The Bremen Redevelopment Commission will hold meeting on Tuesday, May 2 to discuss updates to the lift stations within the town’s wastewater system.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said the project is anticipated to cost around $1 million.
Deferred Payment Ordinance Amendment Approved
The Plymouth City Council discussed an ordinance amendment concerning deferred payments for utility bills.
Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver believes a clerical error was made in the ordinance when the code book was codified in 2014. The current document states that all bills for water services not paid within 15 days from the due date are charged a 10 percent penalty. She noted that the common practice assesses a penalty 15 days after the billing date which is when the payment is due.
Slow Down for Farm Equipment on Roadways
Spring planting season is now underway, and that means motorists will see an increase in farm equipment on local roadways. Continue reading
Drug Take Back Event Set for this Saturday
The Indiana State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration are partnering to sponsor a drug take back event this Saturday.
The 13th annual prescription drug take back initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.
“U.S. News and World Report” Releases 2017 High School Rankings
Several local high schools are ranked among the best in Indiana by “U.S. News and World Report.” The publication reviewed more than 28,000 schools nationwide for its 2017 rankings, and 136 schools in Indiana made their “Best High Schools” rankings. The publication ranks schools based on their performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college.
All of the local schools on the list offer students an opportunity to take Advance Placement ® (AP) coursework and exams. Continue reading
La Porte Man Charged with Drug Possession
A La Porte man was arrested in Marshall County late Tuesday night after police allegedly found him in possession of narcotics.
An officer with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 31 near the intersection of 16th Road. The officer reportedly found that the driver, John Sims, Jr. was impaired and in possession of numerous illegal drugs.
Commissioners Ask for Patience during Road Reclamation Project
The legislature passed a road funding bill which will bring $1.2 billion a year to build new roads and maintain current roads in the state. That plan comes with a gas tax increase of 10 cents a gallon with penny increases for the next eight years and a vehicle registration increase of $15. The state will also look at tolls.
What does all of this mean for Marshall County? Commissioner Kurt Garner mentioned that means a little more money for local roads.
Plymouth City Council Approves Sign Ordinance Amendment
Ralph Booker from the Plymouth Plan Commission presented an ordinance amendment to the Plymouth City Council Monday night based on a Supreme Court decision.
According to Booker, two years ago the Supreme Court decided that a sign cannot be regulated by reading it. A sign may be regulated by its location, its type and the length of time that it is at a particular location.
Stellar Community Letter of Intent Due Friday with Changes
The Culver Town Council and the Stellar Communities Committee have made some focus changes to the plans for this year’s application.
Town Manager Jonathan Leist told the council members Tuesday night that the committee revisited the proposed lighter, quicker and cheaper project. The committee has decided to go with five or six-foot letters that spell C-U-L-V-E-R rather than the historic story walk as that particular project. Utility Superintendent Bob Porter is researching the cost for this project, but Leist believes it will fall within the $5,000 requirement for that part of the application.
Indiana Jobless Rate Hits 16-Year Low
Indiana’s March unemployment rate is at its lowest point since 2001, according to state officials. They note the 3.9 percent rate is also well below the national average of 4.5 percent. The unemployment rate reflects the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the labor force. Indiana’s labor force increased by more than 6,000 over the past month, according to Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioners Steven J. Braun. Statewide employment saw a 12,322 increase, and a 6,229 decrease in unemployment. Continue reading
Two ISP Bremen Post Troopers Receive Awards
Two Indiana State Police Troopers were honored during the spring awards ceremony in Indianapolis on Friday.
Trooper Jonathan Price was the recipient of the Trooper of The District award for the Bremen Post for the second year in a row. In 2016, Price made 421 criminal arrests, 134 felony arrests, and worked on 116 incident reports. He also issued 1,242 traffic tickets and made 28 operating a vehicle while intoxicated arrests. In addition to these honors, Trooper Price was recently given the OWI award for the Elkhart County Drug-Free Partnership for the third consecutive year.
Mishawaka Man Arrested for Reckless Homicide
A Mishawaka man was arrested in Marshall County on Saturday night after a death investigation.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department received a call about a deceased man inside a home on Del-lo-me Lane in Plymouth. Jonathon McNeely of Indianapolis was identified as the man found dead and police say he died from a drug overdose.
Kokomo Man, Police Officers Injured during Investigation
A Kokomo man was arrested following a struggle with Plymouth police officers.
The officers were called to the area of North Michigan Street and Plymouth-Goshen Trail shortly after 3 a.m. on Tuesday after receiving information that a woman was screaming for help and being held against her will.
Plymouth Police Warn of Phone Scam
Officers from the Plymouth Police Department are warning residents of a phone scam involving satellite service.
On Friday, a caller informed police that a scam artist is telling victims that a software upgrade is available for purchase for current programming. When the victim attempted to call the number given by the “company”, it was discovered that the number is not affiliated with any type of satellite service.
Plymouth police officers urge residents to direct any questions about current, active satellite service to their service provider.
Plymouth City Council Approves Ordinances
The Plymouth City Council approved two ordinances on second and third reading on Monday night.
City Attorney Sean Surrisi explained that one ordinance pertains to wages and disbursement of those wages to the fire department.
“This is to accomplish the changes for the increase in the payment for the volunteer fire department raising the amount from $12 to $15 per call,” commented Surrisi. “Recently, there’s been a change in the city’s policy of making one lump payment for all of the volunteers had been in December to making those payments monthly. This reflects that change as well.”
Culver Town Council to Hold Work Session, Regular Meeting
The Culver Town Council will hold a work session tonight to discuss the housing project for the Stellar Communities grant. It is just one of many aspects the council is looking at to include in the letter of intent which is due on Friday, April 28.
Several lighter, quicker and cheaper projects will also be included. A story walk and the installation of recycled benches along a proposed bike trail will be listed within the town’s goals for the application.
Informational Meeting on Immigration Set for Wednesday
An informational meeting to help educate the public on immigration and immigration status of the temporary residents in support of the Latino population is set for this week.
According to Jim Smart, who is helping to organize this event, the hope is to help bridge the gap to help those in the community.
“We’re trying to open it up the community so they have a better understanding of what immigration is,” said Smart. “Further on down the line maybe we can provide services such as English as a second language, tutoring and citizenship for those who are in need.”
Two Arrested after Pursuit in Marshall County
Two people were arrested in the early morning hours on Sunday after a vehicle pursuit.
The pursuit began when a Bourbon police officer found a vehicle traveling 70 mph in a 55 mph zone at Lincoln Highway and Gumwood Roads. The pursuit continued for several miles through Marshall County at speeds well over 100 mph, according to the incident report. Officers from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and Plymouth Police Department joined the chase. According to police, the pursuit ended when the suspect’s vehicle ran off the road and collided with a tree on Queen Road near U.S. 30 in Plymouth. The suspects were taken into custody.
Two Arrested after Traffic Stop in Stolen Vehicle
A pair was arrested Saturday morning after officers were able to retrieve a stolen vehicle.
An officer from the Plymouth Police Department was notified that a truck was reported stolen. The caller had followed the truck on U.S. 30 traveling west and then south on Pioneer Drive in Plymouth.
Plymouth Man Arrested on a Sexual Misconduct Charge
The Plymouth Police Department arrested a man on Friday afternoon on suspicion of sexual misconduct with a minor.
Police were called to a residence on Baker Street in Plymouth after receiving a call about a domestic disturbance. Officers say further investigation found that Brandon Goodman, 20, had committed a sexual offense with a minor.
