Teams of United Way volunteers are set to canvass Marshall County in the coming days. They’re putting the campaign theme “Together We Can, Marshall County” into action by visiting retail businesses in Argos, Bourbon, Bremen, Culver and Plymouth. The goal for the 2015 campaign is $550,000. Officials say all of the money stays in Marshall County and is used to help build stronger communities. Continue reading
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Plymouth Man Arrested After Domestic Incident
A Plymouth man faces strangulation and domestic battery charges following a Thursday incident at a local motel. Continue reading
“Tar Spot” Fungus Identified in Northern Indiana Fields
A corn disease not previously reported in the United States has been spotted in northern Indiana.
Plant pathologists say “tar spot” is a fungal disease that develops brown lesions on the corn leaf. Black ascomata later appear, protruding from the leaf. The structures produce spores which spread the “tar spot” fungus.
Argos Hosts Community Movie Night
Argos residents are invited to a community movie night in the town park. EMS Director Rich Miller says the Argos Fire Department, EMS, Parks Department and local businesses are sponsoring the free showing. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Finalizes Switch to Statewide Court System
The Marshall County Council has given the final go ahead to allow court cases to be accessible through a statewide system.
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Plymouth Board of Works Opens Demolition Bids
The Plymouth Board of Works will award bids at their next meeting for the demolition of four homes that sit in the flood plain. They opened bids Monday evening and took them under advisement. Continue reading
Board of Animal Health Lifts Bird Movement Ban Today
The Indiana Board of Animal Health has decided to lift their ban on the movement of poultry, today.
Four Nominees Vying for Marshall County Sheriff
Four names have filed with the Marshall County Clerk’s office to seek the office of Sheriff in Marshall County.
The Republican Party plans to caucus on September 29th to make its selection for the office. A vacancy was opened following the death of Tom Chamberlin – who had an extended battle with cancer.
Non-binding Budget Review Brings Unanimous Approval
The Marshall County Council used the opportunity for non-binding budget reviews to unanimously approve each submission.
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Favorable Comments Offered During City Budget Hearing
Comments offered during Monday’s City of Plymouth pre-budget adoption hearing were all favorable. Continue reading
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
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A Bloomington man faces drug charges in Marshall County following a Sunday traffic stop. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Makes Budget Cuts for 2016
The Marshall County Council reviewed budget requests during a meeting Monday morning, but with the aim of reducing quite a few expenditures for 2016.
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Plymouth Council Adds Teeth to Parking Enforcement
Repeat City of Plymouth parking ordinance violators will now be subject to hefty fines and possible vehicle impoundment. The common council last night passed an ordinance on second and third reading to increase the fine for a third offense in 30 days or less from $50 to $100. Continue reading
Indiana Sees Rise in Deer Collision Odds
A major insurance company says Indiana drivers are 21-percent more likely to hit a deer than there were last year.
State Farm Insurance says this is the second straight year Indiana has seen the increase. Data is developed using the company’s claims and driver counts from the Federal Highway Administration.
FEMA Denies Disaster Assistance Request, Pence Orders Appeal
Gov. Mike Pence has directed the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to pursue an appeal after FEMA denied the state’s request for federal disaster assistance for 19 counties affected by flooding in June and July. That list of counties includes Marshall, Fulton and Pulaski Counties. Assistance would have provided grants to government and nonprofit agencies. Continue reading
Plymouth Budget Hearing Scheduled Tonight
The Plymouth Common Council will conduct a pre-adoption hearing for the 2016 budget when they meet this evening. Their session will begin at 6:30 or immediately following the conclusion of the city board of works meeting, which starts at 6 p.m. Continue reading
Plymouth Couple Arrested Following DCS Report
A Plymouth couple faces charges following a police investigation prompted by a complaint to the Department of Child Services. The agency contacted the Plymouth Police Department last month about unfit living conditions at a home in the 1600 block of North Michigan Street. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Anticipates 2016 Budget Adoption
The Marshall County Council intends to hold a hearing on their fiscal year 2016 budget.
Non-binding budget reviews will take place on Monday morning following the regular meeting of the County Council. According to the agenda, each department’s budget will be considered by the Council prior to a formal request to adopt the budget.
Best Friend of Cancer Patient Advocates for Awareness
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. A North Judson woman is advocating for awareness on behalf of her best friend of more than four decades, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer five years ago. Jill Rhoda says Debbie Johnston was getting her kindergarten classroom in Fort Wayne ready for another school year and wasn’t feeling well.
“She noticed things like shortness of breath and feeling full after eating a little amount of food. She said she would feel full like she’d just eaten a Thanksgiving dinner. Fatigue, different things that can be attributed to so many other illnesses.” Continue reading
Mishawaka Woman Sentenced on Marshall County Drug Charges
A Mishawaka woman who admitted trying to sell prescription pain pills was sentenced recently to 10 years in prison, with six years executed and four years suspended. Continue reading
