A Friday night traffic stop of a car reportedly traveling 110 miles per hour in a posted 60 mph zone resulted in the detention of five teenagers by the Indiana State Police. Troopers spotted a 2001 Dodge Caravan traveling southbound on U.S. 31 just before midnight, according to a news release. As they were catching up to the van, troopers reportedly saw the five teens throw alcoholic beverages out the van’s windows. Continue reading
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U.S. 31 Lane Restrictions Start Today
Motorists traveling on U.S. 31 near Plymouth may experience some traffic delays for the next few months. Continue reading
Sewer Rates, Road Disbursement on the Docket for Plymouth Common Council
The Plymouth Common Council will consider an increase in the community’s sewer rates when they meet this evening.
A financial analysis was conducted by financial firm Umbaugh and Associates to understand how the current sewer rates are satisfying the City’s utility needs. The company recommended a 17-percent increase in the cost to consumers.
Sec. of State Attributes Voter Turnout to Candidates, Issues
Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson says Indiana reported a 38-percent voter turnout during May’s Primary Election.
Construction Begins Monday on U.S. 30 West of Hamlet
Today is the day work begins on a bridge on U.S. 30 just west of Hamlet.
Drunk Driving Charges for Plymouth Woman with Children in Car
A Plymouth woman was arrested on Thursday on drunk driving charges.
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Saturday Tour de Max Race Raises Funds for Charity
An annual bicycle tour of Marshall County will be taking place on Saturday, and the proceeds are for a good cause.
Tour de Max will be offering three bike routes consisting of 10 miles, 30 miles, or 63 miles of riding depending on your fitness level and competitiveness. Cyclists will start from the Train Depot in Culver.
Older Hoosiers Can Benefit from SNAP Program
Older Hoosiers aren’t signing up for federal food assistance programs, but many are going to local food banks for help each month. Statistics indicate 13 percent of Indiana’s food-bank clients are more than 60 years old. The National Council on Aging has an effort under way to close the “SNAP Gap.” Continue reading
Weather Radio Programming Event Held at Walgreen’s
The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency will be hosting an event designed to put residents in touch with weather information.
Mosquito Born Illnesses Prompt ISDH Recommendations
The Indiana State Department of Health is encouraging Hoosiers to take steps to protect themselves from mosquitoes this year.
Culver Farmer’s Market Anticipates Great Opening Weekend
The end of May is nearing and that means the Culver Farmer’s Market will host its opening day this weekend.
The community event will take place on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. This year’s Farmer’s Market will sport a new location under the green pavilion near the Train Depot in Culver.
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INDOT Prepares Motorists for U.S. 30 Work Near Hamlet
Motorists will see a bit of a traffic slowdown on U.S. 30 near Hamlet on Monday.
Bremen Man Sentenced on Molestation Charge, Deported to Honduras
A 38-year-old Bremen man was sentenced this week to four years in the Indiana Department of Corrections, but it resulted in his deportation.
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Guilty Verdict Handed Down in Murder of Alma Del Real
The verdict in the murder trial of Alberto Cruz is in.
Trespassers Accused of Resisting Arrest, Threatening Cops
A man and woman from Plymouth face trespassing and resisting law enforcement charges after police reportedly found them camping out in a house that’s set for demolition. Continue reading
Murder Trial Jurors Hear Accused Killer’s Taped Confession
The fate of a man accused of murdering a South Bend woman and dumping her body near Culver Military Academy last spring will soon be in the hands of a St. Joseph County jury. Yesterday they watched Alberto Cruz’s emotional interview with police before he led them to Alma Del Real’s body. At that time she had been missing for six weeks, having last been seen with Cruz at a South Bend night club. Continue reading
Argos School Board Approves Budget Cuts in Face of Revenue Reductions
The cuts have started for the Argos Community School Corporation.
After failing to see voter approval for a property tax levy increase to fund operations, the school board met this week to implement the necessary budget cuts. Approval was granted, cutting several positions during the meeting. That saves the school corporation about $270-thousand.
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Hammer Wielding Plymouth Man Faces Battery Charge
A Plymouth man faces a battery with bodily injury charge following a Monday night incident at a local motel. Continue reading
Prosecutors Call Witnesses to Start Murder Trial
The trial of Alberto Cruz started with jury selection on Monday in St. Joseph County.
He’s the man accused in the murder of Alma Del Real. She was reported missing last year, prompting large community outreach to find her whereabouts. Del Real was located near the Culver Academies campus several weeks later.
Commissioners Approve Contract for Health Department Design Work
Plans are now progressing for an eventual move of the Marshall County Health Department.
The idea has been discussed for a few years, but received approval by the Marshall County Council last week. During Monday morning’s County Commissioners meeting, a contract was presented that will lead to preliminary design and construction documents for the move.
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