Local & State News

02/03/11 The Marshall County Church Orchestra has started their 2011 concert season by taking part in the recent open house featuring Rachel’s Home.  A small ensemble from the orchestra performed at the open house.  Rachel’s Home is ... Read more...

02/03/11Public safety officials are urging everyone impacted by the winter storm in central and northern Indiana to avoid travel except in cases of emergency. “Accumulating amounts of ice and snow, coupled with high winds have created ... Read more...

02/02/11 The Plymouth Park and Recreation Board will hold a public meeting immediately following the Park Board meeting on Monday, February 7th, 2011. The Park Board meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. and is held at the Conservation Clubhouse ... Read more...

02/03/11 Everyone is invited to play the Plymouth Public Library’s 7th Annual Academy Awards Prediction Contest for great fun and outstanding prizes. Participants must pick the winner in 24 categories. The top predictor will win 4 ... Read more...

02/03/11 Residents of Miller’s Senior Living Community learned to know each other a little better last week during their “My Collection” activity.  Under the direction of Activity Director Cindy Flagg residents set up a display of ... Read more...

02/02/11 Due to the deteriorating conditions caused by the Blizzard, the Marshall County Board of Commissioners and Mayor Mark Senter have issued an Emergency Declaration regarding travel upon roadways in the un-incorporated areas of the ... Read more...

02/02/11  Tuesday afternoon the Marshall County Commissioners met with Clyde Avery the EMA Director for the County. He informed them that  Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter was opening an Incident Command Center for the severe weather incident ... Read more...

02/02/11 Because of the severe weather there are a number of postponements, cancellations and closings.  Before you head out you should call ahead to make sure your business is open or your meeting is happening.  This is our current ... Read more...

02/01/11 Detective Leo Mangus with the Plymouth Police Department is investigating a reported case of possible child abuse. On Wednesday, January 26th at 3:14 p.m. the Plymouth Police Department received a report regarding possible child ... Read more...

02/02/11 Senate lawmakers voted 44-5 today in support of steering Indiana’s driver education programs in a new direction, according to State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso).  Senate Bill 127, authored by Charbonneau, consolidates ... Read more...

02/02/11 Northern Indiana Public Service Company’s (NIPSCO) personnel and electric distribution system are prepared for potential challenges posed by the winter storm forecast for today and into tonight across northern Indiana.  The ... Read more...

02/02/11 Are you the parent of a junior or senior and looking for ways finance your child’s education beyond high school?   Do you have concerns about how you will help your child pay for their post high school education/training?  ... Read more...

02/02/11 Plymouth High School senior Bryt Hiatt was named first alternate to the National Forensic League (NLFL) tournament at the District Debate contest in Elkhart held January 28 and 29. Hiatt survived several rounds of Lincoln-Douglas ... Read more...

02/02/11 The Plymouth Wrestling Club took 21 wrestlers on the road to Penn High School on Sunday with over half of the team coming up with top four finishes.  Novices Colton Schuler(130-140lbs), Nate LaFree(100lbs) and Zane DeVault(70lbs) ... Read more...

02/02/11 When the winter temperatures drop, staying warm and dry can be a challenge.  And with severe weather expected in the days ahead, state health officials recommend Hoosiers protect themselves by preparing for the cold.  Extremely ... Read more...

02/01/11 Thursday morning 46 year old Todd Wagoner, who is listed as homeless from Plymouth was released from the Marshall County Jail for time served after a plea deal was reached in court.  Wagoner was arrested on January 13th after ... Read more...

02/01/11 The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has its full fleet of yellow snow plows ready to hit the roads when the forecasted winter storm hits Indiana this week. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch ... Read more...

02/01/11Monday, Jennifer Houin announced that Oliver Ford Lincoln Mercury would join Ford Motor Company in its ongoing commitment to the National FFA (formerly known as the Future Farmers of America). Ford has committed to a fourteenth ... Read more...

02/01/11 County Police are investigating damage to a cemetery at Hawthorn and 5th Road in Bremen. Sometime during the overnight hours of Friday, January 28th and Saturday, January 29th an unknown person or persons entered Ewald Cemetery, ... Read more...

02/01/11 Congressman Joe Donnelly announced that he will host an information session on the evening of February 1st regarding federal financial aid for college.   Students of all ages interested in applying for federal aid for higher ... Read more...