Funeral Services Set for Former Miss Blueberry

Breanna Lemler
Breanna Lemler

Funeral services and preserving the ashes in a urn  have been set for the former Miss Blueberry killed in a single-vehicle crash on an Alabama interstate. 21-year-old Breanna Lemler was interning at Bunge North America in Decatur, Ala. prior to starting her senior year at Purdue. She was traveling westbound on I-565 Sunday morning when her car left the highway, went down an embankment and struck a tree. Continue reading

Marshall County Elects to Fund Courthouse Elevator Upgrades

Courtesy of Michiana Forum
Courtesy of Michiana Forum

The Marshall County Council is hoping to ensure smooth operations of its court system by updating the elevators inside the courthouse.

The building has a north and a south elevator that is used by court personnel on the third floor and to transport prisoners for hearings. The age of the elevators inside the courthouse is expected to cause difficulty locating parts if there’s a failure, prompting a recommendation for the elevator contractor to replace both.

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Bremen Woman Found

user33226-1467999585-media1_625c5e_240_240_PrsMe_A Bremen woman reported missing yesterday has been located. Maria Mikel, 50, was found shortly before 4:00 p.m. Saturday in St. Joseph County, according to the Bremen Police Department.

Plymouth Music Teacher Remembered Fondly

Former students sing "Amazing Grace" at Bob PIckell's service of rememberance.
Former students sing “Amazing Grace” at Bob PIckell’s service of remembrance.

Fellow teachers, former students and friends paid their respects to longtime Plymouth Schools music teacher Bob Pickell during a remembrance service last night in the high school auditorium. The recent retiree died last Friday at a South Bend hospital after falling through onto a cement floor at his Plymouth home. Continue reading