State lawmakers may consider further regulating cold medication sales in an effort to curb Indiana’s methamphetamine epidemic. Sen. Jim Arnold, D-LaPorte, says that’s one of several priority issues they will consider when they reconvene next week. He notes Indiana is the top state for meth production and says lawmakers need to find ways of harnessing the problem. Continue reading
INDOT Reminds Motorists to Slow Down
Roads across northwest Indiana are expected to be slick and hazardous into the evening hours. Widespread sleet and freezing rain have blanketed the area since early this morning. INDOT has 170 plow and salt crews on the roads but drivers say the conditions are exceptionally tricky because the wintry mix is washing de-icing materials off the road. Continue reading
Slick Roads Blamed for Morning Wrecks
Slippery roads are believed to be a factor in a couple of accidents this morning on the U.S. 31 bypass. The first happened around 6:30 a.m., according to officials with the Marshall County Police Department. Continue reading
Pursuit Ends With Arrests of Accused Shoplifters
A pair of South Bend men accused of stealing several items from the Plymouth Lowe’s store on Saturday face theft charges in Marshall County. Continue reading
John W. “Jack” Montgomery
Funeral services for John W. “Jack” Montgomery, 74, of Culver, are Tuesday, Dec. 29 at 11 a.m. EST at Trinity Lutheran Church in Culver, with visitation Monday, Dec. 28 from 4 until 8 p.m. EST at Odom Funeral Home in Culver. Memorials may be given to the Marshall County Humane Society or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Freezing Rain, Flooding Possible Today
The last week of 2015 is off to a dreary start in the weather department. A freezing rain advisory is in effect across the area until mid-afternoon. This means periods of freezing rain will cause travel difficulties due to light ice accumulations. Motorists are urged to slow down and use caution while driving. Continue reading
Culver Schools Moves Ahead with Archery Plans
Efforts to add an archery program at Culver Community Schools are moving ahead. Continue reading
State Health Officials Remind Hoosiers of Carbon Monoxide Risks
State health officials are reminding Hoosiers to protect themselves from carbon monoxide poisoning while keeping their homes warm this winter. The Indiana State Department of Health says residents need to be especially careful when using alternate heating sources during power outages. Continue reading
Freezing Rain Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service is warning local residents that ice accumulation may cause slick travel conditions Monday. They’ve issued a Freezing Rain Advisory, which is in effect Monday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST. Continue reading
Culver School Board Gets Update on Branding Efforts
The Culver School Board got a sneak peek Monday at a new logo family for the school corporation. Continue reading
Plymouth Students Raise Money for United Way of Marshall County
Students at several Plymouth schools learned valuable lessons about giving during the month of December. Several classes took part in penny wars competitions to raise money for United Way of Marshall County, while others worked at their school store to support the local nonprofit organization. Continue reading
Resolve to Recycle This Holiday Season
The “most wonderful time of the year” is also the most wasteful. The United States Environmental Protection Agency estimates Americans generate 25-million extra tons of waste between Thanksgiving and New Years Day. Indiana Recycling Coalition spokeswoman Carrie Hamilton encourages Hoosiers to consider reusing and recycling year round. She says doing so is one of the easiest ways to reduce our carbon footprint and conserve energy. Continue reading
INDOT to Track Santa’s Travels Through Indiana
Santa Claus is helping the Indiana Department of Transportation share some travel safety tips this Christmas. INDOT is tracking Santa’s movements through the state today on its social media accounts. Continue reading
Lavanway Sentenced to 35 Years in Infant Death Case
24-year-old Kristi Lavanway has landed herself time in prison.
Pursuit Ends With Arrest of Plymouth Man
PlA Plymouth man is jailed after reportedly leading a city police officer on a high speed case through Marshall County. Continue reading
Marshall County Approves Intergovernmental Agreement with Plymouth
A bit of extra consideration has led the Marshall County Commissioners to approve an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Plymouth.
The contract was tabled at the Commissioner’s previous meeting. Under the agreement, Plymouth financially compensates the County for the use of their Planning and Zoning services.
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Culver School Board Accepts Safety Grant, Adopts Updated JESSE Agreement
The Culver School Board voted Monday to formally accept a Secured School Safety matching grant awarded by the state. Continue reading
INDOT Suspends Road Construction for Christmas Travel
The Indiana Department of Transportation is suspending construction and maintenance work to make Christmas travel safer and a little easier, but some restrictions will remain where long-term projects are taking place. Continue reading
Offices to Close for Christmas
Most government offices will be closed starting tomorrow for the Christmas holiday. Marshall County, the City of Plymouth, and the Town of Culver will all be closed on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Continue reading
Lavanway Sees Murder Charges Dropped in Beating Death of Toddler
A Plymouth woman set to be sentenced Wednesday in Marshall County Superior Court has seen her murder charges dropped.
24-year-old Kristi Lavanway was arrested earlier this year after she is accused of failing to get her 2-year-old daughter, Serenity Wilson, medical care.
