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
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Swearing In Ceremony Scheduled Today for Plymouth Officials
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter and other city elected officials will be sworn in later today. Marshall County Clerk Deb Vandermark will administer the oath to the mayor, clerk-treasurer, council members and city attorney at 1 p.m. in the city council chambers. Continue reading
Culver Council Says Goodbyes to Retiring Members
Tuesday night marked the final meeting of their term for two members of the Culver Town Council.
Ed Pinder will retire from the Council after serving 16 years in the seat. Another member, Jean Rakich, served a shorter one-year term, but was equally thankful for the experience.
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Donations Allow Culver Library Chance to Provide Emergency Medical Care
The Culver-Union Township Public Library is now home to a medical device that may one day save a life.
Members of the library’s fundraising arm, Friends of the Library, have been accepting donations to purchase an Automated External Defibrillator. The equipment is used as a means to restart a proper heart rhythm during cardiac arrest.
Third Suspect Arrested in Connection With Lowe’s Theft
Investigators with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department have arrested a third suspect in the Dec. 26th theft of power tools and other items from the Plymouth Lowe’s store. Employees there called 911 following the incident and advised the suspects left in a white Ford SUV. Continue reading
Flood Warnings Extended for Area Rivers
Flood warnings are in effect through early next week for a couple of low-lying problem spots. Continue reading
Golf Cart Permit Fee Changes Cause Problems for Culver Town Council
An ordinance that specifies the use of golf carts within Culver’s Town Limits ran into a few problems, Tuesday night.
The matter was approved on first reading earlier this month. Golf carts are a common method of transportation during the warmer months in the lake community. The Town already has an ordinance in place regulating their use, but Town Administration has proposed changes to the way they’re used in Town and the fees associated with the proper permits.
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Kicking the Habit Presents Challenges for New Year’s Resolutions
The start of the New Year often brings with it a few resolutions.
Among the most common choices consistently cited amongst Americans for change is to quit smoking. According to the American Cancer Society, kicking the habit is difficult due to the presence of nicotine in tobacco products.
Marshall County Police Searching for Vehicle Theft Suspect
Investigators from the Marshall County Police Department are searching for a man who reportedly led a patrol officer on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle early Sunday morning. Continue reading
Plymouth Opens Warming Shelter
Widespread power outages last night prompted officials in Plymouth to open a warming shelter for displaced residents. Space is available at the fire station for anyone who needs a place to stay until their utility service is restored. Continue reading
Kankakee River Flood Warning Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Kankakee River at U.S. 30. Continue reading
Argos Re-Votes Following Alleged Open Door Violation
The Town of Argos has corrected an error in the election of one of its Town Council members.
Earlier this year, the Argos Town Council was required to break a tie for one of its three available Town Council seats. The tie for the final available seat was certified after Election Day by the Marshall County Election Board.
Culver Wrapping Up Ordinance Considerations for 2015
The Culver Town Council will meet for the final time in 2015 on Tuesday night.
Pseudoephedrine Regulation Proposed to Curb Meth Problem
State lawmakers may consider further regulating cold medication sales in an effort to curb Indiana’s methamphetamine epidemic. Sen. Jim Arnold, D-LaPorte, says that’s one of several priority issues they will consider when they reconvene next week. He notes Indiana is the top state for meth production and says lawmakers need to find ways of harnessing the problem. Continue reading
INDOT Reminds Motorists to Slow Down
Roads across northwest Indiana are expected to be slick and hazardous into the evening hours. Widespread sleet and freezing rain have blanketed the area since early this morning. INDOT has 170 plow and salt crews on the roads but drivers say the conditions are exceptionally tricky because the wintry mix is washing de-icing materials off the road. Continue reading
Slick Roads Blamed for Morning Wrecks
Slippery roads are believed to be a factor in a couple of accidents this morning on the U.S. 31 bypass. The first happened around 6:30 a.m., according to officials with the Marshall County Police Department. Continue reading
Pursuit Ends With Arrests of Accused Shoplifters
A pair of South Bend men accused of stealing several items from the Plymouth Lowe’s store on Saturday face theft charges in Marshall County. Continue reading
John W. “Jack” Montgomery
Funeral services for John W. “Jack” Montgomery, 74, of Culver, are Tuesday, Dec. 29 at 11 a.m. EST at Trinity Lutheran Church in Culver, with visitation Monday, Dec. 28 from 4 until 8 p.m. EST at Odom Funeral Home in Culver. Memorials may be given to the Marshall County Humane Society or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Freezing Rain, Flooding Possible Today
The last week of 2015 is off to a dreary start in the weather department. A freezing rain advisory is in effect across the area until mid-afternoon. This means periods of freezing rain will cause travel difficulties due to light ice accumulations. Motorists are urged to slow down and use caution while driving. Continue reading
Plymouth Students Raise Money for United Way of Marshall County
Students at several Plymouth schools learned valuable lessons about giving during the month of December. Several classes took part in penny wars competitions to raise money for United Way of Marshall County, while others worked at their school store to support the local nonprofit organization. Continue reading
