Grocery prices have dropped across the nation for the first time since 2014. So says a study by the American Farm Bureau Federation.
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Culver Plans Banner Contest to Improve Community Look
The Town of Culver may be looking to invest in a bit of community pride in the coming months.
The Culver Town Council held discussions on Tuesday on an idea that’s been tossed around for a couple of weeks. A contest is in the works that seeks to develop banners to be hung on light and utility polls throughout the community.
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ISP Master Trooper Promoted to Detective
An Indiana State Police trooper who calls Plymouth home has been promoted to detective.
Master Trooper Mike Gruett is assigned to the Bremen post and is a 30-year ISP veteran. He earned his assignment to Field Investigations through completion of written testing and a competitive interview process. Gruett will mainly investigate cases in Marshall County. Continue reading
Culver Schools Offer Meals During Spring Break
The Culver Community School Corporation will still be serving breakfast and lunch each day during the spring break and intersession. The school is participating in the federal Summer Food Service Program starting Monday, March 28th and continuing through Friday, April 8th. Continue reading
K-9 Finds Drugs During Traffic Stop
A South Bend man faces drug charges in Marshall County following a Wednesday morning traffic stop by Plymouth Police. Continue reading
Bicentennial Torch Route Announced
The route is set for this fall’s Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. The event, patterned after the Olympic torch relay, will start in Corydon on Sept. 9 and travel more than 3,200 miles through all 92 counties. Corydon was chosen as the starting destination as it was Indiana’s original capitol. Continue reading
Ancilla Takes Part in “You Can. Go Back” Program
Ancilla College is taking part in a state initiative aimed at helping Hoosiers with some college credit return to college and succeed. The You Can. Go Back. program initiated by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education is a Learn More Indiana initiative. Continue reading
Students Making Up for Snow Days Today
Students at a couple of area corporations are in class today to make up for days missed due to weather. This was an optional day for both Culver Community and North Judson-San Pierre Schools based on the calendars adopted for the 2015-16 school year. Both ended up using today as a make-up due to inclement weather.
Indictment Handed Down Against Multiple Robbery Suspect
The man accused of carrying-out a string of robberies in Northern Indiana was indicted on Wednesday, and cooperating authorities say an “ongoing criminal nuisance” has been stopped.
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Suspect Sought in Connection With Wednesday Burgulary
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a burglary suspect. Continue reading
Culver CVS Updates Inch Along As Plans Become Clearer
The Town of Culver has taken a step that will pave the way toward an eventual update of the town’s CVS Pharmacy location.
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Plymouth Entering Contract Negotiations for Safe Routes Construction Engineering
The City of Plymouth is preparing to move the process forward on the community’s Safe Routes to School project.
The program is federally sponsored and is intended to provide safe walking or biking access to and from school for area children. In addition to safety, the 2005 program was also partly designed to combat childhood obesity.
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Plymouth Man Arrested on Slew of Drug Charges
Plymouth Police say they executed a search warrant on Tuesday afternoon resulting in the arrest of a Plymouth man.
Plymouth Chips Away at Sidewalk List with 2016 Projects
The City of Plymouth has prepared for updates to certain sidewalk sections for 2016.
As part of the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan, project lists are expected to be brought forward on an annual basis. The City of Plymouth’s Street Department updates the sidewalks approved by the Board of Works and constructs sidewalk ramps for wheelchair accessibility.
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Culver Town Council Rejects Revisiting Flouride Issue
The Culver Town Council appears to have had a slight change of heart from their previous meeting regarding the use of fluoride in its drinking water supply.
At their previous meeting, interest was expressed in revisiting the issue after a decision to include fluoride in the water supply was settled late last year. Flouride is commonly used as a method of preventing tooth decay.
Impaired LaPorte Driver Arrested Following Multiple Phone Calls
A bit of erratic driving may have landed a LaPorte man in jail in Marshall County.
Plymouth Stays the Course on Water Flouridation
The City of Plymouth has decided to continue the use of fluoride in its drinking water supply.
Plymouth considered suggestions to remove the supplemental agent from its water supply after a member of the public brought the issue forward. During Monday night’s Plymouth Board of Works meeting, additional information was gathered.
Culver Town Council Considers Revisiting Flouride Issue
The Culver Town Council will revisit an item from their previous meeting that may ultimately determine how the community fluoridates its water.
Cannabis Discovered Inside Vehicle with Five Children in Tow
A speeding vehicle led to the arrest of a South Bend woman on drug-related charges.
Plymouth Pair Arrested on Multiple Drug Possession Charges
Plymouth Police attempted to serve an arrest warrant late last week, but wound up with quite a bit more.
Officers responded to the 1300 block of West Jefferson Street on Friday to provide 40-year-old Joshua Manns of Plymouth. While at the residence, officers say they noticed the smell of narcotics.
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