The climate data is present now, but local officials with Purdue Extension say the effects may not be seen for several months.
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El Niño May Not Bring Effect Until Later This Year
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Plymouth Woman Arrested After Fleeing From Bar Fight
A 23-year-old Plymouth woman faces several charges after she allegedly fled from a fight at a local bar early Sunday morning. Plymouth Police responded to a report of a large fight in progress at the Mayflower Inn on west Jefferson Street around 2:30 a.m. The police report indicates a vehicle was trying to leave the parking lot when officers arrived. Continue reading
Theft Suspect Faces Additional Charges
A Rochester woman faces multiple charges in Marshall County. Plymouth Police officers responded to Walmart on Oak Drive in Plymouth Saturday night to assist store associates in the apprehension of two theft suspects. Continue reading
Sporting Goods Store Coming to Plymouth
A Micigan-based sporting goods store chain will soon be moving into the former Kmart location in Plymouth. Continue reading
Culver Considers False Fire Alarm Fee Increases
The Culver Town Council may soon be considering whether to punish property owners with repeated false fire alarm calls.
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Grants Look To Train Teachers in STEM Fields
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is looking to recruit teachers trained in the STEM fields.
Central Indiana West Nile Cases Present Few Risks for Northern Portion
Two human cases of West Nile Virus have prompted health officials in central Indiana to provide additional information to the public.
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Marshall County Community Foundation Announces Matching Grant Opportunity
A partnership between Lilly Endowment and the Marshall County Community Foundation could bring up to $500,000 into the county. The goal of the Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow, or GIFT, initiative is to encourage and strengthen community foundations. Lilly Endowment’s GIFT VI fund will match up to $250,000 of contributions to the Community Fund. Continue reading
Sleepy Driver Causes Head-On Crash
A head-on collision sends three people to the hospital. It happened just before 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23 at the intersection of Michigan and Custer Drive. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Consider Parking Ordinance
The Plymouth City Council will consider an amendment to the downtown parking ordinance when they meet this evening. Businessman John O’Dell complained about parking enforcement at the city’s July 27th meeting. Continue reading
Culver Town Council To Discuss False Fire Alarm Fees
The Culver Town Council will be introducing an ordinance to better manage false fire alarms.
Tonight’s meeting – which was moved from Tuesday to Monday this week – will see an ordinance considered and discussed about controlling the number of false fire alarms.
Knox Artist Unveils Commemorative I/N Tek Steel Poster
The latest work from Knox artist Mitch Markovitz commemorates a milestone for an area company. Continue reading
Indiana Parks Alliance Contributes to Grant Funds for Classroom Field Trips
The Indiana Parks Alliance has donated funds that will allow more than students from 22 Indiana schools to learn more about the outdoors.
Investigation Leads to Arrest of Break-in Suspects
A pair of Marshall County men are facing burglary and theft charges in connection with several recent storage unit break-ins. Continue reading
Plymouth Completes New Signage at Roundabout
Work to at least one sign in Plymouth welcoming visitors to the city has been completed.
The Plymouth Board of Works approved a sign to be placed in the roundabout at Michigan Road and Veteran’s Parkway earlier this year. The goal was to improve the look of the community while greeting those traveling to the area.
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Sen. Donnelly To Support Iran Nuclear Agreement
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly says he will be supporting the proposed Iran nuclear agreement.
After playing things close to the vest for some time, Senator Donnelly said in a statement that a nuclear-armed Iran would pose a threat to the security of the United States.
Marshall County Developing Buggy Tax Ordinance
The Marshall County Commissioners could soon apply a tax to buggies used by Amish populations in Marshall County. You can also get ivaadvice to know more about debt recovery and to know how to achieve financial goals.
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WWII Vet Recalls Victory Over Japan, September Recognition Upcoming
An area World War II veteran says he was slated for missions to Japan, but the fighting came to an end prior to his deployment.
Ancilla Officials, Bishop Dedicate Residence Hall
The new residence hall at Ancilla College is ready for the rest of the student body to move in on Friday. The Most Reverend Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese blessed the building during a ceremony yesterday in Donaldson attended by about 200 people. He says the word “Ancilla” is Latin for “handmaid.” When Mary was asked by the angel Gabriel if she would say yes to being the mother of the son of God, she answered, “I am the handmaid of the Lord, let it be done to me according to your work.” Bishop Rhoades says that act of faith inspired the sisters of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ to found Ancilla College. Continue reading
Storm Damage Assessments Underway Locally
A few local counties are among the 29 in which local, state and federal officials have started assessing damage from recent storms. The assessments are part of the multi-step process to determine whether Indiana qualifies for public assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to repair damage caused by severe weather and flooding between June 7th and July 29th. Such assistance reimburses government and some nonprofit agencies for eligible expenses. Locally the list of counties being evaluated includes Marshall, Fulton and Pulaski. Continue reading
