Gov. Mike Pence has directed the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to pursue an appeal after FEMA denied the state’s request for federal disaster assistance for 19 counties affected by flooding in June and July. That list of counties includes Marshall, Fulton and Pulaski Counties. Assistance would have provided grants to government and nonprofit agencies. Continue reading
The Plymouth Common Council will conduct a pre-adoption hearing for the 2016 budget when they meet this evening. Their session will begin at 6:30 or immediately following the conclusion of the city board of works meeting, which starts at 6 p.m. Continue reading
A Plymouth couple faces charges following a police investigation prompted by a complaint to the Department of Child Services. The agency contacted the Plymouth Police Department last month about unfit living conditions at a home in the 1600 block of North Michigan Street. Continue reading
The Marshall County Council intends to hold a hearing on their fiscal year 2016 budget.
Non-binding budget reviews will take place on Monday morning following the regular meeting of the County Council. According to the agenda, each department’s budget will be considered by the Council prior to a formal request to adopt the budget.
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. A North Judson woman is advocating for awareness on behalf of her best friend of more than four decades, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer five years ago. Jill Rhoda says Debbie Johnston was getting her kindergarten classroom in Fort Wayne ready for another school year and wasn’t feeling well.
“She noticed things like shortness of breath and feeling full after eating a little amount of food. She said she would feel full like she’d just eaten a Thanksgiving dinner. Fatigue, different things that can be attributed to so many other illnesses.” Continue reading
A Mishawaka woman who admitted trying to sell prescription pain pills was sentenced recently to 10 years in prison, with six years executed and four years suspended. Continue reading
The owner of two businesses in Culver says it’s an exciting, but also a sad time.
George Pesek, owner of Corndance Cafe and Evil Czech Brewery in Culver, announced to employees on Thursday that both locations would be closing before the end of September. Pesek says he opened similar locations in Mishawaka, the demand for which has been relatively large compared to Culver.
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Plymouth officials yesterday cut the ribbon to dedicate the new gateway sign at the north entrance to the city. It sits just to the south of the roundabout on Michigan Road at Veterans Parkway. Continue reading
According to this blog post, if you’re unable to get a restful sleep, it could be due to a sleep disorder. Continue reading
Plymouth students showed their support for organ donation during Friday night’s football game between the Rockies and Northridge.
Indiana Conservation Officers are holding a Hunter Education Course Saturday October 3 and Sunday October 4 at the Kankakee Fish & Wildlife Area. It will cover topics such as firearms safety, archery and muzzleloaders, treestand safety, and wildlife conservation. Continue reading
The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation says communities are now working toward similar goals in Marshall County.
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Heroin in Marshall County is the topic of a seminar later this month in Plymouth. Continue reading
The Culver-Union Township Public Library is looking at the legacy of Andrew Carnegie at a program Saturday. Continue reading
The Town of Culver is attempting to make sure everybody is on the same page when enforcing violations of a newly updated ordinance.
Town Council members approved the amendments to their Nuisance Ordinance in August, specifying grass length and the types of items that are allowed in yards. The administration wanted to ensure they were interpreting the language correctly during a work session meeting on Tuesday night.
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Marshall County will be deploying a statewide case management system for its courts next year.
The county currently uses “CSI.” Officials from the county say the software has worked well, and they’ve been offered quality customer support. The state of Indiana, however, has made a push to put case management for their courts on a statewide system. The new system is called “Odyssey.”
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Harvest season’s getting underway, and state officials are warning drivers to be on the lookout for farm equipment on Indiana roads. A number of agencies, including the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, and the Indiana Department of Transportation, are teaming up to bring attention to safety issues on roads in rural areas. Continue reading
A private park on the north side of Plymouth is now under the city’s control. Last night Plymouth Board of Park and Recreation accepted the donation of Price Memorial Park into its park system. The Ray L. Price Foundation has operated the 12 acre facility for many years. Located across from Centennial Park, it includes a large swimming and fishing pond, a gazebo, two picnic shelters, a playground and a caretaker’s residence. The park has been a fixture in the community for generations of Plymouth families.
Mayor Mark Senter says the park is a “natural fit and another positive development in the city.”
The Marshall County Republican Party will be holding a caucus to determine who will be the next Sheriff.
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The Marshall County Commissioners have taken a step to transition a Marshall County service to a new department.
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