Indiana’s historic, 92-county bicentennial torch relay has been condensed into a 37 minute documentary. “Everlasting Light: The Story of Indiana’s Bicentennial Torch Relay” was produced by the Department of Telecommunications at Ball State University. The Indiana Office of Tourism Development commissioned the project to preserve the event for future generations. Continue reading
All posts by Lenny Dessauer
U.S. 31 Traffic Stop Leads to Two Meth Arrests
A Wednesday night traffic stop by a Marshall County Police Department resulted in the arrests of two people on methamphetamine charges. Continue reading
Police-Involved Shooting Suspect Gets 35 Year Sentence
The Marshall County man found guilty of attempted murder by a jury last month following a 2014 police-involved shooting in the Plymouth Kmart parking lot is heading to prison. Continue reading
Indiana Gets Mostly F’s in Latest State of Tobacco Control Report
The American Lung Association’s 2016 State of Tobacco Control Report finds Indiana is failing in its efforts to reduce tobacco use. The 15th annual report grades states and the federal government on policies to prevent and reduce tobacco use. It notes Indiana has not increased the age of sale for tobacco products to 21 and has one of the lowest tobacco tax rates in the country. Continue reading
Marshall County Health Department to Close Soon for Move
If you need services from the Marshall County Health Department, you’d better get them this week. Continue reading
New Prairie School Corp. Officials Initiate Crisis Plan Following Student’s Death
A LaPorte County community is mourning the sudden death of a high school student. The 17-year-old boy was taking part in an intramural basketball game at New Prairie High School Monday evening, according to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department. They were dispatched along with LaPorte County EMS and Kankakee Township Fire Department First Responders to the school around 7:25 p.m. Continue reading
Senator Donnelly Discusses Hoosier Healthcare
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly is discussing his plans for healthcare in Indiana following the talk of repealing The Affordable Care Act.
Donnelly said Friday there must be a plan to replace the healthcare of those currently depending on government healthcare plans following the repeal of this bill. Continue reading
Ancilla Sees Opportunities for Agriculture Students
Ancilla College’s first group of Agriculture students are set to graduate this spring. Continue reading
Senator Donnelly Acknowledges Knox Veteran and Hoosier Pride
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly is touting his recent success at getting a Knox Navy Veteran his medals. Joe Perch earned medals while serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Continue reading
Culver Council Reorganizes for 2017
The Culver Town Council met on Tuesday to reorganize for the year of 2017. Council President Ginny Bess Munroe and Vice President Sally Ricciardi were reappointed to their positions. Continue reading
State Officials Urge Testing for Potentially Deadly Gas
Hoosiers are urged to test their homes for a cancer-causing, radioactive gas during the month of January. Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Continue reading
Buffalo Man Arrested at Plymouth Motel on Local, Fulton County Charges
Plymouth Police made an arrest at a local motel Sunday evening after responding to a battery report. They were called to the Super 8 on Oak Drive around 5:30 p.m., according to the incident report. Continue reading
Four Arrested as Bi-State, Multi-County Theft Investigation Continues
Deputies with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office assisted with a multi-jurisdictional theft investigation that led to four arrests. Continue reading
Teen Arrested After Single Vehicle Crash
A 19-year-old Plymouth man is faces criminal charges after totaling his car early Saturday morning. Continue reading
Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Walkerton Burglary
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a weekend burglary in Walkerton. Continue reading
Marshall County Council to Reorganize, Consider Requests
The Marshall County Council will reorganize for the year when they meet today. Former County Treasurer Penny Lukenbill was elected to an at-large council seat in November, while incumbents John VanVactor and Jim Masterson were reelected. Continue reading
Culver Park Department Prepares for Summer Season
The Culver Park Department is already making plans for the summer season. Boat slip rates are unchanged from 2016, and new contracts will be mailed on Jan. 13. Continue reading
Miss Yellowstone Trail 2016 to Compete in Statewide Pageant
A local pageant winner is competing in a statewide contest today in Indianapolis. Miss Yellowstone Trail 2016 Cassi Quissel will be among the young ladies vying for $3,000 in scholarships in the Indiana State Festival Association Pageant. Continue reading
Plymouth Police Arrest One Robbery Suspect, Search for Second
A man has been arrested in connection with a robbery at the Economy Inn in Plymouth last month, and police are still searching for a woman who was reportedly involved as well. Continue reading
Convicted Sex Offender Arrested for Registry Vioation
A convicted sex offender faces new charges in Marshall County. Officials with the Sheriff’s Department and Bourbon Police learned 34-year-old Timothy Brooks had been living in Bourbon and had not updated his sex offender registry information. Continue reading
