Local & State News

PHS Speech and Debate Team Results from National Tournament

The Plymouth High School Speech and Debate Team had a commendable showing at the weeklong (June 13-19) national tournament held in Dallas, TX. To qualify for the tournament, competitors had to finish in the top two in their events at the ... Read more...

John Chamberlin’s Edward Jones Office Sponsors Coffee with a Cop

On June 26th, Plymouth Police Department’s Corporal Ray West, and community members will come together at The Coffee Lodge to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee. All community members are invited to ... Read more...

Ta Ta Trot Cancelled

Due to the low numbers of participants this year’s Ounce of Prevention Ta Ta Trot, has been cancelled. Jennifer Houin said, “If you have registered online or dropped off a registration to Oliver Ford Lincoln, we will return your funds. ... Read more...

CHILDREN’S MUSIC CAMP OFFERED AT THE CENTER IN DONALDSON

Children ages 7-10 are invited to participate in a new summer music camp held at The Center at Donaldson. This is a wonderful experience for them to sing, laugh, and learn about music. Led by Andrew Jennings, the Director of Liturgy and ... Read more...

South Bend Woman Arrested After Disturbance at Tri-Way Drive In

Friday evening about 12:15 the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department received several calls in reference to a disturbance at the Tri-Way Drive In at Michigan and 4A Road. A county officer in the area learned that several of the subjects ... Read more...

Board of Works Approved Design for Gateway Signs

The Mayor’s Sign Committee presented their recommendation to the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety meeting Monday evening. Mayor Senter budgeted $100,000 for gateway signage in the 2015. Mayor Senter and the city attorney told ... Read more...

Board of Works Grants Boys & Girls Club Permission for Soil Borings on City Property

During the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety meeting, City Attorney Sean Surrisi asked members to grant the Boys and Girls Club permission to be on city property adjacent to the gymnasium. Surrisi said Billie Treber, Executive ... Read more...

Walorski Votes to Preserve Medicare for Hoosier Seniors

WASHINGTON D.C. – Representative Jackie Walorski (IN-02) issued the following statement after the House passed legislation Tuesday to repeal sections of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that establish the Independent Payment Advisory Board ... Read more...

Argos Man On 12B Road Monday Night Struck and Killed

Marshall County police are investigating the death of an Argos man who was hit by a car Monday night on 12B Road west of Ironwood. The Marshall County 911 Dispatch Center received a call from the driver of a vehicle who said she had just ... Read more...

House Fire on 5th Road, Family Pet Dies

Firefighters from three department responded to a structure fire on 5th Road Tuesday afternoon at 12:53. LaPaz and Polk Township fire departments were dispatched to a house fire at 13560 5th Road after a passer-by called 911 and telling ... Read more...

LaPaz Man Arrested for Stabbing

Saturday evening about midnight the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was contacted about a male subject who was bleeding profusely in the area of Main Street in LaPaz. Officers O’Neal, Rans and Wozniak responded to the area and ... Read more...

Lightening Safety from Marshall County EMA

The National Weather Service advises citizens of threatening and severe weather in our area. Severe thunderstorms are always a possibility in Northern Indiana and with severe weather comes one of the nation’s deadliest weather ... Read more...

Ancilla Gears Up For 24 Hours of Giving Day on June 24th

DONALDSON– Twenty-four, 24, 24! It’s time to give to your local junior college and help them end the fiscal year strong! For 24 hours, June 24, 2015, Ancilla College will implement the first Ancilla Gives Day. This is a 24-hour event ... Read more...

Changes Made to Racing Schedule, Open Wheel Wednesday Update

Several changes have been made to this week’s events at Plymouth Speedway. On Open Wheel Wednesday, June 24th at Plymouth Speedway welcomes Jarett Andretti, son of racing great John Andretti.  Also driving will be “The People’s ... Read more...

Former Plymouth Police Officer and Mayor Questions Resolution to Allow Retiring Officer to Purchase Weapon

A simple resolution for the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety to consider at Monday night’s meeting was tabled after former Plymouth Mayor, Gary Cook questioned the city. City Attorney Sean Surrisi said a citizen had questioned ... Read more...

The Wooden Peel Moves to 2nd Round in Northern IN Pizza War

Over the last ten days the votes have been pouring in to decide who moves on from the first round of the Northern Indiana Pizza Wars! More than 14,000 votes have been cast in this past round, creating a tight race for all of the county ... Read more...

May 2015 Unemployment Rates

Indiana’s unemployment rate decreased 0.3 percent to 5.1 percent in May. This is the second month in a row the Hoosier State experienced significant declines in unemployment. The Hoosier labor force grew by nearly 1,400 individuals in ... Read more...

City Officers Arrests 2

Friday evening just before 6, Plymouth Officer John Weir arrested 35 year old Tanya Mullins of Plymouth on a warrant service for possession of paraphernalia and maintaining a common nuisance.  She was lodged in the county jail on a $3,000 ... Read more...

Plymouth Man Flees Police, Arrested for Possession, Driver Arrested for No License

Friday night Plymouth Police Officer Shanna Gilmer stopped a vehicle at Michigan and Garro Streets for a traffic infraction.  The driver, 26 year old Kasey Stoneburner of Knoxville was arrested for operating a vehicle without ever ... Read more...

Tornado Watch issued by National Weather Service until 3:00am

The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch for 19 counties in Indiana which includes Marshall County. The watch is in effect until 3:00 am EDT. Severe weather including the potential for tornadoes is possible later tonight and ... Read more...