The Starke County Museum and county historian Ed Hasnerl recently hosted a roundtable meeting of county historians. Jeanette Rooney is the Assistant Director for local history services at the Indiana Historical society. She says each of Indiana’s 92 counties has an appointed volunteer historian as part of a program co-sponsored by the Indiana Historical Society and Indiana Historical Bureau. Continue reading
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INDOT, RCAC Launch Safety Campaign
The Indiana Department of Transportation and the Road Construction Awareness Corporation are teaming up in the name of highway safety. They’re adding new signs at entry points to the state and major interstate construction projects reminding motorists to “Slow Down, Save A Life” because “We’re All in This Together.” Continue reading
Dine Out for United Way Continues
Take a night off from cooking and support a good cause by visiting one of 24 restaurants taking part in this year’s Dine Out for United Way fundraiser. Continue reading
Road Rage Suspect Arrested
A Mishawaka man faces charges in Marshall County after an alleged Friday morning road rage incident on U.S. 31. Continue reading
Multiple Charges Filed Against Accused Shoplifter
A Plymouth man faces multiple charges after he allegedly fled from a police officer attempting to stop him after a report of shoplifting.
Plymouth Police responded to Martin’s Supermarket on Thursday afternoon for a report of a man who had just taken an item from the store. The officer spotted him running north near Berkley Street and chased him into an open garage on Wilson Street. Continue reading
Escapee Apprehended, Jailed in Marshall County
A woman Marshall County authorities allege escaped from home detention earlier this week is back in jail. Continue reading
Driver Arrested After Hitting Tree
A Plymouth man faces an operating while intoxicated charge following a single-vehicle crash. It happened just before midnight Wednesday in the 800 block of North Oak Drive. Continue reading
INDOT Prepares for Winter Operations
INDOT officials are ready for the onset of ice and snow. Plymouth Sub-district Operations Manager Stacy Flick says they’ve been going doing preventive maintenance on all equipment and stocking their salt barns. He says the drivers are ready to go as well. Continue reading
Ancilla Offers Lifeline to Prospective ITT Students
Prospective ITT Technical Institute students have another higher education option close to home. The Carmel-based for-profit college announced earlier this week it is suspending new admissions at its South Bend campus.
Caucus Scheduled to Fill Bremen Council Vacancy
Republican Party officials in Marshall County will caucus on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. to fill a vacancy on the Bremen Town Council. Continue reading
Plymouth Officials Cut Ribbon for Freedom Park
Plymouth residents of all ages and abilities now have a playground to enjoy. City officials cut the ribbon for Freedom Park at Packard Woods last evening. Mayor Mark Senter says it’s a great addition to the city.
“It’s all inclusive. Any child can come and play, whether they’re in a wheelchair or if they are mentally handicapped. They can still have a blast here, along with their friends.” Continue reading
Caucus Required to Fill Council Seat
The Marshall County Republican Party still needs to conduct a caucus election tonight to fill a vacant county council seat, even though there’s only one candidate for the office. That’s the guidance party chair Dave Holmes got from the state. Continue reading
Lone Candidate Files for Marshall County Council Seat
Only one candidate has filed to run for the Marshall County Council District 1 seat recently vacated by Sheriff Matt Hassel. Republican Party leaders chose him to replace the late Tom Chamberlin. Hassel had to resign from the council before he could be sworn in. Continue reading
Ancilla College Officials Report Significant Enrollment Increase
Enrollment at Ancilla College is up significantly for the 2015-16 school year. Officials attribute the 21 percent increase to the addition of the school’s first residence hall and new academic and athletic programs. Continue reading
Freedom Park Ribbon Cutting Scheduled Tonight
Plymouth officials will celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of Freedom Park this evening. A grand opening ribbon cutting is scheduled at 5 p.m. at Packard Woods. Continue reading
Ancilla College Encourages Prospective Students to Visit
Prospective college students and their parents can get their questions about college in general and Ancilla College in particular answered during an upcoming event. The school is hosting an Access Ancilla Day on Thursday, Oct. 23. Vice President for Admissions Eric Wignall says the event gets under way at noon EDT on the Donaldson campus. He says it’s open to all ages but especially encourages high school juniors and seniors and their parents to drop by for a visit. Campus tours will be offered, and officials will be on hand to answer questions about financial aid. Continue reading
Plymouth Man Jailed in Starke County Beating
A Plymouth man faces a pair of felony offenses in Starke County following the recent robbery and beating of an elderly Knox man. An officer from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office was called to the IU Health Starke Hospital emergency room Wednesday, Oct. 7 after Sisco Wireman was brought in after an apparent assault. The people who drove him to the hospital said a fight had taken place at a home in the 100 block of East 500 South. Continue reading
Driver Arrested After Early Morning Pursuit, Crash
A Columbia City woman is jailed in Marshall County following an early morning police pursuit. It started with an attempted traffic stop on U.S. 30 at King Road just after 2:30 a.m. Continue reading
Filing Deadline Nears for Marshall County Council Seat
Candidates wishing to fill the District 1 Marshall County Council seat vacated by Sheriff Matt Hassel have until Friday at noon to file their paperwork in the county clerk’s office. The district represents German and Bourbon Townships. Continue reading
American Pickers Visit Marshall County Man
A rural Marshall County man is a couple thousand dollars richer after a recent visit from Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz from the popular History Channel show “American Pickers.” They stopped in on *him last month and spent the day going through his treasures.
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