A Plymouth man’s erratic driving resulted in an early morning trip to the Marshall County Jail on numerous charges. Dispatchers got a call around 3:30 a.m. of a possibly impaired or sleepy semi driver all over the roadway on westbound U.S. 30. Continue reading
The City of Plymouth has tentatively selected a construction contractor for its Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project. Continue reading
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department now has a budget for spending revenue generated out of its Commissary Fund.
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Council meeting, Sheriff Matt Hassel approached the fiscal body about the prospect of adopting a budget for certain purchases that hopes to improve the department. The Commissary Fund is the account where money gained from the sale of products to inmates incarcerated at the Marshall County Justice Center is placed.
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The Culver Town Council will be working with downtown merchants this evening to discuss the possibility of sidewalk snow removal.
Scientists and health officials are working to assess the threats the Zika virus may pose to the local area. Continue reading
If you’d like to take part in the Maxinkuckee Players’ summer production this year, now’s the time to start thinking about auditioning. This July, the community theater will be staging a production of “Beauty and the Beast.” Continue reading
A number of competitive primary races are on the ballot in Marshall County. Republicans Angie Johnson Birchmeier, William Cleavenger and Steven Heim are all running for treasurer. No Democrat had filed as of the Friday deadline. The coroner’s race will be a two-way contest between Republicans John R. Grolich and Bridget Hite. The surveyor’s race drew four Republican candidates: Craig D. Cultice, Rex Gilliland, Don Heckford and Dennis G. Morrison. Continue reading
The poor condition of Marshall County’s roadways and a shortage of skilled young professionals are two of the major issues the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation hopes to address with its Marshall County Vision. Residents, along with community and business leaders, got the chance to learn more about the plans during a town hall meeting Saturday in Plymouth. Continue reading
The Marshall County Council plans to review a proposal by the County Prosecutor and Sheriff’s Department during their meeting this morning.
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for tax scams as filing season gets underway. These include phishing scams where criminals send emails while posing as banks, tax software companies, or government agencies, in order to get money, passwords, or social security numbers. Continue reading
The Plymouth Board of Works will soon choose a contractor for its Wastewater Treatment Plan improvement project. Utility superintendent Donnie Davidson is expected to recommend a company to do the construction work during tonight’s Board of Works meeting. He and two of the board members reviewed qualifications from four potential contractors. Continue reading
A Bourbon woman was sentenced this week in Marshall Superior Court to 20 years in prison for dealing in methamphetamine after pleading guilty in two separate cases. Continue reading
An Elkhart man accused of breaking into several homes in the Lake of the Woods area was sentenced this week in Marshall Superior Court. Eric Pfishner pleaded guilty to the string of burglaries. They occurred between February and April of 2014, according to court documents, many within feet of one another. Continue reading
Students at Plymouth High School are able to take courses and receive specialized training at the same time.
A group of volunteers in Culver is planning to make children’s lives a little better by making blankets. It’s part of Project Linus, which uses handmade blankets to provide a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. Continue reading
Plymouth residents will have the chance to give their input on the future development of Marshall County during a town hall meeting tomorrow. The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation is hosting the meeting to discuss the Marshall County Vision. Continue reading
The Plymouth School Board reviewed student performance on the school year 2014/15 ISTEP test, and a few areas for improvement were spotted.
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The Culver School Board got an update Monday on some of the projects being undertaken with the proceeds from the corporation’s recent bond refunding. It gave the corporation just under a million dollars to be used on capital projects. Continue reading
Teachers Credit Union and the John Glenn School Corporation are working together to provide long-term resources to the students and families they serve. The partnership includes the addition of TCU signage to the John Glenn High School gym. It’s expected to be unveiled Feb. 12th. Continue reading
Don’t let your Super Bowl celebration end with a trip to jail or worse. The Governor’s Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute are working with law enforcement around the state to ensure celebrations are safe ones. Continue reading
