The Plymouth Community School Board will meet tonight to appoint a new school superintendent.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board to Consider Appointment of Superintendent Tonight
Preliminary Autopsy Results for Mercedes Lain Released
The preliminary autopsy results for Mercedes Lain have been released. Marshall County Prosecutor Nelson Chipman says the cause of death was determined to be blunt force injuries of the head, while the manner of death was determined to be homicide. Chipman says several anatomic findings were noted but are not being released publicly at this time.
Continue readingMuncie Man Arrested Following Traffic Stop in Marshall County
A Muncie man was arrested Thursday, August 19 after a traffic stop allegedly found the driver in possession of drugs.
Continue readingOver 1,600 Additional Hoosiers Diagnosed with COVID-19
Another 1,685 Hoosiers have tested positive with COVID-19 with 16 people in Marshall County, two people in Starke County and one person in Pulaski County.
Continue readingMasks Now Mandatory inside Marshall County Courthouse
Argos Town Council Accepts Bid for Downtown Square Project
The Argos Town Council members approved the lowest and most responsible bid received for the upcoming Downtown Square project.
Continue readingJohn Glenn Schools to Keep Current COVID-19 Guidelines
The John Glenn School Board members and Superintendent Christopher Winchell have decided to keep current guidelines when it comes to COVID-19.
Continue readingKoontz Lake, Lake Maxinkuckee, Lake Bruce Get Lake and River Enhancement Grants
Better water quality may soon be coming to some local lakes, thanks to the latest round of Lake and River Enhancement grants from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Koontz Lake was awarded $100,000 and Lake Maxinkuckee got over $46,000 for wetland enhancement. Lake Bruce was awarded almost $47,000 for water quality monitoring.
Continue readingPolice Agencies Gear up for Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign
Law enforcement officials warn residents against drinking and driving as they get ready for the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled over enforcement mobilization.
Continue readingPlymouth BPWS, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members will meet tonight where they will discuss Centennial Crossings concerns.
Continue readingPlymouth Redevelopment Commission Receives Update on Proposed Veterans Parkway Extension Project
The Plymouth Redevelopment Commission members received an update on the proposed Veterans Parkway extension project this week.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Surge Creating Challenges for Indiana Hospitals
As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, so do hospitalizations. More than 1,700 Hoosiers were in the hospital with COVID-19 symptoms as of Thursday, the highest number since January.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Adopts Zoning Ordinance
The Argos Town Council members reviewed an amended zoning ordinance during their meeting Wednesday night.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Agree to Another Extension for Purchase of Property for Maintenance Department
The Marshall County Commissioners agreed to wait until August 29 in order to go through with the sale of property on Plum Street for use by the maintenance department.
Continue readingMercedes Lain’s Parents Make Initial Court Appearance
Mercedes Lain’s parents made their initial court appearance Friday. They’re charged with the Level 6 felony of neglect of a dependent after the 11-month-old’s body was found in a wooded area in Starke County Wednesday night.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports Highest Single-Day Increase in COVID-19 Cases since January
Indiana’s daily increase in COVID-19 cases has surpassed 4,000 for the first time since January. Another 4,120 cases were reported in Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingTwo Marshall County Traffic Stops Reportedly Lead to Four Drug Arrests
A total of four people were arrested after drugs were reportedly found during two Marshall County traffic stops. On Wednesday evening, sheriff’s deputies say they pulled over a vehicle near Linden and 7th Roads, and a police K-9 alerted them to the presence of narcotics.
Continue readingMichigan Man Accused of False Informing, Resisting Arrest following Argos Traffic Stop
A Michigan man was taken into custody following a traffic stop at an Argos gas station early Thursday morning. Marshall County sheriff’s deputies say they pulled over a motorcycle with no license plate at the BP station at Walnut and U.S. 31.
Continue readingLaw Enforcement Agencies Work Together in Missing Child Investigation
Plymouth Police Chief David Bacon commented Thursday morning how important it was that many law enforcement agencies were able to come together to investigate the disappearance of 11-month-old Mercedes Lain.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Looking to Ramp Up COVID-19 Testing Again
The Indiana Department of Health is ramping up COVID-19 testing, as demand shoots back up. During a press conference Wednesday, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box apologized for the long wait times experienced at testing sites.
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