A Bourbon man was sentenced Thursday on charges that he manufactured methamphetamine at a Plymouth address.
Lengthy Investigation Lands Bourbon Man 10-Year Sentence
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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
Deer Archery Season Opens Today
Deer hunting season is officially underway in Indiana. Today marks the start of archery season, which runs through Jan. 3, 2016. All hunters must have a license and must use legal archery equipment as defined by the DNR. Continue reading
United Way Works with Restaurants for Fundraising Efforts
A not-for-profit is kicking-off a major fundraising effort starting on Thursday.
The United Way of Marshall County says Dine Out for United Way 2015 will start at Burger King on Michigan Street and Mooney’s Ice Cream in Plymouth. The idea is that the restaurants will donate a portion of their sales that day to the United Way.
New Sheriff Selected in Marshall County
The Marshall County Republican Party has appointed a new Sheriff.
A caucus was held Tuesday night at the party’s headquarters in Plymouth. Several candidates were vying for the position, receiving an opportunity to make their case before the Republican Party’s precinct committee.
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Dry Weather Offers Harvest Opportunity in Area Fields
Harvest season is progressing in the immediate area following some relatively dry weather.
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Marshall County Hosting Heroin Seminar
Heroin is here. That’s the title of a free drug information seminar scheduled today in Plymouth. The Plymouth Fraternal Order of Police Lodge Number 195 and Committee for a Drug & Tobacco Free Indiana are hosting the free informational session to address the growing problem. Continue reading
Ancilla College to Present Honors During Scholarship Dinner
A longtime Ancilla College Board of Trustees member and a Plymouth businessman who graduated from the school nearly 40 years ago will be honored during the school’s third annual Changing Lives Scholarship Dinner. It will take place Friday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. EST at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth. Continue reading
Indiana Single-Family Building Permits Down from Previous Year Period
Single-family building permits are up from the previous month, but down compared to the same period last year in the Hoosier State.
Marshall County Announces Enforcement Blitz Results
Several tickets and a couple of arrests were made during Marshall County’s latest enforcement blitz.
Plymouth Council to Consider Budget Tonight
The Plymouth Common Council is set to formally adopt the 2016 budget when they meet tonight. The proposed spending plan is $12.5 million. Visit http://www.budgetnotices.in.gov/ReportMaster.aspx?uid=2464&yr=2016&mode=ALL to view the budget proposal submitted to the state Department of Local Government Finance. Continue reading
Voter Registration Deadline Looming
An important deadline heading into November’s General Election takes place one week from today.
Indiana residents have until the close of business on October 5th in their respective county clerk’s offices to either register to vote, or transfer their voter registration. Continue reading
Plymouth Football Honors Teammate, Plays Through Adversity
It will be an emotional evening for members of the Plymouth High School Football team.
Players did not practice Monday following the death of a fellow teammate. Coach John Barron says that when the team hops on the bus to travel to Syracuse, the situation is not about the score.
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Culver Unsafe Building Ordinance Going to Public Hearing in October
Culver continues work to bring Town policy into alignment with a recently adopted Marshall County ordinance.
During Tuesday night’s Culver Town Council meeting, Attorney Jim Clevenger provided updates on the development of Culver’s version of the unsafe buildings ordinance. The changes provide that a hearing board will be set-up to remedy problematic situations with property owners in the event a structure is deemed unsafe.
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State Police Organize Prescription Drop Off Saturday
If you have prescription drugs that are expired or unused, the Drug Enforcement Administration is sponsoring a take back initiative.
Indiana Department of Homeland Security Extends Survey Deadline
Hoosiers still have a few days to share information about their preparedness levels for a widespread emergency or disaster with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
INDOT Hiring Seasonal Help
The Indiana Department of Transportation is getting ready for winter. The agency is teaming up with WorkOne of northwest Indiana to hire seasonal maintenance crew members and snow plow drivers. Positions are available across the entire northwest Indiana district, which includes Starke, Pulaski, Marshall, Fulton, St. Joseph, LaPorte, Porter, Lake, Newton, Jasper, White, Cass and Carroll Counties. Continue reading
