Local & State News

Miller’s Assisted Living Raises Money for Humane Society with Pennies for Paws & Pet Treats

Residents of Miller’s Assisted Living Community are gearing up for their annual Pennies for Paws campaign.  The Pennies for Paws campaign begins in February when residents and staff begin collecting their loose change to donate to the ... Read more...

PHS Bowling Team Ties for Michiana West Conference

The Plymouth High School Boys Bowling Team tied with Riley for the Michiana West Conference.  Other schools in the conference include Penn, Clay, New Prairie, Mishawaka, John Adams, Bremen, South Bend Saint Joseph, John Glenn, Argos and ... Read more...

Hand Washing for Health at Triton

Students in Mrs. Cathy Strycker’s third grade classroom at Triton Elementary School have been learning about being healthy this semester. In class students had a chance to see just how effective hand washing can be in fighting germs ... Read more...

Walorski Votes to Protect Life

WASHINGTON D.C. – Thursday, Representative Jackie Walorski (IN-02) a champion of pro-life issues, voted to support legislation that would prohibit taxpayer funding of elective abortions, no matter where in the federal system these may ... Read more...

Report: Indiana Manufacturing Jobs Pay $1.90 More an Hour Than Other Jobs

Washington, D.C. – Full-time manufacturing jobs for non-college degree workers pay a wage premium of more than $3,700 annually over jobs in other economic sectors and have a significant positive impact on the U.S. economy, according ... Read more...

Application to Open Sunday for PBL in Plymouth Schools

Parents of students who might be interested in signing up for Project Based Learning classes (PBL) offered at the Plymouth Schools may submit an application for the Washington Discovery Academy (K-4), Innovation Academy Riverside (5 & ... Read more...

Construction moves ahead on new SJRMC emergency room

PLYMOUTH – Construction moves ahead on Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center’s (SJRMC) expansion at its Plymouth campus with a new, state-of-the-art Emergency Department. SJRMC broke ground for the new 12,000 square-foot ... Read more...

Bremen PD to Increase Enforcement of Loading & Unloading Ordinance at Schools

The Bremen Police Department again is experiencing a major safety hazard mainly effecting children. During the Bremen Public Schools pick up and drop off times of students. Police Chief Matt Hassel said, “Some motorists are stopping in ... Read more...

Lincoln “Storm Radio” students in running for Golden Microphone Award

The IBS High School Golden Microphone Trophy Award FINALISTS have been announced, and five groups of Lincoln Junior High students have made the finals.  Over 200 IBS Golden and Silver Microphones will be presented at a gala ceremony at ... Read more...

Schools Schedule Snow Make-up Days

More schools in Marshall County are scheduling their snow make-up dates. The Argos Community Schools will be in session on President’s Day February 16th, Good Friday April 3rd and on May 1st to make up their three missed days of school. ... Read more...

Donnelly Announces Rochester Veterans History Project Event

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced Wednesday that his office will host a Veterans History Project event on Thursday, January 29, 2015, in Rochester at the Wynnfield ... Read more...

New Trooper Welcomed to Bremen Post

Graduates of the 74th Indiana State Police Academy recently reported to their newly assigned districts.  The Bremen Post welcomed their newest trooper, Kyle Glaze. This marks the beginning of his three months of field training with ... Read more...

Ancilla College Names Dean’s List, Honors List Recipients for Fall

DONALDSON – Ancilla College has announced its fall 2014 Dean’s List and Honor’s List recipients. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5 GPA or above and carry at least 12 credit hours during the semester.  ... Read more...

Walorski Introduces Companion Bill to Ayotte’s Legislation to Restrict Transfers of Guantánamo Bay Detainees

WASHINGTON D.C. – In an attempt to protect the safety of the United States and its allies, Representative Jackie Walorski (IN-02) introduced legislation that would restrict transfers of detainees from Guantánamo Bay. H.R. 401, ... Read more...

Macy Man Arrested at LaPaz Speedway for Heroin

On Monday, January 19th, at 7:18 p.m., the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department obtained a report of suspicious vehicle, believed to be involved in criminal activity behind the Speedway Gas Station located on US 6 in LaPaz. Officer ... Read more...

School Delays for Wednesday

Plymouth Community Schools 2-hour DELAY St. Michael School 2-hour DELAY John Glenn Schools 2-hour DELAY Triton School Corporation 2-hour DELAY Argos Community Schools 2-hour DELAY Union North United Schools 2-hour DELAY Culver Community ... Read more...

M.C. Jail to Offer Off-site Video Visitation and Email for Inmates

Inmates in the Marshall County Jail will soon have the opportunity to video visit with loved ones who are at home instead of at the jail.  They will also have to ability to send and receive emails. During Tuesday’s Marshall County ... Read more...

Menominee Elementary to get new Playground Equipment

Students at Menominee Elementary School in Plymouth will soon have a new playground structure thanks to many parents and staff volunteers. The announcement that a playground structure had been purchased was made during the PTO meeting on ... Read more...

Gary Cook Files for City Council

Former Mayor of the City of Plymouth, Gary Cook filed Tuesday on the Democratic ticket for one of three city council at large seats.   Due to the fact that the City of Plymouth has increased in population to over 10,000 this municipal ... Read more...

Body Found by South Bend Overpass is that of Argos Man

On Thursday, January 15, South Bend police officers responded to a report of a body found on the south side of town. The body was found by two men near the newly constructed Jackson Road bridge over U.S. 31. On Tuesday, the St. Joseph ... Read more...