In Marshall Superior Court on Wednesday, 22-year-old Caleb Zachary Hollet of Argos was sentenced to a total of 10 years imprisonment at the Indiana Department of Correction for dealing methamphetamine as a Class B Felony and conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine as a Level 4 Felony. Judge Robert O. Bowen approved an agreement reached between Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Tami Napier and defense attorney Joseph Simanski of Plymouth. Continue reading
Heminger House “Brake the Cycle of Violence” Benefit
According to the Center for Women and Families, within this country more than 3 women are murdered by their significant other on a daily basis. The Center also reports that studies suggest up to 10 million children are exposed to domestic violence annually. Statistics about domestic abuse are disheartening and hard to hear, but the truth of the matter is these things are happening. Fortunately a place exists where the battered can come to recover, the Heminger House in Plymouth. Continue reading
Open Seat on Bremen School Board
Today marks the deadline for individuals interested in serving on the Bremen School Board to submit their letters of interest to Bremen Public Schools. Superintendent Jim White said people have until 4:30 pm to get their letters into the corporation’s office. Continue reading
Miss Blueberry Festival Pageant Scheduled Sunday Evening
The first official event of the 49th annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival is Sunday night. A total of 22 young women from throughout Marshall County are competing for the honor of being crowned “Miss Blueberry 2015.” The pageant will take place at 7 p.m. at Argos High School. Admission is $5.
Culver Considers Reforming Permit Inspection Fees
Negotiations are still taking place, but the Town of Culver may be changing the way they charge fees for building permits.
Culver currently charges a $50 fee for any permit that requires an inspection. Marshall County, however, appears to be unhappy with the way that fee is structured. The Town pays Marshall County about $2,500 per year in the fees they collect for inspections.
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Cancer Prevention Fundraiser Canceled
Due to the lack of pre-registrations, the Ounce of Prevention Ta-Ta Trot that was scheduled for this Saturday has been canceled. Continue reading
Plymouth Woman Sentenced in Meth Related Case
Another Plymouth resident was sentenced in Marshall County Superior court to prison time on meth related counts.
21-year-old Olivia Ketcham was facing charges of Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine. That’s a Class B Felony. As part of a plea deal, Ketcham admitted in court that she assisted another individual in the delivery of meth to a confidential informant.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Northern Indiana
A flash flood watch is in effect for Northern Indiana through this evening. The National Weather Service warns thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will spread over the area this morning and continue through this afternoon. Localized rainfall amounts of one to three inches in a short time are possible. Continue reading
Plymouth City Attorney Elected IMLA President
Plymouth City Attorney Sean Surrisi is the newly-elected president of the Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association. The professional organization promotes the continuing education of attorneys on issues affecting municipal law and provides forums for town, city and county attorneys to meet and exchange ideas. Continue reading
Culver Seeks More Information Prior to Church Sign Decision
The Culver Town Council is hoping to gather more information from a property owner before granting a sign in the right-of-way next to their property.
St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church has requested placing a sign at the corner of College and Lakeshore Drive. The site is already home to a sign for St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church.
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Poison Hemlock Toxicity Can Cause Problems for Livestock
A plant with the potential to cause harmful side effects is sprouting in Northern Indiana this month.
According to Purdue Extension, Poison Hemlock can be found along roadsides, farm fields, and railroad tracks. The plant is considered a biennial – which means it lives over the course of two years. The stalk can grow between three and eight feet tall.
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Plymouth Woman Sentenced For Dealing Meth
A Plymouth woman was sentenced to in prison after she pleaded guilty to dealing methamphetamine.
39-year-old Tessa Mullins was sentenced on Wednesday in Marshall County Superior Court.
Prepare for Storms Before Going to Bed Tonight
More severe storms are in the forecast during the overnight hours, with damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, flash flooding and isolated tornadoes possible.
Before going to bed, turn up the volume on cell phones to ensure you hear alerts, and make sure your weather apps are set to provide notifications if weather watches or warnings are issued. A watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather. Continue reading
Town Council Moves Ahead With Second Lowest Bid for Roof Repairs
The Culver Town Council found itself with a few questions to answer following their last meeting.
Town Council members met last night where roof repairs to both the Town Hall and the Sewer building were re-addressed. Repairs were bid in March of this year.
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Plymouth Board of Works Considers Gateway Signage
Those entering the City of Plymouth may soon notice new signs welcoming them to the area.
During Monday night’s Plymouth Board of Works meeting, gateway signage was considered to help promote and improve the look of the community.
July 4th Holiday Brings Patriotic Carillon Recital
A recital containing a bit of patriotic flair will be held July 4th in Culver.
Culver Military Academies Organist John Gouwens will be presenting the second carillon recital in the summer series. The instrument will be on the tower of Memorial Chapel on the Culver Academies campus.
One Killed in Monday Night Crash, Investigation Ongoing
A man was killed on Monday night in Marshall County after authorities say he walked into the street.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call that someone was struck by a vehicle.
One Arrested in Alleged Stabbing Incident in LaPaz
Marshall County authorities have made an arrest in a Saturday incident that resulted in a large amount of blood on Main Street in LaPaz.
The Sheriff’s Department was contacted around midnight about a male victim bleeding profusely. Officers arrived on scene and located what they described as fresh blood, but did not locate a victim.
Funeral Services Scheduled for Drowning Victim
Funeral services are scheduled tomorrow for the LaPaz man whose body was pulled from the Tippecanoe River near Leiters Ford late Friday night. Aaron Eckman was 20. Authorities say he fell in the river in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 17. Continue reading
Take Action! Don’t Let Mosquitoes Bug you This Summer
According to the Department of Natural Resources health officials report that the West Nile Virus is not only present in Indiana, but is actually widespread. The virus was first identified within the state in 2001, the same year it was discovered in Wisconsin, Missouri, Kentucky, Iowa and Illinois. Continue reading
