Protecting Indiana’s waterways starts right in your own backyard. That’s the message the Indiana Department of Environmental Management has been working to get out this week. Continue reading
Septic Maintenance Promoted to Protect Waterways
Enjoy Falloween at John Glenn High School
Head to John Glenn High School this weekend for the annual Falloween Fest. It features a carnival, food, games and family-friendly activities. John Glenn High School and John Glenn School Corporation organizations, along with community and civic groups and churches all take part. Proceeds go to student scholarships, with more than $125,000 raised between 2009 and 2014. Continue reading
Culver Man Sentenced in Reckless Homicide Case
A Culver man was sentenced on Wednesday after pleading guilty to a charge of Reckless Homicide.
54-year-old Jon McFarland was charged following a Grand Jury indictment from December of 2014. It alleges that on October 12th of that year, McFarland was a driver in an automobile crash that occurred at the intersection of U.S. 31 and State Road 10 near Argos.
Plymouth Man Charged with Theft of a Handugn
A Plymouth man faces a theft of a handgun charge after the weapon was recovered in South Bend following a shooting. Plymouth Police say the gun was stolen from a home in the 1600 block of North Michigan Street on Sept. 8th. Continue reading
Culver Moves Forward with Entry-Level Housing Project
A major step forward has been seen when it comes to affordable housing in Culver.
Culver has experienced difficulty attracting employees of its major companies to live in the community. Research has indicated that the lake community may lack quality housing that’s affordable to new families and entry level workers.
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Culver School Board Approves Bond Refunding
The Culver School Board has approved refunding its 2006 bonds and using the savings to fund improvement projects. Continue reading
Plymouth Medical Center Hosts Teddy Bear Clinic
A local hospital will soon be turning its attention to a different kind of patient. A teddy bear clinic is being held Saturday at Saint Joseph Health System Plymouth Medical Center. Continue reading
EBT System Offline this Weekend
SNAP and TANF benefits will be unavailable for several hours this weekend. Continue reading
Marshall County Prosecutor Decries Death of Plymouth 2-Year-Old
An investigation is continuing into the death of 2-year-old Serenity Wilson.
That’s according to Marshall County Prosecutor Nelson Chipman who spoke to members of the press Wednesday morning at the Marshall County Building. Wilson was pronounced dead at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne over the weekend after receiving intensive care for 27 hours.
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Bowen Center Says Providing Plymouth Students with Grief Outlet
Work continues to help students at Plymouth High School grieve following the loss of a fellow classmate.
The Plymouth Community School Corporation contracts with the Bowen Center to provide mental health services to students. The non-profit supplies psychologists, nurses, and social workers to assess a range of needs.
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Marshall County Makes Appointments to Unsafe Building Board
Marshall County has made appointments to serve on a newly created board to help designate unsafe housing for demolition.
The appointments follow the adoption of an ordinance creating that board that looks to bypass what was otherwise a lengthy process of remediation for unsafe property in the county.
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Culver Town Council Brings Budget to First Reading
The Culver Town Council has taken a step toward adopting their 2016 budget.
During last night’s meeting, a public hearing was held to review the document that will determine expenditures for the next year. As things stand, Culver sees modest increases in spending for its police and fire department budgets. The biggest jump was a projected $100-thousand increase in EMS expenses.
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Culver Community Schools Expects Budget Shortfall, Works to Create Brand
The Culver Community Schools Corporation’s expecting a budget shortfall, in spite of higher-than-projected enrollment. Continue reading
Funeral Arrangements for Plymouth High School Student Announced
Funeral arrangements have been announced for a recently deceased Plymouth High School student.
Additional Charges Filed in Connection with Toddler’s Death
Additional charges have been filed against the Plymouth man who was caring for a toddler who died Saturday night at a Fort Wayne Hospital. Continue reading
Mother Arrested in Connection with Toddler’s Death
The mother of a Plymouth toddler whose death has been ruled a homicide now faces charges in connection with her death. Continue reading
Plymouth Schools Offer Student Resources in Face of Tragedy
Students at Plymouth High School are mourning the loss of a fellow classmate.
17-year-old David Bacon III was pronounced dead on Sunday following a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Administrators with the Plymouth Community School Corporation are now working to provide students the resources they need to properly grieve.
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Culver School Board Discusses Temporary Use of Monterey Building
The Culver School Board discussed a use for the Monterey School Building, albeit a temporary one. Olson Auctions requested to use the old school’s parking lot and possibly some of the building for an estate sale. Continue reading
Marshall County Continues Work on FEMA Emergency Funds Request
Work continues from Marshall County’s perspective to gain federal assistance following major storms in June and July of this year.
The area received record-breaking rainfall, damaging crops and flooding roads. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, however, denied Indiana’s request for certain funds to help repair damage caused by the storms.
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Culver Town Council Takes Budget to First Reading
The Culver Town Council will be taking their 2016 budget to a first reading tonight.
Town Council members intend to hold a public hearing on the document that will determine expenditures going into 2016. The document will also go to a first reading.
