A Plymouth woman was taken to jail, after a report of shots fired near Donaldson early Saturday morning. Around 3:20 a.m., Marshall County Police say they got a call about gun shots fired and suspicious activity in the area of Union Road and 8th Road. A little later, the caller said the vehicle had left, but then called back saying the vehicle had returned and was now driving by slowly using a spotlight on a group of deer in a field.
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Plymouth Schools’ 2019-2020 Calendar Calls for Shorter Spring Break
The Plymouth Community School Corporation will be cutting back on the length of spring break, starting in 2020. As part of the 2019-2020 school calendar approved by the school board last week, spring break will be reduced from two weeks down to one week plus the Friday before and the Monday after.
Lincoln Junior High School Construction Remains On-Schedule Despite Weather Challenges
Crews working on the new Lincoln Junior High School had to deal with colder-than-average temperatures last month. Project Manager Derek Anderson told the Plymouth School Board Tuesday that weather slowed down construction slightly.
Marshall County Community Foundation Receives $500,000 Grant for Gift Matching Opportunities
Donations to the Marshall County Community Foundation will now be able to go further, thanks to the Lilly Endowment.
Culver Town Council to Add Clarifications to Golf Cart Ordinance
Culver’s golf cart ordinance may soon be getting some clarifications. An amended ordinance was presented for first reading during last week’s town council meeting, by Council President Ginny Bess Munroe. “Basically, nothing is changing,” she explained. “We are clarifying our ordinance because we find that when we try to enforce it, people don’t have an understanding of the fact that you shouldn’t have a four-year-old driving your golf cart. So we’ve added some language here, throughout this.”
Plymouth High School Music Department Growth Highlighted During School Board Meeting
The Plymouth High School Music Department is reporting growth. The school board got an update Tuesday from Band Director Bryan Ames and Orchestra Teacher Jodi Kallenberg.
Two Brothers Arrested, Following Report of Fight at Culver Home
Plymouth School Board Approves Pay Raises for Administrators, Classified Staff
More Plymouth school employees are getting a raise. The school board Tuesday agreed to increase the yearly pay for eligible administrators and salaried classified employees by $629. “It is the equivalent dollar amount that we were able to negotiate for teachers through that process,” Superintendent Andy Hartley explained. Hourly classified employees will get a 25-cent-per-hour raise.
Money Continues Trickling In for Culver Fire Truck Fundraiser
Culver’s fire truck fundraiser may officially be over, but Fire Chief Terry Wakefield says donations continue trickling in. “Money keeps coming in,” he told the town council last week, “and hopefully it still does until we can get a number on this vehicle, to get it pegged down so everybody knows what’s going on.” Wakefield said that process was set to begin last week.
Mother of Marshall County Bus Crash Victim Sues Truck Driver, Owner
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in connection with last week’s bus crash that claimed the life of Winamac Middle School student Owen Abbott. According to documents filed in Marshall Circuit Court Tuesday, Abbott’s mother, Britni Fritz, is suing the driver of the truck that allegedly crashed into the bus, along with the truck’s owner.
Plymouth School Officials Recognized for Providing Assistance During Last Week’s School Bus Crash
In the midst of last week’s fatal school bus crash, several Plymouth school officials were among those joining in the response efforts.
Culver Police Officers, EMS Employees to be Paid for Unused Holidays, Vacation Days
The Culver Town Council has agreed to pay police officers and EMS employees for unused holidays and vacation days. During last week’s meeting, Police Chief Wayne Bean explained that staffing issues have made it hard to provide coverage while still allowing officers to take time off. He didn’t think that carrying those days over into the new year would solve the problem. EMS Director Kathy Hart reported similar challenges.
Marshall County Health Department to Offer Narcan Training This Week in Plymouth, Culver
A few chances to learn to use the potentially life-saving drug Narcan are being offered by the Marshall County Health Department this week. Training sessions will be held today at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Community Resource Center in Plymouth. Health board member Tracy Fox told the Culver Town Council last week that a third training has been scheduled for this Thursday at 5:00 p.m. at the Culver Beach Lodge.
Plymouth School Board to Consider Pay Raises for Administrators, Classified Staff Tonight
More Plymouth school employees could soon be getting a raise. Pay increases for administrators and classified staff will be up for approval during tonight’s school board meeting. Raises for teachers were approved back in October, as part of the master contract.
Theft Suspects Arrested, After Gun, Marijuana Allegedly Found in Car
A report of a theft at the Plymouth Walmart led to the arrest of two South Bend men for numerous suspected offenses. Marshall County Police say that around 10:15 Friday night, they pulled over a car that they believed had been involved in the alleged theft.
Plymouth Man Taken to Jail, After Allegedly Crashing Car Saturday Morning
A Plymouth man was taken to jail, after a single-vehicle crash that police say left him and his passenger injured. It happened around 4:40 Saturday morning in the area of U.S. 31 and Michigan Road, according to Marshall County Police.
Stellar Community Designees to be Announced Tomorrow
Marshall County will find out tomorrow whether it’s been designated a Regional Stellar Community. The announcement was originally expected today, but Culver Town Council President Ginny Bess Munroe announced last week that it’s been pushed back.
Culver School Board Considering eLearning, Holiday Policy Revisions
The Culver School Board is reviewing the way staff members get paid for eLearning days. A revised eLearning policy was presented during last week’s board meeting, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman. “We’re making sure that we are fair to all types of district employees, when it comes to being paid on eLearning days or not being paid on eLearning days,” she explains.
Culver Council to Make Board, Commission Appointments in January
Culver School Board Gets Update on New AP Spanish Course
Culver Community High School students are advancing their language skills, while having the chance to earn college credit. The school board got an update Monday on one of the school’s new course offerings, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman. “We did have our AP Spanish students come and talk to our board because that’s a new program that we’re offering this year,” she says, “and so they went over the rigor and the content of that course.”
