The Plymouth Common Council has approved a policy that allows retiring members of the Police Force to take their service weapons home with them.
That ordinance was revised after a long-serving member of the police force retired and requested his weapon be deemed surplus property and gifted to him. A member of the public questioned the legality of doing so.
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Blessings in a Backpack is an organization that aims to grant every school-aged child in America the nourishment needed to learn and grow. Their mission is to mobilize communities, individuals and resources to provide food on the weekend for elementary school children across the nation who might otherwise go hungry. Continue reading
Unwanted game requests from acquaintances aren’t the only things you have to worry about as a Facebook user these days. One pesky concern is Malware. Malware is an umbrella term used to refer to a variety of forms of hostile or intrusive software. In attempt to steal personal information from your Facebook account deceitful tagging is utilized. Continue reading
A traffic stop conducted in Marshall County on Monday led authorities to find an illegally possessed firearm.
Marshall County Police stopped a white Ford Edge, driven by 27-year-old Albert Johnson, on US 31 near 11th Road. Johnson was found to be driving on a suspended license.
The Plymouth Board of Works could soon be considering enforcement changes to downtown parking.
A local merchant lodged complaints with the Plymouth Police Department on several occasions, but due to what the business owner considered lacking responses, he took the matter up with the Board of Works.
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Due to the increase in campground operating costs, the Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife must raise their campground fees. The increase in fees will allow operations and maintenance to continue at Glendale, J.E. Roush Lake, and Willow Slough Fish & Wildlife Areas. Continue reading
A Plymouth man has been arrested after Police say he strangled an individual who eventually reported the incident.
Officers got the call around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, but were apparently unaware of what had occurred. The Plymouth Police Department said there was a language barrier that prevented an understanding of the call.
Plymouth officials could formally adopt a policy to allow retired police officers to purchase their service weapons when they meet tonight. An ordinance to do so is on the city council’s agenda for second and third reading. Continue reading
Enjoy the beauty of the Black Hills, Badlands and more on a six-day, five-night trip with Kankakee Valley Broadcasting. Travel coordinator Ed Hasnerl has a few last-minute seats available for next month’s motorcoach trip to South Dakota. The bus will leave early Aug. 17 from Knox and return on the 22nd. Continue reading
An Argos couple faces drug and weapons charges following a month-long investigation by the Indiana State Police. They had been looking into Jacqueline Houin, 54, and Tony Houin, 45, due to their alleged excessive purchase of pseudoephedrine at area stores. It’s the main ingredient in meth manufacture. Continue reading
A former Warsaw physician is free on bond following his arrest on sexual exploitation of a minor and sexual misconduct with a minor charges. Continue reading
Businesses, individual and nonprofit organizations whose property has sustained damages as a result of recent flooding and storms have a few more days to report uninsured damage to the state. Doing so is a first step to see if Indiana may qualify for federal disaster assistance funds. Continue reading
Most people in the area are aware of the fact that LifePlex has fitness equipment, aquatic activities and personal training, but did you know that IU Health also bases some helpful health services out of the establishment? IU Health offers urgent care, imaging and a diagnostic center right in LifePlex. Continue reading
Funeral services for Roy Miller, 72, of Plymouth, are Tuesday, July 28 at 11 a.m. at the County Line Brethren Church in LaPaz. Visitation is Monday, July 27 from 4 until 8 p.m. at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home in Plymouth and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Memorials may be given to the County Line Brethren Church, Center for Hospice Care or the LaPaz Volunteer Fire Department.
Motorists in a few Marshall County communities may need to seek alternate routes for the next few days to get around some railroad construction. Continue reading
A convicted murderer and child molester is back in jail after his arrest yesterday at a public library in Indianapolis. Richard Dobeski, 67, was picked up on a LaPorte County warrant for four counts of failure to register as a sex offender. All are Level 6 felonies, which carry a penalty of between 6 months and 2.5 years in prison. A failure to register charge will also be filed in Marion County, according to officials with the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department. Dobeski was released last week from the Indiana Department of Correction New Carlisle facility. Continue reading
The Culver Town Council is preparing next year’s budget, but a bit of extra information is needed prior to making cuts.
Budget work sessions were scheduled in preparation for fiscal year 2016. During the work sessions, department heads meet with members of the Culver Town Council to explain their budget line items.
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The Triton School Corporation is hoping that a newly signed contract can help give students better access to reading materials.
During this week’s School Board meeting, an agreement was signed between the School Corporation and the Argos Public Library.
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This summer’s above average amount of rainfall has been ideal for mosquito breeding. According to state health officials, West Nile Virus has been confirmed in almost 10 Indiana counties. The virus has only been spotted in mosquito samples and no avian or human infections have been reported or confirmed thus far. Continue reading
