Food for your Fourth of July cookout may cost a bit less this year. The Indiana Farm Bureau surveyed Indiana shoppers to track the prices of 13 summer food items. Continue reading
IDHS Provides Holiday Safety Tips Prior to Community Celebrations
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security says that if you’re planning to attend a large event this holiday weekend, it’s important to keep a few things in mind.
Bremen Gas Leak Capped, Evacuation Order Lifted
Things are returning to normal in Bremen after a gas leak caused widespread evacuations in the community. An INDOT contractor struck a gas line near Woodie’s Supermarket in on Bowen Avenue yesterday afternoon, according to officials with the Bremen Police Department and Marshall County Emergency Management Agency. Continue reading
Plymouth Schools Continue Brick Fundraiser for New Football Turf
The campaign continues to raise funds for renovation projects on Plymouth High School’s athletic facilities.
Bourbon Police Issue Traffic Safety Reminder
Keep your Independence Day weekend celebration safe by designating a driver. That reminder comes from the Bourbon Police Department in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.
Officer Matt Geiger with the Bourbon Police Department says they will be stepping up enforcement over the weekend and will be on the lookout for impaired drivers. Continue reading
Renewed Indiana Accident Law Begins Friday
Starting Friday, Indiana is implementing a new law related to traffic accidents in the state.
Gas Prices May Rise for Holiday Travel
If driving is part of your Fourth of July plans, be prepared for higher gas prices. GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says prices at the pump may go up, to catch up with crude oil prices. Continue reading
Cheap Gas, Hotel Costs Increase Holiday Travel Numbers
More than 1-million Hoosiers will be traveling this holiday weekend according to analysts with AAA.
Government Offices to Close for Independence Day
Federal, state, and local government offices will be closed Monday for Independence Day. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ license branches will be closed tomorrow through Monday. Regular hours will resume Tuesday. Continue reading
Gas Leak Forces Evacuation in Bremen
A major gas leak in Bremen is causing evacuations in the community.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
A Winona Lake man faces numerous drug charges following a Wednesday night traffic stop. Continue reading
Bicentennial Torchbearers Announced
The list of torchbearers taking part in the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay has officially been unveiled. Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development announced the names during a press conference Wednesday at the Indiana Statehouse. Continue reading
Culver Chips Away at Main Street Parking Lot Work
A parking lot in the 200 block of South Main Street in Culver is seeing work progress.
The striping and paving on the parking lot have been completed, something that Town Manager Jonathan Leist said progressed nicely. At this point in the upgrades, however, Culver is responsible for lighting, fencing, signage, and screening in the parking lot.
Plymouth Board of Works Awards Bids for Street, Concrete, Demolition Projects
Street repair work may soon be coming to a section of Michigan Street and the Eastwood Subdivision in Plymouth. The Plymouth Board of Works tentatively approved awarding a quote Monday to Pavement Solutions, Inc. of Middletown. Continue reading
Competition Leads to Wide Differences in Gas Prices
Gas prices have been heading down over the past few weeks, but the drop’s been more noticeable in some places than others. As of Wednesday, GasBuddy.com was reporting prices of $2.19 per gallon or lower in places like Plymouth and Hamlet, but about 20 cents higher in Knox and Culver. Continue reading
VA Official Discuses PTSD Diagnoses, Treatment
Almost 25-million people in the United States are living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, according to the support group PTSD United. That includes thousands of Hoosiers who have suffered a traumatic event, from crimes or natural disasters to events surrounding military service. Continue reading
Beware of Email Scam
Area residents are receiving emails purported to be from a Knox pastor raising money for a grant to assist needy people. The request gives a telephone number and requests that you send money with a pre-paid card from Walmart. The entire effort is a scam. Report any contact to local law enforcement officials.
Stabbing Suspect Sentenced to 12 Years Following Guilty Plea
A Plymouth man was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Wednesday for his alleged involvement in a 2015 stabbing.
According to the Marshall County Prosecutor’s office, 33-year-old Robert James was arrested after Plymouth Police were called to the 500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue on March 29th, 2015.
Moped Chase Loses Suspect, Investigation Underway
Plymouth Police say they are searching for a suspect who escaped police following an hours-long pursuit.
Plymouth to Go All In for Community Crossings Funds
The City of Plymouth is going for the maximum amount of money from Indiana’s Community Crossings 50-50 matching grant program for street projects. The Plymouth Common Council voted Monday to begin the process of appropriating a million dollars for the local match. That’s the most the state says it will match for each local government entity. Continue reading
