Phyllis J. Weaver, 76, of Royal Center passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at 5:45 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2015, at her residence. Born on Sept. 29, 1938, in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Dale and Jennie (Davis) Bucks. On Dec. 2, 1956, she married Robert L. Weaver. He preceded …read more.

Joyce L. Dolph (Summers), loving wife of Edward M. Dolph and daughter of Roy and Viola Summers died unexpectedly at approximately 4:52 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, after suffering a stroke at her farm near LaPaz. Joyce was born in a farm home outside of Lakeville on Oct. 22, 1922, …read more.

Dale Allen Marks, 72, of Bremen, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in his home surrounded by family. Dale was born on March 31, 1943, the son of the late Glen and Dorothy (Barret) Marks. On June 25, 1996, he married Lyla Holderman. Dale was a carpenter by trade and a member of …read more.

Gerald Shomo, 77, of Culver died Tuesday, May 12, 2015. He was born on Sept. 23, 1937. Visitation will take place between noon and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Palmer Funeral Home- Guisinnger Chapel, South Bend. Burial will take place at a later date. Further details are pending at Palmer Funeral Home.

Scott G. Henry, 45, passed away after an extended illness with his family by his side on Tuesday night, May 12, 2015, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. The son of Charles Richard and Lonna Dee (Denney) Henry, Scott was born and raised all his life in Plymouth. He graduated from Plymouth High …read more.

The Warsaw Astronomical Society will be conducting a public observing night hosted by Potawatomi Wildlife Park one hour after dark Saturday, May 16, at the park observing field. Observing is pending clear skies. Call ahead if partly cloudy. Plan to attend and discover the universe for yourself. Society members will be in attendance to share …read more.

Jimmy Gamble, Culver, passed away Wednesday, May 6. He was born on Jan. 20, 1949, in Rochester, to Curtis E. and Grace C. (Mevis) Gamble. He served his country in the United States Army. Jimmy married the former Billie Jones on Dec. 31, 1970. She passed away in August 1992. Jimmy worked in the maintainence …read more.

Dollie E. Bair, age 93, of Plymouth, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Dollie was born on May 14, 1921, in Plymouth, to Wallace and Mary (Morris) Palmer. Dollie had been a resident of Marshall County her entire life. Frank Bair took Dollie to be his …read more.

By BRYAN KOOREY Campus Pastor, Plymouth Community Church Beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 10, Plymouth Community Church will hold its first Sunday service at 11802 Lincoln Highway in Plymouth. Plymouth Community Church will meet at 10:30 a.m. Sundays with further ministry opportunities currently being planned. The church is the second location guided by the …read more.

Flossie V. Tyson, 95, passed away on May 6, after she lost her five month battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family in The Whitlock Senior Apartments in Bremen. Flossie was born on May 19, 1919, in Saskatchewan, Canada, to Francis and Hattie (Bickle) Coonfare. She came to Indiana at age 3 and lived …read more.

Beatrice (Hensley) Patrick, 83, Tippecanoe, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at her granddaughter’s residence. She has been in declining health for a couple of years. She was born on July 22, 1931, in Gage, Kentucky, to Shelton and Zillie (Dyer) Hensley, and had moved to the the Argos community in 1950. Beatrice married …read more.

Billy J. Gross, 20, and Anthony S. Milton, 18, both of Plymouth, have been arrested by Plymouth Police. Milton was booked on a charge of battery with  a deadly weapon. Gross has been booked for sexual misconduct with a minor. Both are being held on $5,000 cash. Both men were located in Kosciusko County late …read more.

Thelma Rohrbaugh, 85, South Bend, passed away at 3:26 a.m. Monday, May 4, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. Thelma was born on Dec. 13, 1929, in Evansville, to Ora and Anna Mae (Hutchinson) Skelton. Thelma became the bride of Carl Rohrbaugh on Aug. 5, 1949. He preceded her in passing on Nov. 1, 1993. Thelma’s …read more.

Dorothy L. Enders, 91, formerly of Bourbon, passed away on Sunday, May 3, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Dorothy was born April 6, 1924, in Bremen, to Oliver and Ethel (Middaugh) Vollmer. She married Virgil D. Enders on Dec. 23, 1944, in Bremen, in the Lutheran Parsonage with Rev. E.G. Dobelstein officiating. Virgil passed away …read more.

