Since the founding of the Red Cross AmeriCorps in 1994 more than 800,000 members have contributed over 1 billion hours in service across the nation by tackling pressing problems and mobilizing millions of volunteers for the organizations they serve. If you’re looking to make a real difference in your community and wish to gain new skills and experience then you should consider signing up for the Red Cross AmeriCorps. Continue reading
Morning Crash Claims Child’s Life
A nine-year-old Bremen boy is dead following a two-vehicle accident. It happened around 5:30 this morning at the intersection of State Road 331 and 3rd Road, according to a news release from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. Continue reading
Ancilla College Schedules Residence Hall Dedication and Blessing
The new residence hall at Ancilla College has proven to be a game-changer for the state’s only private, two-year liberal arts school. Enrollment has increased by nearly 25 percent, according to school officials. The hall is booked to capacity with 100 new freshmen, many of whom hail from farther than the school’s traditional commuter range. Continue reading
Antique Store Break-In Under Investigation
Investigators from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department are looking into a break-in at a local business. Continue reading
Woman Taken to Hospital After Passing Out, Investigation Ongoing
Police, firefighters and EMS on Wednesday evening responded to a report of a woman who had been struck by a vehicle on Lincoln Highway west of King Road. The 26-year-old was taken by ambulance to the hospital. Continue reading
GoFundMe Page Set Up for WKVI Morning Show Host
Monday, Aug. 3 marked WKVI morning show host Tom Berg’s five year anniversary at MAX 98.3 FM’s sister station. He celebrated it in a Chicago hospital. Oncologists at Cancer Treatment Center of America confirmed his diagnosis of cancer in his colon, liver, lungs, lymph nodes, lining of his abdomen and possibly his stomach. Seeing as they cannot cure it, it has been deemed terminal. Continue reading
Marshall County Receives Grant for Yellow River Project
Marshall County is one of 26 counties to receive a grant through the Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) program in the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. Statewide nearly $1.3 million was awarded to care for Indiana’s water bodies. Continue reading
Culver Marks End of Summer with Weekend Events
Culver will be wrapping up its summer season with a concert this evening.
According to the Culver Park Department, cover band “The Sandbar Bums” will be performing in the west end of the Town Park. The group is known for covering bands such as Jason Mraz, Journey, Bob Marley, and Cee Lo Green.
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Marshall County Approves Tax Abatement for Bourbon Company
A Bourbon-based business is now on its way to creating five new full-time jobs in Marshall County.
The County Council held a special meeting earlier this week to consider abating property taxes for Faulker Fabricating. The company has been in the Marshall County area for the past 25 years and says that property tax relief over the next 10 years will lead to job creation.
Plymouth Schools to Begin Advertising 2016 Budget
The Plymouth Community School Corporation will begin advertising its 2016 fiscal year budget.
School Board members held a special budget work session meeting on Tuesday night to discuss projected revenues, as well as the projected costs associated with carrying out operations. General Fund expenditures will largely remain flat next year at $25-million.
Refurbished Memorial Dedicated to ISP Motor Carrier Inspector
A new roadside memorial on U.S. 30 just east of Oak Road in Plymouth marks a life lost in that spot 20 years ago this month. Indiana State Police Master Motor Carrier Inspector Ralph “Ray” Reed had stopped to inspect a semi tractor-trailer and was struck and killed by an oncoming semi hauling cattle. He was the first ISP Motor Carrier Inspector to be killed in the line of duty. Continue reading
Plymouth Police Nab Four on Aging Warrants
The Plymouth Police Department spent time earlier this week arresting individuals wanted on warrants out of Starke County.
Culver Encourages Citizens to Participate in National Farmers Market Week
The Culver Farmers Market is hosting a special event this weekend in recognition of National Farmers Market Week. Do your part to honor the important role that farmers markets play in small town economies by showing up at the corner of Ohio and Jefferson streets on Saturday, August 8th. Continue reading
Back-to-School Vaccination Reminder
Are back-to-school vaccinations on your end of the summer to-do-list? If not, they should be. Regardless of what grade your child is going into, there are required immunizations they must receive or have listed on their medical records. The requirements and recommendations are in alignment with the routine vaccination schedules from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Continue reading
K9 Assists in Apprehension of Robbery Suspect
Officers from several area law enforcement agencies assisted in the apprehension of a man at a Koontz Lake residence on an out-of-county robbery warrant. They responded to a home in the 7700 block of Tippecanoe Drive this morning to arrest 30-year-old Cody Cooley on a warrant from Dearborn County. A news release from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office indicates they spotted him through a sliding door trying to hide in an upstairs closet. Continue reading
Plymouth School Board Approves Plans for Facility Upgrades
The Plymouth School Board will move forward with plans to upgrade a few facilities.
During Tuesday night’s School Board meeting, design plans were presented that propose updating restrooms, concessions, and bleachers at the Plymouth High School football stadium. Plans also call for an expansion of the school corporation’s Administration building.
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Town Officials Request Meeting with Marshall County Over Dispatch Costs
The Marshall County Commissioners reviewed community contract costs for 911 Dispatch services, but a communication mix-up caused quite a stir with Town officials.
The contracts were set-out in an attempt to define how computer systems and operations for the new system will work. The costs for paying that service were recommended to be split depending on the percentage of calls received.
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Retired Officer Receives Firearm Following Plymouth Ordinance Amendment
Ted Brown has been reunited with his service weapon.
He’s the Plymouth Police officer who retired after more than 20 years on the force to become Director of School Safety with the Plymouth School Corporation. As part of his retirement, Police Chief Dave Bacon recommended to the Plymouth Board of Works that Brown’s service weapon be deemed surplus property and gifted to him.
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Walorski Announces G.R.O.W. Tour
Congresswoman Jackie Walorski wants to hear how federal regulations have impacted farmers, business owners and manufacturers throughout her district. She’s launching a Get Regulation Out of the Way, or GROW, tour. Walorski cites a report from the American Action Forum that the Obama administration has issued more than 500 major federal regulations. They’ve cots taxpayers almost $2 trillion in compliance. A major regulation is anything expected to have a $100 million annual effect on the economy. Continue reading
American Red Cross Warns of a Looming Blood Shortage
During the summer months, the American Red Cross and other blood banks see a sharp decline in the amount of donors at their blood drives. On average during the summer months, about two fewer donors give blood at each Red Cross drive than what is needed. It if for this reason that the American Red Cross is urging all eligible donors to pitch in an help prevent a blood shortage. Continue reading
