The City of Plymouth has prepared for updates to certain sidewalk sections for 2016.
As part of the Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan, project lists are expected to be brought forward on an annual basis. The City of Plymouth’s Street Department updates the sidewalks approved by the Board of Works and constructs sidewalk ramps for wheelchair accessibility.
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The Culver Town Council appears to have had a slight change of heart from their previous meeting regarding the use of fluoride in its drinking water supply.
At their previous meeting, interest was expressed in revisiting the issue after a decision to include fluoride in the water supply was settled late last year. Flouride is commonly used as a method of preventing tooth decay.
The Marshall County Commissioners have approved a timber sale in the Mill Pond Demonstration Woods. Continue reading
The Culver Community Schools Corporation has finalized some of its plans for the April intercession period. The intercession is a one-week period immediately following spring break, in which students who are struggling with certain classes can work to improve their grades. Continue reading
A bit of erratic driving may have landed a LaPorte man in jail in Marshall County.
The City of Plymouth has decided to continue the use of fluoride in its drinking water supply.
Plymouth considered suggestions to remove the supplemental agent from its water supply after a member of the public brought the issue forward. During Monday night’s Plymouth Board of Works meeting, additional information was gathered.
The Culver Town Council will revisit an item from their previous meeting that may ultimately determine how the community fluoridates its water.
Indiana residents are encouraged to take a few minutes today to make sure they know what to do in case a tornado strikes. Officials are planning statewide tornado drills this morning and again this evening. Continue reading
A speeding vehicle led to the arrest of a South Bend woman on drug-related charges.
The owner of a couple of mobile home parks appeared before the Marshall County Commissioners Monday, saying he should be exempt from the county’s permitting requirements. Ralph Costello, who owns the Gatewood Estates and Creek Side mobile home parks, says he should not have to get a permit every time his parks decide to move or demolish a mobile home, since the parks predate the county’s zoning laws. Continue reading
Plymouth Police attempted to serve an arrest warrant late last week, but wound up with quite a bit more.
Officers responded to the 1300 block of West Jefferson Street on Friday to provide 40-year-old Joshua Manns of Plymouth. While at the residence, officers say they noticed the smell of narcotics.
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The City of Plymouth may be the next community to consider removing fluoride from its drinking water. Last week, the owner of a local naturopathic health business raised the issue with the city’s Board of Works. You can navigate here to know more about it. Joyce Maxwell-Downs told the board that although the chemical is added to improve dental health, it may also cause some health risks that people may not realize. Continue reading
A potentially life-saving piece of technology will be available for free to some Marshall County residents. Tomorrow morning, the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency will be distributing all-hazard weather radios to those most at risk from the threat of severe weather. These include people who live in mobile homes or homes without a basement, the elderly, and those with special needs. Continue reading
Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of death from cancer. During the month of March, health professionals are working to raise awareness of the disease by commemorating Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Continue reading
Sunday kicked-off Severe Weather Preparedness Week, and several organizations are cooperating to make sure you and your family are ready.
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The Marshall County Commissioners will discuss the possibility of a timber sale with the manager of a Marshall County forest.
Voters looking to cast their ballots in May’s primary election have two weeks to register. The registration deadline is Monday, April 4. Continue reading
A 32-year-old Tyner man was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in the Indiana Department of Correction for child molesting. Derek Cole will also be a lifetime sex offender. Continue reading
A Marshall, Mich. man who admitted selling drugs to a member of the Marshall County Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team is headed to prison. Continue reading
The Culver-Union Township Fire Department is in need of volunteers. Officials with the volunteer fire department say it has shrunk to just 20 firefighters. Continue reading
