeting, it was learned that the Indiana Department of Corrections is allocating grant dollars for the departments at the county-level in fiscal year 2017. Community Corrections Director Ward Byers says they’ll be seeking $33-thousand.
Bicentennial Torch Makes Marshall County Appearance Tuesday
The Indiana Bicentennial Torch will make its way into Marshall County on Tuesday with a host of activities to get the community involved.
Marshall County to Receive MCEDC Annual Report
The Marshall County Commissioners will receive a report from the Marshall County Economic Development Foundation.
Culver Reviews Stellar Communities
The Town of Culver held their follow-up meeting with OCRA on Friday after not receiving an Indiana Stellar Communities designation.
Deer Archery Season Begins Saturday
Saturday marks the start of archery deer hunting season and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources has a few pieces of information to help hunters navigate the season.
Join Kankakee Valley Broadcasting at the Mall of America
Get a jump on your Christmas 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 and return around 10 p.m. Sunday. Continue reading
Culver Appropriates Funds to Begin State Supplemented Infrastructure Work
The Town of Culver had to jump through a few hoops prior to being able to spend money received through the state for infrastructure improvements.
“Walk into my Future” Field Trip Puts Plymouth Students on Path to College
Plymouth students will be taking a field trip on Friday that hopes to encourage college savings.
“Bicentennial Experience” Brings Indiana History to Marshall County
Marshall County residents will have a chance to learn more about Indiana’s history when the “Bicentennial Experience” comes to Plymouth.
Culver Town Council Plans Rental Rates for Park Facilities
The Culver Town Council has taken steps to adopt an ordinance to establish park facility rental rates.
