Local & State News

5 Arrested at Hamlet Motel in Starke County

Five individuals were arrested on Friday, March 11th when detectives and officers from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office and officers from Knox City Police executed a search warrant at the Stay for Less Motel on US 30 in Hamlet. ... Read more...

Coffin & Blankenship Arrested on Traffic Stop

On Thursday March 10, Patrolman Jonathan Bryant from the Marshall County Police Department conducted a traffic stop on an SUV at Pak A Sak on Jefferson Street in Plymouth.   During the stop it was discovered that the vehicle had a false ... Read more...

Gerhart Arrested by County Police for Meth

An officer from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop on US 30 at Rose Road near Plymouth on Friday March 11. At approximately 12:17 a.m. 36 year old Jessica Gerhart of Etna Green was stopped for an equipment ... Read more...

Plymouth School Host Kindergarten Roundup on March 22nd

Plymouth Community School Corporation will host the 2016 Kindergarten Roundup on Tuesday, March 22. Two sessions will be offered; 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at each of the four elementary schools. Families need only ... Read more...

Mentone Woman Arrested with Heroin

On Thursday, March 10, at approximately 8:30 in the evening Officer Les McFarland with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was southbound on Michigan Road when he observed a vehicle traveling northbound without a license plate on ... Read more...

Jury Convicts Former CEO David Ferguson of Theft, Conspiracy and Corrupt Business Influence

Thursday, a Marshall County jury found David Ferguson guilty on 13 of 14 counts after a three day trial. The jury found Ferguson guilty of charges of Corrupt Business Influence, Theft, Receiving Stolen Property and Conspiracy. Ferguson was ... Read more...

Jury Finds Former Stone Creek Home CEO David Ferguson Guilty on 13 Counts

The jury in the criminal case against the former CEO, David Ferguson, of Stone Creek Homes, Inc. of Plymouth, IN and Central City, NE found Ferguson guilty on 13 of 14 counts against him following a three day trial. The trial began on ... Read more...

“Spring Forward” Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday

One of the sure signs spring is just around the corner, it’s the start of Daylight Saving Time. This Sunday we ‘spring forward.’ Yes, you may lose an hour of sleep, but you do gain an hour of daylight. Since 2007, Daylight Saving ... Read more...

Senator Mishler Comments on Completion of Legislative Session

State Senator Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) made the following state Thursday evening regarding the conclusion of the 2016 legislative session and the passage of several noteworthy bills. “This session, the Indiana General Assembly passed ... Read more...

Governor Pence Applauds Full Funding of Three Indiana Regional Development Plans

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Pence and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) applaud the Indiana General Assembly for approving full state match funding at $42 million each for three Indiana regional development plans – ... Read more...

Love’s Travel Stops opens in Plymouth

Customers traveling along U.S. Highway 30 have a new place to purchase fuel, snacks and more. The new Love’s Travel Stop opened Thursday in Plymouth. “We are thrilled to open our 16th Indiana location,” said Tom Love, founder and ... Read more...

Man Charged with Stalking After Sending 775 Texts

A Bremen man was arrested Wednesday on stalking charges after sending hundreds of text messages in violation of a protective order. Jason Wayne Craig, 48, of 3102 Sea Lane, Apt. 1, Bremen, was arrested at 11:28 a.m. Wednesday after police ... Read more...

Victoria Styers, from Plymouth & Culver Academy Performed at Carnegie Hall

Four Culver Academies students made a “simply incredible” journey to New York City over the weekend to perform in Carnegie Hall as part of the Honors Performance Series. Three Culver choir members and one orchestra member spent five ... Read more...

Walking Bridge Improvements Discussed at Downtown Revitalization Meeting

During Wednesday’s meeting of the Downtown Revitalization Committee, Jack Davis, the newest member of the committee asked if there was any activity being looked at for the kayak launch instead of waiting until phase II of River Park ... Read more...

Johnson Arrested for Meth

Plymouth Police Officer John Weir arrested a Warsaw man Thursday morning about 8:30 following a traffic stop at the intersection of Michigan and Washington Streets. 23 year old Colt Anthony Johnson appeared to be very nervous when Officer ... Read more...

Head’s Bill to Fight Meth Production in Indiana Goes to Governor

A bill authored by State Senator Randy Head (R-Logansport) to help curb meth production in Indiana by changing the way ephedrine and pseudoephedrine products are sold will now move to the governor for final consideration. Senate Enrolled ... Read more...

John Glenn School Corp. to host 2nd Annual Disability Awareness Event

The 2nd Annual Disabilities Awareness Event hosted by the John Glenn School Corporation will be held on Thursday, March 24th.  Last year the event had over 250 people attend and this year they are expecting to double that. This FREE ... Read more...

Gun Reported Stolen from Vehicle in Plymouth

Marshall County Police are seeking information on the theft of a gun from a vehicle in the 12,000 block of Woodbury Drive in Plymouth. County Police were called to 12800 Woodbury Drive at 9:13 Wednesday evening when a Ruger pistol was ... Read more...

Argos Senior Qualifies for National BPA Conference

Argos High School senior, Hannah Harrell placed 1st in Advanced Interview Skills at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference recently held in Indianapolis. Harrell has qualified for the national conference all four ... Read more...

St. Joseph County Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Insurance Fraud

South Bend resident Karen M. Thomas, 50, pled guilty in St. Joseph County Circuit Court One to unemployment insurance fraud, a Class D Felony. Thomas purposefully defrauded the system by collecting unemployment insurance benefits while ... Read more...