Local & State News

50 Cent DVD Rentals at Plymouth Library

Since the kids will be out of school the Plymouth Public Library will offer a special rate for DVD rentals starting this Saturday, December 20th and continuing until Sunday, December 4th. DVD rentals will be $.50 with Quick Flix and Blue ... Read more...

Maintenance Bids Opened and Awarded on County Drains

Monday morning the Marshall County Drainage Board opened maintenance bids on several ditches. Kolesiak Construction had the low bid for maintenance on the McComber Ditch and Hayn Arm. Maintenance work includes debrushing and cleaning ... Read more...

Bremen Activity Report for Dec. 5 – Dec. 11

The Bremen Police Department issues 4 traffic citations, 26 traffic warnings and 17 town ordinance violation during the week of December 5th through the 11th. Bremen officers only investigated one crash between the 5th an 11th.  It was a ... Read more...

Township Office Holders Take Oath

2015 Center Township Trustee, Douglas Kucera, was sworn in Tuesday in the Marshall County Clerk’s Officer. Clerk Treasurer Julie Fox administered the oath. Also taking the oath of office was Danny J. Bates, West Township Board Member. ... Read more...

County Drainage Board Approves Metheny Ditch Assessment

The Marshall County Drainage Board held a public hearing on Monday to consider an increase for the maintenance assessment for the Metheny Ditch in Bourbon and Tippecanoe Township. Maintenance was established on the Metheny Ditch in 1972 at ... Read more...

Triton Kingergarten Students Work on Problem Solving

Kindergarten students in Mrs. Finley’s classroom at Triton Elementary School are shown working together to complete a project that required them to cooperate with one another and do some problem solving. These are important skills ... Read more...

County Officers Recognized for Lifesaving Assistance to Citizens.

Monday morning Sheriff Tom Chamberlin presented several officers with commendation to several officers. Chamberlin said, “I hope this is the start of something that will happen every year. I would like to have presentations the first ... Read more...

Lukenbill Honored With Congressional Mention

The Executive Director of the Association of Indiana Counties, David Bottorff appeared before the Marshall County Commissioners on Monday to express the organization’s gratitude and thanks to County Auditor Penny Lukenbill. Bottorff ... Read more...

Plymouth Officer Cleveland Arrests 2

12/16/14 At 1:33 A.M. on Sunday, December 14th Sergeant Gary Cleveland with the Plymouth Police Department initiated a traffic stop at Jefferson and 3rd Streets on 26 year old Cassie L. Sherwood of Plymouth. The traffic stop was for ... Read more...

Minor Injury in 3 Vehicle Crash on Michigan Street

12/16/14 On Saturday evening at 6:57 Officer Jeremy Enyart with the Plymouth Police Department responded to an accident on Michigan Street just south of Webster Avenue. 63 year old Duane Yazel of Plymouth had been traveling north on South ... Read more...

Crunch Time for WTCA Food and Toy Drive

WTCA is in crisis mode. For many, many years the radio station has helped a few needy families in the county at holiday time with food and toys. This year is no different but our manager, Kathy Bottorff dropped the ball and we haven’t ... Read more...

Single Vehicle Crash on King Road

Friday evening at approximately 10:11 P.M. Deputy Rob Hafke responded to a one vehicle accident in the area of 4th Road between the King Road intersections. As officers arrived on the scene it was advised that Derek Sellers was driving ... Read more...

It’s A Battle of the Badges Blood Drive this Thursday

12/19/12 Firefighters, police officers and first responders are often close to the need for blood, responding to emergency situations throughout the year. This is why the American Red Cross will hold the annual Marshall County Battle of ... Read more...

Cold Temperatures Expose Workers to Risks

Indiana’s varying seasonal weather can make it difficult for Hoosier employers to stay sharp about protecting their employees from weather-related hazards. As winter rolls back around, it brings with it obvious risks, such as icy driving ... Read more...

Dedication of Firemens Memorial on State Road 17

It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon for the dedication ceremony of a memorial to honor the five Plymouth Firefighters that were killed while responding to a house fire at Lake Latonka in 1982. An estimated 300 people attended the ceremony ... Read more...

18th Annual Shop With A Cop was Saturday

The 18th Annual Shop With A Cop program hosted by Plymouth FOP Lodge 195 treated nearly200 children to breakfast and a shopping trip on Saturday. Hurshel Hunter, President of FOP 195 told those gathered for breakfast at the Plymouth ... Read more...

Drainage Board & Commissioner Meeting Monday

The Marshall County Drainage Board and Board of Commissioners will meet Monday morning beginning at 8:30 in the second floor meeting room of the County Building. The Drainage Board will open maintenance bids for the McComber Drain to the ... Read more...

3 Injured in Roll-over Crash on St. Rd. 10

The Marshall County Police Department has not released details of the single vehicle crash on State Road 10 just east of Pine Saturday night. WTCA was on the scene and learned that a crew-cab pick-up truck allegedly swerved to miss a deer ... Read more...

Give the Gift of Preparedness this Holiday Season

With the holidays fast approaching, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) office encourages everyone to consider giving gifts that will help protect their family members and friends during ... Read more...

Two Students Nominated for All-USA/Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team

Morgan Peoni (Franklin), Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) member, and Madyson Price (Logansport), PTK Vice-President are Ancilla College’s 2014-2015 nominees to the All-USA/Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team. Phi Theta Kappa is a two-year ... Read more...