Local & State News

Plymouth Kiwanis Selling Fannie May Candy Bars

03/12/14 Plymouth Kiwanains are hoping to appeal to Marshall County residents’ sweet tooth in an effort to wipe out a disease that is killing children around the world.     Plymouth Kiwanis Club President Tammy Boys said “The ... Read more...

Arrests by City Police

03/18/14  On Tuesday, March 11th at 2:10 P.M. Plymouth Police Officer Ray West was investigating a incident on Coventry Court when he located and arrested 53 year old Thomas Wilson of Plymouth.  Mr. Wilson had an active warrant out of ... Read more...

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Inducts New Members

DONALDSON – Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges, inducted 16 new members from Ancilla College for the spring semester in a formal ceremony Sunday, March 16th at Ancilla’s campus. Those inducted to ... Read more...

Nappanee Man Arrested for OWI

03/18/14  On Sunday, March 16th at 2:30 A.M. Bourbon Police Officer Matthew Geiger conducted a traffic stop on Lincoln Highway east of Elm Road.    23 year old Jeremy D. Schwartz of Nappanee was stopped for speeding.  Mr. Schwartz was ... Read more...

February Fire Report from Chief Miller

03/18/14 Plymouth Fire Chief Rod Miler presented the February activity report during a recent Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.  His department responded to 178 alarm situation last month.  There were 138 EMS incidents, while 9 ... Read more...

Marshall County Welcomes New Executive Director

Plymouth IN: Marshall County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) announced Monday that Jerry Chavez has been selected to position the county for success in growing the economy. “We are proud to announce that Jerry will take over the ... Read more...

Periodic 15 Minute Complete Closures of U.S. 31 Tomorrow in South Bend

  The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces periodic 15 minute complete closures of U.S. 31, between Kern Road and Jackson Road in South Bend on Tuesday, March 18 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. AEP crews will be relocating ... Read more...

3rd Annual St. Paddy’s Day Dash was Saturday

  03/17/14  The third annual St. Paddy’s Day Dash at Plymouth High School was held Saturday morning under sunny skies.  This year’s Dash was a benefit for Riley’s Children Hospital and their Dance Marathon project, Be The Match of ... Read more...

Commissioner’s Meeting Monday

  03/17/14 The Marshall County Commissioners will meet Monday morning at 9:30 in their second floor meeting room of the County Building. Clyde Avery, EMA Director will present his quarterly report and seek approval for a summer ... Read more...

Culver Park Board Meeting Changed

03/17/14 The regular Culver Park Board meeting has been moved from Wednesday, March 26 to 6:30 p.m., this Wednesday, March 19. The location for the meeting has also has been changed to the Culver Beach Lodge 819 East Lake Shore Drive in ... Read more...

2014 Legislative Session Concludes

03/17/14 The Indiana General Assembly concluded the 2014 legislative session last week. Lawmakers advanced policies that encourage job growth, maintain Indiana’s fiscal stability and support Hoosiers across the state. State Senator Randy ... Read more...

WALORSKI STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF THE HHEATT ACT OF 2014

03/17/14 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) released the following statement regarding Senate passage of H.R. 4076, the Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation (HHEATT) Act of 2014, a bill she ... Read more...

PHS Gymnast Moves on to State Competition

  03/17/14 Two Lady Pilgrim gymnasts competed in the Hunting North Regionals last night.  Senior Nicole Davis and Junior Cassi Quissell earned their spots in the Regional field by qualifying at Sectionals last weekend.  Junior Cassi ... Read more...

Regional Meeting will Help Farmers Make Sense of the New Farm Bill

03/17/14 To help farmers understand the new farm bill, a regional meeting in northern Indiana will be held March 27.  The meeting will be held at the Fulton County Fairgrounds Community Center, 1009 West 3rd Street in Rochester.  ... Read more...

Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 16 – 22

Marshall County Emergency Management Agency would like to make sure all residents are aware that March 16th thru the 22nd has been proclaimed as “Severe Weather Awareness Week” in Indiana.  The National Weather Service, in conjunction ... Read more...

Bill Payment Assistance Still Available for NIPSCO Customers

  Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) reminds customers of available assistance programs, payment arrangements and energy efficiency programs to help customers with their utility bills, as the state’s winter moratorium ... Read more...

Many High School Juniors to take new ACCUPLACER Tests

Many Plymouth High School juniors will have the opportunity to take an exam that is designed to assess college and career readiness. The ACCUPLACER will be given on both Monday, March 17 and Tuesday, March 18. Questions on the specifics of ... Read more...

Donnelly: Hoosier Children Deserve Highest Quality Child Care

Washington, D.C.—Senator Joe Donnelly Thursday welcomed the bipartisan Senate passage of S. 1086, the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act of 2014.  This bill, which passed by a vote of 97 to 1, would reauthorize a law ... Read more...

Theft from Conference Room at Poor Hand Maid Ministry Center

  03/15/14 On Thursday, March 13th just before 1 P.M. the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department received a call from Poor Hand Maids Ministry in regards to a theft.  Deputy Matt Brown took a report from the caller who said on Wednesday, ... Read more...

Marijuana Complaint Leads to Arrest of 2

  03/14/14  On Saturday, March 8th at 12:21 A.M. the Plymouth Police Department received numerous calls about someone smoking marijuana at 308 East Jefferson Street in Apartment 1.  Officer Paul Stamper responded to the address to ... Read more...