Grants are available from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to promote and market livestock in order to foster growth within the industry. Educational programs, livestock shows and exhibitions, conventions and similar events and projects are eligible to apply for funding. Grant dollars cover things like value-added feasibility studies, research projects, market development and other projects that encourage the development of business and industry related to livestock production, processing and distribution. Continue reading
Traffic Stop Leads to Meth Arrests
A Tuesday afternoon traffic stop by Plymouth Police resulted in the arrests of two people on drug charges. The officer stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Oak and Jefferson Streets just after 2 p.m. because he reportedly knew the driver did not have a valid license. Continue reading
Plymouth Schools Move Ahead with Facility Enhancements
Work to some of the school facilities in Plymouth are now set to receive an upgrade.
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Northern Indiana RDA Makes Regional Cities Pitch, Tuesday
The final step in an application for major grant funds took place Tuesday morning.
The Northern Indiana Region, consisting of: Marshall, St. Joseph, and Elkhart Counties, is vying for millions of dollars in state Regional Cities Initiative grant funds. Infrastructure and quality of life projects are included in the lists.
IDEM Seeking Comments on Transmission Project Alteration
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is asking for the public’s input on a proposed change to a major infrastructure project.
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NIPSCO Forecasts Lower Winter Heating Bills
NIPSCO natural gas customers can expect lower heating bills this winter, according to information from the utility company. Officials cite a combination of current market projections and the assumption of normal winter weather as factors in their projection of a 30-percent reduction over last year’s residential heating costs. Continue reading
Beware of Vehicle v. Animal Collisions
Deer season isn’t just for hunters. AAA Insurance warns motorists are most likely to hit a deer between the months of October and December. The Insurance Information Institute advises animals, mainly deer, are involved in more than a million collisions with vehicles each year, resulting in about 200 fatalities.
Motorists can do their part to avoid becoming statistics by sweeping eyes back and forth across the road and watching for signs of animals and their movement. Look to the right and left as well in case an animal is by the side of the road. Motorists are most likely to hit a deer, but occasionally they will run into the side of your car. Continue reading
Caucus Set for Marshall County Council Seat
A caucus will be held in a couple weeks to find a replacement for Matt Hassel as the Marshall County Council member for District 1. Hassel stepped down last week in order to become the new Marshall County Sheriff. Continue reading
Absentee Voting Begins
Absentee voting starts today for November’s General Election. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners Conditionally Approve E911 Agreement
The Marshall County Commissioners have taken another step toward improving its E911 services.
A contract was reviewed during the Commissioners Monday morning meeting. The agreement is considered the last leg of the work to make upgrades to the service. E911 projects allow the implementation of certain technology to supply the location of emergency callers.
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Plymouth School Board Readies for Budget Adoption
The Plymouth School Board will be plenty busy with budget adoptions and employee contracts during tonight’s meeting.
The contract is set to be effective between 2015 and 2017. Negotiations have been taking place for some time in order to finalize the contract language with the Plymouth Education Association.
Culver Community Schools Corporation Receives Donations
Donations to the Culver Community Schools Corporation were recognized during yesterday’s school board meeting. Continue reading
Fire Marshal Stresses Importance of Smoke Alarms and Escape Plans
Having working smoke alarms is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself from a fire. Continue reading
Wabash Couple Faces Marshall County Drug Charges
A man and woman from Wabash face multiple drug charges in Marshall County following a Saturday night traffic stop on U.S. 31 and 11th Road. Continue reading
Traffic Stop Leads to Heroin Arrest
A Friday night traffic stop for a moving violation on U.S. 30 near Rose Road resulted in the arrest of the driver on drug charges.
NTSB Investigating Cause of Plane Crash
A pair of former football coaches from the area were among those killed in a Friday plane crash in South Carolina. 71-year-old Charlie Smith and 51-year-old Scott Bibler both coached at Tippecanoe Valley, where Smith’s son, 44-year-old Scott Smith, played basketball. Continue reading
Bremen Starts Looking for New Police Chief
The Town of Bremen is beginning its search for a new police chief, after Matt Hassel left the job to take over as Marshall County Sheriff. Continue reading
Commissioners To Discuss E-911 Agreement
The Marshall County Commissioners will discuss the E911 agreement this morning during their regularly scheduled meeting.
Voter Registration Deadline is Today
If you aren’t registered to vote or have moved since the last election, you’ve got until the close of business today to take care of business. This is the deadline for voters who plan to cast ballots in the November General Election to either register or update their registration information. Continue reading
Education Session Planned for Medicare Enrollment
This year’s Medicare enrollment period is October 15 to December 7, and that means those currently on Medicare will have the chance to make changes to their Advantage or prescription plans. Continue reading