Beverly J. Lampkins, 78, passed away peacefully with her loving husband and family by her side at 11:15 p.m. Saturday May 2, in the South Bend Hospice House. Born on June 28, 1936 in Kewanna, Beverly was the daughter of Fred D. and Alice M. (Abbott) Fisher. On Sept. 1, 1965, Beverly would become the …read more.

Marion Lavon (Snyder) Rude, age 89, died at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida, on her birthday, Saturday, March 7, of natural causes. She was born in Elkhart on March 7, 1926, the daughter of Warren and Martha (Ball) Snyder. She graduated from Elkhart High School in 1943. Lavon was a long time member …read more.

Department of Natural Resources grants totaling more than $447,000 will be used to fight invasive aquatic vegetation in Indiana’s lakes. Kosciusko County organizations will receive $106,142 of the total grant amounts. Additionally Marshall County lakes will receive $36,000 in grants; and Noble County lakes, $9,000. LaGrange, Starke, Fulton and Pulaski, LaPorte, Steuben, Monroe and Brown, …read more.

Michael D. Gouker, 64, suddenly went to be with his Lord and Savior at 9:46 p.m. Tuesday April 28, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center- Plymouth Campus. Mike was born the son of Dale Edward and Patsy Mae (Johnson) Gouker in Plymouth, on Nov. 9, 1950. His father would precede him in death in …read more.

John W. Knepp, 81, of North Liberty, passed away at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at his home. He was born on October 29, 1933 in Lakeville, to the late Russell and Mary E. (Smith) Knepp.  On Oct. 24, 1954 in North Liberty, IN he was united in marriage to Mary A. (Weeden) Knepp who …read more.

Carl Nathan Haag, 83, Plymouth, passed away at his home at 4:54 p.m. Wednesday, April 29,  of natural causes. Carl was born at home in Tyner,  to Henry “Hank” and Thelma (Baker) Haag on July 30, 1931. He graduated from Tyner High School in 1949. From 1952-55, Carl served in the U. S. Navy during …read more.

MaryLou Fritz, 77, passed away at 4:07 p.m. Monday, April 27, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. MaryLou was born on Sep. 5, 1937 in Ravanna, Ohio to Paul B. and Maude A.(Heeter) Smith. She would marry Donald S. Fritz and the couple would soon settle in Plymouth. Together Donald and she would …read more.

Dorothy Winters Coury, loving wife of Joseph F. Coury, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 27, surrounded by her husband and loving family. Dorothy was born April 18, 1922, in Wheeling, West Virginia. She graduated from Triadelphia High School and Elliott Commercial College. She married Joseph F. Coury in Boston on April 29, …read more.

Ronald Leroy Watkins, 68, of Plymouth, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 23, of natural causes. Ron was born the son of George H. and Ethel C. (Sutherlin) Watkins in Walkerton on Jan. 10, 1947. He attended area schools. Having never married, he is survived by three sisters and one brother. They are: …read more.

Floyd “Bud” Johnson, Plymouth, passed away Friday, April 17. Johnson made his dramatic entrance on Dec. 13, 1927, in the small town of Donaldson. Born with fiery red thick hair to Luther and Lila (Larsen) Johnson, Bud would grow into that fabulous hair as a mischievous little boy who enjoyed pinching all the pretty girls …read more.

Wayne J. Zillmer, 86, of Bremen, passed away at 8:05 a.m. Monday, April 20, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. He was born Nov. 9, 1928, in South Bend, to the late Victor and Francis (Reichert) Zillmer. He was united in marriage to Marian P. (Jones) Zillmer on Oct. 21, 1951, in Bremen. Zillmer is survived …read more.

Ronnie W. Burleson, 77, of Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, at home with his family by his side. Ronnie, who just celebrated his 77th birthday, was born in Bakersville, N.C., on April 19, 1938, to Grant Walter and Veni K. (Harrell) Burleson. On March 6, 1955, Ronnie married Yvonne W. Cunningham in Nahunta, …read more.

