Two Plymouth residents admitted in court Friday to taking thousands of dollars out of someone else’s bank account without permission. But the charges could still be dropped, if they pay restitution and complete community service.
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Rochester Man Arrested for Drug-Related Offenses, following Plymouth Theft Investigation
A Plymouth theft investigation led to the arrest of a Rochester man for drug-related offenses. Plymouth Police say it happened Wednesday afternoon near First and Madison streets. They say they were investigating a theft that was reported a few blocks away when they arrested Richard Hinsey, 33, for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and resisting law enforcement. Continue reading
Student Reading Lists Approved by Plymouth School Board
The Plymouth School Board approved the reading lists for the high school and junior high school levels Tuesday. “The Hunger Games,” the Diary of Anne Frank, and “A Christmas Carol” are among the titles Lincoln Junior High students can expect to read. Most Plymouth High School English classes will read a Shakespeare play, but English 12 ACP will read Ian Pollock’s graphic novel adaptation of “King Lear.”
Metal Detectors, Emergency Plan Updates Discussed During Plymouth School Board Meeting
Schools around Indiana will soon get handheld metal detectors. Now, school safety officials have to figure out how they’re going to use them. Last month, Governor Eric Holcomb launched a program that gives metal detector wands to every school that requests them. But it doesn’t provide funding for guards to staff a security checkpoint.
Plymouth Community School Corporation Ready for Start of School Year
Today’s the first day of school for Plymouth students. Superintendent Andy Hartley says school employees have been busy getting ready.
Plymouth School Board to Consider Student Reading Lists, Nurse Agreement Tonight
The Plymouth School Board will make some final preparations tonight, before students return to class tomorrow. Student reading lists for Plymouth High School, the Weidner School of Inquiry, and Lincoln Junior High School will be up for board approval.
LaPaz Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison after Pleading Guilty to Firearms Violations
A LaPaz man has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for a pair of firearms violations. Peter Rink, 41, pleaded guilty in federal court to being a felon in possession of a firearm and possessing a shotgun with a barrel less than 18 inches long, according to a press release from U.S. Attorney Thomas Kirsch.
Secretary of Career Connections and Talent Highlights State’s Job Training Initiatives
Indiana’s Secretary of Career Connections and Talent is touting the state’s workforce training initiatives. During a visit to Knox Wednesday, Secretary Blair Milo discussed the Workforce Ready Grant that’s part of the Next Level Jobs program. “For anybody that’s over the age of 18, you can go and get a hundred-percent-tuition-free career certificate at Ivy Tech or Vincennes or the other providers through Next Level Jobs,” she explained. “The only thing that would disqualify someone from being able to utilize that is if you have a degree already, so it’s not means-tested or anything else.”
Local Police to Take Part in Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign
Local law enforcement will be stepping up patrols between now and Labor Day. It’s part of the annual nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.
More than $4 Billion in Federal Loans Available for Rural Water Infrastructure Upgrades
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it’s stepping up its efforts to modernize rural America’s water infrastructure. USDA Rural Development says it has more than $4 billion in loans available for rural communities with up to 10,000 residents. That’s a significant funding increase from last year.
Marshall County Police Seek Public’s Help in Battery Investigation
Marshall County Police are investigating an apparent battery at Ruperts Resort Campground at Lake of the Woods. Officers say a man was found lying face down in the grass and bleeding Sunday morning. Police believe he had been severely battered. He was taken to Memorial Hospital by LaPaz EMS.
Secretary for Career Connections and Talent Outlines Efforts to Address Workforce Needs
How to fill the thousands of job vacancies that currently exist in Indiana while preparing Hoosiers for the jobs of tomorrow is the goal of Indiana’s secretary for career connections and talent. Secretary Blair Milo discussed some of her department’s objectives during a visit to Knox Wednesday. “When we think about career connections, I look at that as some of the challenge in the current landscape around us,” she explained. “We see across the State of Indiana that there are around 85,000 or so postings of jobs, where employers are seeking people to be able to fill those positions.”
$300,000 in State Funding Distributed to Indiana Food Banks
Indiana’s food banks were recently given $300,000 from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. Locally, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, which serves Marshall, Starke, and four other counties, was given just over $36,000. Food Finders Food Bank, whose 16-county territory includes Pulaski and Fulton counties, has gotten nearly $29,000.
Red Cross Seeks Blood Donations, Amid Continuing Shortage
The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage. Red Cross officials say blood donations are being distributed faster than they are coming in, and the supply has fallen below the five-day level the Red Cross tries to maintain. The organization says all types of blood are needed, but there’s a particular need for type O.
Culver Elementary School Finalizing Preparations for Pre-K Program
Culver Elementary School is getting ready to welcome its first preschool students. “We are full-fledged still going forward,” Superintendent Karen Shuman told the school board last week. “We have two sections of preschool in place. [Transportation Director] Paul [Widman] and I have worked out the transportation routes, so they’ll be attending the same number of hours as the regular students, and we’ll keep mapping that out as registration comes.”
Unemployment Up in Marshall County
Unemployment rates moved higher during the month of June. Marshall County’s unemployment rate stands at 3.4 percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Crossroads Church Helps with Landscaping Upgrades at Culver Elementary School
Culver Elementary School recently got some landscaping upgrades, thanks to one of its regular tenants. Earlier this month, volunteers from Crossroads Church pulled weeds and laid down 70 bags of mulch, among other improvements, according to Principal Erin Proskey.
Culver School Board Reviews Student Handbook Updates
Students at Culver Community Schools will see some updated discipline policies when they return to school next month. The 2018-2019 student handbooks were presented to the Culver School Board last week.
Culver School Board Renews Technology Director’s Contract, Approves Budget Transfer
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is keeping Daniel Medesi as its technology director. A contract renewal was approved by the school board Monday.
Culver School Board Updated on Middle/High School Construction Project
Work on Culver Community Middle/High School’s secure entrance is moving along. As part of the project, a new main entrance is being built where the library was, while other areas are being reconfigured.
