NIPSCO is offering customers a new way to keep track of their energy usage. “My Energy Scorecard” provides a custom energy report. It compares a home’s energy usage to similar-sized homes in the same climate zone. The report will be delivered to customers via email six times this year. Continue reading
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Marshall County Commissioners Approve Nutmeg Road Right-of-Way Expansion
The Marshall County Commissioners have approved a subdivision plan that they hope will make it easier for future development along Nutmeg Road.
FEMA Seeks Regional Youth Preparedness Council Candidates
FEMA has extended the deadline for applications from prospective Youth Preparedness Council members to July 15th.
The agency is seeking current students in grades 8-11 who want to become a regional advocate for youth disaster preparedness. The FEMA Region V Youth Preparedness Council offers youth leaders a unique opportunity to make a difference in their communities while sharing their opinions, experiences, ideas, solutions and questions on youth disaster preparedness with the regional leadership of FEMA. Continue reading
Boy Shot Following Accidental Firearm Discharge
The Plymouth Police Department is investigating after a 14-year-old boy was shot in the stomach.
Funeral Arrangements Finalized for Bob Pickell
Funeral arrangements have been set for a longtime Plymouth Community School Corporation music teacher. Bob Pickell was killed Friday night when he fell through the attic at his Plymouth home onto the cement garage floor. Continue reading
Lane Restrictions Planned on SR 17
Marshall County motorists should watch for lane closures in the Plymouth area for the next several weeks. Starting today INDOT will be spot paving State Road 17 between State Road 8 and Olive Trail. Continue reading
Marshall Commissioners Consider Right of Way on Nutmeg Road
The Marshall County Commissioners will consider a change to its contract with an aerial imaging company, Tuesday morning.
Sen. Donnelly Looks for Solutions to Rural Problems
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly addressed issues important to rural residents at a summit held last week in Washington, D. C.
Federal Same Sex Marriage Law Celebrates Anniversary
There are a lot of first wedding anniversaries being celebrated by couples who raced to the altar after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage across the nation last year. Former Freedom to Marry President Evan Wolfson says many of those couples thought they’d never be able to make their union legal. Since the court’s decision, more than a million people have gotten married. Wolfson says most Americans have been embracing them. Continue reading
Accident Claims Life of Recent Plymouth School Corporation Retiree
A recent retiree from the Plymouth Community School Corporation was killed last night in an accident at his home. Continue reading
Protect Your Eyes from Fireworks Injuries
An area ophthalmologist says it’s not a coincidence that July is Eye Injury Awareness Month. Dr. Scott Buck with the Northwest Indiana Eye and Laser Center says emergency rooms are full of patients with fireworks-related injuries to the eyes. Continue reading
IDHS Provides Holiday Safety Tips Prior to Community Celebrations
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security says that if you’re planning to attend a large event this holiday weekend, it’s important to keep a few things in mind.
Bremen Gas Leak Capped, Evacuation Order Lifted
Things are returning to normal in Bremen after a gas leak caused widespread evacuations in the community. An INDOT contractor struck a gas line near Woodie’s Supermarket in on Bowen Avenue yesterday afternoon, according to officials with the Bremen Police Department and Marshall County Emergency Management Agency. Continue reading
Plymouth Schools Continue Brick Fundraiser for New Football Turf
The campaign continues to raise funds for renovation projects on Plymouth High School’s athletic facilities.
Bourbon Police Issue Traffic Safety Reminder
Keep your Independence Day weekend celebration safe by designating a driver. That reminder comes from the Bourbon Police Department in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.
Officer Matt Geiger with the Bourbon Police Department says they will be stepping up enforcement over the weekend and will be on the lookout for impaired drivers. Continue reading
Renewed Indiana Accident Law Begins Friday
Starting Friday, Indiana is implementing a new law related to traffic accidents in the state.
Cheap Gas, Hotel Costs Increase Holiday Travel Numbers
More than 1-million Hoosiers will be traveling this holiday weekend according to analysts with AAA.
Gas Leak Forces Evacuation in Bremen
A major gas leak in Bremen is causing evacuations in the community.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
A Winona Lake man faces numerous drug charges following a Wednesday night traffic stop. Continue reading
Culver Chips Away at Main Street Parking Lot Work
A parking lot in the 200 block of South Main Street in Culver is seeing work progress.
The striping and paving on the parking lot have been completed, something that Town Manager Jonathan Leist said progressed nicely. At this point in the upgrades, however, Culver is responsible for lighting, fencing, signage, and screening in the parking lot.
