Officials Break Ground for Freedom Park

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

Children with physical disabilities will soon have a playground to call their very own.

Plymouth City officials and project representatives were among two dozen people to witness the groundbreaking event for Freedom Park Tuesday afternoon.

Freedom Park Project Co-Chair Tony Gamble has a son with a disability and Tuesday’s event presented a very special moment for him. He said the park system in Plymouth is great, but there just isn’t the infrastructure available for his son to enjoy playing at a playground.

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Marshall County Commissioners Approve Permit Fee Schedule Ordinance

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

The Marshall County Commissioners held discussion on an ordinance to establish a fee schedule.

Several of the proposed fees for permits for residential and commercial construction were raised by $5.00 to cover costs. Permit fees for construction of accessory structures and larger structures went up even more. The proposed increases can be found here: permit fees

A fee was also included in a newly proposed roofing permit. Building Inspector Chuck DeWitt explained that they have the largest amount of calls with roofing projects.

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Man Turns Himself On Sexual Misconduct Warrant

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

A Culver man turned himself into Plymouth Police on Monday after he was accused of sexual contact with a minor several months ago.

Plymouth police say they received a phone call from 43-year-old Joey Maxon who stated he would be waiting for officers at the Wal-Mart in Plymouth. Maxon had an outstanding warrant for his arrest out of Pulaski County. He was taken into custody.
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ISP Find Meth Lab in Pickup, Make Arrest

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

Indiana State Police have made an arrest after allegedly finding a one pot methamphetamine lab in a Warsaw woman’s truck.

The incident occurred last Saturday when 32-year-old Janet Combs was stopped by state police on US 30 near Parker Street in Warsaw. Combs had allegedly run a traffic light. Authorities said she was showing signs of abnormal behavior and alcohol impairment.
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Marshall County Commissioners Table Zoning Ordinance Amendment

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

The Marshall County Commissioners decided to take more time to decide upon a commercial overlay district for Marshall County until more research is conducted.

Plan Director Ralph Booker presented the ordinance amendment for the Marshall County Zoning Ordinance that would allow commercial uses such as auto repair and maintenance facilities, as well as bakeries, drug stores, hotels and motels, offices, restaurants, small wind systems, and special uses such as communications towers, light industry and self storage units.

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Ancilla College Provides New Features With Website Launch

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

A local college is hoping the launch of a new website will help attract potential students.

Ancilla College says they published the site this week, and made mention of the features visitors will be able to take advantage of while online. The website is considered responsive across all browsers and devices; meaning visitors can access the website on their mobile devices.
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Virtual Learning Days Set for Plymouth Students

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

Plymouth students will be making up three missed days of school by means of virtual learning.

Lessons for three Saturdays, April 11, April 18 and May 16, will be available on the Thursday prior to those virtual learning days. The assignments will be due the following Tuesday. Teachers will schedule six hours of “office hours” during the weekend of e-learning days. Teachers will be available for assignment questions on those dates from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET.

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Three Face Theft, Marijuana Possession Charges

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

Three people were arrested after an investigation into a theft at a Plymouth business.

The manager of Low Bob’s Discount Tobacco told Plymouth Police Department officers that several items from a trailer holding merchandise for the business were taken. The trailer was parked on the property at 2111 N. Michigan Street in the overnight hours of March 11.

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Marshall County Commissioners to Discuss Three Ordinances

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

The second reading of three ordinances will dominate this morning’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting.

The commissioners previously discussed the ordinances to establish a fee schedule and to amend the Marshall County zoning ordinance and zoning map. LaPaz residents expressed opposition to the zoning map saying that they don’t want the agriculture area zone to be overcome by commercial development. They’re more concerned about the preservation of existing businesses downtown. With the new U.S. 31, not as much traffic passes through town and residents are afraid those establishments may become extinct.

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United Way of Marshall County Looking for More Funds to Close Campaign

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

United Way of Marshall County officials are hoping for some last-minute donations to help the organization meet its 2014 campaign of $550,000.

Campaign Co-Chair Cindy Rash says the goal is within reach and donations can be made by phone or online to make it happen. A shortfall of about $35,000 is anticipated, but it’s not an amount that will affect programs for local agencies, projects and programs in Marshall County that rely on the United Way’s support.

United Way of Marshall County supports 24 nonprofit agencies and programs.

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Know Severe Weather Terminology as We Head into Spring

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

As we turn the corner into spring, the weather will become more volatile.

The observation of Severe Weather Preparedness Week is underway, and Marshall County EMA Director Clyde Avery says it’s a time to alert the public about the hazards of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. Meteorologists will be using terms like severe thunderstorm watch, and severe thunderstorm warning and Avery says it’s important that residents know the difference.

“Watches indicate that conditions are favorable for severe weather and that people should keep an eye to the sky. They should monitor local news media outlets that provide information regarding severe weather. A warning means that severe weather is imminent or is actually occurring, and residents need to take some sort of safety action,” explained Avery.

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Statewide Winter Moratorium Ends, Utility Payment Assistance Still Available

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

The state-mandated moratorium on utility service disconnection during the winter months is over. However, several forms of payment assistance are still available for low-income families who need help paying their heating bills. These include assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) Program. It is available to households that fall within 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines and is administered through local community action agencies. LIHEAP-eligible NIPSCO customers may also qualify for additional discounts through the NIPSCO Customer Assistance for Residential Energy, or CARE, program. Applications are made at the same time as those for LIHEAP assistance. Continue reading →