Paul Francis Schmidt, 78, of Culver, passed away Monday, April 20, surrounded by family. Paul was a loving and dedicated husband, passionate teacher, wonderful father and grandfather who inspired others to live up to their full potential. He was born near Leiters Ford at the family farm on April 19, 1937, to the late Frank …read more.

Carolyn R. Ellis, 73, a Plymouth resident since 1963, passed away Monday, April 20, in the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson. Carolyn was born in South Bend on March 19, 1942, to Harry H. Zeigler and Dorothy Bell Hoover Zeigler Silvers. SHe worked for the Lear Corporation for 12 years before her retirement in 1990. …read more.

Laverna Mundy Geraghty, Plymouth, died Sunday, April 19. Our mother changed our lives by the way she lived her life. An awesome mother, successful business owner, dependable friend, average golfer, and humble role model, she set high standards without trying. Those who were fortunate enough to know her will understand. She believed love never ends. …read more.

David Frank Wallace Jr., 57, of Argos, died at 12:54 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He had been ill since Dec. 5, 2014. David was born on May 23, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio to David F. Wallace Sr. and Elizabeth (Morris) Wallace and had lived in Marshall County for 30 …read more.

Sue Ann Busart, 83, of Culver, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, in Rochester. Sue was born on Sept. 12, 1931 in Culver. She was one of two children born to Frank and Blanche (Reed) Henderson. She was raised in Culver and graduated from Culver Community High School. She married the love of her life, …read more.

As of noon today, the National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for northern Indiana. The warning indicates critical fire conditions are occurring. Winds up to 20 mph out of the east combined with relatively low humidity means wildfires could start easily and spread quickly. Burning is not recommended throughout the afternoon and …read more.

William D. “Bill” Shorter, 80, of Plymouth, passed away on Monday, April 6, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Marshall County on March 2, 1935, to Charles A. And Gail L. (Martin) Shorter. He married Helen K. Hiss on April 26, 1958, in Saint Michael Catholic Church, Plymouth. Bill …read more.

Jack O. Miller, 83, Plymouth, passed away in his home of natural causes on Monday, April 6. Jack was born on April 21, 1931, in Culver, to Bernard “Mike” and Grace (Clemens) Miller. He graduated from Culver High School with the class of 1948. He enlisted into the United States Navy and served our country …read more.

Michael C. Weaver, 55, passed away Sunday morning, April 5, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Mike was born on Feb. 24, 1960 in Plymouth, Indiana to Robert P. and Marilyn R. (Gordon) Weaver. He graduated from LaVille High School. He worked in Plymouth at Del Monte Foods Inc. for over 30 …read more.

Lee B. Thomas, 77, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at 6:48 a.m Thursday, April 2, in his home. Lee was born on March 23, 1938 in Plymouth, the son of the late Chester W. and Ethel M. (Kaser) Thomas. On June 8, 1958, he married Loretta Fisher. Lee is survived by his loving wife: Loretta; …read more.

Lynn VanDerWeele, 83, of Argos, died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, at his residence. He was born in Argos on Feb. 4, 1932 to Jack and Zelma (Albright) VanDerWeele, and has lived here his entire life. Lynn married Virginia Schlosser on July 6, 1952 in Argos, and the two have shared the last 62 …read more.

Virgil Lee Troxell, age 84, Plymouth, passed away at 9:45 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2015, with his loving family by his side. Virgil was born on Dec. 29, 1930, in Gas City, to Robert and Alice (Adkins) Troxell. Virgil graduated with the Class of 1949 from Rolling Prairie High School. He enjoyed calling and modern …read more.

Donald G. Wasio, 72, passed away with his loving wife near his side Monday evening, March 30, in his home. Don was born in Canada on July 1, 1942. He graduated from Riley High School in South Bend, where he would first meet Barbara A. Snyder. He graduated with the class of 1961. On Feb. …read more.

Leonald “Lee” J. Rouch, 70, of Plymouth, went to be with the Lord at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 26, in Bremen Community Hospital, Bremen. Lee was born on October 7, 1944 in Mishawaka, the son of the late Marion and Catherine (Schutz) Rouch. On September 4, 1964, he married Kay Yoder. He is survived by …read more.

