The Plymouth Common Council will get to work on the city’s 2017 budget this evening. A budget work session will take place following tonight’s regular council meeting at 6:30. Continue reading
Seven Jailed Following Joint Highway Patrol Effort
Seven people were taken to jail, following a joint effort to improve the safety of area highways. For a four-hour period Monday, officers from the Marshall and Starke County Sheriff’s Departments, Plymouth Police Department, and Indiana State Police teamed up to patrol the U.S. 30 and U.S. 31 areas, according to the Plymouth Police Department. Continue reading
Contests, Musical Performances Featured at Yellowstone Trail Fest
The Yellowstone Trail Fest takes place today and tomorrow in Hamlet. Included on today’s schedule are a car show, battle of the bands, and zucchini contest. The Nightshift Band will provide musical entertainment later this evening. Continue reading
Vintage Barns to be Recognized During Upcoming Events
Indiana’s farm history will be celebrated with a couple of events next month. On Saturday, September 17, the Indiana Barn Foundation will be hosting its annual barn tour. It gives barn enthusiasts the chance to take a driving tour of some notable vintage barns. Continue reading
Rockpile Rededication Ceremony Scheduled Tonight
The Plymouth Community School Corporation and Athletic Department are celebrating the completion of renovations to the Rockpile at tonight’s football season opener. A special dedication ceremony will take place at 7:10 p.m. on the 35 yard line prior to the kickoff of the Plymouth v. Bremen game. Continue reading
Damage Reports Encouraged Following Recent Storms
Recent storms have prompted the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to remind individuals they may report uninsured damage online.
Northern Indiana was pummeled with rain earlier this week, causing flooding, road closures, and rising streams and rivers. Continue reading
Attorney General Warns of Potential Home Repair Scams
Hoosiers who sustained storm damage as a result of this week’s torrential rains are urged to proceed with caution when it comes to making repairs. The Indiana Attorney General’s Office warns home improvement scammers often lurk and prey on situations such as these by conning people into paying for shoddy, overpriced work. Continue reading
Ancilla College Prepares for Fall Semester Ag Program Launch
Ancilla College is putting together the final touches on its agricultural degree programs.
Students return to the campus this weekend, but in addition to introducing new students, Ancilla is also introducing the new degree program. Despite being located in a heavily agricultural area, the two-year liberal arts school has not had an active academic program to this point.
Culver Schools to Benefit from Ford Fundraising Event
Test drive a Ford and Culver Schools will get $20 for its Athletic Fund. That’s the deal during a “Drive 4 UR School” event hosted by Oliver Ford tomorrow morning in Culver. Continue reading
Yellowstone Trail Fest Starts Tomorrow
Hamlet’s Yellowstone Trail Fest is this weekend at the Starke County Fairgrounds. The festival officially kicks off tomorrow morning at 9:00 CDT with a flag raising ceremony, followed by the introduction of the 2016 grand marshal and Miss Yellowstone Trail Fest Queen. Continue reading
Marshall County Considers Alternative Payments for Building Permits
Marshall County will be investigating alternative methods of payment for building permits.
During Monday morning’s meeting, Plan Director Ralph Booker and Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt explained the reasons behind offering methods of payment in addition to cash, check, and credit card.
Culver Schools Joins Other Corporations to Boost Support for Small Schools
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is the latest local school district to join an effort that aims to boost Indiana’s smaller schools. On Monday, the school board added its approval to a resolution calling on state officials to increase financial support for small, rural school corporations. Continue reading
Bourbon Man Arrested on Gun Charges
Bourbon Police say they’ve arrested a 75-year-old man on gun-related charges.
Erratic Driving Lands Bremen Man in Jail on Multiple Charges
A Bremen man is facing charges following several erratic driving reports in Marshall County.
Honor Rewards Program Looks to Help Local Veterans
Marshall County will soon be participating in a program that looks to financially assist local veterans.
The county Recorder’s Office, along with the Veteran’s Services Office, explained the benefits veterans could receive through the “Honor Rewards” program.
Culver School Board Chooses Sale Method for Monterey Building
The Monterey School Building is finally ready to be sold. Culver Schools Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell says the school board voted Monday to seek bids from interested buyers. Continue reading
Galbraith Lake, Yellow River on DNR List for Grant Funded Projects
33 Indiana lakes and rivers are receiving DNR grant funds and two Marshall County bodies of water will be among them.
No Injuries Reported in Bremen House Fire
The cause of a house fire in Bremen is under investigation. It started at 3:15 Tuesday morning at 325 West Bike Street, according to a news release from the Bremen Fire Department. Continue reading
Travel Advisory Issued Due to Flooded Marshall County Roads
Marshall County is under a yellow level travel advisory due to several flooded roads. That means routine travel or activities may be restricted in some areas due to a hazardous situation. Motorists should use caution or avoid those areas. Do not try to drive around barricaded roads. Emergency officials say the barricades are in place to protect drivers from a potentially dangerous situation. Continue reading
National Weather Service Issues Local Flood Warning
A flood warning is in effect for much of the area until mid-afternoon. Areas covered by the warning from the National Weather Service include Starke, Northwestern Marshall, Northwestern Pulaski, Southeastern LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties. Since yesterday, between 4 and 8 inches of rain have fallen over the warning area, with additional showers expected to bring between one-fourth and one-half inch of additional rainfall. Continue reading
