Around 250 people made their way to the Plymouth High School Auditorium on Thursday night to a public hearing by the Marshall County Board of Zoning Appeals concerning a request for special use by Invenergy to create the proposed Tamarack Solar Farm.

The management and staff at Kankakee Valley Broadcasting are mourning the loss of Tony “The Boss” Ross, long-time morning show host, general sales manager, and sportscaster at WYMR MAX 98.3 FM.

Tony Ross began his radio career at WKVI Radio in Knox and moved to work at WTCA in Plymouth for about 20 years. He made his move to MAX 98.3 FM when the frequency switched on the air in February 2015 and has been here ever since. He was dedicated to local radio.

Tony was a large part of the community and involved in many aspects of organizations. He learned more about the impact of those organizations as he spotlighted guests on his morning show. He mostly enjoyed his many hours of gathering statistics on the games he would broadcast so nothing would be left out when noting the efforts of an athlete.

He was a man of faith, did what he could for his family and friends, and he was a stranger to no one.

Tony’s presence will be missed by his family, friends, co-workers, and members of the community, in the morning on the air, and in the press box at the game.

Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

Plymouth Community School Board members heard from Corporation Business Manager Steven Boyer on final numbers for the coming 2025 budget that will be sent on to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) for final approval.

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast Air Quality Action Days for Thursday, Sept. 19 and Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Marshall County Sheriff’s Department officers were advised Thursday, May 16 that an 8-month-old child had been taken into St. Joseph Regional Hospital for injuries that were allegedly obtained from a fall. Child Protective Services had also been notified and were en route to the hospital.

Officers with the Plymouth Police Department were dispatched to Walmart Wednesday, September 4 at 5:25 p.m. ET for a man who had threatened an employee.

On the evening of Sept. 2 a Hacienda employee reported to the Plymouth Police Department that a male patron of the restaurant had walked up behind her and sexually battered her.

While on routine ​patrol, Marshall County deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding.

While on routine patrol, Marshall County Sheriff’s Department deputies stopped a vehicle that had a Habitual Traffic Violator status.

Marshall County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a call from a motorist stating they believed the driver of a vehicle heading southbound on U.S. 31 was impaired.

On Aug. 29,​ at 11:15 a.m., a Marshall County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Deputy conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle in the area of US 31 and 9A Road.

The driver of vehicle was identified as 34-year-old Maurice Rene Burks II. Burks was found to be driving while suspended with a prior conviction. He was transported to the Marshall County Jail and booked for driving while suspended with a prior conviction.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by the Indiana State Police.

The Culver Town Council members opened bids for the water and sewer extension infrastructure work as it pertains to The Dunes project during their meeting on Thursday, August 22. 

Town Attorney Sean Surrisi opened the two bids received. Rieth Riley Construction bid $3,243,397 while CMD submitted a bid of $1,318,298.50.

Surrisi noted that all related documents were submitted properly with the bid process.  

The council unanimously approved a motion to take the bids under advisement for consideration of approval in a future meeting.  Until then, the bids will be reviewed by Town Manager Kevin Danti and Utility Superintendent Bob Porter.  

PLYMOUTH — On the evening of Aug. 25 at approximately 11 p.m., multiple officers with the Plymouth Police Department executed a search warrant on three separate motel rooms at the Economy Inn.

During the execution of the search warrant, a loaded handgun, suspected methamphetamine, suspected crack cocaine, and drug paraphernalia were located. The subjects associated with the rooms were identified as Bobbie Jo Hawkins, 47 of North Judson, Brandon Knox, 31 of Walkerton, and Christopher Stringfield, 38 of Seffner, Florida.

All three subjects were taken into custody and lodged at the Marshall County Jail.
Hawkins is facing felony charges for possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, maintaining a common nuisance, and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia.
Knox is facing felony charges for possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, maintaining a common nuisance, and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia.
Stringfield is facing additional felony charges for possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, possession of a syringe, maintaining a common nuisance, and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia.

Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety will meet tonight where they will open quotes for police vehicles and open quotes for electric vehicles for the Street Department. The electric vehicles will be paid for with a grant.

A street closure request will be presented by the Koontz Lake Brewing Company and the board will consider an extension proposal from Republic Services.

Department heads will also provide updates as necessary.

The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety will meet at 6 p.m. ET tonight followed by the Plymouth City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. ET.

The council members will review the amended golf cart ordinance, and take action on the salary ordinance for appointed officers and employees, fire and police personnel for 2025. A salary ordinance for elected officials will be reviewed on first reading.

Baker Tilly officials will present the 2024 capital affordability plan to the council members and updates will be given on ONE Marshall County and the comprehensive plan.

Both meetings will be held in the second floor Council Chambers room in the Plymouth City Building at 124 N. Michigan Street in Plymouth. Those interested in attending the meeting in person should enter the building through the Garro Street entrance.

The Triton School Board members have decided to change their insurance carrier for property, liability and workman’s compensation to Miller Insurance.

Marshall County Sheriff’s Department deputies were made aware of a possible impaired driver Thursday, August 8 at 10:21 p.m. ET.