Local & State News

Plymouth Board of Public Works Approves Requests to Seek Quotes for Vehicles

The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety granted permission to Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt to seek quotes for two vehicles in his 2020 budget.  Marquardt has a new three-quarter ton, 4-wheel drive, cab and a half pick-up ... Read more...

Jordan’s Bill Providing Flexibility for Schools, Streamlining Teacher Training Heads to Senate

The House of Representatives advanced State Representative Jack Jordan’s (R-Bremen) legislation on Tuesday supporting local schools by adding flexibility and easing mandates. Jordan said many educators and schools throughout the state ... Read more...

Chamber of Commerce Urges Participation in Leadercast 2020

Make plans to attend Leadercast 2020 on Thursday, May 7th at New Song Church in Plymouth. “Learn from change-makers, trailblazers and innovators during the world’s largest one-day leadership event, Leadercast Live. Discover how to ... Read more...

Senator Donato: Reducing Government Debt

This session, Senator Stacey Donato authored Senate Bill 266, which would require the Indiana Department of Education to evaluate state teacher training requirements and report their recommendations for streamlining, combining and ... Read more...

AG Curtis Hill: State Trooper Who Fired Fatal Shots was Doing the Job Entrusted to Him

Attorney General Curtis Hill expressed satisfaction Tuesday with a federal jury’s finding that an Indiana state trooper was justified when he fatally shot a suspect in 2015. “As compassionate people, we always regret the loss of human ... Read more...

Blood Drive Saturday at Plymouth Fire Department

Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter is asking residents to Share LOVE and Donate BLOOD! You are the perfect match for someone who needs your blood type!  Please join others from Plymouth for a Blood Drive at the Plymouth Fire Station sponsored by ... Read more...

Reps. Walorski and Brady Op-Ed: Build on the Momentum for Paid Leave

Families have been the biggest winners in the Trump economy, with more jobs and higher wages, particularly for women. But, working parents shouldn’t have to choose between financial security and keeping their families strong. They should ... Read more...

Leadership Training Course Taking Place in Culver

Marshall County Economic Development Corporation and Ancilla College are collaborating to offer a Team Performance leadership course.   This program is being presented by David Stauffer of Ancilla College at the Culver Union Township ... Read more...

AG Curtis Hill: SEC should retain ability to seek financial penalties against fraudsters

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should retain the authority to ask courts to require defendants to return money obtained by defrauding investors, Attorney General Curtis Hill said in a brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court. ... Read more...

City Council Passes Resolution Creating PRIDE ID Cards

The Plymouth City Council unanimously passed the resolution Monday evening creating the PRIDE (Plymouth Resident Identification Endorsement) ID card. Juan Constantino, Development Coordinator of La Casa de Amistad is working with the ... Read more...

County Council Hears More Info During Work Session on Jail Expansion

Five members of the Marshall County Council (Judy Stone, Jim Masterson, Jack Roose, Mandy Campbell, and Jon VanVactor) meet for a special work session on Monday morning, concerning the Jail Expansion project. Last week the County ... Read more...

Stinson Resigns as County Health Department Administrator

The Marshall County Board of Health will be searching for a new administrator. Christine Stinson, the current administrator of the Marshall County Health Department has tendered her resignation effective this Friday, January 31st. Stinson ... Read more...

City Police Arrest Two on Meth and Heroin

Two people were arrested on drug charges by Plymouth Police on Friday following a traffic stop just before 4 in the afternoon at 2225 North Michigan Street in Plymouth. Officer David Finn stopped a vehicle and the city’s K9 Castor ... Read more...

Marshall County Named Broadband Ready Community

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation named Marshall County a Broadband Ready Community in a Jan. 17th, 2020 letter to Kevin Overmyer, Marshall County Commissioners President. Mark Wasky, Vice President Innovation & Strategic ... Read more...

MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 3

The Marshall County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the first of two 2020 Community Funds grant rounds and the Ralph C. Vonnegut Jr. Fund. Applications for the Spring 2020 grant round are due on Monday, February 3, ... Read more...

Miller’s Celebrates Chinese New Year – The Year of the RAT

Residents at Miller’s Assisted Living and their guests celebrated Chinese New Year with a delicious plated Chinese meal on Saturday, January 25th.  The Dietary Department served Asian Glazed Chicken, Sticky Rice, Steamed Broccoli, Egg ... Read more...

TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS IN INDIANA CAN NOW ENROLL IN FREE E-CIGARETTE QUIT PROGRAM

The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), in partnership with the Truth Initiative®, Monday announced a text message program to help Indiana teens and young adults who want to quit vaping.   The This is Quitting program was ... Read more...

Indiana DOR is Ready to Receive Your Tax Return

The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is now accepting tax filings for the 2020 individual income tax season. Customers have from now until April 15, 2020, to file their individual income tax returns and pay any taxes owed. DOR ... Read more...

PHS Clubs Complete Service Project

The Plymouth High School National Honor Society and Key Club recently completed another successful service project. Last week, the two clubs and almost 100 PHS students worked together to create no-sew blankets for the Women’s Care ... Read more...

COMMUNITY MEMBERS DANCE FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER

Often touted as the event of the year, the Marshall County Dancing with the Stars fundraiser attracts nearly 400 people from around the county and beyond to witness “celebrity” friends, family, and co-workers compete on the dance floor ... Read more...