The Bremen man accused of killing his 15-year-old neighbor in December of 2014 was sentenced this week to 65 years in prison. Continue reading
Culver Puts Final Touches on Stellar Communities Presentation
It’s crunch time for the Town of Culver when it comes to preparing for a visit by state officials for consideration as an Indiana stellar community.
Culver Lake Fest Kicks-off Friday
Culver’s annual Lake Fest gathering will take place this Friday and will run through Sunday.
Plymouth Official Hopes INDOT Project Could Lead to Intersection Upgrades
The Indiana Department of Transportation is planning to repave State Road 17 through Plymouth in the near future, and one Board of Works member hopes that will mean some upgrades for the city’s intersections. Mike Delp has been calling for INDOT to add crosswalks at the intersection of Michigan and Baker Streets, after a resident complained to the board earlier this year about the difficulty of crossing Michigan Street on foot. Continue reading
INDOT Schedules Repairs to State Road 331
Drivers who travel between Bremen and Mishawaka will need to plan a new route for the next several weeks. Starting Monday, INDOT will close State Road 331 between U.S. 6 and the U.S. 20 bypass to remove old asphalt, patch and repair areas of the road. They will also resurface the 11.5 mile stretch in order to completely restore it. Continue reading
Court Affirms Lavanway 35-Year Sentence
Krysti Lavanway has had her request for a sentencing appeal denied by an appellate court.
Plymouth Railroad Crossing Repairs Stall
Progress appears to have slowed on efforts to repair some of the railroad crossings in the City of Plymouth. During Monday’s Common Council meeting, council member Don Ecker Jr. asked if there was any update on the crossings at Harrison and Jefferson Streets. Continue reading
Culver Receives Funding Obligation for Marshall County Dispatch Services
The Town of Culver is preparing for a cost-sharing plan that will allow the community to continue receiving dispatch services.
Plymouth School Board Approves Agreements
The Plymouth School Board has approved several of the corporation’s contracts with various organizations. One agreement approved during Tuesday’s meeting was a two-year continuation of Plymouth’s affiliation with the New Tech Network. Continue reading
Community Foundation Opens Second Round of Grant Applications
The second round of grant applications is now being accepted by the Marshall County Community Foundation.
Plymouth Resident Injured After Motorcycle Crashes into Police Car
A Plymouth resident was injured after a crash Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Walnut and Adams Streets. According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Michael R. Simpson was riding a motorcycle east on Adams at around 1:30 p.m. Continue reading
Head Injuries Sustained During Monday Motorcycle Crash
A Monday afternoon crash on Plymouth-Goshen trail resulted in injuries for a Bremen man.
Passing Attempt Leads to Semi Rollover
A semi-tractor trailer overturned this morning on U.S. 31 in Marshall County.
Pickell Honored by Plymouth School Board
Former Plymouth music teacher Bob Pickell was honored during Tuesday’s school board meeting. Plymouth School Board President Todd Samuelson called for a moment of silence at the beginning of the meeting. Continue reading
Competing Interests Prompt Culver Emergency Siren Debate
The Town of Culver has some new plans for operating its emergency alert sirens.
During Tuesday night’s Culver Town Council meeting, a debate re-emerged over the use of emergency sirens to alert the community to tornadoes, fire calls, and other testing, but the way in which those sirens are employed has created competing interests.
Plymouth Board of Works Finalizing Ledyard Water Treatment Plant Upgrades
Work is wrapping up on Plymouth’s Ledyard Water Treatment Plant. On Monday, the Plymouth Board of Works approved a couple of items to finalize the project. Continue reading
Marshall County Considers Chiller Replacement in Face of Aging Equipment
The Marshall County Council will consider a budget request from the county maintenance department to replace the chiller at the county building. Continue reading
Culver History Cruises Continue on Saturday
History cruises will be traveling Lake Maxinkuckee this weekend with the hope of educating and entertaining guests.
Funeral Services Set for Former Miss Blueberry
Funeral services and preserving the ashes in a urn have been set for the former Miss Blueberry killed in a single-vehicle crash on an Alabama interstate. 21-year-old Breanna Lemler was interning at Bunge North America in Decatur, Ala. prior to starting her senior year at Purdue. She was traveling westbound on I-565 Sunday morning when her car left the highway, went down an embankment and struck a tree. Continue reading
Plymouth Moves Ahead with Community Crossings Application
The City of Plymouth is finalizing some of the arrangements for its Community Crossings grant application. On Monday, the Plymouth Board of Works approved a list of 13 street projects to be submitted to the state for consideration for 50-50 matching funds. Continue reading
