Now that snow from the winter season is melting, the Starke County Sheriff’s Department is reminding residents of increased drug visibility.
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Snow Melt Increasing Visible Meth Trash
Starke County Prosecutor Reminding Residents of Motor Driven Cycle Changes
The Starke County Prosecutor’s Office is reminding residents of a law change that went into effect on January 1st of this year.
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Plymouth Man Shot By Police Facing Attempted Murder Charge
The Plymouth man shot by police in December is now facing a few felony charges.
34-year-old Lane Dodson was shot by police in the parking lot of the K-Mart in Plymouth on December 29th. That’s after a state trooper began questioning him about an earlier battery call they suspected he was involved with.
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DEA: Fentanyl is a Threat to Health and Public Safety
The Drug Enforcement Agency has issued a nationwide alert on fentanyl as a threat to health and public safety.
According to the DEA, Fentanyl can be laced with heroin and when produced in clandestine labs can have an effect 100 times more powerful than morphine and 30 to 50 times more powerful than heroin. Drug incidents and overdoses related to fentanyl are occurring and the DEA is warning the general public that Fentanyl can be absorbed through the skin and an accidental inhalation of airborne powder could occur.
Plymouth Woman Arrested After Daughter Runs Away
A Plymouth woman whose daughter ran away from home faces drug charges. Plymouth Police responded to the Speedway gas station Thursday for a report of a 10-year-old girl who had run away. The officer returned her to the motel room on North Michigan Street where her mother was staying. His report indicates there was a strong smell of marijuana coming from the room. The officer got a search warrant and found marijuana, pills and drug paraphernalia inside the room, according to his report. Seana M. Baldwin, 29, was arrested for possession of marijuana over 30 grams, possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, possession of a legend drug and possession of paraphernalia.
Traffic Stop Leads to Meth Arrest
A traffic stop for failure to use a turn signal ends with a trip to jail. A Marshall County Police Officer pulled a vehicle driven by Yvette Hanselman, 41, over on 10th Road and Lincoln Highway around 9:30 last night. Hanselman’s driver’s license was suspended prior, according to the arrest report. Officers allegedly found methamphetamine in her car as well. She was booked into the Marshall County Jail for possession of methamphetamine and driving while suspended prior.
Ritz Touts Reading in Education, Criticizes Standardized Assessments
One of Indiana’s most staunch advocates for public education ventured to Plymouth on Thursday.
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz was the invited guest speaker at the Marshall County Reading Council’s spring banquet. Between promoting several of her initiatives in elective office, Ritz took time to criticize the way standardized tests are being utilized, as well as their effect on student learning.
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Marshall County EMA to Use Grant for Another Purpose
The Marshall County Emergency Management Performance Competitive Grant (EMPG) will be used for a different project.
Marshall County EMA Director Clyde Avery told the commissioners this week that the $8,485.29 grant was to be used for an Emergency Operations Center exercise, but it was canceled due to lack of interest.
“I did meet with the EMA Advisory Board and asked what they wanted to do with that money because I did not want to give it back to the State. They came up with a couple of recommendations. We purchased some additional emergency alert radios, and we also will be purchasing some additional preparedness materials to distribute to the folks in the community. That will take care of that grant.”
Gov. Pence Touts HIP 2.0 Provider Increases
Governor Mike Pence is touting a bit of an expansion through the state’s Healthy Indiana Plan.
Low-income state residents have seen increases in the number of primary-care doctors. According to information released from the Governor’s office 335 physicians and 939 providers have joined since the Plans’ expansion.
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DNR Prepares for Stream Trout Season With Stocking Efforts
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is making a few changes for the spring fishing season.
The DNR says they will be stocking more than 55-thousand trout in the state’s waterways. In the past, rainbow trout have stocked in all but a few locations. Stocking efforts will be conducted prior to stream trout season beginning on April 25th.
Sen. Donnelly Believes Ample Time Exists For Hoosier Line Fix
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly is continuing comments on the operation of the Hoosier State Line.
The four-day per week train between Indianapolis and Chicago was initially anticipated to cease service on April 1st of this year. That announcement came after a Federal Railroad Administration decision that would require Indiana to serve as a railroad carrier.
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Marshall County Commissioners Discuss Lawsuit over Stolen Documents
The Marshall County Commissioners got an update on a class-action lawsuit against a company who allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of data from the recorder’s office.
County Attorney Jim Clevenger told the commissioners that the lawsuit involves Marshall County and several other counties against Black Knight Real Estate Data Solutions. Recorder Marlene Mahler previously told the commissioners that the company reportedly took 2,700 documents totaling 39,000 pages out of the computer system without going through the proper channels. The recorder’s office would normally charge $1 per page so the company would owe $39,000. The lawsuit seeking damages would triple that amount.
Bremen Fire Responds to Structure Fire Wednesday
Crews responded to a structure fire in Bremen yesterday, but exactly what occurred is not being released.
A home in the 4400 block of East Shore Drive in Bremen – which was described as being in the Lake of the Woods area – saw damage incurred. The call came in around 5:30 p.m.
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Plymouth Woman Sentenced On Meth Charges
A Plymouth woman accused of possessing and manufacturing methamphetamine was sentenced on Wednesday in Marshall County.
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Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Vehicle Theft
Authorities in Marshall County are looking for a pickup truck reported stolen early this morning from a Lapaz residence. The 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 was taken from the 300 block of Thayer Street. Dispatchers got the call just before 4 a.m. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.
Travel Advisory Issued for Marshall County
Damage to Marshall County roads caused by the recent thawing prompts travel restrictions. County officials are asking for voluntary limits on the amount of weight being transported on county roads in order to avoid additional damage. The county is under and advisory, which is the lowest level of travel restriction. It indicates that hazardous conditions exist and that individuals should use caution or avoid these areas.
Culver Plan Commission Recommends Development Plans
More detailed housing plans were reviewed by the Culver Plan Commission on Tuesday evening.
A developer has expressed interest in constructing several condominiums – to be called Harbor Landing. That name may change in the future. The initial proposal called for the development of the condos along State Road 10 with the possibility of commercial space.
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Culver To Provide Certain Services Otherwise Handled by JESSE Cooperative
The Culver School Corporation will be making a few changes to its cooperative agreements.
At their school board meeting this week, members approved the Superintendent’s request to discontinue certain services with the JESSE cooperative. JESSE includes about 9 schools working together on certain services.
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Legislation Would Allow Inmates E-mail Access
Legislation sponsored by State Representative Tom Dermody will be signed into law.
According to a press release from the LaPorte Republican’s offices, the legislation would allow for additional options for prison inmates to correspond with their families. The Indiana Department of Corrections is required to provide necessary items to send mail through the postal service.
Sen. Donnelly Hopes New Legislation Improves Financial Literacy
A bill introduced by U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly aims to improve financial literacy among college students.
Almost 1-million Hoosiers are thought to have student loans. Donnelly hopes the “Empowering Student Borrowers Act” will help students understand how much money they’re borrowing, as well as their repayment options.
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