The Culver Town Park’s historic weeping mulberry tree now has some protection from curious visitors. The “Save Our Tree” group is celebrating the completion of a fence that prevents people from getting too close to the tree and potentially getting injured. Continue reading
Plymouth Officials Dedicate Revamped Airport Runway

The recently upgraded runway at Plymouth Municipal Airport is ready for business. City officials last night cut the ceremonial ribbon to dedicate the project. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Updates Positions, Considers Full-Time Law Clerk

Marshall County is considering hiring a full-time law clerk. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Approves Budget, Discusses Unsafe Buildings Ordinance
The Culver Town Council approved the 2016 budget during its meeting Tuesday. Continue reading
Plymouth Operation Pullover Blitz Nets Multiple Arrests
Officers from the Plymouth Police Department took part in a recent state-funded Operation Pull Over traffic enforcement campaign. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute provides money to cover their overtime costs. During a two-week period in August and September, six officers volunteered to take part in the program. Continue reading
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
A Kenosha, Wis. woman is in trouble in Marshall County after a Friday night traffic stop. Continue reading
Plymouth Man Faces Attempted Theft Charge
A Plymouth man who police say tried to steal money from an ATM faces an attempted theft charge. Continue reading
Airport Runway Ribbon Cutting Scheduled
Plymouth officials will celebrate the completion of a significant infrastructure project this evening. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Delays Reorganization

Former Marshall County Council President Matt Hassel formally handed over his gavel during the council’s meeting Monday. Continue reading
Culver Town Council to Hear Comments on Unsafe Buildings Ordinance
The Culver Town Council will take the 2016 budget to a second and third reading at its meeting tonight. The two readings are required before the council can decide to adopt the budget. Continue reading
Plymouth to Realize Insurance Savings
The City of Plymouth will save money on employee health insurance premiums in the coming year. Council members had budgeted for a 30-percent increase but will actually save 7-percent. Continue reading
INDOT Recruits Snowplow Drivers
The Indiana Department of Transportation’s looking for snowplow drivers for this winter. Continue reading
Ancilla College Official Discusses Future Plans
Ancilla College officials recently announced plans to build a second residence hall on the Donaldson campus. Vice President of Admissions Eric Wignall says work on it will start as soon as the new student life center is finished.
“It’s going to be part coffee shop, part cafeteria, part kitchen facility, etc. The cool thing about the kitchen facility, the back of the kitchen, the back of the house, as they say, is a large kitchen prep area, and yes, we’re going to start offering culinary classes at some point.” Continue reading
Guided Starke County Forest Tours Scheduled Saturday
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