Robert E. Bird, Sr, 91, of Culver, died early morning on Saturday, March 21 in St Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Robert was born to Earl and Carrie Bird on Oct. 15, 1923 in Du Quoin, Ill. Upon her remarriage, he was reared by Carrie and Kenny Stevens, along with his two sisters: Loretta Stevens …read more.

Beverly L. Kruder, 84, passed away Wednesday evening, March 25, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth. She was born in Santa Cruz, Calif. on Jan. 9, 1931. In 1974, Beverly moved to the Marshall County area and worked as a CNA for Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth as well as a nurse’s aide in the cancer wing …read more.

Phillip I. Woodke, Plymouth, passed away at 3:27 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Phil was born on in Lake County to Fred and Lillian (Adams) Woodke. Phil married the former Rose Malast, on March 18, 1961, in Gary. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force …read more.

Wilma J. Hendrickson, 78, passed away unexpectedly with her loving husband by her side on Monday, March 23, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth Campus. Born in West Virginia on Sept. 8, 1936, Wilma Jean was the daughter of William M. and Agnes (Sheets) Yates. Wilma was a caring, loving wife to her …read more.

Virginia “Ginny” Wakefield, 85, Plymouth, passed away at 11:50 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, at Miller’s Merry Manor, in Plymouth. Ginny was born on June 24, 1929, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to David and Nina (Hasey) Ware. She was raised in Elbert County, Colorado. Ginny has been a resident of the Plymouth area for the …read more.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Stetler, Sr., 54, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, March 21, at Saint Joseph Medical Center, Mishawaka. Jeff was born on May 11, 1960, in Plymouth, to Raymond Elmer and Carol Jo Long Stetler. He had been a resident of Plymouth all of his life and was a driver for Transit Mix. Jeff, and the …read more.

The National Weather Service has issues a hazardous weather outlook and special weather statement for northern Indiana. Periods of snow can be expected during the day throughout the region. Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches may be possible on grassy areas, and slick road conditions could occur during heavier periods of snowfall. The snow is …read more.

Karen K. Neeley, 54, of Bremen passed away at 2:57 a.m Wednesday, March 18, at home after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Ashland, Ohio on Dec. 13, 1960. On June 19, 1982, she married Randy Neeley. Karen is survived by her husband of 32 years: Randy Neeley, Bremen; two sons: Greg …read more.

Mary Lou (Newcomer) Main, 62, of Bremen died at 5:37 a.m. March 17, with family surrounding her in her home. Mary was born on March 23, 1952 in South Bend, to Clyde and Florence (Holdread) Newcomer. She married Hal Eugene Main on December 27, 1975 and served him faithfully until his death on June 22, …read more.

Sister Barbara Bruns (Leona Bruns), Poor Handmaids Of Jesus Christ, 95, died on March 17, in the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson, Indiana. Sister is survived by her loving sisters: Marie Langlitz and Clare Rogers. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Raymond and Walter, and her sisters: Marcella Bresner; Irene Wagner; Loretta Hartman; …read more.

Mary Ann Dahlquist, 70, of Bremen passed away at 9:30 p.m. Monday, March 16, at home. She was born in Bremen on April 13, 1944 to Kenneth and Marian (Wynn) Geib. Mary graduated from Bremen High School, and remained a lifelong Bremen resident. She retired from Ristance, after 35 years of service. Mary loved animals, …read more.

Lloyd Robert McCoige, 77, Lakeville, passed away at 10 p.m. Sunday, March 15 at Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 24, 1937 in Culver, to the late John E. and Edith F. (Wilhelm) McCoige.  On Feb. 20, 1959 in Culver, he married Katherine Esta Sue Pounders who preceded him in death on April 25, 2000. He …read more.

Randall A. Wilson, 60, Plymouth, passed away in his home on Saturday, March 14. Randy was born on June 30, 1954 in Indiana and was adopted by Richard and Elsie Wilson. He served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era as a truck driver. Randy worked for Kroger, where he met his …read more.

Brenda C. Black, 67, a Plymouth resident for the past 28 years, died after a brief illness at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, March 14 in the Elkhart Hospice House. The daughter of Ealon and Jeanette (Rose) Oglesby, Brenda was born on Sept. 15, 1947, in Hamilton, Ohio. She was a graduate of LaCota High School. On …read more.

