A wanted Plymouth man was reportedly tasered and taken into custody after trying to run away from a traffic stop Wednesday night. Plymouth Police say they tried to pull over a Cadillac for multiple traffic violations on U.S. 30 and Oak Drive at around 9:45 p.m.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Extends COVID-19 Leave Pay through August
The federal law that allowed residents to claim 80 hours of pay for being off work for COVID-19-related health issues expired at the end of 2020, but the Bremen Town Council members this week discussed extending that through the end of August of 2021.
Continue readingCulver-Union Township EMS Director Requests Purchase of New Ambulance
Culver-Union Township EMS Director Jeff Koon asked the Culver Town Council members this week for permission to seek ambulance bids.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Additional Appropriation for Road Program
The Marshall County Council members reviewed an additional appropriation request from Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters Monday morning that would put funding toward the 2021 Road Program.
Continue readingDeveloper Kevin Berger Gives Plymouth City Council an Update on Housing Project
Developer Kevin Berger told the Plymouth City Council members this week that survey work is complete and tax credit paperwork is underway on the Riverside Commons project. He hopes to close on that part of the project August 1 with construction starting soon after closing.
Continue readingThe Pilot News to Hold Grand Reopening Celebration Today
Plymouth and Marshall County’s long-standing area newspaper is celebrating 170 years of delivering information to residents all over Marshall County.
Continue readingDispatchers Recognized for Hard Work during Telecommunicators Week
Dispatchers around the area are being recognized this week for their hard work in providing immediate assistance to those who call police for help.
Continue readingSouth Bend Teens Arrested following Marshall County Pursuit
Leading police on a chase through Marshall County without a driver’s license while in possession of marijuana is what officers say landed a South Bend teen in jail Thursday. Indiana State Police say it began just before 9:00 a.m. on U.S. 31 near Veterans Parkway.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Reports Large Daily Increase in COVID-19 Cases
Another 1,408 people in the state have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. It is the highest daily count in about two months.
Continue readingMarshall County Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
A Star City man is in the Marshall County Jail after a traffic stop in Argos Wednesday night.
Continue readingNew Caucus Date Scheduled to Fill Culver Town Council Vacancy
The date has changed for a Republican Party Caucus to fill a vacant seat on the Culver Town Council.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Approves Ordinance Creating Fund for American Rescue Plan Funds
The Bourbon Town Council members approved an ordinance Tuesday night that creates a non-reverting fund in the 2021 budget for the receipt of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves New Fund for Parks and Recreation Department
The members of the Marshall County Parks and Recreation Board will have a fund to deposit donations thanks to action by the Marshall County Council Monday morning.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Public Works and Safety Opens Demolition Quotes
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members opened demolition quotes Monday night for the property at 412 W. Garro Street.
Continue readingBremen Student Honored by Town Council
Bremen High School Junior Kelsey Lawmaster was honored by the Bremen Town Council members Monday night for being recognized as the 2021 Distinguished Young Woman representative.
Continue readingMarshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties in Yellow Status on State’s County Metrics Map
The Indiana Department of Health updated the county metrics map Wednesday which shows Marshall, Starke and Pulaski Counties in the yellow status on the map that indicates a moderate community spread of COVID-19. La Porte County is the only county in the state that is in the orange status this week. The orange status indicates a high community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Considers Funding Support for Jail Program Director
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel asked the Marshall County Council members for support to fund the jail program director’s position out of the budget now that the grant for that position is apparently no longer available.
Continue readingAlternative Sentencing Effective in Resolving Marshall County Cases, Rehabilitation Programs Offered to Clients
Work done by the Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office and Marshall County Community Corrections is working to resolve many low-risk, non-violent felony cases, but it is also working to reduce the overall Marshall County jail population.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Redesign Contract for Lake Max Trail Phase Two
The second phase of the Lake Max Trail will undergo a redesign phase following a closer look at the project.
Continue readingTriton School Board Hires Next Jr/Sr Assistant Principal, Athletic Director
The Triton Community School Board members unanimously approved the hire of a new Jr/Sr High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director this week.
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