Two people were taken to hospitals Tuesday, after a pickup truck reportedly crashed into a dump truck, causing it to roll over. Continue reading
Kosciuscko County Sheriff Sentenced
Kosciuscko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine was sentenced on one count of intimidation of a law enforcement officer as a Level 6 Felony as agreed upon in a plea agreement with the state. He admitted to intimidating Warsaw Police Officer Paul Heaton over the phone on Aug. 14, 2015 concerning an investigating of an inmate in the jail. Continue reading
Sentencing Set for Aaron Rovenstine
Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine will be sentenced today at 9 a.m. in the Justice Building.
Rovenstine pleaded guilty in a plea agreement to a charge of intimidation of a law enforcement officer, a Level 6 felony. The plea was made during his trial in early April. Nine additional charges were dropped as a result of Rovenstine’s plea.
Plymouth City Council Approves Salary Ordinance Amendment
The Plymouth City Council members approved an ordinance that could help entice employees to apply for firefighter positions.
City Attorney Sean Surrisi presented a document for approval Monday night that would fix the salaries for fire personnel as well as police officers and appointed officers and employees.
Culver Town Council to Gather Opinions on Housing Project Tonight
The Culver Town Council will hold a public input session tonight to gather opinions on the proposed Sand Hill Farms workforce housing project. Public comment will be taken at 6:30 p.m. prior to the start of tonight’s regular meeting agenda.
Town Manager Jonathan Leist explained that the project has been in the town’s comprehensive plan since the plan’s adoption in 2014. The lack of housing was identified as one of the main issues in the plan. Leist said a committee was formed to look into the project. It is part of this year’s Stellar Communities grant application. Culver town officials should know Wednesday, May 24 if Culver is a finalist in the application process.
Co-Alliance to Move into Wickes Lumber Building
The Argos Town Council members approved papers for Co-Alliance to move into the former Wickes Lumber property.
Several commitments will need to be met by the owners of the company to work with the residents in the area. The company will need to maintain the grass and other vegetation on the property as well as the perimeter fence. The company was asked by the town to dim the outdoor lighting around the facility.
All Marshall County Marching Band Ready for Indy 500 Parade
The final practice for the All Marshall County Marching Band was held last night in preparation for the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade this Saturday.
Students from Plymouth, Bremen, Culver Community, Triton and LaVille High Schools will be participating in the event. The band is under the direction of Bryan Ames with the help of five other directors.
Michigan Street Road Construction Project Begins Today
INDOT’s State Road 17 resurfacing project is expected to begin on Michigan Street today.
Walsh and Kelly, Inc. will be milling and paving Michigan Street from 7C Road through the downtown area for the next two weeks, depending on the weather.
During the paving process, traffic will be reduced to one lane in areas, but no detours are anticipated.
Committee to Look into Courthouse Repairs
Marshall County Commissioner Kurt Garner is looking to form a committee to look into courthouse repairs.
He mentioned to the commissioners this week that work on the courthouse tower and other projects have been on the long range plan for the county. Garner was approached by a representative of Honeywell who would be willing to come in and do calculations on mechanical systems and energy cost savings. Judge Palmer also expressed interest in being on the committee.
John Glenn School Board Approves Bus Donation Request
A retired bus in the John Glenn Community School Corporation fleet will be donated to the Triton Community School Corporation to assist in a worthy cause.
Transportation Director Cindy King explained to the school board that the area transportation directors would like to host a mock disaster. The school bus would be used for emergency responder training with area fire, police and EMS personnel as well as area drivers and students. The trainees would have a hands-on training experience and be better prepared if an incident with a school bus would happen.
Culver Community School Board Discusses Summer School Schedule
The Culver Community School Board discussed the summer school schedule to accommodate those students who will be taking courses.
Elementary Principal Erin Proskey explained that sixth graders will participate in summer school from June 5 to June 16 from 8 a.m. to noon each day. One week will be Math remediation and the other half will be for English/Language Arts. IREAD 3 remediation will be from June 5 to June 9 from 8 a.m. to noon with the test on the last day of summer school.
Plymouth BOW/Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety will meet tonight where City Engineer Rick Gaul will have several times for the board’s consideration.
A representative from the Plymouth Community School Corporation will discuss a financial guarantee memorandum of understanding for the football field turf drainage project. The Troyer Group will present a construction contract for consideration. Several work requests of projects in the city’s right-of-way will be offered including several service line installation projects and the installation of a monitoring well.
Culver Redevelopment Commission to Meet Tonight
The Culver Redevelopment Commission will meet tonight where the members are expected to discuss the Sand Hill Farms workforce housing project on Jefferson Street. Public comment is welcome during this meeting, but the Culver Town Council members encourage public input concerning this project during their meeting tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. at the Culver Town Hall.
U.S. Senate Police Wellness Bill Sponsored by Indiana Lawmakers
A bill sponsored by Indiana’s two Senators aims to improve the quality of life for police officers. The Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act passed the United States Senate unanimously last week. It was spearheaded by Sens. Todd Young and Joe Donnelly. Continue reading
Appeals Court Upholds Marshall County Murder Sentence
The Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld the sentence of the Plymouth man accused of beating his girlfriend’s toddler to death with a hairbrush after she wet the bed in their motel room. Shane Weedling received the maximum 65-year sentence for murder in connection with Serenity Wilson’s 25-year death after pleading guilty. His sentence was left to the discretion of Marshall Superior Court Judge Robert O. Bowen. Continue reading
Engineer Addresses Drainage Issue at Jellystone Park
Bob Aloi from Territorial Engineering brought forward information to the Marshall County Commissioners about a drainage issue at Jellystone Park.
Aloi said that the park has suffered flooding issues due to poor drainage for several years, mainly by Avalanche Avenue. According to Aloi, at the entrance of the park, on the Plymouth-LaPorte Trail, there is an issue with an overflow of ditches as well as on Redwood Road. Aloi isn’t exactly sure where the water inflow is occurring but he’s wondering what the county can do to help in the process.
Donnelly Co-Sponsors Bill Aimed at Curbing Suicides
U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly is the co-sponsor of a bipartisan suicide prevention bill. It looks especially at veterans and young people. Continue reading
John Glenn School Board Recognizes Retirees
The John Glenn Community School Board approved the retirement of several long-time staff members at the school corporation this week.
Judy Schmidt will be retiring after 43.5 years as a school bus driver while Director of Transportation Cindy King will be leaving after 33 years of service. She served 22 years of her tenure as the director. Linda Parker will be retiring after 47 years as a math teacher.
High school Spanish teacher Gina Jackson also submitted her request for retirement as did first grade teacher Kymberly Groves.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Introduced to Culver Community School Board
It’s become a tradition that the Valedictorian and Salutatorian be introduced to the Culver Community School Board before they walk the stage on graduation night.
During Monday’s meeting, Middle/High School Principal Brett Berndt presented Valedictorian Josh Krsek and Salutatorian Brandon Havron as the top two graduates of the Class of 2017.
State Health Officials Offer Tick Disease Prevention Tips
Hoosiers are urged to protect themselves against ticks when taking part in outdoor activities. The small, insect-like creatures are found in grassy, wooded areas throughout the state. Ticks tend to be most active during the late spring and early summer.
State health officials warn they can transmit a variety of diseases, including Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Last year more than 200 cases of tick-borne illness were reported in Indiana. Continue reading
