A bill authored by a local lawmaker to strengthen the penalties for people convicted of certain child exploitation and pornography crimes is headed to the full Senate for consideration. Sen. Randy Head’s measure would enhance penalties for offenders he describes as the “worst of the worst.” Continue reading
A Grovertown man faces forgery charges in connection with a series of bogus travelers checks he reportedly attempted to cash. Continue reading
The first day candidates can file to run for office in November’s General Election put several names on the ballot.
Retired members of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will now get to keep their service weapon following action by the Marshall County Commissioners.
Marshall County’s steps to provide law enforcement officers with their service weapon follows similar action taken by the City of Plymouth to bestow their police officers with their firearm upon retirement.
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The Plymouth School Corporation will soon make a few adjustments to its bonding insurance policies.
During Tuesday night’s meeting, Business Manager Kandi Tinkey said Auditors from the Indiana State Board of accounts requested the changes. Three auditors were tasked with reviewing the district’s operations and procedures over the holiday period.
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Indiana’s elected representatives in Congress are reacting to action taken by President Barack Obama on the subject on guns.
Following statements made this week from the executive branch, Republican Senator Dan Coats said the President is trying to “sidestep Congress” to legislate. Coats went as far as to say that the changes proposed through executive action are unconstitutional.
ISTEP scores released today by the state indicate a double-digit decline in the passing percentage over last year. In 2013-14, 74 percent of public school students across Indiana passed both the English/Language Arts and Math standardized tests. The 2014-15 scores indicate only 52-percent of public school students made the grade on both tests. Both percentages are slightly higher when private and charter school students are factored in. Continue reading
A truck driver from Kansas only sustained minor injuries when he apparently fell asleep at the wheel and crashed his rig on southbound U.S. 31 early this morning. Continue reading
Marshall County plans to resurrect a project that fell by the wayside in recent years.
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Commissioner’s meeting, the board requested of Sheriff Matt Hassel to form a committee to explore the idea of developing a cost sharing plan for central dispatch.
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The Plymouth School Board has taken another step toward renovating its athletic facilities.
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Marshall County plans to further consider implementing a vote center concept during election season.
County Clerk Debbie Vandemark said the Election Board is ready to move ahead with the idea following the acquisition of electronic poll books. About 1/3 of the counties in Indiana are now using the model. Under the proposal, the polling sites in Marshall County could be used by anyone properly registered to vote and residing in the county.
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The controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act that put Indiana in the national spotlight last year is expected to once again dominate the statehouse. Lawmakers return to work today. Sen. Jim Arnold, D-LaPorte, says a bill has already been filed seeking to lessen the blow by making amicable measures for everyone concerned. Continue reading
The Plymouth School Board will consider extending administrator contracts during their meeting, tonight.
A South Bend woman who crashed her car in Marshall County early Sunday morning faces drug and alcohol charges in connection with that incident. Continue reading
Authorities in Marshall County are looking for two men accused of breaking into a semi parked at a rural Argos residence. Continue reading
The Marshall County Commissioners will consider a recommendation to open voting anywhere to residents.
It’s hard to believe the time has already arrived, but the Marshall County Clerk’s office says it will begin accepting applications from candidates seeking political office.
The Town of Culver has bumped the pay for a few of its employees in 2016, others may have to wait until 2017 to see their pay increased.
A local non-profit organization is hoping to attract applicants for several grants to be awarded this year.
Minor flooding of the Tippecanoe River near Ora is expected to occur over the weekend. A flood warning remains in effect until late Sunday night. As of 8 p.m. Wednesday the river was holding steady at 11.7 feet. That’s just below the 12 foot flood stage in that area. Continue reading
