Local & State News

Church Orchestra to Perform Final Outdoor Concert

The Marshall County Church Orchestra will present its fourth and last Outdoor Community Concert of their summer season on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Miller’s Senior Living Community.  They welcome their guest performers from the ... Read more...

Blueberry Festival Opens in Grand Style

09/04/10 The official opening of the Marshall County Blueberry was Friday evening at 5 p.m.  Mike Burroughs, President of the Board of Directors welcomed the crowd gathered at the Jefferson School Stage.  He introduced the other board ... Read more...

Traffic Shift Planned at U.S. 31 Railroad Crossing Near Argos

09/07/10 The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces traffic on U.S. 31 will be restricted to one lane in each direction at the railroad tracks north of Argos beginning Tuesday, September 7. The railroad will repair the ... Read more...

Renz Get Hole-In-One at Tournament

09/04/10 Greg Renz of Plymouth scored a hole in one on hole number 3 at the Plymouth Country Club August 28 in the “Payne Stewart Memorial Par 3 Tournament”.   The tournament supplies a scholarship annually to a graduating Marshall ... Read more...

HUMAN CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS REPORTED IN INDIANA

09/07/10 State health officials are reminding Hoosiers to stay vigilant in protecting themselves from West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases.  Two human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in the state; one each in ... Read more...

Nixon Named Director of Development and Alumni Affairs by Plymouth School Board

On Thursday night, the Plymouth School Board unanimously and enthusiastically approved naming Rusty Nixon as the first Director of Development and Alumni Affairs for the Plymouth School Corporation. The position is being funded for the ... Read more...

Wendy’s Places Sign to Stop Begging

09/03/10 Anyone traveling on Oak Drive between Wal-Mart and K-Mart during the past couple of years have seen a number of individuals standing on the corners holding signs and looking for handouts.  Although the city doesn’t have an ... Read more...

School Corporation Limits Fliers in Backpacks

09/03/10 The Plymouth Community School System is working on saving trees.  Yes that’s right.  This year they are making a concerted effort to save trees by reducing the amount of paper that is going home with students.   At least ... Read more...

Limited Supply of Blueberry Collectible Baskets Available

09/03/10 Souvenirs at the Marshall County Blueberry Festival are a big deal.  You’ll find everything from a shot glass, to T-shirts and sweatshirts, coffee mugs, and more.  They have hats, bags, magnets and tote bags. The annual ... Read more...

REPRESENTATIVE DEMBOWSKI CRITICIZES NIPSCO RATE HIKE

09/03/10 State Representative Nancy Dembowski (D-Knox) Wednesday voiced her opposition to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) decision to grant a 10 percent electric rate increase to Northern Indiana Public Service Company ... Read more...

September Show to Feature Watercolor Artist

09/03/10 The Heartland Artists Gallery is pleased to present Watercolor Artist, Dan Slattery and Sculptor, Valerie Jean Schafer, September 1 – 25.  Dan practiced law for 18 years before pursuing his passion for watercolor ... Read more...

Coca-Cola Family Fun Day at Park a Huge Success

09/03/10 The Plymouth Park Department could not ask for a more generous contribution from Francis Ellert of Coca-Cola.  Francis, the Plant Manager, continues to show his support for the development of family programs here in the Park.  ... Read more...

Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita calls on candidates for the Indiana General Assembly to commit to redistricting reform

09/03/10 This week, all 254 nominated candidates running for seats in the Indiana General Assembly this November will receive a letter from Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita encouraging them to commit to redistricting reform if ... Read more...

Saturday Night Opener’s Album Tops Chart

09/03/10 Entertainment at the Marshall County Blueberry Festival it top notch with Headliner Pam Tillis who will perform Saturday evening at 6 p.m. on the Michigan Street Stage.  Mike Woolfington, Executive Director of the County ... Read more...

LJHS students enjoy their own computers in the classrooms

09/02/10  Wednsday marked the first day kids from Lincoln Junior High School had a chance to use their very own school computer while learning at school. It was part of the Plymouth Community School Corporations “Learning in the ... Read more...

Trash Schedule Changed for Holiday

09/02/10 Plymouth Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt has announced a change in next week’s trash and recycling collection by the city’s trash hauler. The Labor Day Holiday will move the Plymouth trash pick-up scheduled back one day ... Read more...

INDOT Urges Drivers to Stay Alert during Holiday Weekend

09/02/10 The Labor Day holiday weekend is a heavy travel time for drivers along Indiana highways and interstates. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reminds Hoosiers to travel safely and plan ahead to allow for more driving ... Read more...

DNR ANNOUNCES WATERFOWL HUNTING WORKSHOP

09/02/10 A waterfowl hunting workshop will be held on Saturday September 25th from 9 AM until 12 noon at the Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area near North Webster.  Instructed by Indiana Conservation Officers and DNR Wildlife Biologists, ... Read more...

HEALTH OFFICALS WARN HOOSIERS OF INCREASED MOSQUITO ACTIVITY

09/02/10 State health officials are continuing to urge Hoosiers to take precautions to protect themselves from mosquito-borne diseases. To date, West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in 31 counties across the state.  In ... Read more...

SBA Encourages the Public to Plan for Disasters During National Preparedness Month

09/02/10 In conjunction with the five-year anniversary of the devastating Gulf Coast storms of 2005, the U.S. Small Businesses Administration is encouraging business owners, homeowners and others to create their own disaster preparedness ... Read more...