Two people were arrested after allegedly trying to flee from Plymouth Police Saturday morning. An officer reportedly pulled over a Honda Accord for a traffic offense near the intersection of Jefferson and 5th streets at around 10:20 a.m.
Continue readingMarshall County Residents Can Still Vote Early Today and Monday
Marshall County voters have a couple more chances to cast their ballots early, before Tuesday’s election.
In-person absentee voting continues today from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Marshal County Clerk’s Office in Plymouth and the Culver Depot, and then on Monday from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Clerk’s Office.
Continue readingCulver School Board Extends Nursing Services Agreement
The Culver Community Schools Corporation will continue to get nursing services from Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. Last week, the school board approved a contract amendment that will extend the agreement for a second year, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingSchool Improvement Plans Presented to Culver School Board
Boosting attendance, graduation rates, and student achievement are some of the goals outlined in the Culver Community Schools Corporation’s school improvement plans. The principals presented their plans to the school board last week, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingCulver School Board Moving Ahead with HVAC Project
The Culver Community Schools Corporation continues to move forward with heating and cooling upgrades. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the school board has opted to use the U.S. Commodities Procurement process to get new chillers, control systems, and a boiler.
Continue readingEnrollment Steady at Culver Community Schools
The Culver Community Schools Corporation continues to see some encouraging enrollment figures. Last month’s official count showed 767 students, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman. On top of that, she says 55 students are enrolled in pre-K, an increase of 15 from last year.
Continue readingCulver School Board Ratifies Teacher Contract
The Culver School Board has finalized this year’s teacher contract. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the 2019-2020 collective bargaining agreement was ratified during Monday’s meeting.
Continue readingCulver Community Schools Corporation Gets Over $43,000 in Energy Efficiency Rebates
The Culver Community Schools Corporation has gotten a sizable rebate, thanks to its recent LED lighting project. An energy efficiency rebate check was presented during Monday’s school board meeting, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman. “NIPSCO, Lockheed, and Trane were here to present us a check for $43,403.35,” she says.
Continue readingPlymouth Resident Accused of Disorderly Conduct, Marijuana Possession, Following Traffic Stop
A Plymouth resident was arrested following a traffic stop Tuesday night, but not before allegedly “causing a disturbance in public.” Plymouth Police say they pulled over a vehicle for a traffic infraction near Michigan and Adams streets just after 10:20 p.m. and found suspected marijuana inside the vehicle.
Continue readingTile Repair to Close Part of Tamarack Road in Marshall County Wednesday
Tamarack Road will be closed to through traffic between U.S. 6 and 1st Road for part of the day Wednesday. Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters says crews will be repairing a tile north of U.S. 6.
Continue readingMarshall County Sees Drop in Unemployment Rate, Number of People Working
Marshall County’s unemployment rate continues to drop. The county’s September unemployment rate was 2.7 percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Continue readingWoman Arrested after Police Report Finding Marijuana, Cocaine during Traffic Stop
A woman was arrested on suspicion of drug possession, following a Marshall County traffic stop Friday night. Marshall County Police say they pulled over a Jeep on U.S. 31 near 4A Road shortly before 9:00 p.m. and detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside. Officers searched the vehicle and reportedly found marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, cocaine, and ecstasy pills.
Continue readingAlyssa Shepherd Found Guilty on Charges Stemming from Fulton County Bus Stop Crash
The woman accused of killing three children with her vehicle at a Fulton County bus stop last year has been found guilty on all five counts.
Continue readingFulton County Man Arrested, Following Standoff with Police
A Fulton County man was arrested Thursday, after a two-hour standoff with police at his home near Delong. Indiana State, Fulton County, Kewanna, and Rochester police were called to a home in the 9400 block of West County Road 525 North at around 12:25 p.m., after getting a report of a suicidal man threatening to harm his neighbors.
Continue readingLake Maxinkuckee, Bass Lake among Recipients of Lake and River Enhancement Grants
Funding for Lake Maxinkuckee and Bass Lake improvements is included in this year’s round of Lake and River Enhancement grants. Lake Maxinkuckee was awarded $100,000 for wetland levee reconstruction. Bass Lake will get $35,000 for shoreline stabilization.
Continue readingOne Dead, Another Injured in Car versus Semi Crash on U.S. 30
One person was killed and another person was injured, in a crash Tuesday afternoon near Plymouth. Marshall County Police say it happened shortly after 2:00 at U.S. 30 and Plymouth-Goshen Trail.
Continue readingYpsilanti Man Accused of Drug Possession, Following Marshall County Traffic Stop
An Ypsilanti man was arrested in Marshall County Friday, after police say they found drugs during a traffic stop. Marshall County Police say they pulled over a vehicle for erratic driving and an equipment violation shortly before 4:00 a.m. near U.S. 31 and 14C Road.
Continue readingKnox Man Arrested after Police Report Finding Meth in Pickup Truck
A Marshall County traffic stop reportedly led to the discovery of more than 12 grams of methamphetamine. The Marshall County Police say they pulled over a pickup truck just before 10:00 p.m. Friday in the area of Michigan and 4A roads. Officers say they found 12.2 grams of meth and a meth pipe inside.
Continue readingNo Comments Offered during Hearing on Culver Community Schools’ Teacher Contract
A public hearing on the Culver Community Schools’ Corporation’s proposed teacher contract drew no comments Monday, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman. She says the tentative 2019-2020 agreement has no major changes from previous years’.
Continue readingPlymouth Teachers Would Get Raises under Proposed Contract
Teachers at the Plymouth Community School Corporation would get a pay raise under the proposed 2019-2020 teacher contract.
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