Community spread of COVID-19 is ticking back up across the state but remains low in the local area. Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties are still in the blue category on this week’s county metrics map.
Continue readingBremen Hopes to Wrap Up Center Street Work by End of July
The Town of Bremen is hoping to get its North Center Street project wrapped up.
Continue readingMost Plymouth City Employees Would Get 3% Raise under Proposed Salary Ordinance
Plymouth city employees could be getting a pay raise next year. The proposed 2022 salary ordinance was presented during Monday’s city council meeting.
Continue readingSuspected Meth Dealer Arrested following Plymouth Traffic Stop
A suspected meth dealer was arrested Monday, following a traffic stop in Plymouth. Plymouth Police say they conducted a traffic stop near Western Avenue and Council Drive around 4:00 p.m., with the help of the Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team.
Continue readingLaPaz Drug Bust Leads to Two Arrests
Two suspected meth dealers were arrested, following a LaPaz drug bust. The Marshall County Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team reportedly conducted the operation Monday, with the help of Marshall County and Bremen Police.
Continue readingFour New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall County
More COVID-19 cases have been reported locally. Marshall County had four new cases, while Starke County had three, according to Tuesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingU.S. 30 Work to Switch to Eastbound Lanes in Marshall County
The westbound lanes of U.S. 30 in eastern Marshall County are expected to reopen in the coming days, but then the eastbound lanes will close. Crews are making emergency repairs, replacing a pipe across the highway east of State Road 331.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Pledges Support for Veterans Parkway Extension
The Veterans Parkway extension has gotten the support of the Marshall County Council, but not before a full hour of discussion Monday. The project would extend Veterans Parkway from Michigan Road west to Pioneer Drive.
Continue readingCulver Council to Get Updates on Visitor Center, READI Grant
The Culver Town Council will get updates on the Visitor Center and the state’s new READI grant tonight. Council members will also consider a policy allowing them to attend meetings electronically, along with a policy outlining what may be displayed on Culver’s electronic sign.
Continue readingWoman Accused of Crashing Vehicle into Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Starting Fire
A woman was arrested on suspicion of arson, following an incident at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses near Plymouth. Marshall County sheriff’s deputies say they were called to the 9000 block of Suter Road around 2:00 a.m. Friday, after someone reported that a vehicle drove into the side of the church, something was on fire, and a woman was throwing rocks at the building. Police say it appeared that an “unknown liquid was poured all over” and someone tried to start a fire near the front entrance.
Continue readingWanted Plymouth Woman Allegedly Found with Heroin, Syringes
A wanted Plymouth woman was taken into custody Friday, but not before police say they found heroin and several syringes on her person. Plymouth Police say they located Jaidlyn B. Larimore, 24, in the 800 block of East Jefferson Street.
Continue readingChicago Man Arrested after Plymouth Traffic Stop Reportedly Turns up Drugs
A Chicago man faces additional charges, after he allegedly ingested cocaine while Plymouth Police were investigating him for possession of heroin. Officers say Robert L. Stevenson, 48, threw suspected drug paraphernalia out of the car he was driving, when they tried to pull him over on U.S. 30 near King Road Friday night.
Continue readingWanted Plymouth Man Arrested following Trespassing Complaint
A trespassing complaint reportedly led to the arrest of a wanted Plymouth man Sunday night. Plymouth Police say they were called to the 200 block of West LaPorte Street.
Continue readingFew Local COVID-19 Cases Reported as State Health Commissioner Touts Vaccines’ Effectiveness
Just a few new COVID-19 cases were reported over the weekend. Pulaski County had two, and Marshall County had one, according to Monday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. No new COVID-19 deaths were reported in Indiana over the weekend.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Disappointed with COVID-19 Vaccination Rate
Indiana’s state health commissioner says she’s disappointed by the state’s COVID-19 vaccination rate. Less than half of all eligible Hoosiers are fully vaccinated, with local rates even lower.
Continue readingMarshall County Council to Get Updates on Proposed Veterans Parkway Extension, Paving Projects
The Marshall County Council will get an update this morning on the proposed extension of Veterans Parkway. The project would extend the parkway from Michigan Road west to Pioneer Drive.
Continue readingPlymouth to Present Salary Ordinance, Open Street and Sidewalk Project Bids Tonight
A proposed salary ordinance will be presented during tonight’s Plymouth City Council meeting. Council members will also consider an application for a Commercial Revitalization Rebate Program Grant.
Continue readingState Health Officials Monitoring COVID-19 Outbreaks in Four Long-Term Care Facilities
COVID-19 outbreaks have hit four Indiana long-term care facilities. They’re located in Fulton, Howard, Allen, and Gibson counties, according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Preparing for Surge in Delta Variant while Local COVID Cases Remain Low
COVID-19 cases remain low in the local area, but state health officials are keeping an eye on slight upticks in Indiana’s positivity rate and hospitalizations. Marshall County had two new cases in Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health, while Pulaski County had one.
Continue readingSaint Joseph Health System to Require Employees to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Saint Joseph Health System employees will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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