Marshall County’s unemployment rate continues to drop. The county posted a rate of three percent for the month of September, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. That’s down from 3.6 percent in August and 3.3 percent in September of 2016.
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Plymouth and Walkerton Residents Arrested on Drug-Related Charges in Starke County
Three people were arrested on drug-related charges Saturday morning in Starke County. Around 9:30 a.m., police from the Starke and Marshall county sheriff’s offices say they went to the 11,000 block of 400 North for a wanted person.
Marshall County Natives Graduate from Indiana State Police Recruit Academy
Two Marshall County natives are among the 33 new Indiana State Police troopers sworn in this week. Benjamin A. Beers of Plymouth and Timothy G. Borsa of Bourbon officially graduated from the State Police Recruit Academy during a ceremony at the State Capitol Thursday. It marked the end of 24 weeks of training in criminal and traffic law, crash investigations, firearms, and a bunch of other modern policing subjects, according to ISP officials.
FAFSA Workshops Planned for November, As Part of College Goal Sunday
Those planning on attending college next fall can get an early start on the financial aid process. On Sunday, November 5, students and their parents can get some free help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. As part of College Goal Sunday, volunteers around Indiana will be holding FAFSA workshops.
Plymouth Police Investigating Carjacking at Walmart Parking Lot
A carjacking at the Plymouth Walmart parking lot remains under investigation. Plymouth Police say it happened around 7:12 Tuesday morning.
Marshall County Job Fair Wednesday
Local job-seekers are invited to meet with representatives from more than 20 Marshall County employers tomorrow. MAX 98.3 and The Pilot News are hosting a job fair. Continue reading
Plymouth Man Injured in Monday Morning Crash
A Plymouth man was injured, following a two-vehicle crash near U.S. 6 and Redwood Road Monday morning. Marshall County Police say it happened around 5:48 a.m.
NIPSCO Projects Winter Heating Costs to Stay Close to Last Year’s Levels
NIPSCO’s home heating bills are expected to stay about the same as they were last year. Projections released by the company Wednesday say an average residential customer can expect to pay about $390 on gas bills between November 1 and March 31. Continue reading
Plymouth School Corporation to Focus on English Language Learners During Upcoming Intersession
Children new to the English language will be getting some extra help, during Plymouth Schools’ upcoming intersession period.
Plymouth School Board Updated on Marshall County Promise Program
Kindergartners and first-graders got a chance to see what it’s like to go to college, thanks to the Marshall County Promise program. A group of first-graders from Webster Elementary School discussed their recent Walk into My Future trip with the Plymouth School Board last week. Continue reading
AAA: Infotainment Systems Can Create Dangerous Distractions for Drivers
Car infotainment systems can distract drivers for potentially dangerous periods of time. That’s according to researchers with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Washington Discovery Academy Students to Volunteer with Blessings in a Backpack
Local elementary school students who need some nutritional assistance get help from Blessings in a Backpack. Now, some Plymouth students will get to be on the other side of the program, according to School Superintendent Andy Hartley. Continue reading
Plymouth School Board Updates Employee Handbook, Classified Employee Guidelines
The Plymouth Community School Corporation has tightened its policies on background checks and drug testing for school employees. State law now requires school employees to have a background check every five years, not just when they’re first hired.
Plymouth School Board Adopts 2018 Budget
The Plymouth School Board formally adopted the corporation’s 2018 budget Tuesday. It calls for a General Fund of just under $26 million and a Capital Projects Fund of over $3 million.
2016-2017 School Accountability Grades Released
The A through F School Accountability Grades for the 2016-2017 school year were released this week by the Indiana Department of Education. Locally, Triton, as well as some Plymouth Schools showed improvement from the year before.
Plymouth School Board Approves Resolutions for Lincoln Junior High Project
The Plymouth School Board continues making preparations for the Lincoln Junior High School building project.
Indiana Launches Opioid Recovery Website
Hoosiers battling opioid addiction have a new online resource to help them find the help they need. Governor Eric Holcomb announced the launch of Indiana’s Next Level Recovery website Monday.
E-Filing Now Available in Marshall County Courts
Lawyers with cases in Marshall County can now file many court documents electronically. Electronic filing is now an option for over 40 types of civil and criminal cases in Marshall Circuit and Superior Courts. It will become mandatory on Tuesday, November 28.
Plymouth School Board to Consider Resolutions for Lincoln Junior High Project
The Plymouth School Board is expected to act on a few items related to the Lincoln Junior High School building project tonight. They include the purchase of some adjacent land at 900 Lincolnway East, as well as the re-approval of the building corporation that will technically be financing the work.
Marshall County to Try New Treatment Approach for Domestic Violence Offenders
People convicted of domestic violence offenses in Marshall County will soon be getting a new type of treatment. Domestic Violence-Moral Reconation Therapy is now available as a sentencing option. If you need the best suggestions for domestic violence cases, continue reading here!
Prosecutor Nelson Chipman and Community Corrections Director Ward Byers announced the new approach in a press release Friday. They say it’s “an evidence based cognitive behavioral program designed to enhance awareness of thoughts and belief patterns to change behavior to one of equality and acceptance.”
The hope is that the treatment will do a better job of stopping offenders from committing more acts of domestic violence in the future. Chipman says that in the past, those offenders had to take an anger management course. If you are wondering how a domestic violence charge could affect me, you can click here to know more! Continue reading
