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Convicted Felon Faces Weapons Charges Following Traffic Stop
A Michigan woman who told police she was in the process of moving to Plymouth wound up in jail in LaPorte County for possession of a firearm by a violent felon and theft of a firearm. Continue reading
StellarFest Gives Culver Chance to Educate Public on Improvement Efforts
The Town of Culver will be taking part in a host of Saturday events in the town park.
Plymouth Schools Extend Contract with The Crossing
The Plymouth Community School Corporation has decided to continue using the services of al alternative education program for some of its students.
Marshall County Increases Cume Cap Development Rate
The Marshall County Commissioners have increased a tax they say is being encouraged by the state of Indiana.
Plymouth Schools Announce Summer Food Service Program Schedule
The Plymouth Community School Corporation is once again taking part in the federal Summer Food Service Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to serve more than 200 million free meals to children 18 years and under at approved SFSP sites. Continue reading
Plymouth Schools Continue Facilities Upgrades
Work is still progressing on a facilities upgrade project at the Plymouth School Corporation.
Construction was started earlier this year on the football field and the administration building, but the Plymouth School Board received an update on the project on Tuesday night. Superintendent Dan Tyree says the expansion of the school corporation’s administration building got back on course after a bit of a hiccup rerouting city water pipes.
Plymouth Mayor Comments on Bizarre Greenway Trail Incident and Investigation
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter has decided to weigh-in on an investigation into an alleged attack on the Greenway Trail in Plymouth.
Plymouth School Board Offers Stipend for AP and Dual Credit Teachers
The Plymouth School Board has decided to incentivize some of its teachers to obtain greater levels of education.
Two years ago, the Indiana General Assembly devised rules allowing salary increases for teachers teaching AP and Dual Credit courses. The catch is the teacher overseeing the dual credit courses must possess a Master’s Degree and undergo 18 hours of graduate coursework in that subject by 2020 to receive the stipend.
Marshall County Approves EMA Communications Plan
The Marshall County EMA will leave a few things as they are, but update a few other items in its Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
A discussion took place Monday morning when Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery approached the Marshall County Commissioners. Several incidences over the past six months required the preparation of “After-Action” reports.
Forever Stamp Commemorates Indiana’s Bicentennial
A photograph of a rural Kosciusko County landscape graces Indiana’s Statehood Forever Stamp. It’s available at U.S. Post Office locations across the Hoosier State today in celebration of Indiana’s bicentennial. Continue reading
Rise in Syphilis Cases Prompts Stronger Testing Recommendations
The Indiana State Department of Health is reacting to an increase in the number of reported syphilis cases in the Hoosier state.
Police say Greenway Trail Attack Allegedly Occurred in Town of Bourbon
The Plymouth Police Department is updating the public on an alleged attack on the Greenway Trail, but an investigation has revealed something much different.
Argos Requests Assistance While Fiber Optic Upgrades Are Completed
The Town of Argos is planning better access to broadband for its businesses and residents, but is requesting a bit of financial assistance.
Jim Burroughs is the Utility, Park, and Street Superintendent for the Town. He says the community in the southern portion of Marshall County has been working to address a dead space for high-speed internet connectivity.
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Plymouth School Board to Consider Blueberry Festival Request
The Plymouth School Board will consider participating once again in the parking for the Marshall County Blueberry Festival.
Florida Man Jailed for Lacking Handgun License
The lack of a handgun license has landed a Florida man in jail in Marshall County.
Four Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
Plymouth Police arrested four individuals on drug-related charges following a Friday afternoon traffic stop.
The traffic stop was initiated in the area of Fifth and Madison Street in Plymouth just after Noon. The Plymouth Police Department’s K-9 Unit was present at the scene and indicated to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle.
Valparaiso Native Killed During Fort Hood Training Exercise
A West Point cadet from Valparaiso is among the nine soldiers killed during a training accident near Fort Hood, Texas last week. Continue reading
Commissioners Consider Temporary Road Closure Request
The Marshall County Commissioners anticipate a full agenda this morning.
U.S. 6 to Close for Chip Sealing
A portion of U.S. 6 will be closed this week for chip sealing. INDOT officials advise the highway will be shut down between State Road 23 in Walkerton and U.S. 31 in LaPaz tomorrow through Friday in order to preserve the road surface, if the weather cooperates. Continue reading
