A 41-year-old Plymouth man faces charges of credit card fraud and theft following an investigation by the Plymouth Police Department. Continue reading
Investigation into Stolen Credit Card Results in Arrest
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Funeral Services Scheduled for Teenage Crash Victims
Funeral arrangements are set for the two teenagers killed Monday in a multiple-vehicle crash on U.S. 30 in Kosciusko County.
Investigators there say a 2004 Mitsubishi driven by 17-year-old Kirsten Ganshorn of Walkerton was passing a 2011 Ford F150 and clipped it. The impact sent both vehicles into the median. The pickup truck driver steered back onto the roadway, but Ganshorn’s car spun out, crossed the median backwards and hit the front of a 2007 Chevrolet flatbed truck. Continue reading
Marshall County Posts Low May Unemployment Rate
Marshall and most of its surrounding counties posted May unemployment rates below the state average, according to statistics from the Department of Workforce Development. Continue reading
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Indiana, State Officials Offer Mosquito Safety Tips
State officials have confirmed the first cases of the West Nile Virus in Indiana. As the mosquito season progresses, the state is urging citizens to take preventive action against the virus. Continue reading
Lightning Safety Week Raises Awareness of Weather Dangers
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the National Weather Service have partnered to celebrate Lightning Safety Awareness Week in the state, June 18-24. The week is designed to have Hoosiers have a better understanding of the dangers of lightning. Continue reading
Cleavenger Forms Exploratory Committee for 2018 Run
A former Marshall County elected official is looking at another run for office.
Bill Cleavenger most recently served two terms as coroner, but did not run again due to term limits. Continue reading
Woman Arrested After Allegedly Entering Apartment, Making Breakfast
A 21-year-old Rochester woman who whose alleged actions bear a striking resemblance to storybook character Goldilocks faces a residential entry charge in Marshall County. Continue reading
Local Teens Killed in Kosciusko County Crash
A multiple-vehicle accident on U.S. 30 in Kosciusko County has claimed the lives of two local teenage girls. It happened yesterday on U.S. 30 Eastbound, according to the website InkFreeNews.com. Continue reading
Monterey Deaths Ruled Murder-Suicide
Friday’s deaths of a Monterey couple in their home have been ruled a murder-suicide. Starke County Coroner Dannie Hoffer says Clifford Foster, 53, shot his wife, Lynn, age 52, in the head with a pistol before turning a shotgun on himself.
State Fire Marshal Stresses Fireworks Purchase Safety
Independence Day is less than a month away, and the Indiana State Fire Marshal is reminding Hoosiers about safe and legal ways to purchase fireworks. Continue reading
Ohio Woman Faces Local Reckless Driving Charge
An Ohio woman’s lead foot landed her in the Marshall County Jail early Wednesday morning after a county patrolman reportedly witnessed her driving nearly double the posted speed limit. Continue reading
Driver Arrested After Single-Vehicle Injury Crash
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a single-vehicle injury crash. It happened Wednesday just before 5 p.m. in the area of Lincoln Highway and U.S. 30, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. Continue reading
Firefighters, Red Cross to Distribute Smoke Alarms in Monterey
Members of the Monterey Fire Department are teaming up with the American Red Cross to ensure members of their community stay safe in the event of a house fire. They will be doing a door-to-door canvassing campaign on Sunday, June 11 starting at 12:30 p.m. EDT. Continue reading
Hoosier Hunters Record Near Record Turkey Harvest
Indiana posted its third-highest spring turkey harvest on record in 2017. DNR officials say hunters statewide harvested more than 13,000 wild turkeys. That’s an increase of 7-percent from the 12,081 turkeys taken last spring. Continue reading
NIPSCO Officials Stress Severe Weather Preparedness
Now that summer appears to be here to stay, NIPSCO officials remind customers to prepare for possible severe weather.
Get a storm preparedness kit together before inclement weather strikes. It should include essential medicines, nonperishable food, water, flashlights, a fully-charged cell phone, portable radio and extra batteries. Make prior arrangements for a backup power supply if someone in your family requires life support equipment. Continue reading
Preventive Care Stressed During Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month. State health officials say many conditions that disproportionately affect men can be avoided with healthy lifestyle choices and regular medical care. Continue reading
DNR Announces Free Fishing Weekend
Indiana anglers can catch fish for free this weekend. State residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish in the state’s public waters today or tomorrow as part of the DNR’s Free Fishing Weekend. Continue reading
First Wave of Free Concerts Announced for Indiana State Fair
If your summer plans include a trip to the Indiana State Fair, you may want to schedule it around the free nightly concerts. Fair officials have announced the first five of 17 shows that will be part of the Chevrolet Silverado Free Stage headline entertainment during the fair, which runs Aug. 4-20, 2017. Shows are free with paid admission to the Indiana State Fair. Continue reading
April Jobs Report Indicates Statewide Unemployment Declines
Marshall County’s April unemployment rate of 2.3 percent is well below the state’s figure for the same time period, according to data from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. That represents a full percentage drop from March of 2017. Continue reading
U.S. Senate Police Wellness Bill Sponsored by Indiana Lawmakers
A bill sponsored by Indiana’s two Senators aims to improve the quality of life for police officers. The Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act passed the United States Senate unanimously last week. It was spearheaded by Sens. Todd Young and Joe Donnelly. Continue reading
