Enjoy a guided tour of the Starke County Forest on Saturday, Oct. 17. This is the first time since 2011, when forester Bruce Wakeland donated the 129-acres of land near the Starke/Marshall County line to the county in the form of a trust, that he’s showing members of the public around the property. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Discuss Grant Application Tonight
The Plymouth Common Council will consider a grant application request when they meet this evening. Continue reading
Sunday Morning Crash Claims A Life
A Bourbon man investigators say ran a stop sign at the intersection of 14B and Beech Roads Sunday morning was pronounced dead at the crash site. Continue reading
Heartland Artists Gallery Hosts 27th Annual Show
Enjoy new art from local and regional artists tomorrow at the Heartland Artists Juried Regional Art Exhibit. Works will be on display through Oct. 30, but tomorrow the gallery is hosting a meet the artists’ open house. Curator Carrolyne Babcock says it’s a very eclectic show. Continue reading
Culver Fall Fest Resumes Today
Fall is in the air on the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee this weekend. Activities for the third annual Culver Fall Fest include the Art on Display exhibit at the old hardware store building, a pet costume parade, historic walking tour and history hayride. Local craft and food vendor booths will be set up as well throughout the area. Continue reading
Plymouth First Graders Hold Shoe Drive
First graders at Washington Discovery Academy in Plymouth are putting what they learn in the classroom into action by collecting shoes to be sent to developing countries. Continue reading
FEMA Offers Fire Safety Tips
It’s Fire Prevention Week, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency has some tips to protect you and your family from the dangers of a house fire. Continue reading
Enjoy Culver Fall Fest This Weekend
Culver Fall Fest activities get under way this evening and continue all day tomorrow. Continue reading
Marshall County Police Investigating Residential Burglary
The Marshall County Police Department is investigating a break-in at a home in the 5800 block of Union Road. It was reported around 3 p.m. on Wednesday. Continue reading
Plymouth Schools Provide Teachers with Salary Bump in Face of State Funding Changes
The Plymouth School Corporation found a way to reward its teachers as part of a Master Contract approved Tuesday night.
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Culver Town Council Discusses Future Plans with Park Board
The Culver Town Council is working with their Park Board on plans for the coming year.
Both bodies met during a joint work session meeting on Tuesday evening to cover land use, revenue, and a Master Plan for the Town Park. That plan is still in draft form, being described as early in the process.
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United Way Highlights Achievements at Boys and Girls Clubs
The Boys and Girls Club is helping kids through educational activities at its three Marshall County locations, thanks to the assistance of the United Way of Marshall County. Continue reading
ISP, INDOT Remind Drivers to Move Over, Slow Down
Indiana drivers are being reminded to move over when an emergency vehicle’s stopped on a road with its lights flashing. The Indiana State Police and the Indiana Department of Transportation are teaming up for the “Move Over, Slow Down” safety blitz happening Monday through Friday of next week. Continue reading
State Livestock Grant Applications Available
Grants are available from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to promote and market livestock in order to foster growth within the industry. Educational programs, livestock shows and exhibitions, conventions and similar events and projects are eligible to apply for funding. Grant dollars cover things like value-added feasibility studies, research projects, market development and other projects that encourage the development of business and industry related to livestock production, processing and distribution. Continue reading
Traffic Stop Leads to Meth Arrests
A Tuesday afternoon traffic stop by Plymouth Police resulted in the arrests of two people on drug charges. The officer stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Oak and Jefferson Streets just after 2 p.m. because he reportedly knew the driver did not have a valid license. Continue reading
Plymouth Schools Move Ahead with Facility Enhancements
Work to some of the school facilities in Plymouth are now set to receive an upgrade.
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Northern Indiana RDA Makes Regional Cities Pitch, Tuesday
The final step in an application for major grant funds took place Tuesday morning.
The Northern Indiana Region, consisting of: Marshall, St. Joseph, and Elkhart Counties, is vying for millions of dollars in state Regional Cities Initiative grant funds. Infrastructure and quality of life projects are included in the lists.
IDEM Seeking Comments on Transmission Project Alteration
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is asking for the public’s input on a proposed change to a major infrastructure project.
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NIPSCO Forecasts Lower Winter Heating Bills
NIPSCO natural gas customers can expect lower heating bills this winter, according to information from the utility company. Officials cite a combination of current market projections and the assumption of normal winter weather as factors in their projection of a 30-percent reduction over last year’s residential heating costs. Continue reading
Beware of Vehicle v. Animal Collisions
Deer season isn’t just for hunters. AAA Insurance warns motorists are most likely to hit a deer between the months of October and December. The Insurance Information Institute advises animals, mainly deer, are involved in more than a million collisions with vehicles each year, resulting in about 200 fatalities.
Motorists can do their part to avoid becoming statistics by sweeping eyes back and forth across the road and watching for signs of animals and their movement. Look to the right and left as well in case an animal is by the side of the road. Motorists are most likely to hit a deer, but occasionally they will run into the side of your car. Continue reading
