A suspected meth dealer was apprehended, following a pursuit through Plymouth Thursday. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department says that just before noon, county officers and Plymouth Police were attempting to stop Jason Clark Joseph, 44, of Plymouth, for a “controlled substance related criminal offense,” following an investigation by the Marshall County Drug Task Force.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Outlines Factors Festival Organizers Need to Consider
COVID-19 has left festival organizers with some difficult decisions to make. The Marshall County Blueberry Festival is just the latest local event to be canceled this year.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Workforce Development Overpays Unemployment Benefits
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says it’s overpaid certain Hoosiers’ unemployment benefits. Commissioner Fred Payne confirmed the overpayments during Wednesday’s COVID-19 briefing, but didn’t give an exact amount.
Continue readingPlymouth BOW Approves Company for Pioneer Drive Project
A company was selected this week to do the work for the Pioneer Drive project in Plymouth.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Reviews Permit for Black Lives Matter Event
The Culver Town Council members revisited a special event permit request this week that would promote a dialogue session entitled “Black Lives Matter: Culver Focused on Education”.
Continue readingCulver School Superintendent Issues Letter to Parents and Students
Culver Community School Superintendent Karen Shuman notified students and parents of some of the guidelines for the upcoming school year in a letter sent out this week.
Continue readingNumber of COVID-19 Cases Continues to Increase Locally
Marshall County reported an additional 11 cases of COVID-19 in Thursday’s information from the Indiana State Department of Health. The total number of overall cases is 385.
Continue readingMarshall County Blueberry Festival Canceled
The Marshall County Blueberry Festival Committee made the difficult decision to cancel the Blueberry Festival in Plymouth this year. Board member Carrie Vanza talked about the board’s decision with MAX 98.3 FM Morning Show Host Tony Ross Thursday morning.
Continue readingTwo Arrested after U.S. 31 Police Chase
Two people were arrested, following a police chase on U.S. 31 that ended in Marshall County Tuesday night. Indiana State Police say it began just after 10:00 p.m. in Miami County, when a trooper tried to pull over a Toyota that was allegedly going 95 miles per hour in a 60-mile-an-hour zone.
Continue readingIndiana State Police Receives Funding to Combat Manufacture and Distribution of Illegal Drugs
The Indiana State Police is the recipient of over $2 million in funding to combat illegal manufacturing and distribution of methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil and prescription opioids.
Continue readingMarshall County Health Officers Encourage Mask Use, Social Distancing
Marshall County Health Administrator Ashley Garcia and Public Health Nurse Lisa Letsinger discussed the increasing positive COVID-19 case numbers during Tony Ross’ morning show Wednesday morning.
Continue readingRibbon Cutting Ceremony Held for Pollinator Garden in Bourbon
Bourbon Town Officials and a representative from the Marshall County Soil and Water Conservation District cut the ribbon Wednesday morning to welcome a new pollinator garden which was made with glass mate and designed with the help of landscape designer in the town of Bourbon. You can also contact experts from procarecompanies to get the best landscape services.
Continue readingJohn Glenn Student Wins Congressional Art Competition for Second Consecutive Year
A senior at John Glenn High School is the winner of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition for Indiana’s 2nd District for the 2nd year in a row.
Continue readingIndiana to Offer COVID-19 Relief for Renters, Governor to Extend Eviction Moratorium
Indiana is offering help for renters who’ve lost income due to COVID-19. Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority Executive Director Jacob Sipe announced Wednesday that qualifying renters will be able to get up to $500 a month for four months, to help with past or ongoing rent payments.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Urges Hoosiers to Continue Wearing Masks to Protect Others
Indiana’s COVID-19 recovery remains on track, but that doesn’t mean that Hoosiers should go back to their pre-coronavirus behaviors. That was state officials’ message during Wednesday’s press conference.
Continue readingPurdue Student Expelled following ‘Racist and Despicable’ Social Media Posts
Racist social media posts have reportedly gotten a student expelled from Purdue University. The immediate expulsion of undergraduate student Maxwell Lawrence was announced by Purdue President Mitch Daniels Tuesday.
Continue readingMarshall County, Starke County Positive COVID-19 Case Count Continues to Increase
Another five positive COVID-19 cases were reported in Marshall County, according to Wednesday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. The total number of cases is now 374.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Prompts Bremen Officials to Prepare to Amend Policies
All departments within the Town of Bremen will be working to put together amended policies in case an outbreak of the coronavirus occurs and causes a department to be without employees.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Holds Public Hearing on Additional Appropriation Requests
The Plymouth City Council members held discussion on several additional appropriation requests during their meeting Monday night.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Majority Vote Changes Regarding Fireworks Special Event Permit Request
The Culver Town Council members revisited the fireworks special event permit request for the residents of Culver submitted by the Culver Chamber of Commerce last week.
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