The last week of 2015 is off to a dreary start in the weather department. A freezing rain advisory is in effect across the area until mid-afternoon. This means periods of freezing rain will cause travel difficulties due to light ice accumulations. Motorists are urged to slow down and use caution while driving. Continue reading
Culver Schools Moves Ahead with Archery Plans
Efforts to add an archery program at Culver Community Schools are moving ahead. Continue reading
State Health Officials Remind Hoosiers of Carbon Monoxide Risks
State health officials are reminding Hoosiers to protect themselves from carbon monoxide poisoning while keeping their homes warm this winter. The Indiana State Department of Health says residents need to be especially careful when using alternate heating sources during power outages. Continue reading
Freezing Rain Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service is warning local residents that ice accumulation may cause slick travel conditions Monday. They’ve issued a Freezing Rain Advisory, which is in effect Monday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST. Continue reading
Culver School Board Gets Update on Branding Efforts
The Culver School Board got a sneak peek Monday at a new logo family for the school corporation. Continue reading
Plymouth Students Raise Money for United Way of Marshall County
Students at several Plymouth schools learned valuable lessons about giving during the month of December. Several classes took part in penny wars competitions to raise money for United Way of Marshall County, while others worked at their school store to support the local nonprofit organization. Continue reading
Resolve to Recycle This Holiday Season
The “most wonderful time of the year” is also the most wasteful. The United States Environmental Protection Agency estimates Americans generate 25-million extra tons of waste between Thanksgiving and New Years Day. Indiana Recycling Coalition spokeswoman Carrie Hamilton encourages Hoosiers to consider reusing and recycling year round. She says doing so is one of the easiest ways to reduce our carbon footprint and conserve energy. Continue reading
INDOT to Track Santa’s Travels Through Indiana
Santa Claus is helping the Indiana Department of Transportation share some travel safety tips this Christmas. INDOT is tracking Santa’s movements through the state today on its social media accounts. Continue reading
Lavanway Sentenced to 35 Years in Infant Death Case
24-year-old Kristi Lavanway has landed herself time in prison.
Pursuit Ends With Arrest of Plymouth Man
PlA Plymouth man is jailed after reportedly leading a city police officer on a high speed case through Marshall County. Continue reading
Marshall County Approves Intergovernmental Agreement with Plymouth
A bit of extra consideration has led the Marshall County Commissioners to approve an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Plymouth.
The contract was tabled at the Commissioner’s previous meeting. Under the agreement, Plymouth financially compensates the County for the use of their Planning and Zoning services.
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Culver School Board Accepts Safety Grant, Adopts Updated JESSE Agreement
The Culver School Board voted Monday to formally accept a Secured School Safety matching grant awarded by the state. Continue reading
INDOT Suspends Road Construction for Christmas Travel
The Indiana Department of Transportation is suspending construction and maintenance work to make Christmas travel safer and a little easier, but some restrictions will remain where long-term projects are taking place. Continue reading
Offices to Close for Christmas
Most government offices will be closed starting tomorrow for the Christmas holiday. Marshall County, the City of Plymouth, and the Town of Culver will all be closed on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Continue reading
Lavanway Sees Murder Charges Dropped in Beating Death of Toddler
A Plymouth woman set to be sentenced Wednesday in Marshall County Superior Court has seen her murder charges dropped.
24-year-old Kristi Lavanway was arrested earlier this year after she is accused of failing to get her 2-year-old daughter, Serenity Wilson, medical care.
McGuire Says Goodbye to Culver Schools
The Culver School Board has formally accepted Superintendent Vicki McGuire’s resignation. She’s leaving Culver to take over as superintendent at the Eastern Hancock school corporation in Central Indiana. Continue reading
County Commissioners Approve Recommendation for Community Corrections Offering
It’s an “historical” moment for the development of the Marshall County Community Corrections program.
That’s the assessment of Superior Court II Judge Dean Colvin, who appeared Monday morning before the Marshall County Commissioners. A newly formed Community Corrections Board has taken some time to develop a job description, advertise a vacancy, review candidate credentials, and recommend a candidate to oversee the program’s operations.
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Gas Prices Battle Refinery Issues Heading into Holiday Travel
Gas prices are expected to jump a bit prior to the major days for holiday travel.
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Protect Your Valuables from Theft This Holiday Season
December and January rank highest when it comes to thefts, but there are some steps you can take to keep your home and belongings secure this holiday season. That’s according to State Farm, citing information from 2014. Continue reading
Plymouth Man Arrested Following Car Crash
A Plymouth man’s recent erratic driving landed him in jail. Continue reading
