The driver of the car involved in a serious crash at the intersection of Plymouth Goshen Trail and Michigan Street last night is in jail. Continue reading
Unlicensed Driver Arrested Following Serious Crash
Plymouth Superintendent Readmitted to Hospital After Kidney Transplant
Plymouth Community School Corporation Superintendent Dan Tyree is back in an Indianapolis Hospital for the second time nearly two weeks after having kidney transplant surgery. Continue reading
Marshall County Appoints Representative to RDA Committee
Marshall County now has representation on a board that hopes to attract and retain population in Northern Indiana.
A Regional Development Authority has been formed in Marshall County, along with St. Joseph and Elkhart counties to oversee potential grant funds of $42-million over two years. It’s part of the Regional Cities Initiative overseen by the state which has identified population loss as a threat to economic growth.
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Mosquito Tips – From Keeping Them Out of Sight to Dealing With Bites, Be Sure You’re Handling it Right
When you consider the phrase “killer creatures” your mind most likely automatically turns to those creepy crawlers and vicious attackers of the animal kingdom such as snakes, sharks and other wild animals. You may be shocked to discover that the world’s deadliest creature is actually an insect. Mosquitoes kill more people world wild than sharks, wolves, lions, elephants, hippopotamuses, crocodiles, dogs, tape and round worms, freshwater snails, assassin bugs, Tsetse flies, snakes and humans combined! After adding together the reported number of fatalities from the animals listed above it came out to 586,220 deaths which is still 138,780 less than the astonishing 725,000 deaths from mosquitoes on a yearly basis. Continue reading
Summer Safety – Temperatures Inside Cars Can Easily Exceed 100 Degrees
During the coming months, summer temperatures are expected to soar. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration likes to annually remind care-givers of small children to never leave a child unattended in a vehicle. They reported in this contact form that on a 60 degree day temperatures inside a locked car can get well above 100 degrees very quickly. On hotter days that get up into the 80s and 90s outside, temperatures in a car can be a dangerous 130 to 160 degrees within minutes. These conditions are obviously incredibly dangerous to young children who can potentially die when their bodies temperatures exceed 107 degrees. Heatstroke does not always lead to death but can also cause various other health problems such as permanent brain damage, deafness and the loss of sight. Continue reading
Traffic Stop Leads to Meth Discovery
A vehicle stopped in Plymouth on Friday led to the discovery of methamphetamine.
42-year-old Roger Runyon of South Bend was driving on US 30 around 10:00 p.m. when officers stopped his vehicle for a traffic violation. Further investigation revealed that Runyon was wanted on a warrant out of Fulton County for Failure to Appear in court.
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Road Work Set to Start in Plymouth
Milling and resurfacing work is scheduled to start this week on several Plymouth streets. Continue reading
July and August Deadlines Driving Potential November Candidates
A deadline for candidates seeking office in Starke and Marshall County has finally arrived.
Candidates seeking a position in both Plymouth and Bremen are expected to submit the necessary paperwork to declare their candidacy by noon today. According to the Marshall County Clerk of the Court’s office, communities hosting a Town Convention, such as Argos, have a slightly different candidate filing deadline of August 3rd.
Marshall County Commissioners to Choose Representative for RDA
The Marshall County Commissioners will be further considering economic development efforts this morning.
Jerry Chavez with the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation will make a report on their efforts. Chavez has been making the rounds at various boards and councils to discuss what the organization is working to accomplish.
This Summer Give Your Blood to Something Other Than Just Mosquitoes
The Indiana Department of Transportation is hosting a drive and it surprisingly has nothing to do with cars. This particular event is the result of the INDOT Northwest Disrict teaming up with the American Red Cross for their 10th annual blood drive. On Wednesday, July 8 from 10 am until 3 pm (CST) citizens can come donate blood at the LaPorte District Office, located at 315 East Boyd Blvd. Continue reading
Culver Considers Changes to Lawn Care Ordinance…
The Culver Town Council could soon be considering revisions to its ordinance dealing with lawn care with the help of Legacy Landscape MI services.
You can also contact experts from landscaping West Greenwich as they can help you in getting your landscape done. .
At their previous meeting, the Town Council had an exchange of words with a property owner over an alleged ordinance violation. The homeowner’s grass was considered too long to be in compliance.
ISP Commercial Vehicle Division Cracking Down on Fireworks Transportation
Troopers from the Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Division will be working through the holiday weekend to ensure fireworks are being transported safely on Indiana’s major roadways. They are conducting roadside inspections of vehicles suspected to be illegally transporting large quantities of fireworks. Continue reading
IDHS Offers Fireworks Safety Tips
The Indiana Department of Homeland has developed a few tips to ensure safety during Independence Day celebrations.
IDHS says fireworks can be purchased by persons 18 years of age or older. To ensure safety, however, it’s considered best to buy the items at licensed dealer locations. State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson says despite safety precautions, structure fires can certainly be started by their misuse.
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Declare Your Independence From Uncertainty and Accidents While Traveling this Holiday Weekend
The Indiana Department of Transportation has added travel times to seven dynamic roadside signs around the state just in time for the holiday weekend. The time estimates are based on information gathered from road sensors that measure a variety of factors, including average vehicle speed and traffic volumes. INDOT has developed algorithms to ensure the travel time information displayed is as accurate as possible. Continue reading
Early Morning Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests
An early morning traffic stop ended with a trip to jail for a pair of men. A Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a vehicle driven by Sampson P. Barnes, 34, on Oak Drive north of Hoham Drive around 12:30 this morning. Continue reading
New Candidates File to Run for Office in Marshall County
A few more candidates have thrown their names into a possible list of candidates for political office.
According to the Marshall County Clerk’s office, two Democrats have filed to run in November’s General Municipal Election. The candidates are only allowed to do so if a vacancy exists, but were facing a deadline of July 6th at noon to put their names on the ballot.
Record Number of Hoosiers Taking Independence Day Getaways
The Independence Day holiday travel period is defined as Wednesday, July 1 to Sunday, July 5.This year the American Automotive Association estimates that more than one million Indiana residents will travel 50 miles or more away from their homes for Fourth of July celebrations. Continue reading
Beach Tourism Affected by Area Weather Conditions
Cooler temperatures and heavy precipitation have affected tourism at Culver Beach.
The Park Department charges a fee to enter the beach area, and using dollars and a few visual observations, Park Superintendent Marc Hayden says traffic at the beach is down for the year.
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New Laws Effective Wednesday
Legislation that allows Indiana residents to legally own a sawed-off shotgun takes effect, today.
Senate Bill 433 is one of several changes to Indiana law made by the General Assembly earlier this year. The bill repeals a prohibition on owning a sawed-off shotgun so long as the weapon is developed by a licensed manufacturer.
Make Independence Day Celebrations Safe and Fun for Everyone
According to the American Humane Society July 5th is the busiest day of the year at animal shelters because animals frightened from Fourth of July celebrations flee from their homes in fright and are found miles away, exhausted and disoriented. If your pet is typically upset by loud noises such as vacuums, doors slamming or thunder be sure to take the proper precautions during your Independence Day displays to ensure that your pets stay put and remain as calm as possible. Continue reading
