Often touted as the event of the year, the Marshall County Dancing with the Stars fundraiser attracts nearly 400 people from around the county and beyond to witness “celebrity” friends, family, and co-workers compete on the dance floor while raising money for the Marshall County Neighborhood Center.  In its 12th year, the event has been...
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The state of Indiana is committed to continuing their quest to improve U.S. 31 between Indianapolis and South Bend.  The improvements are to increase safety and enhance economic development by creating a free-flow highway. In the past decade, INDOT made major upgrades to U.S. 31 across much of Hamilton County and added a new...
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Close to a dozen Plymouth High School students on the PHS Dance Marathon executive committee held a mini dance marathon at Riverside Intermediate School throughout the school day on Friday, Jan. 17th.  Each Rocket who participated paid a $20 fee that goes to raising money for the kids at Riley Hospital for Children.  More...
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At the conclusion of the 55th annual TCU Bi-County Basketball Tournament Saturday night, Teachers Credit Union announced the 2020 recipients of the W.B. Hawkins Award, named in honor of TCU’s President and CEO from 1962-87. A $1,000 scholarship went to Chase Ketterer of New Prairie High School and Whytnie Miller of Triton Junior-Senior High School. Established...
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IN Senator Stacey Donato voted last week in favor of House Bill 1007, which would eliminate almost $300 million in state debt and save Hoosier taxpayers $135 million in the long run by avoiding future interest payments. HB 1007 uses money from Indiana’s reserve funds to pay cash for six construction projects at Indiana colleges....
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The needs of young Hoosiers are constantly growing and changing, making it important for schools to have flexibility in determining which state education requirements best serve their students. That’s why Representative Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) authored legislation empowering local schools to apply for a waiver with the State Board of Education to cut through hundreds of...
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U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) issued the following statement Friday regarding the 47th annual March for Life. “As hundreds of Hoosiers come to Capitol Hill to show their support for the unborn, it is clear that Hoosiers are united behind our most fundamental right – the right to life” said Senator Young. “Last year, Indiana saw just how...
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On Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 at approximately 5:51 P.M. the Plymouth Police Department were dispatched to a possibly impaired driver in the area of North Michigan Street.  The vehicle was located in the Pizza Hut parking lot and the driver was identified as 38 year old, Timothy J. Rowe of Plymouth. After further investigation...
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On Wednesday, January 22nd at approximately 8:20 A.M. the Marshall County Sheriff`s Department was contacted in reference to a battery that had occurred at Lapaz Iron & Metal. Upon arrival Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputy Rans was informed that the suspect 32 year old, Vincent Stephen Carnegie of Plymouth had left the scene and was...
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The Marshall County Council will convene for a special work session on Monday, January 27th. The special meeting is being called for the purpose of discussing the Jail Expansion Project. The special meeting of the County Council begins at 9 a.m. in the second floor meeting room of the County Building.  The meeting is...
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The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) has launched a new pilot program aimed at reducing serious injuries to children caused by abuse or neglect with support from a new federal initiative. Through the Child Safety Forward grant, ISDH has partnered with the Indiana University School of Social Work to conduct the pilot program...
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Attorney General Curtis Hill today welcomed the Trump administration’s new environmental rule on navigable waters, which replaces previous language that threatened the states’ rightful authority to regulate land and water resources within their own borders. “The final Navigable Waters Protection Rule appropriately replaces the Obama-era rule that expanded the definition of ‘waters of the United...
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The ninth annual Plymouth High School Dance Marathon (PHSDM) is scheduled for next Friday, January 31. The event will kick off during the school day starting at 12:30 p.m. Dozens of students will miss periods six through eight to be part of the annual event that will benefit Riley Hospital for Children. PHS students...
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On Wednesday, January 22nd   at approximately 7:45 P.M. the Culver-Union Fire Department was dispatched to a fully engulfed two story structure fire located in the 20,000  block of 15B road in Culver. Upon arriving Culver requested additional tankers and man power from Plymouth Fire Department and Washington Township. Fire Chief VanDePutte stated no occupants...
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Do you live in the Bremen community and have a new baby? The Bremen Public Library would like to recognize your child’s birth by dedicating a book in your child’s name. If your family resides in German Township (Bremen), simply fill out the online Baby Book Dedication Request form and the Children’s Department will...
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The Culver Plan Commission Technical Review Committee will meet on Monday, January 27, at 10:00 a.m. in the Culver Town Hall at 200 East Washington Street in Culver. The agenda for the meeting includes a site plan review for 726 Peru Court.  The property is deeded to Elliott and Bobbi Layton of Frankfort, IN....
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The Notre Dame Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Annrose Jerry, a 21 year old Asian female, 5 feet 5 inches tall, 150 pounds, black hair with black eyes.  Annrose was last seen wearing an ankle length gray quilted coat over a multi-colored ankle length skirt or dress. Annrose is missing from Notre...
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The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) will start accepting tax filings for the 2020 individual income tax season on Monday, Jan. 27. Customers will have until April 15, 2020, to file their tax returns and pay any taxes owed. Customers can file their individual taxes online through a certified vendor, with a tax professional...
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In a letter addressed to all members of the U.S. Senate, Attorney General Curtis Hill on Wednesday described the two impeachment articles leveled against President Trump as “fundamentally flawed as a matter of constitutional law.” “If not expressly repudiated by the Senate, the theories animating both Articles will set a precedent that is entirely...
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Changes to Indiana tax laws could put more money in the pockets of military retirees or their surviving spouses this tax season, advises the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR). Gov. Eric Holcomb signed House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1010 this past summer to allow for higher tax deductions for military retirement income/survivor’s benefits. Eligible taxpayers...
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