On Jan. 19 at 4:14 p.m. ET, officers with the Plymouth Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding 51 mph in a 35-mph zone on Hoham Drive.

Extremely cold temperatures will settle into the area early this week bringing dangerous wind chills.

On Jan. 7, at 10:15 p.m., Marshall County Central Dispatch received a call advising of a violation of a protection order at the Economy Inn.

Plymouth High School’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter celebrated outstanding achievements at the District competition held on Saturday. Several students excelled across various categories, with many earning spots to compete at the State level.

A brass quintet from the South Bend Symphony Orchestra will be giving a free concert Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Plymouth.

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.

Deputies from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department recently conducted two traffic stops that resulted in drug possession arrests.

Street Department Superintendent Jimmy Marquardt updated the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety (BPWS) on streets and roads.

CEO of the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation Greg Hildebrand made a presentation to the Plymouth Redevelopment Commission during their recent meeting on his office’s activities saying that there had been $170 million in capital investment in the county that had a $20 million effect on payrolls.