A Saturday morning traffic stop led to a drunk driving arrest in Plymouth. Marshall County Police say they pulled over a Honda Civic near the intersection of Plum and Jefferson streets around 3:50 a.m.
Continue readingCulver School Board to Hold Public Hearing on Superintendent’s Contract Tonight
Members of the public have the chance to weigh in on a proposed contract for Culver Community Schools Superintendent Karen Shuman tonight. It would extend her employment through June of 2022.
Continue readingIndiana Has Sixth-Lowest Burglary Arrest Rate, According to ASecureLife Crime Data Analysis
If someone were to burgle your home, the chance that a suspect would actually be arrested is relatively low in Indiana.
Continue readingRep. Gutwein: Kankakee River Repairs Could Start this Summer
Uncontrolled flooding along the Kankakee River may soon be a thing of the past, according to State Representative Doug Gutwein. He’s the author of recently-passed House Bill 1270, which he says will fix the river.
Continue readingLieutenant Governor Looking Forward to Stellar Finalists’ Final Proposals
Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch is looking forward to seeing the final proposals from this year’s four Stellar Communities finalists. Marshall County Crossroads – made up of Argos, Bourbon, Bremen, Culver, Plymouth, and Marshall County itself – as well as Constellation of Starke – consisting of Hamlet, Knox, North Judson, and Starke County – are both in the running for the regional designation.
Continue readingLower Yields Anticipated, As Wet Fields Continue to Impact Local Farmers
Wet fields continue to make this a challenging year for local farmers. Purdue Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator Phil Woolery says farmers haven’t been able to get much work done so far.
Continue readingCulver Schools Corporation Asks Pulaski Commissioners for Permission to Use Easements for Student Pickup
A Monterey-area family isn’t happy with where the school bus is picking up their child. Now, the Culver Community Schools Corporation is asking for a decision from the Pulaski County Commissioners.
Continue reading$5,000 Grants Available to Indiana Main Street Communities
Indiana Main Street communities have a chance to get a $5,000 grant. The “Inspire Idea!” competition will provide funding for “inspiring and imaginative downtown revitalization projects,” according to a press release from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
Continue readingFree Fishing Days in Indiana Today & Sunday
Hoosiers looking to give fishing a try can do it free of charge this weekend. Today and tomorrow are the last Free Fishing Days of the year.
Continue readingLocal Lakes Receive Grant Funding to Control Invasive Vegetation
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has announced this year’s round of Lake and River Enhancement grants. Almost $633,000 has been awarded to fight invasive aquatic plants in 62 lakes and one river.
Continue readingOhio Woman Arrested, following Alleged Disturbance at Plymouth Walmart
An Ohio woman was arrested Wednesday night, following a report of a disturbance at the Plymouth Walmart. Plymouth Police say shortly after 7:00, they got a report that a woman was laying on the floor and yelling.
Continue readingTwo Plymouth Residents Killed, Others Injured in Ohio Turnpike Crash
Two Plymouth residents were killed Monday in a crash on the Ohio Turnpike. WTOL-TV reports that Refugio Nunez-Pena, 39, of Plymouth, was driving a passenger vehicle westbound in Fulton County, Ohio, when an eastbound tractor-trailer traveled across the median and hit the vehicle head-on.
Continue readingFlood Advisory, Tornado Watch Remain in Effect Through Monday Evening
The National Weather Service continues to monitor the potential for severe weather. A flood advisory has been issued for Starke, Marshall, and Pulaski counties until 10:15 p.m. EDT/9:15 p.m. CDT Monday. Drivers are urged to turn around if they encounter flooded roads.
Continue readingTornado Watch Issued in Northern Indiana
The National Weather Service continues to warn about the risk of severe weather today. A tornado watch has been issued for Starke, Pulaski, and Marshall counties, along with much of northern Indiana, through 10:00 p.m. EDT Monday.
Continue readingINDOT to Suspend Road Work for Memorial Day Travel
Most road work will be suspended over the Memorial Day weekend, but a few restrictions and reduced speed limits will remain in place, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.
Continue readingWebster Elementary Kindergartners Demonstrate Reading Skills to Plymouth School Board
The Plymouth School Board got to hear from six Webster Elementary School kindergartners last week.
Continue readingPlymouth School Superintendent Highlights Several High School Recognitions
Plymouth High School and its students are earning some recognition.
Continue readingPlymouth Man Taken to Jail on Suspicion of Drunk Driving
A Plymouth man was taken to jail Monday night, after police say he was driving with a blood alcohol concentration above .15 percent with a juvenile passenger.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Approves Summer School Nurse Agreement, Sale of Band Trailer
The Plymouth School Board agreed last week to sell a band trailer to John Glenn. The John Glenn Band Boosters submitted the lone bid of $1,200 for the 1983 semi-tractor trailer, according to Plymouth School Superintendent Andy Hartley.
Continue readingArea Educators Voice Concern with New License Renewal Requirements
A new state law will mean changes for the license renewal process for teachers. Now, area educators are voicing their concerns.
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