Local & State News

CONSUMER ALERT: Hoosiers should be cautious this season while holiday shopping

Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers to be alert and aware while holiday shopping. Scams and theft around the holidays, including on Black Friday (Nov. 29) and Cyber Monday (Dec. 2), are more prevalent than ever. “During the ... Read more...

Plymouth High School Christmas Spectacular Friday, December 6 & Saturday, December 7

Plymouth High School will host the annual Christmas Spectacular performance presented by the PHS music department on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7 at 7 p.m. in the PHS auditorium. All seating is general admission and the ... Read more...

Walkerton Man Arrested by County Police

On Saturday, November 23, about 5:15 in the morning  Marshall County Sheriff`s Department Deputy Blake Bennett conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of US 6 and Michigan Road. The driver was identified as 25 year old ... Read more...

ISDH: HEALTH OFFICIALS OFFER TIPS FOR A SAFE AND HEALTHY THANKSGIVING

The arrival of Thanksgiving brings about plenty of family, friends, festivities and food, but extra pounds don’t have to be part of your annual traditions. The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is offering Hoosiers tips on how to ... Read more...

UNIT Locates Nearly 1 Pound of Meth at Red Rock Inn

On Monday November 25, officers with the Undercover Narcotic Investigation Team (UNIT) assisted by Plymouth Police, Marshall County Police, Indiana State Police and NET43 conducted an operation at the Red Rock Inn motel on North Michigan ... Read more...

City Park Employees Performs CPR on Man in Crash and Saves His Life

A Plymouth City employee put his years of training on the Plymouth Fire Department to action Monday and saved the life of a man who was having a sever medical issue. Just before 1 p.m. Monday Plymouth Police and Fire responded to the ... Read more...

High Wind Watch for Northern Indiana including Marshall County

All of northern Indiana is under a HIGH WIND WATCH that will be in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. Southwest winds will be 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. These damaging winds could blow down trees and power ... Read more...

Culver Man more than 3 Times the Legal Limit, Arrested for OWI

Officer Ayala with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding Sunday morning, November 24th about 1:15 on Michigan Road near 6C Road.   The officer made contact with the driver 41 year ... Read more...

City Council Approves Raises for Elected Officials in 2020, Building Commissioner on County’s Unsafe Building Committee and more

Monday evening the Plymouth City Council passed on second and third reading the ordinance fixing the salaries of elected officials; the Mayor, Clerk-Treasurer and City Council members for 2020. The ordinance approved calls for a 2.8% ... Read more...

Indiana State Police Conducting Extra Patrols Over Thanksgiving Holiday “Operation Safe Family Travel”

Thanksgiving is traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year. As families take to the roads this holiday season, law enforcement is reminding drivers that extra patrols will be cracking down on impaired and dangerous driving ... Read more...

Elkhart Man Arrested for Resisting

Just before 9 Saturday night, November 23rd Plymouth Police were dispatched for a domestic disturbance on Miller Drive. The male suspect was reportedly intoxicated and left the business while police were en-route. Officer David Finn ... Read more...

Beth and Dan Cashen Open Cashen Creek Florist

A ribbon cutting and grand opening was held Friday for Cashen Creek Florist, formerly Felke Florist on South Michigan Street in Plymouth. Recently purchased by Dan and Beth Cashen of Plymouth the couple retired from 40 years of farming a ... Read more...

Plymouth Man Transported to Hospital for Injuries Sustained When he Fled from Police and Crashed

Last Wednesday, November 20th  Officer Krynock with the Plymouth Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle about 9:30 on US 30 at Oak Drive. The vehicle initially entered the Wal-Mart parking lot but then exited ... Read more...

Annual Poultry Donation Highlights Generosity of Indiana Farmers

Monday, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch accepted more than 100 tons, or 200,000 pounds, of poultry products on behalf of the state as part of the 72nd annual poultry donation. Lt. Governor Crouch, the Indiana State Poultry Association (ISPA), ... Read more...

Baltes Arrested for Trespass, PI and Disorderly Conduct

Marshall County Police were dispatched to the 1400 block of Jute Road in Bremen for a trespass complaint Sunday night, November 24th just before 10.  After speaking with the victim and witnesses it was determined through an investigation ... Read more...

Farm Bureau Survey: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny

The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 34th annual survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $48.91, or less than $5.00 per person. This is a 1-cent ... Read more...

Chicago Man Arrested for Driving 118 MPH on US 30

A Chicago man was arrested on Saturday for Reckless Driving at an Unreasonably High or Low Speed.  Just before midnight, November 23rd Officer Wozniak with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department clocked a black 2013 Dodge Charger ... Read more...

Recycling Depot Grateful Shred Event Dec. 7th

The Marshall County Recycle Depot is hosting its annual “Grateful Shred” document shredding event for Marshall County residents and businesses on Saturday, December 7 from 8 a.m. until noon. Citizens should bring their confidential ... Read more...

Warsaw Man Arrested by Bremen Police for Carrying a Handgun Without a License

22 year old Travis George Frazier of Warsaw was arrested on Saturday afternoon, November 23rd by Bremen Police. Officer Jared Siple conducted a traffic stop about 4:20 in the 3,000 block of State Road 331.  He found Frazier who was ... Read more...

Commissioners Approve Out-Of-State Travel for Sheriff

Last week, Marshall County Sheriff’s Matt Hassel asked the Commissioners to approve an out-of-state training request. Sheriff Matt Hassel wants to have another officer trained as a Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE).  He said the officer ... Read more...