Local & State News

Donnelly Praises $374 Million Chrysler Investment, Creation of 1,250 Jobs

03/01/13 Thursday afternoon, Senator Joe Donnelly praised Chrysler Group’s announcement of a $374 million investment in four north central Indiana plants, a move that will ultimately create 1,250 new jobs.  Donnelly was central to the ... Read more...

WORKING SMOKE ALARMS IN YOUR HOME – IT’S THE LAW

  03/01/13 The Indiana State Fire Marshal is reminding Hoosiers that it is not only crucial to have a working smoke alarm in your home, but it is also the law (IC 22-11-18-3.5). Working smoke alarms can double the chances of surviving a ... Read more...

County Plan Commission to Consider Ordinance Amendment on Wind Turbines

  02/28/13 Members of the Marshall County Plan Commission will resume their consideration of a proposed amendment to the county’s Wind Energy Ordinance.  Last month Stephen Snyder from Snyder Morgan LLP in Syracuse presented an ... Read more...

Speed & Alcohol Maybe Factor in One Vehicle Crash on 13th Road

   02/28/13  On Tuesday, February 26th at approximately 6:15 PM, Marshall County Police along with the Plymouth Fire Department and EMS responded to 13th Road west of Olive Trail for a one vehicle accident. Arriving at the scene it was ... Read more...

Donnelly: Arbitrary Sequester Cuts Put Hoosier Priorities at Risk

  02/28/13 Senator Joe Donnelly spoke Wednesday with Indiana media to discuss the impact of the indiscriminate spending cuts known as sequestration on Hoosiers.  Indiana will see deep cuts to military installations, public safety, ... Read more...

Mayor’s Youth Council Report

  02/27/13 Several members of the Mayor’s Youth Council attended Monday night’s Common Council meeting.  Youth Council President, Karly Gruett reported to the Council the successes and accomplishments the group has had over the last ... Read more...

Karly Keiper of Walkerton Honored for Student Teaching in Special Education

  02/28/13 The Indiana Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) named Butler elementary education major Karly Keiper as Outstanding Student Chapter Teacher of the Year Feb. 21. The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is an international ... Read more...

Sen. Head: Senate Approves Legislation to Promote Student Safety in Schools

  02/28/13 Legislation authored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) to protect children and staff members in schools passed the Senate today by a vote of 49-1. As amended, Senate Bill 345 would establish a Commission on Seclusion and ... Read more...

Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Position on Gun Control

  02/28/13 Indiana’s Sheriffs join our Nation as we mourn the loss of the precious lives at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.  In the aftermath of that tragic day, much focus has been directed at issues pertaining to ... Read more...

Teegarden-Tyner Days at Sebring, FL.

  02/28/13 Thirty-seven members of the Teegarden-Tyner Reunion met on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Homer’s Smorgasbord Restaurant at noon.  Last year there were eighty-four people attending the reunion.  It is always held on the 3rd ... Read more...

A+ ADULT DAY SERVICE GRAND OPENING RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

  02/28/13 Scott Bradshaw, owner and president of Homemakers A+ Service, located in Dyer, IN, along with  executive director, Ken Hodges hosted a grand opening Open House with a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Starke County Chamber of ... Read more...

ND Football Player Speaks at School of Inquiry

  02/28/13 Stephon Tuitt,   All American Defensive End for Notre Dame was a guest speaker Wednesday at the Weidner School of Inquiry in Plymouth High School.  Stephon is a sophomore at Notre Dame with an amazing story of having goals, ... Read more...

Marshall County Grand Jury Returns Indictment for Murder and Dealing in a Schedule I Controlled Substance

  02/27/13 Marshall County Prosecuting Attorney David R. Holmes announced late today that a Grand Jury empaneled by Judge Robert O. Bowen of Marshall Superior Court 1 issued an indictment against 37 year old Olan Q. Howard (420 Alexander ... Read more...

Libersky Wins Indiana Poetry Out Loud and is Headed to Nationals

  02/27/13 Plymouth High School Sophomore Emma Libersky won top honors at the Indiana Poetry Out Loud Competition and will represent Indiana at the National Finals on April 29-30, 2013 in Washington D.C. Not only is Libersky the first ... Read more...

Ancilla Board Approves Sweeping Changes

  02/27/13 At a time when most universities and college in Indiana have increased tuition and fees Ancilla College is dramatically lowering tuition while also offering more degree choices at its campus near Plymouth. In a meeting ... Read more...

Coroner Continues Investigation in Death of 27 year old Pregnant Female

    02/27/13 On Thursday, February 21st the Marshall County 9-1-1 Dispatch Center received a call from the 5,000 block of Michigan Road in reference to a 28 year old female unresponsive and not breathing. Emergency crews responded to ... Read more...

Marshall County REMC Lineman Collecting Coat Donations as part of RELITE Project.

  02/27/13 Not being able to provide your family with the appropriate winter clothing is the sad truth many parents face every winter season. Unfortunately, with the ailing economy it is becoming increasingly difficult to support a ... Read more...

Warrant Served on Monterey Man

  02/27/13 Officer Joe Deisch with the Plymouth Police Department served a warrant on 28 year old Kristopher T. Rodgers of Monterey on Monday afternoon.  Just before 5 p.m. Officer Deisch located Rogers at 112 West Jefferson Street.  ... Read more...

San Pierre F.D. Fish Fry this Saturday for Turkey Tracks

    02/27/13 At the young age of 16, Eric Corey was diagnosed with ALS. An avid hunter his entire life, the Starke County resident made it his mission to make sure other young adults with mobility challenges like him could experience the ... Read more...

TUESDAY NIGHT’S PLYMOUTH BASKETBALL SECTIONAL GAME….CANCELLED!!!!

  Due to bad weather, Tuesday’s IHSAA 3A Plymouth Boys Basketball Sectional has been POSTPONED.  Here is the REVISED SCHEDULE:   Wednesday (Feb. 27):   One game only!    New Prairie vs South Bend St. Joe at 7PM ... Read more...