The recently upgraded runway at Plymouth Municipal Airport is ready for business. City officials last night cut the ceremonial ribbon to dedicate the project. Continue reading
Plymouth Officials Dedicate Revamped Airport Runway
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Plymouth Operation Pullover Blitz Nets Multiple Arrests
Officers from the Plymouth Police Department took part in a recent state-funded Operation Pull Over traffic enforcement campaign. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute provides money to cover their overtime costs. During a two-week period in August and September, six officers volunteered to take part in the program. Continue reading
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
A Kenosha, Wis. woman is in trouble in Marshall County after a Friday night traffic stop. Continue reading
Plymouth Man Faces Attempted Theft Charge
A Plymouth man who police say tried to steal money from an ATM faces an attempted theft charge. 
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Airport Runway Ribbon Cutting Scheduled
Plymouth officials will celebrate the completion of a significant infrastructure project this evening. Continue reading
Plymouth to Realize Insurance Savings
The City of Plymouth will save money on employee health insurance premiums in the coming year. Council members had budgeted for a 30-percent increase but will actually save 7-percent. Continue reading
Ancilla College Official Discusses Future Plans
Ancilla College officials recently announced plans to build a second residence hall on the Donaldson campus. Vice President of Admissions Eric Wignall says work on it will start as soon as the new student life center is finished.
“It’s going to be part coffee shop, part cafeteria, part kitchen facility, etc. The cool thing about the kitchen facility, the back of the kitchen, the back of the house, as they say, is a large kitchen prep area, and yes, we’re going to start offering culinary classes at some point.” Continue reading
Guided Starke County Forest Tours Scheduled Saturday
Enjoy a guided tour of the Starke County Forest on Saturday, Oct. 17. This is the first time since 2011, when forester Bruce Wakeland donated the 129-acres of land near the Starke/Marshall County line to the county in the form of a trust, that he’s showing members of the public around the property. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Discuss Grant Application Tonight
The Plymouth Common Council will consider a grant application request when they meet this evening. Continue reading
Sunday Morning Crash Claims A Life
A Bourbon man investigators say ran a stop sign at the intersection of 14B and Beech Roads Sunday morning was pronounced dead at the crash site. Continue reading
Heartland Artists Gallery Hosts 27th Annual Show
Enjoy new art from local and regional artists tomorrow at the Heartland Artists Juried Regional Art Exhibit. Works will be on display through Oct. 30, but tomorrow the gallery is hosting a meet the artists’ open house. Curator Carrolyne Babcock says it’s a very eclectic show. Continue reading
Culver Fall Fest Resumes Today
Fall is in the air on the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee this weekend. Activities for the third annual Culver Fall Fest include the Art on Display exhibit at the old hardware store building, a pet costume parade, historic walking tour and history hayride. Local craft and food vendor booths will be set up as well throughout the area. Continue reading
Enjoy Culver Fall Fest This Weekend
Culver Fall Fest activities get under way this evening and continue all day tomorrow. Continue reading
Marshall County Police Investigating Residential Burglary
The Marshall County Police Department is investigating a break-in at a home in the 5800 block of Union Road. It was reported around 3 p.m. on Wednesday. Continue reading
Plymouth Schools Provide Teachers with Salary Bump in Face of State Funding Changes
The Plymouth School Corporation found a way to reward its teachers as part of a Master Contract approved Tuesday night.
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Culver Town Council Discusses Future Plans with Park Board
The Culver Town Council is working with their Park Board on plans for the coming year.
Both bodies met during a joint work session meeting on Tuesday evening to cover land use, revenue, and a Master Plan for the Town Park. That plan is still in draft form, being described as early in the process.
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State Livestock Grant Applications Available
Grants are available from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to promote and market livestock in order to foster growth within the industry. Educational programs, livestock shows and exhibitions, conventions and similar events and projects are eligible to apply for funding. Grant dollars cover things like value-added feasibility studies, research projects, market development and other projects that encourage the development of business and industry related to livestock production, processing and distribution. Continue reading
Traffic Stop Leads to Meth Arrests
A Tuesday afternoon traffic stop by Plymouth Police resulted in the arrests of two people on drug charges. The officer stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Oak and Jefferson Streets just after 2 p.m. because he reportedly knew the driver did not have a valid license. Continue reading
Plymouth Schools Move Ahead with Facility Enhancements
Work to some of the school facilities in Plymouth are now set to receive an upgrade.
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Northern Indiana RDA Makes Regional Cities Pitch, Tuesday
The final step in an application for major grant funds took place Tuesday morning.
The Northern Indiana Region, consisting of: Marshall, St. Joseph, and Elkhart Counties, is vying for millions of dollars in state Regional Cities Initiative grant funds. Infrastructure and quality of life projects are included in the lists.
