The “most wonderful time of the year” is also the most wasteful. The United States Environmental Protection Agency estimates Americans generate 25-million extra tons of waste between Thanksgiving and New Years Day. Indiana Recycling Coalition spokeswoman Carrie Hamilton encourages Hoosiers to consider reusing and recycling year round. She says doing so is one of the easiest ways to reduce our carbon footprint and conserve energy. Continue reading
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Lavanway Sentenced to 35 Years in Infant Death Case
24-year-old Kristi Lavanway has landed herself time in prison.
Pursuit Ends With Arrest of Plymouth Man
PlA Plymouth man is jailed after reportedly leading a city police officer on a high speed case through Marshall County. Continue reading
Marshall County Approves Intergovernmental Agreement with Plymouth
A bit of extra consideration has led the Marshall County Commissioners to approve an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Plymouth.
The contract was tabled at the Commissioner’s previous meeting. Under the agreement, Plymouth financially compensates the County for the use of their Planning and Zoning services.
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Lavanway Sees Murder Charges Dropped in Beating Death of Toddler
A Plymouth woman set to be sentenced Wednesday in Marshall County Superior Court has seen her murder charges dropped.
24-year-old Kristi Lavanway was arrested earlier this year after she is accused of failing to get her 2-year-old daughter, Serenity Wilson, medical care.
County Commissioners Approve Recommendation for Community Corrections Offering
It’s an “historical” moment for the development of the Marshall County Community Corrections program.
That’s the assessment of Superior Court II Judge Dean Colvin, who appeared Monday morning before the Marshall County Commissioners. A newly formed Community Corrections Board has taken some time to develop a job description, advertise a vacancy, review candidate credentials, and recommend a candidate to oversee the program’s operations.
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Gas Prices Battle Refinery Issues Heading into Holiday Travel
Gas prices are expected to jump a bit prior to the major days for holiday travel.
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Plymouth Man Arrested Following Car Crash
A Plymouth man’s recent erratic driving landed him in jail. Continue reading
Regional Cities Kickoff Event Planned Today
Gov. Mike Pence will join area leaders for a Regional Cities grant award kick-off event today in downtown Elkhart. Continue reading
Marshall County to Re-Consider Intergovernmental Agreement
The Marshall County Commissioners will once again consider an agreement with the City of Plymouth to share the use of the County’s Planning and Inspection Departments.
AAA Expects Increases in Number of Holiday Travelers
AAA is predicting a recording breaking year for holiday travelers.
The group is expecting nearly one in three Americans will make a trip of 50 miles or more this year. It represents a 1.4-percent increase over the same period one year ago. AAA says the number of travelers has increased each year over the last seven years.
Utility Provider Now Offering Text Alerts During Power Outages
NIPSCO has developed a new way to report a power outage.
The utility service provider says that electric customers are now able to text the word “Out” to 444111. That will notify the company of a power outage at their place of residence. Businesses may also participate in the new service.
Three Arrested Following Separate Residential Burglary Reports
Plymouth Police have apprehended three following two separate reports of residential burglary.
Officers responded to the 600 block of South Michigan Street around 2:45 p.m. on Thursday. Neighbors reported seeing three young men allegedly break into a house and subsequently leave the residence.
Argos to Hold Tie-Breaker Vote Following Alleged Secret Ballot Violation
The Town of Argos plans to re-do a vote taken last month to determine who fills a vacancy on its Town Council.
During their November 18th meeting, the Argos Town Council took a vote to break a tie between incumbent Dustin Johnson (D) and Randy Snead (R) following the General Municipal Election. The Marshall County Clerk’s office notified the town of the need to break the tie after certifying that one had indeed taken place.
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RDA Meetings to Determine Next Regional Cities Steps
The board tasked with putting $42-million in Regional Cities grant funds to use will be meeting over the coming weeks to determine how best to use the monies.
Those aims were set by the Indiana General Assembly when it was determined how to implement regional economic development projects.
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Health Organizations Throwing Support Behind Proposed Cigarette Tax Increase
Area interest groups are praising a plan announced on Wednesday to increase taxes levied on tobacco products in the Hoosier State.
Plymouth Police Release Operation Pull Over Results
Officers from the Plymouth Police Department made 26 arrests during a recent Operation Pull Over blitz. Continue reading
Regional Cities Efforts In Spotlight According to State Economist
An Indiana-based economist says the regions submitting applications for Regional Cities Grant Funds did their homework.
Theme Announced for 2016 Marshall County Blueberry Festival
The 2016 Marshall County Blueberry Festival will have a nostalgic theme to coincide with Indiana’s bicentennial celebration. Continue reading
Marshall County Community Corrections Makes Small Budget Adjustments
A few housekeeping items will be affecting the way Marshall County’s Community Corrections program monitors its spending. If people want to know more about Residential Cleaning Service, they can hire them from here!
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Council meeting, Ward Byers – who administrates the program – said changes to the department’s budget are required as part of an agreement with the Indiana Department of Corrections.
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