The Rev. Dr. Ronald W. Liechty, 81, Plymouth, passed away at home as a result of complications following a stroke on Wednesday, March 11, with his family at his side. Born July 13, 1933, in South Bend, Ron was the eldest child of Clarence E. and Verna (Welty) Liechty. He grew up working in his …read more.

Brandon L. Masterson, 18, Plymouth, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Monday, March 9, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He was born in South Bend on July 30, 1996 and remained a lifelong area resident, where he was self employed as an online computer advertiser. Brandon is survived by his mother and stepfather, Deborah L. (David …read more.

Jack B. Greenlee, 85, a lifetime Marshall County resident, passed away at his Plymouth home in the care of his loving family and the Center for Hospice Care at 8:30 a.m. Monday, March 9. Jack was born in Argos, Indiana to Harold A. and Mildred H.(Fikert) Greenlee on April 24, 1929. He attended Plymouth’s Lincoln …read more.

Since November 2014, business, philanthropic, academic and government leaders from Indiana cities across Elkhart, St. Joseph, Marshall and Kosciusko counties have been working collectively to identify a short list of bold economic development projects that will help transform the economy of the entire four-county region. Today, the group announced it’s name as Regional Cities of …read more.

Virginia Rose (Boyer) Johnston, 77, Argos, died at 3:45 p.m. Monday, March 2, at her residence. She had been in declining health for the past three months. Virginia was born on Sept. 19, 1937, in Chicago, Ill., to Norman R. and Evelyn (Wiler) Boyer. She had lived in the Argos community since 1983 coming from …read more.

By VINCE ROBINSON American Red Cross The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to become everyday heroes by giving blood in celebration of Red Cross Month this March. Since 1943, every president has designated March as Red Cross Month – a time to recognize those who support the Red Cross. Local communities depend on …read more.

As InkFreeNews.com continues to grow and our readership expands, we are now offering a wider coverage area for our obituaries page, which serviced Kosciusko and areas of surrounding counties. In addition to the obituaries previously provided, InkFreeNews is now offering obituaries from Fulton, Marshall and Wabash counties as well as obituaries for the southern portion of …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for portions of northern Indiana. Gusty winds out of the southwest have the potential to bring blowing and drifting snow to the area. These winds are expected to persist throughout the afternoon. Winds of 15 to 25 mph, with heavy gusts up to 35 mph, …read more.

By PAM HARRIS Community Outreach Director, Real Services, Inc. The deadline to nominate someone for one of the 19th annual Age of Excellence Award is 4 p.m. Friday, April 3. Each year, REAL Services honors unsung heroes in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph counties. These heroes are spouses, sons, daughters, neighbors, etc. who …read more.

By VINCE ROBINSON American Red Cross The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to help ensure a sufficient and diverse blood supply by giving blood this February. Since the beginning of the year, widespread flu and inclement winter weather in some parts of the country have prevented many regular donors from making or keeping their …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for portions of northern Indiana and southern Michigan. The advisory goes into effect at 4 p.m. today and should last until noon tomorrow. NWS is forecasting wind chill values between 10 below zero and 25 below zero. These conditions are expected to set in this …read more.

The Kosciusko County Commissioners and Kosciusko County Emergency Management have issued a “Red” Warning Level regarding roadway travel. This is the highest level of local travel advisory. Travel is restricted to emergency management workers only. It is recommended that everyone should refrain from any travel. Additionally, the National Weather Services has put Kosciusko County us …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of northern Indiana. Lake effect snow is expected later tonight. Heaviest accumulations are expected in St. Joseph and La Porte Counties, but Kosciusko, Elkhart, Marshall and Fulton Counties will also be affected by these weather patterns. There is a possibility of blowing snow …read more.

At 4 a.m. this morning, the National Weather Service issued another winter storm warning for Kosciusko, Marshall, Fulton, Whitley, Elkhart, Noble, Allen and St. Joseph Counties. Light snowfall, along with blowing and drifting snow, is expected to continue to make travel difficult, especially on east-west roads. Unplowed areas may be impassable. Travel is only recommended …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook and special weather statement for portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. Snow coming up from the south is expected to overspread the area. Two to four inches of snow, possibly mixed with sleet and freezing rain, is expected to come down over the region …read more.

