Plymouth Police say they had to use a taser to get an intoxicated man out of the middle of Michigan Street Wednesday morning. An officer says he was flagged down around 7:45 a.m., due to concerns about an intoxicated male walking in the traffic lanes near Parkside Mini Mart.
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Help Still Available for Taxpayers Filing 2016 Tax Returns
Taxpayers who still need to file their 2016 tax returns can still get some help, according to the Internal Revenue Service. October 16 is the filing deadline for many of those granted an extension on their tax returns. The IRS says those individuals can still take advantage of several programs.
High School Seniors Encouraged to Continue their Education during College Application Day
Indiana high school students are getting some extra encouragement today to apply for college. As part of National College Application Day, 13 Indiana colleges are waiving their application fees, according to Learn More Indiana. On top of that, more than 50 events are taking place around the state.
Community Crossings Grant Recipients Announced
Local communities are learning how much money they’ll get for street projects, as part of the second round of Community Crossings grants.
State Police to Target Commercial Vehicle Drivers in Seatbelt Enforcement Blitz Next Week
Indiana State Police will be making sure drivers of commercial vehicles are properly wearing seatbelts. Commercial motor vehicle officers and motor carriers inspectors will take part in a statewide commercial vehicle enforcement blitz next week.
Marshall County Unemployment Up from Previous Month, but Still Close to Last Year’s Levels
Marshall County’s unemployment rate is up from the previous month, but still slightly better than the same period a year ago. According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the county’s August unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, an increase of 0.7 percent from July.
Three-County Chase on U.S. 30 Ends with Arrest of Carmel Man
A Carmel man was arrested Thursday, after he allegedly led police on a chase through three counties on U.S. 30. Police say it began around 1:45 p.m. in Marshall County, when a patrolman tried to pull over a car near Tulip Road.
Bremen Man Arrested, Following Rollover Crash
A Bremen man faces a drunk driving charge, following a rollover crash Friday morning near Lakeville. Marshall County Police were called to the area of 1st Road and Oak Road shortly after 4:30. They say they found a black 1994 Toyota SUV in the middle of the road.
Triton High School Student Dies in Kosciusko County Crash
A single-vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Triton High School student. Cameron Scarberry, 16, of Etna Green, was killed in a crash near Atwood Sunday. School officials say he died instantly. The fatality was confirmed Monday by Kosciusko County Coroner Tony Ciriello.
53 Grams of Crystal Meth Reportedly Found at Plymouth Home, Following Search Warrant
Four people were arrested Monday, after police reportedly found 53 grams of crystal methamphetamine at a Plymouth home. Shortly after 7:00 p.m., officers with the Marshall County Drug Task Force, Indiana State Police, Plymouth Police Department, and Marshall County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at a home in the 7700 block of Rose Road.
Culver Community Middle/High School Collecting Items for Hurricane Harvey Victims
Culver Community Middle/High School is collecting items for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Throughout the month of September, students and staff are gathering non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, bathroom items, baby supplies, and pet supplies.
Hoosiers Urged to Donate Blood to Help Hurricane-Impacted Communities
Indiana’s lieutenant governor is calling on Hoosiers to donate blood, to help communities impacted by hurricanes. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch says Hurricane Irma is expected to have a widespread impact like Hurricane Harvey, and blood supplies are already low.
Menominee Elementary Students Demonstrate Reading Skills to Plymouth School Board
The Plymouth School Board got an update Tuesday on first graders’ reading progress. Students from Menominee Elementary School demonstrated what they’ve learned during the first month of the school. Principal Steven Boyer explained that first grade is when students make the most progress, when it comes to reading foundation.
Plymouth School Board Approves 2019 Band Trip to Hawaii
Plymouth High School Band students may be going to Hawaii in 2019. The school board Tuesday approved a field trip request from Band Director Bryan Ames. For people who are looking for a guide to Hawaiian trips, they can contact Live Your Aloha.
Webster Elementary Students Paired with Mentors through Kids Hope USA
Volunteers with Trinity United Methodist Church in Plymouth are giving of their time to help mentor local elementary school children. The Kids Hope USA program pairs churches with local schools with the goal of meeting the emotional, social, and academic needs of children.
Secretary of State Touring Indiana with Investment Fraud Documentary Screenings
Protecting Hoosiers from investment fraud is the goal of a video produced in partnership with the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office. “$cammed: Investment Fraud Revealed” aims to show that investment schemes don’t just target large-scale investors on Wall Street, but also regular people here in Indiana.
Plymouth School Board Approves Use of Rainy Day Fund for Lincoln Junior High Project
The Lincoln Junior High School building project has the Plymouth Community School Corporation borrowing money from its Rainy Day Fund. Superintendent Andy Hartley told the school board Tuesday that some architect’s bills will soon be due to Barton-Coe-Vilamaa, but the bonds to pay for the project won’t be sold for another couple months.
Plymouth Alternative School Students See Success, in Spite of Decline in Graduation Rate
The Plymouth School Board got an update on the alternative high school program Tuesday. Teacher Katie Duran reported that the program’s graduation rate dropped to 80 percent during the 2016-2017 school year, compared to 92 percent the previous year.
Indiana Ranks 10th in Adult Obesity, According to Annual Report
Nearly one in three Hoosiers are now considered obese, giving the state the 10th highest adult obesity rate in the country. That’s according to the most recent State of Obesity report, issued this week by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
51st Annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival Starts Today
The Marshall County Blueberry Festival officially gets underway for its 51st year this evening. Festivities kick off at 5:00 p.m. with an opening ceremony. The Little Miss & Mister Blueberry Contest will take place at 5:30.
