The man accused of robbing four Northern Indiana stores, including Dollar Generals in Plymouth and North Judson, has been arrested. Continue reading
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Spring Increases Flooding Risk says State Insurance Agency
If April showers bring May flowers, they are also capable of bringing floods to the local area.
Marshall County Builders Show Expands in New Location
Spring officially arrives this weekend. Find your inspiration for the season and beyond at the 12th Annual Marshall County Builders Association Home and Outdoor Expo. Continue reading
Lieutenant Governor Lauds Regional Cities Initiative
Indiana’s new lieutenant governor says the Regional Cities Initiative will pay dividends beyond the counties that are part of the coalition. Eric Holcomb has been on the job for two weeks, following Sue Ellsperman’s resignation. He spoke yesterday in LaPorte at one of four regional Office of Community and Rural Affairs symposium. He says the three grants will pay dividends beyond the participating counties by investing in quality of place. Continue reading
Marshall County Performs Well in Annual Health Rankings Report
An annual study ranking Indiana’s counties by health factors and outcomes has been released, and Marshall County is ranked in the top third of Indiana counties.
NIPSCO Reminds Customers that Energy Assistance Continues Past Winter
Just because there is a transition to spring taking place doesn’t mean NIPSCO has stopped providing utility assistance to some of its customers.
Between December 1st and March 15th, natural gas utilities in Indiana don’t disconnect services to low income home energy assistance customers just because they may be delinquent on their home heating bills.
Cedar Lake Police Cooperating with Plymouth, North Judson Following Walgreen’s Robbery
The individual that authorities believe is responsible for robberies at the Dollar General locations in Plymouth and North Judson may have struck again in Cedar Lake.
National Weather Service Issues Dense Fog Advisory
A dense fog advisory is in effect through mid-morning. Visibility will be reduced to a quarter of a mile or less in places. The fog is expected to lift by 9 a.m. Eastern, 8 a.m. Central. Until then, motorists should slow down, use low-beam headlights for visibility and leave plenty of distance between vehicles.
Marshall Council Supports EMA Assistant Position
Marshall County plans to expand its Emergency Management Agency Department for added security at the county building.
The matter was discussed last week by the County Commissioners, but funding the proposal was addressed by the County Council on Monday morning. Currently there is a single EMA Director, but a deputy director could be used to not only help with regular duties in the office, but also provide security in the building. Continue reading
Wrong-Way Driver Arrested
A Walkerton man faces multiple charges following a Saturday night traffic stop by a Marshall County Police Department patrol officer. He stopped a car driven by 36-year-old Camilo Villa that was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of U.S. 30 near Michigan Road. Continue reading
Plymouth Police Seeking Kroger Theft Suspect
Plymouth Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a theft suspect. A man wearing an Indiana sweatshirt, khaki pants and glasses took unspecified items from Kroger around 11 a.m. Saturday and left in a white passenger car. Continue reading
Police Believe Dollar General Robberies Connected
The man who robbed the Dollar General store in Plymouth Friday evening is believed to have struck in North Judson yesterday. Police there say a man in a white baseball cap, black sweatshirt and jeans walked into the store around 4:45 p.m., waited until the clerk was alone, demanded money and left on foot. Continue reading
Charges Filed After Incident at Economy Inn
A Plymouth man faces intimidation and false informing charges following a weekend incident at the Economy Inn. Officers responded to a report of someone being chased with a knife just after 11 p.m. Sunday. Continue reading
County Council Considers EMA Expansion
The Marshall County Council will consider a request to expand the EMA Department after the matter was taken-up by the County Commissioners, last week.
Soil Health Observed During Planned Agriculture Seminar
The Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Purdue Extension are teaming up in the local area to inform farmers about improving soil health.
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Plymouth Man Pronounced Dead Following Single Vehicle Accident
A Plymouth man is dead following a single vehicle crash on Saturday afternoon in Marshall County.
Regional Cities Funding Clears Statehouse Hurdle
Regional Cities funding was finalized as the clock was ticking at the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday night.
There were suspicions that Regional Cities funding may not have sufficient votes for passage out of committee after the Indiana Economic Development Corporations’ Regional Cities Task Force recommended awarding Tax Amnesty funds to three regions of the state instead of two.
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Starke County Pair Arrested Following False Vehicle Registration
An SUV with a fictitious vehicle registration led to the arrest of two Starke County men.
Former Plymouth-based CEO Convicted on Multiple Charges
Marshall County’s Prosecutor says he will be seeking the maximum sentence following a conviction this week of a former Plymouth business’ CEO.
Investigations started following the closure of Stone Creek Homes in Plymouth in May of 2012. According to information provided by the prosecutor’s office, the company was shuttered without warning to customers or employees.
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Jewelry Theft Under Investigation
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a break-in at a Bourbon residence. Continue reading