After consultation between the Highway Superintendent and the president of the Marshall County Commissioners, it was decided that all travel advisories be lifted. County roads remain snow covered and slick in spots, but are passable. Drivers will still need to proceed with caution while traveling on county roads.

If you haven’t already noticed, the roads in and around Kosciusko County are a little rough this morning. Kosciusko County is currently under a advisory level travel advisory, which means roads could be slick and snow covered. “With the wind they’re calling for today, I don’t see it getting any better,” says Ed Rock of …read more.

By VINCE ROBINSON American Red Cross The American Red Cross asks eligible blood donors to make a resolution to give blood regularly in 2015, beginning with National Blood Donor Month in January. National Blood Donor Month recognizes the importance of giving blood and platelets while honoring those who roll up a sleeve to help patients …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation Each week when Triton Elementary School third graders go to library, they not only enjoy hearing stories, reading and picking out books to take with them to enjoy later; they also learn many things having to do with using computers in common sense ways. Denise Shafer, …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation Third grade Triton Elementary students moved into their second unit of sound where they have tested various types of materials such as cloth, cardboard, plastic, newspaper, and paper to determine how those materials affect the volume of sound. Students used specially constructed boxes with sound generators to …read more.

Churubusco Town Marshal Mike Engle, Deputy Marshal Garry Jones and Reserve Officer Zach Bell discovered not one, but 17 one-pot methamphetamine labs during an investigation of a suspicious vehicle. Police responded at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, to a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot in Churubusco. They found a 1999 GMC Jimmy occupied by two …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation The Triton varsity girls’ basketball team raised funds for Marshall County’s “Ounce of Prevention” the week of Nov. 20 with their “Hoops for Hope” game against Plymouth. The students sold pink t-shirts for the game and had a “pink-out” at the Trojan Trench the night of …read more.

By VINCE ROBINSON Indiana American Red Cross Give something that means something – Give blood or platelets The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to give something that means something this holiday season – a lifesaving blood donation. Blood donations often decline this time of year when donors get busy with holiday festivities and travel. …read more.

At approximately 10 a.m. this morning, the National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. The outlook projects that wind chills will fall to between 0 degrees and 10-below later this evening. Wind chill temperatures are expected to be below zero for much of Tuesday as well. …read more.

At 1:45 p.m. today troopers from the Bremen State Police Post responded to reports of a crash involving a horse drawn buggy and a pickup truck. The crash happened on US 6 near Dogwood Rd. in Bremen. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Rod Schuh revealed that the driver of an eastbound Dodge pickup truck collided with …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation Triton Junior Senior High School is the first school in Marshall County to offer the bio medical sciences program for high school students. The class is taught by Dawn Slein and is entitled Human Body Systems. The class uses mannequins and other tools to study organ …read more.

The Marshall County Commissioners announced today that construction to repair the Jefferson Street Bridge in Plymouth will begin on Thursday, Oct. 9. The bridge will be closed to traffic so please consider planning an alternative route. The project is expected to last approximately 3 weeks. Expect heavier than normal traffic before and after school on …read more.

A total of 23 Indiana Lake and River Enhancement projects, including some in Kosciusko, Whitley and other neighboring counties, are receiving a portion of $994,300 in grants to care for Indiana’s water bodies. The DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife operates the LARE program which includes water quality monitoring, bank erosion control, and watershed land treatments to …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the new U.S. 31 between South Bend and Plymouth opens to traffic this Thursday, Aug. 21. Some restrictions will remain on the north end of the project near South Bend and the south end near Plymouth through the end of the year as construction continues. The new U.S. 31 …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the shooting of a fawn which occurred last Saturday at approximately 3:50 p.m. in Marshall County. The incident occurred in the 15000 block of Fir Road, just north of 15B Road in the Bourbon area. Officers are searching for the operator of a small, yellow, hatchback compact car similar to …read more.

