Months of search has led Culver Academies to name a new Head of Schools.
Downtown Plymouth Parking Comes Under Greater Scrutiny
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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DNR Makes Some Changes to Campground Fees
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
Plymouth Man Arrested for Sunday Morning Strangulation Incident
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 Council Could Set Retiree Hangun Policy Tonight
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
Explore South Dakota With Kankakee Valley Broadcasting
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
Argos Couple Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges
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
Former Physician Faces Child Exploitation, Sexual Misconduct with a Minor Charges
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
Storm Damage Reporting Deadline Approaching
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
IU Health Offers Helpful Services at LifePlex
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
Roy Miller
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.
Railroad Crossing Repairs Scheduled
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
New Charges Filed Against Convicted Murderer, Child Molester
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
Culver Gathers Budget Information Prior To Decision Time
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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Triton Schools Looks to Improve Reading Opportunities Through Contract
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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Mosquito Samples from Several Indiana Counties Test Positive for West Nile Virus
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
Argos Man Injured in Weekend Crash
An Argos man was treated at Memorial Hospital for injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash Saturday evening. It happened around 7:15 p.m. on 18th Road east of Keniloworth Road, according to a Marshall County Sheriff’s Department news release. Continue reading
Plymouth Ranks Among Safest Places in Indiana
Plymouth is among the safest cities in Indiana, according to a new report. It’s number 8 on the list of safest midsize cities and towns in the state as ranked by ValuePenguin. Midsize cities have populations of between 10 and 20,000. The independent analysis looked at the most recent FBI statistics on violent and property crimes. Continue reading
Culver Expecting New Medical Office in Main Street Building
Culver could soon welcome a new medical office to the community.
During Tuesday night’s Culver Plan Commission meeting, a site plan was submitted for review by St. Joseph Health Systems. The location of the medical office will be on the first floor of the Main Street Building just south of Culver’s Downtown.
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Triton Schools Keep School Children Fed During June
The Triton School Corporation served thousands of meals to students in need this summer.
During Monday’s School Board meeting, Triton Superintendent Donna Burroughs says she acknowledged the work their summer meal program is doing. The program provides breakfast and lunch to students who may not otherwise receive it at home while school is not in session.
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