The U.S. 6 bridge over State Road 331 in Bremen is expected to open this week.
Continue readingSouth Bend Woman Killed in Marshall County Crash
A South Bend woman is dead, after a crash near Bremen Friday. It happened around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 6 and Dogwood Road, according to Marshall County Coroner John Grolich.
Continue readingMotorcyclist Killed in Crash on U.S. 6
A Plymouth man is dead, following a motorcycle crash on U.S. 6 Saturday. The Marshall County Coroner’s Office says it happened just after 5:00 p.m. near 1C Road. Kirk Kuskye, 64, reportedly failed to negotiate a curve while riding east, and the motorcycle hit a road sign along the south berm and ended up in a ditch.
Continue readingFour to Six Inches of Snow Possible Late Tonight, Early Tomorrow
Up to four to six inches of snow could be seen in parts of the local area late tonight and into tomorrow morning. A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDT Friday. The National Weather Service predicts that the highest snow amounts will come in a narrow band somewhere between U.S. 6 and U.S. 24.
Continue readingTile Repair to Close Part of Tamarack Road in Marshall County Wednesday
Tamarack Road will be closed to through traffic between U.S. 6 and 1st Road for part of the day Wednesday. Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters says crews will be repairing a tile north of U.S. 6.
Continue readingNorth Liberty Man Accused of Drunk Driving, After Single-Vehicle Crash
A North Liberty man was taken to jail, after allegedly crashing a car while under the influence of alcohol. Marshall County Police say they were called to a single-vehicle accident in the area of U.S. 6 and Oak Road shortly before 8:00 Saturday night.
Continue readingWoman Injured, Elkhart Man Arrested, After Sunday Morning Motorcycle Crash
An Elkhart man was arrested, after police say he crashed a motorcycle while under the influence of alcohol, injuring his female passenger. Marshall County Police say they were called to the area of U.S. 6 and U.S. 31 at around 1:15 Sunday morning, after getting a report of a woman walking down the road with visible injuries. After investigating, officers believe that Dustin Isaiah Cavinder, 42, had been operating a motorcycle with the woman as a passenger, when he crashed on U.S. 6, just west of U.S. 31.
Continue readingMedaryville Residents Arrested on Meth-Related Charges, Following Bremen Traffic Stop
Two Medaryville residents were arrested Friday, after Bremen Police say they found more than four pounds of meth during a traffic stop. Officers say they pulled over a Chevrolet for speeding on eastbound U.S. 6, near State Road 331, around 5:30 Friday evening.
Continue readingKoontz Lake Fire Department Rescue Vehicle Involved in Crash While Responding to Fatal Accident
Thursday’s fatal crash in Marshall County led to a second accident involving a Koontz Lake Fire Department rescue vehicle. The initial crash happened in the area of U.S. 6 and Quince Road just before 1:00 p.m., when Marshall County Police say a Chevy flatbed truck tried to pass a Buick Century that was about to turn left. The driver of the Buick, Judith Masterson, 69, of Plymouth, eventually died from her injuries.
Two Injured in Saturday Crash on U.S. 6
Two people were injured Saturday night in a crash at U.S. 6 and Beech Road. Officers with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department say a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta was heading north on Beech Road.
Plymouth Man Injured in Monday Morning Crash
A Plymouth man was injured, following a two-vehicle crash near U.S. 6 and Redwood Road Monday morning. Marshall County Police say it happened around 5:48 a.m.
Kokomo Man Arrested Following Saturday Night Crash on U.S. 6
Four people were taken to the hospital and one man was taken to jail after a Saturday night crash on U.S. 6. Marshall County Police say it happened just before 7:30 at Beech Road.
South Bend Man Dies After Reportedly Crashing Pickup Truck Into Oncoming Semi Near Walkerton
A crash on U.S. 6 west of Walkerton claimed the life of a South Bend man Thursday. LaPorte County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with fire and EMS crews, responded to the intersection of U.S. 6 and 875 East around 12:15 p.m. Continue reading
U.S. 6 to Close for Chip Sealing
A portion of U.S. 6 will be closed this week for chip sealing. INDOT officials advise the highway will be shut down between State Road 23 in Walkerton and U.S. 31 in LaPaz tomorrow through Friday in order to preserve the road surface, if the weather cooperates. Continue reading
