A Plymouth man faces a battery with bodily injury charge following a Monday night incident at a local motel. Continue reading
Prosecutors Call Witnesses to Start Murder Trial
The trial of Alberto Cruz started with jury selection on Monday in St. Joseph County.
He’s the man accused in the murder of Alma Del Real. She was reported missing last year, prompting large community outreach to find her whereabouts. Del Real was located near the Culver Academies campus several weeks later.
Commissioners Approve Contract for Health Department Design Work
Plans are now progressing for an eventual move of the Marshall County Health Department.
The idea has been discussed for a few years, but received approval by the Marshall County Council last week. During Monday morning’s County Commissioners meeting, a contract was presented that will lead to preliminary design and construction documents for the move.
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Culver School Board Combines Middle and High Schools Under Single Name
The Culver Community Schools Corporation continues taking steps to further consolidate its middle and high schools. Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell asked the school board Monday to take action to give the facility a single name. Continue reading
Trial Begins One Year After Body Found Near Culver
The trial of a South Bend man accused of murder started on Monday in St. Joseph County.
Culver School Board Cuts Two Teaching Positions
The Culver School Board has decided to remove two teaching positions at the end of this school year. Board members voted Monday not to renew the contracts of Middle/High School teacher Amanda Hoag and Middle School teacher Susan Mattix. Continue reading
Marshall Commissioners Approve Voting Equipment Upgrades
The Marshall County Commissioners have approved a change to voting equipment that was granted preliminary funding approval last week.
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Car, Rifle Stolen in Friday Burglary
Several items were removed from a residence in Plymouth last week, and a car was among them.
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Sunday Crash Results in the Death of Two
Two have been pronounced dead following a weekend crash in Marshall County.
Culver School Board to Consider Proceeding with Teacher Cuts
Teacher cuts will be considered during tonight’s Culver School Board meeting. Last month, the board formally declared the need to cut up to four certificated teaching positions. The resolution cited a $250,000 reduction in General Fund support from the state for this year and the need for the corporation to cut $440,000 from its budget. Continue reading
Commissioners Consider Voting Equipment Upgrades
The Marshall County Commissioners will consider a request to update some of the county’s voting equipment prior to November’s General Election.
Plymouth Sidewalk Cleaning Scheduled This Week
Sidewalk cleaning will be taking place this week in Downtown Plymouth. Starting today, crews will be cleaning some of the sidewalks and treating them with a water-repellent sealer. Continue reading
Three in Critical Condition After Marshall County Crash
A crash early Sunday morning in Marshall County has sent three people to Memorial Hospital in South Bend. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department says the crash happened shortly before 2:00 a.m. at the intersection of Rose Road and Plymouth-LaPorte Trail. Continue reading
Culver’s Lakeshore Drive Construction Behind Schedule
A major construction project in Culver is officially behind schedule.
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Plymouth Discusses Street and Sidewalk Projects
The City of Plymouth is moving ahead with several street and sidewalk projects. City Engineer Rick Gaul told the Board of Works Monday that state funding has been approved to help cover the cost of soil testing for the Safe Routes to School project. Continue reading
Purdue Extension Offers Gardening Tips
The risk of frost has been significantly lowered as the calendar works its way through the month of May, and that means there are a few things to consider for a home garden.
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D.A.R.E. Essay Winners Honored
Seven local D.A.R.E. students were recognized during a banquet Thursday. Essay winners from each of the seven schools that take part in Marshall County’s D.A.R.E program had the chance to read their essay during the event. Continue reading
Marshall County Navigates State Requirements for Road Funding
Marshall County is taking steps to better fund road improvements over the next year.
During Monday night’s Marshall County Council meeting, resolution’s from the County’s communities were presented showing support for an increase in both a Local Option Highway User Tax and a County Economic Development Income Tax.
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Stellar Communities Plans Progress As Awareness Increases
Culver’s Stellar Communities plans are moving along as the deadline for Phase II of the application draws near.
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Mooney’s Ice Cream Sign Issues Continue
The City of Plymouth is once again discussing the signage at a local ice cream parlor. Last year, the placement of a sign at Mooney’s Ice Cream led to discussions with both the Plymouth Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. Now, electrical violations have brought the issue before the Board of Works. Continue reading
