The Indiana Department of Transportation is recognizing Work Zone Awareness Week, and they’re reminding motorists not to be THAT driver.
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Plymouth Police Bust Glue Sniffer at Walmart
A 44-year-old Plymouth woman was arrested in the Walmart parking lot Friday evening on a glue sniffing charge, among other offenses. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Get Update on Safe Routes to School Project
The Plymouth Board of Works will get an update on the city’s Safe Routes to School project when it meets this evening. During the previous meeting, City Engineer Rick Gaul told board members that preliminary engineering is underway. Now, he’s negotiating contracts for the actual construction work. Continue reading
County Council to Receive Airport and Financial Plan Updates
The Marshall County Council will receive an update from the Plymouth Municipal Airport when they meet this morning.
Absentee Ballots Piling-up in Local Area Prior to Election Day
Absentee voting is underway in Indiana, and area county clerk’s offices are reporting the ballot totals from last week.
The final day to register to vote in the Hoosier state was Monday. Tuesday marked the opening for absentee voting in Indiana’s May 3rd primary election.
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National Weather Service Extends Flood Warning
The National Weather Service has extended the flood warning for the Kankakee River at U.S. 30 until Friday afternoon. Flood stage is 10 feet. As of Sunday afternoon, the river was holding steady at 10.2 feet. Continue reading
INDOT Prepares for State Road 19 Resurfacing
State Road 19 in Kosciusko County is planned for resurfacing on Monday, but the Indiana Department of Transportation says the start date may depend on the weather.
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Purdue Agricultural Research Now Available in Mobile Format
Farmers now have access to some of the latest agricultural research, from the convenience of their smartphones. Purdue Extension is releasing a series of articles focusing on soil and water in a mobile-friendly format. Continue reading
DNR Promotes Boater Education Courses through “Spring Aboard” Initiative
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is forming a partnership that looks to encourage more Hoosiers to enroll in boater education courses.
Coalition Announces Drive Now TXT L8R Contest
Students can win scholarships while spreading an important safety message as part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Participants in the annual Drive Now TXT L8R Social Media Contest have a chance to win up to $5,000 in scholarships. Continue reading
Driver Airlifted After Truck Hits Building
An Argos woman was airlifted to Memorial Hospital of South Bend last night after the pickup truck she was driving struck a building on State Road 331 in Tippecanoe. Continue reading
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
A Thursday afternoon traffic stop on U.S. 30 near King Road for erratic driving ended with a trip to jail for a South Bend man. Continue reading
Culver Schools Win Spirit Contest, Receive Marketing Materials
The Culver Community Schools Corporation’s marketing efforts have received a boost. The corporation has won some free marketing materials after taking first place in a contest run by VIP Branding. Continue reading
Applications Now Available for Specialty Crop Block Grants
Grants are available to help fund projects that encourage the production of specialty crops. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting grant proposals for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Continue reading
IRS Offers Cash Payment Option at 7-Eleven Stores
The Internal Revenue Service is now offering taxpayers the option to pay in cash at 7-Eleven locations. The IRS says it’s partnering with ACI Worldwide’s OfficialPayments.com and the PayNearMe Company to provide the service. It lets people make payments without the need of a bank account or credit card at over 7,000 7-Eleven stores nationwide, including locations in South Bend, Mishawaka, and Griffith. Continue reading
Small Fire Contained Following Static Electricity Build-up
A small fire at a Plymouth business was kept from spreading after static electricity ignited some materials at the site.
Transportation Plans Finalized as Culver Intercession Begins
Students at Culver Community Schools who are struggling with certain classes are getting help this week. The spring intercession period is now underway at many schools in the area, including Culver Community Schools. Continue reading
NIPSCO Reports Increase in Phone Scams
NIPSCO is warning customers of a spike in reports of telephone scams. The company says it’s heard from a number of customers who say they’ve gotten suspicious calls from people claiming to be NIPSCO employees. The callers demand immediate payment or threaten that the customers’ service will be disconnected. Continue reading
Officials Warn of Publisher’s Clearing House Scam
Scammers claiming to represent Publisher’s Clearinghouse are making the rounds in the area. Continue reading
Drug Investigation Leads to Three Arrests
An investigation by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department into reports of illegal drug activity resulted in three arrests. Sheriff’s Deputies and officers from the Plymouth Police Department and Marshall County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a home in the 9200 block of State Road 17 in Plymouth on Tuesday. Continue reading