The American Red Cross continues to have an urgent need for blood donors of all blood types to give before the Labor Day holiday, even after many more donors stepped up to give following an urgent call issued in late July. Donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially needed. …read more.

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office has received information that the fiber circuit that handles the 911 calls for the Culver area has been cut. There is no known time for repair. If police, fire, or EMS services are needed, call 574-936-3189 from a cell phone.

The American Red Cross is facing a looming blood shortage, leading to an urgent need for donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and give. Donations through the Red Cross are down approximately 8 percent over the last 11 weeks, resulting in about 80,000 fewer donations than expected. The number of donors …read more.

The American Red Cross calls on eligible donors with all blood types to help maintain a sufficient blood supply this summer The American Red Cross encourages all eligible blood donors to make an appointment to donate blood soon to help prevent a shortage. During the summer months, on average, about two fewer donors give blood …read more.

The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to make and keep donation appointments to maintain the summer blood supply and help prevent a shortage. Donors of all blood types are currently needed, especially those with type O negative, B negative and A negative. While the need for blood remains constant during the summer, donations …read more.

Indiana State Police say the driver of a Wawasee Community School bus ran a red light causing this morning’s crash with a dump truck in Marshall County. The report, provided by ISP, indicates Patricia Myers, 59, of Syracuse, was driving the school bus westbound on U.S. 30 and failed to notice the red light, pulling …read more.

BREMEN, Ind. – Master Trooper Dan Ringer is set to retire from the Indiana State Police after 34 years of dedicated service with the department and more than one million miles behind the wheel. Ringer will make his final drive to Indianapolis as a trooper in August to turn in his uniform and car. Prior to …read more.

Although water is subsiding from area roads and fields, a Flood Warning has been extended for the Tippecanoe River near Ora through this weekend. The National Weather Service office near North Webster has extended the warning through 4 p.m. Sunday noting that, at 8 p.m. last night, the stage was 14.0 feet and steady. Flood …read more.

Marshall County was the first to implement an emergency declaration that included a “Warning Level” travel advisory due to the latest snow storm. the county has lifted the “Warning Level” and a “Watch Level” is now in place. This morning, Kosciusko, Whitley and Elkhart counties have increased their travel status to “Watch Level.” Commissioners in Kosciusko, …read more.

Kosciusko and Marshall counties have decided that road conditions have improved enough to terminate the Emergency Declaration which includes the “Warning Level” Travel Advisory. However, both counties remain at a “Watch Level” advisory until further notice. Secondary road conditions remain very hazardous especially north/south roads. Only essential travel is recommended (i.e. to and from work, emergency …read more.

Poor road conditions led to a fatal accident in Marshall County Saturday that killed a 21-year-old Fort Wayne woman. At about 10:30 a.m. an accident on U.S. 30 and Fir Road near Bourbon claimed the life of Jarica Tyson. Investigators determined Tyson was driving southbound on Fir Road when she turned into the path of …read more.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence recently called for greater regional cooperation and increased private investment in economic development and in Marshall County, a vote by city officials to support an extension of St. Joe Valley Metronet to bring high speed broadband was largely favored. Marshall County Commissioner Kevin Overmyer told the Marshall County Council earlier this …read more.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Lake Effect Snow Watch yesterday that will continue into this evening. According to the NWS, lake effect snow is expected to continue today and into tonight in Kosciusko, Elkhart, Miami and Wabash counties in Indiana and Cass County in Michigan. The snow will be heavy at times with …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an incident involving a fall from a tree stand that resulted in serious injuries to a Tippecanoe man Sunday morning. At 9:20 a.m., Indiana Conservation Officers, Marshall County Police and EMS responded to a rural area near Tippecanoe for a man who had fallen from a tree stand. Rodney Kreft …read more.

The National Weather Service is advising of the potential for a significant severe weather event in the Kosciusko and surrounding areas for Sunday, Nov. 17. The largest threats from these storms will be dangerous lightning, high winds and isolated tornadoes. The first signs of severe weather could be seen as early at 10 a.m. Sunday …read more.

It seems St. Joseph County could be in a for its first significant snowfall of the winter as the National Weather Service office near North Webster has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. A Lake Effect Snow Advisory is also in effect for Marshall and Pulaski counties for …read more.