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
Bourbon Announcement May Mean Purchase of Former Amerimax Site
The Town of Bourbon is slated for a major announcement next Tuesday, but information about the event has been kept to a minimum.
Marshall County Economic Development Corporation Director Jerry Chavez previewed the affair during Monday morning’s County Commissioners meeting. The event – which will take place at Bourbon Town Hall on April 12th – has only been described as an exciting new development to residents and businesses.
Plymouth Officials Celebrate Love’s Grand Opening
The new Love’s Truck Stop on U.S. 30 west of Plymouth is officially open for business following a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony. Continue reading
Appraisals Taking Place for Monterey School Building
The former Monterey School Building is in the process of being appraised, ahead of a planned sale of the property. Culver Schools Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell told the school board Monday that one appraisal was completed a couple of weeks ago and another was scheduled for Tuesday of this week. Kitchell promised to share the results with school board members, once they are available. Continue reading
Mixed Weather Offers Test for Local Gardeners
Weather so far this spring has been a bit of a rollercoaster in Northern Indiana, presenting a bit of a challenge to area plant enthusiasts.
Warmer temperatures in March, and a wintry mix predicted this week are prompting a few recommendations from Purdue Extension Agricultural Educator Phil Woolery. He says the more a plant has developed, the more likely it is to be affected by colder temperatures.
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Donnelly Discusses Military Progress in Middle East
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly says the United States military is making progress in the fight against ISIS in the Middle East. Donnelly recently returned from a week-long, five-country trip, in which he led a congressional delegation on a tour of missile defense systems. Continue reading
Ancilla College Planning for Second Annual Day of Giving
Ancilla College will be holding its second annual Day of Giving on Friday, April 29. College officials hope to get a total goal of 200 donors to take part in this year’s event by donating online, and they’re challenging each of those donors to give $24. Development and alumni relations manager Emily Hutsell says this level of donations can change the lives of students at Ancilla, where 90 percent of students receive some sort of financial assistance. Continue reading
IRS Scam Callers Targeting Local Residents
Income taxes are due in a few weeks, and telephone scammers are looking to profit at the expense of unsuspecting victims. This call came from 775-981-0059.
Culver Schools Begin Process of Cutting Staff
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is moving ahead with the process of cutting up to four teaching positions. The school board Monday passed a resolution determining the need for a decrease in the number of certificated staff. Continue reading
