Harvest season’s getting underway, and state officials are warning drivers to be on the lookout for farm equipment on Indiana roads. A number of agencies, including the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, and the Indiana Department of Transportation, are teaming up to bring attention to safety issues on roads in rural areas. Continue reading
City of Plymouth Accepts Park Donation
A private park on the north side of Plymouth is now under the city’s control. Last night Plymouth Board of Park and Recreation accepted the donation of Price Memorial Park into its park system. The Ray L. Price Foundation has operated the 12 acre facility for many years. Located across from Centennial Park, it includes a large swimming and fishing pond, a gazebo, two picnic shelters, a playground and a caretaker’s residence. The park has been a fixture in the community for generations of Plymouth families.
Mayor Mark Senter says the park is a “natural fit and another positive development in the city.”
Marshall County Republicans Set Caucus Date for New Sheriff Appointment
The Marshall County Republican Party will be holding a caucus to determine who will be the next Sheriff.
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Marshall County Commissioners Anticipate Altering Court Services
The Marshall County Commissioners have taken a step to transition a Marshall County service to a new department.
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Make a Difference During National Suicide Prevention Week
It’s National Suicide Prevention Week, and the American Foundation for the Prevention of Suicide is promoting ways that you can make a difference. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners to Receive MCEDC Report
The Marshall County Commissioners will receive an update from the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation.
Culver to Consider Better Nuisance Ordinance Enforcement
The Culver Town Council will hold a special work session meeting tonight with the goal of better enforcing certain ordinances.
INDOT Announces U.S. 31 Lane Closures
INDOT will shut down part of U.S. 31 for the next few days, weather permitting. The closures are necessary to repair and replace sensors in the roadway between State Road 10 and 19th Road. Continue reading
DNR Reports More Women Hunters
Hunting is growing in popularity among women nationwide and in Indiana, according to officials with the Department of Natural Resources. They say the number of hunting licenses sold to women increased by 93 percent from 2006 to 2014. During that same time period the number of female youth hunters skyrocketed 114 percent. Continue reading
Basketball Tournament Returns to Blueberry Festival
The 49th annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival is in full swing today at Centennial Park in Plymouth. The 3-on-3 Blueberry Basketball Tournament is back after a hiatus of more than a decade. Ancilla College men’s basketball head coach Aaron Butcher spearheaded its return. Continue reading
Farm Bureau Targets Specific Policies Ahead of 2016
The Indiana Farm Bureau has developed a few specifics for state legislators to consider in the 2016 session of the General Assembly.
Venison Exchange Program Returns
Hunters once again have the opportunity to share their deer meet with the public. GiveIN Game, a venison donation program run by the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife, is back for its fifth year. Continue reading
Motorcycle Rider Airlifted After Crash
A 25-year-old Plymouth man was airlifted from the site of a Wednesday morning motorcycle crash in Marshall County. The wreck happened around 11:30 on Plymouth Goshen Trail just east of Lilac Road.
More Counties Added to Disaster Declaration
Fulton and White Counties are among eight in Indiana in which a secretarial disaster declaration has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That means farmers can get low-interest emergency loans for crop damage and losses caused by rain and flooding since May 1. Continue reading
Lighthouse Autism Center to Hold Open House
Families of children with autism now have a closer option for getting therapy. Last month, Lighthouse Autism Center opened a new location in Plymouth, and on September 24, it will have an open house from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Continue reading
Governor’s Task Force to Combat Drug Abuse
Governor Mike Pence is taking steps to fight drug abuse in Indiana. He has created the Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment, and Prevention. Continue reading
INDOT Suspends Road Construction for Labor Day
Hoosier motorists will get a break from road construction over the Labor Day weekend. INDOT plans to suspend all possible road restrictions starting at 5 this evening and continuing through 8 a.m. Tuesday. Continue reading
DNR Issues Boating Safety Reminder
Labor Day weekend historically marks the end of the recreational boating season in Indiana. Officers with the DNR Law Enforcement Division want it to be a safe one. Continue reading
Bremen Post Conducting Sobriety Checks, Friday
The Indiana State Police Bremen Post will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Friday.
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Car Collectors Encouraged to Support Oldies for Alzheimer’s
Classic car enthusiasts can showcase their wheels for a good cause during this weekend’s Marshall County Blueberry Festival. Schedule your professional mini photo session shoot at the Mobilgas station on Jefferson Street on Sunday or Monday. Continue reading