Marshall County plans to expand its Emergency Management Agency Department for added security at the county building.
The matter was discussed last week by the County Commissioners, but funding the proposal was addressed by the County Council on Monday morning. Currently there is a single EMA Director, but a deputy director could be used to not only help with regular duties in the office, but also provide security in the building. Continue reading
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is urging residents this week to plan ahead for potential floods, in recognition of Flood Safety Awareness Week. Continue reading
Mediacom has announced plans make a billion dollars in capital investments over the next three years. As part of the initiative, the company says it will upgrade its broadband services to one gigabit per second for nearly all its home and business customers. In a statement, Mediacom says communities will start receiving the upgrades later this year. Continue reading
A Walkerton man faces multiple charges following a Saturday night traffic stop by a Marshall County Police Department patrol officer. He stopped a car driven by 36-year-old Camilo Villa that was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of U.S. 30 near Michigan Road. Continue reading
Plymouth Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a theft suspect. A man wearing an Indiana sweatshirt, khaki pants and glasses took unspecified items from Kroger around 11 a.m. Saturday and left in a white passenger car. Continue reading
The man who robbed the Dollar General store in Plymouth Friday evening is believed to have struck in North Judson yesterday. Police there say a man in a white baseball cap, black sweatshirt and jeans walked into the store around 4:45 p.m., waited until the clerk was alone, demanded money and left on foot. Continue reading
A Plymouth man faces intimidation and false informing charges following a weekend incident at the Economy Inn. Officers responded to a report of someone being chased with a knife just after 11 p.m. Sunday. Continue reading
The Marshall County Council will consider a request to expand the EMA Department after the matter was taken-up by the County Commissioners, last week.
The Plymouth Board of Works will award a quote for new police department vehicles when it meets this evening. Board members are also expected to receive an update on possible ways to improve some of the rough railroad crossings in the city. Continue reading
The Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Purdue Extension are teaming up in the local area to inform farmers about improving soil health.
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A Plymouth man is dead following a single vehicle crash on Saturday afternoon in Marshall County.
Remember to turn your clocks ahead an hour before going to bed tonight. Daylight Saving Time starts tomorrow morning at 2:00. Continue reading
Regional Cities funding was finalized as the clock was ticking at the Indiana Statehouse on Thursday night.
There were suspicions that Regional Cities funding may not have sufficient votes for passage out of committee after the Indiana Economic Development Corporations’ Regional Cities Task Force recommended awarding Tax Amnesty funds to three regions of the state instead of two.
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The Indiana Department of Transportation will soon be accepting applications for transportation projects in rural communities. This round of funding is for design, development, and land purchase for projects that will be bid during the fiscal year starting July of 2020. Continue reading
The Culver Schools Marketing Team hopes to receive a little help with getting its new logos out into the community. As part of the corporation’s agreement with VIP Branding, who created the logo family, an online Varsity Shop was created, which offers clothing and accessories featuring the new brand. Continue reading
An SUV with a fictitious vehicle registration led to the arrest of two Starke County men.
Marshall County’s Prosecutor says he will be seeking the maximum sentence following a conviction this week of a former Plymouth business’ CEO.
Investigations started following the closure of Stone Creek Homes in Plymouth in May of 2012. According to information provided by the prosecutor’s office, the company was shuttered without warning to customers or employees.
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The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a break-in at a Bourbon residence. Continue reading
The lack of a license plate resulted in a trip to jail for a Mentone woman following a Thursday night traffic stop by a Marshall County Police Officer. He stopped a car driven by 21-year-old Sydney N. Livengood on northbound Michigan Road near U.S. 6 around 8:30 p.m., according to the incident report. Continue reading
An early morning traffic stop leads to the arrest of an Etna Green woman on drug charges. Continue reading
