Diabetes is a common disease affecting many people around the world, but some people may already have the disease without even knowing it. Continue reading
Zika Virus Prompts Spring Break Travel Warning
Spring Break is the time of the year when people often head to warm, tropical places for vacation. But this year, pregnant women and their partners might want to rethink that, in light of health warnings about the Zika virus. It continues to spread in places like Brazil, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Dr. Jen Brown with the Indiana State Department of Health says although a state resident was diagnosed with Zika last month, she doesn’t expect a widespread outbreak here. Continue reading
Rochester Residents Arrested on Drug Charges
Two Rochester residents are in jail, following a narcotics investigation. Members of the CLEAN Team, a collaborative police effort fighting narcotics in Fulton and Miami Counties, executed a search warrant at a home in the 300 block of West 11th Street. Continue reading
Plymouth School Board Approves Staff Stipends
Plymouth Community School Corporation staff members are receiving stipends, based on their evaluations from the 2014-2015 school year. This week, the Plymouth School Board approved stipends for certified, administrative, and classified staff. Continue reading
Catherine Kasper Life Center to Host Easter Egg Hunt
An Easter egg hunt will be held at the Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson. More than 4,000 eggs will be hidden on the center’s grounds, and kids 10 and under are invited to see how many they can find. Continue reading
CASA Day at the Statehouse Scheduled Monday
Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will gather at the Indiana State House on Monday to show support for the program and raise awareness of the needs of abused and neglected children. Continue reading
IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Free Resources
If you need help preparing your taxes, the Internal Revenue Service has issued a reminder that there are some free resources available. Continue reading
Sen. Donnelly Calls Pence’s Blame Disappointing in Carrier Statement
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly is criticizing Governor Mike Pence’s plans to persuade executives with Carrier and United Technologies to keep their operations in Indiana.
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Bourbon Break-In Under Investigation
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a break-in at a Bourbon area home. Continue reading
Culver Continues Working Toward Stellar Communities Designation
The Town of Culver is working to gather information for an application they will complete a little later this year.
The State of Indiana’s Stellar Communities program is run through the Lieutenant Governor’s office and attempts to help rural communities with economic development, housing, and planning efforts.
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Plymouth Elementary Principals Discuss ISTEP Scores
The Plymouth School Board got some more details Tuesday about the ISTEP scores at the corporation’s elementary schools. The four elementary principals each presented their school’s scores, as well as some of their plans for improvement. Continue reading
Culver Elementary Schedules Kindergarten Round Up
Culver Elementary School’s Kindergarten Round Up will take place Thursday, March 10th at 6 p.m. EST in the cafeteria. Continue reading
Dr. Seuss to be Celebrated at Culver-Union Township Public Library
The Culver-Union Township Public Library is celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss tomorrow, and Youth Services Manager Jill Gavlick says local kids are invited to join in the fun. “We have a story time,” she says. “We do crafts and some games and just a little bit of everything, all revolving around Dr. Seuss.” Continue reading
Knox Man Sentenced to 20 Years on Meth Charges in Marshall County
A Knox man was sentenced on Wednesday in Marshall County Superior Court on charges of dealing methamphetamine.
33-year-old Ryan Smith was arrested in August of 2015 after a vehicle he was in was stopped by Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies. An air sniff was conducted by a K9 Unit and indicated the presence of drugs inside the vehicle.
Marshall County Men Arrested Following DNR Investigation
A pair of Marshall County men face numerous criminal charges stemming from the alleged illegal possession and sale of venison. Continue reading
Plymouth School Board Gets Preview of Football Field Upgrades
More details have been revealed about the planned upgrades to the Plymouth High School football field. Plymouth Schools Superintendent Dan Tyree gave the school board an update on the project during its meeting Tuesday. Continue reading
FAFSA Deadline Nears
Students planning to attend college this fall have just one more week to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It needs to be filed by next Thursday in order to qualify for both state and federal grants, scholarships, and loans. Continue reading
Plymouth Community School Corporation Schedules Kindergarten Roundup
Parents of prospective kindergarten students are invited to the Plymouth Community School Corporation’s Kindergarten Roundup. It will take place Tuesday, March 22 from 1:30 until 2:30 and 6 until 7 p.m. at each of the four elementary schools.
Families only need to attend one session. During the hour-long meeting, parents will meet with administrators and fill out registration forms while children will meet with teachers for kindergarten screening. Continue reading
Plymouth Chamber Hosting Business and Community Expo
Make plans to attend the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Expo on Thursday, May 12 at Swan Lake Resort from 4 until 7 p.m. Continue reading
Sen. Donnelly Voices Support for CARA Bill
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly is voicing his support for a bill that aims to curb the opioid and heroin abuse epidemics. He says the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) includes many of the same provisions as a bill he and New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte reintroduced last year. Continue reading
