The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is asking for the public’s input on a proposed change to a major infrastructure project.
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NIPSCO Forecasts Lower Winter Heating Bills
NIPSCO natural gas customers can expect lower heating bills this winter, according to information from the utility company. Officials cite a combination of current market projections and the assumption of normal winter weather as factors in their projection of a 30-percent reduction over last year’s residential heating costs. Continue reading
Beware of Vehicle v. Animal Collisions
Deer season isn’t just for hunters. AAA Insurance warns motorists are most likely to hit a deer between the months of October and December. The Insurance Information Institute advises animals, mainly deer, are involved in more than a million collisions with vehicles each year, resulting in about 200 fatalities.
Motorists can do their part to avoid becoming statistics by sweeping eyes back and forth across the road and watching for signs of animals and their movement. Look to the right and left as well in case an animal is by the side of the road. Motorists are most likely to hit a deer, but occasionally they will run into the side of your car. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners Conditionally Approve E911 Agreement
The Marshall County Commissioners have taken another step toward improving its E911 services.
A contract was reviewed during the Commissioners Monday morning meeting. The agreement is considered the last leg of the work to make upgrades to the service. E911 projects allow the implementation of certain technology to supply the location of emergency callers.
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Plymouth School Board Readies for Budget Adoption
The Plymouth School Board will be plenty busy with budget adoptions and employee contracts during tonight’s meeting.
The contract is set to be effective between 2015 and 2017. Negotiations have been taking place for some time in order to finalize the contract language with the Plymouth Education Association.
Wabash Couple Faces Marshall County Drug Charges
A man and woman from Wabash face multiple drug charges in Marshall County following a Saturday night traffic stop on U.S. 31 and 11th Road. Continue reading
Traffic Stop Leads to Heroin Arrest
A Friday night traffic stop for a moving violation on U.S. 30 near Rose Road resulted in the arrest of the driver on drug charges.
NTSB Investigating Cause of Plane Crash
A pair of former football coaches from the area were among those killed in a Friday plane crash in South Carolina. 71-year-old Charlie Smith and 51-year-old Scott Bibler both coached at Tippecanoe Valley, where Smith’s son, 44-year-old Scott Smith, played basketball. Continue reading
Commissioners To Discuss E-911 Agreement
The Marshall County Commissioners will discuss the E911 agreement this morning during their regularly scheduled meeting.
Voter Registration Deadline is Today
If you aren’t registered to vote or have moved since the last election, you’ve got until the close of business today to take care of business. This is the deadline for voters who plan to cast ballots in the November General Election to either register or update their registration information. Continue reading
NIPSCO Proposes Rate Increase
NIPSCO customers may see an increase in their electric bills next year. The utility company has submitted a request to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to raise base rates. Continue reading
Area Agencies Receive Adult Guardianship Grants
A couple of area agencies are recipients of adult guardianship grants from the Indiana Supreme Court. The matching funds were awarded to volunteer-based programs that serve seniors and incapacitated adults. Continue reading
Donnelly Cuts Ribbon for U.S. 31 Interchange
The Veterans Parkway/7th Road interchange in Marshall County is officially open to traffic. U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly joined Marshall County Commissioners, INDOT leaders and dozens of veterans for a ribbon cutting celebration. The interchange and connector roadways off U.S. 31 are a result of a partnership between state and local officials. Continue reading
Ancilla Announces Plans for Second Residence Hall
Less than a year after announcing plans to build a residence hall, Ancilla College is planning to add a second student housing facility. The school’s board of trustees voted unanimously to do so Monday. The first one opened in August and is booked beyond capacity. Continue reading
Murder Defendant Moved to Kosciusko County Jail
A Marshall County murder defendant is now lodged in the Kosciusko County Jail. Continue reading
Lengthy Investigation Lands Bourbon Man 10-Year Sentence
A Bourbon man was sentenced Thursday on charges that he manufactured methamphetamine at a Plymouth address.
Officers Give Chase to Plymouth Man, Arrest on Possession Charges
Plymouth Police attempted to serve a warrant on Wednesday, but found themselves filing additional charges.
Caucus To Take Place for Marshall County Council Seat
Plans are now being laid for a new caucus in Marshall County following the resignation of Council President Matt Hassel.
The resignation follows Hassel’s election as Marshall County Sheriff on Tuesday night. His swearing-in took place on Wednesday. Prior to being able to officially serve as Sheriff, Hassel was required under state statute to first leave his post on the Council.
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Petition Started to Enhance Charges in Toddler Death Case
Shane Weedling and Krysti Lavanway made an initial appearance in Marshall County Court on Tuesday.
Overdose Victim’s Father Offers Tips for Parents
The war on drugs begins at home. That’s the message a Valparaiso man whose 20-year-old daughter died of a heroin overdose in 2002 shared with a group of community members yesterday in Marshall County. Mann Spitler III became a certified prevention professional and discontinued his podiatry practice in 2006. Manna was his only child. He says she succumbed to peer pressure as a teenager and started using heroin. Spitler urges parents to take note of changes in their child’s appearance. He says bloodshot eyes, contracted or dilated pupils are signs of opiate use. Cocaine can also cause pupils to dilate. So can marijuana, but the whites of the eyes will be bloodshot as well. Continue reading
