Local & State News

Walorski Introduces Bill to End Penalty on Working Seniors

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) last Friday reintroduced the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act, legislation to end a penalty on seniors who continue working after claiming Social Security benefits. “Any ... Read more...

After Months and Months the County Council Approves WIS Job Descriptions

The County Council’s subcommittee that reviewed the Waggoner, Irwin and Scheele (WIS) Job Classification and Compensation Study made a recommendation to the full council Monday morning. Council members Jon VanVactor, Penny Lukenbill and ... Read more...

Plymouth to Plant and Grow Unity Gardens, Needs Volunteers

Saint Joseph Health System(SJHS) and Unity Gardens have partnered to bring a Unity Garden to Plymouth.  We will be filling raised beds and planting the garden on Saturday, May 18 from 1-4 pm at the Life Enrichment Center, 1305 West ... Read more...

George Marshall Arrested by County Police on 6 Charges including Possessions & OWI

On Friday, May 10th, 2019 at 10:39 PM, Marshall County Officer Wozniak initiated a traffic stop on a silver 2005 Dodge passenger car in the area of Oak Road and 7B Road. The driver of the vehicle, 53 year old George M. Marshall of Redwood ... Read more...

Mayor’s Youth Council Hosts Earth Day Clean-Up

On Saturday, May 11, 2019, the Mayor’s Youth Council successfully hosted its fifth annual Earth Day Clean-Up event. With the assistance of Plymouth High School’s National Honor Society, the City of Plymouth, and the Plymouth Parks ... Read more...

Both PHS Symphony Orchestra & Chamber Orchestra receive Gold rating at ISSMA Competition

The Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) Organizational Festivals are held in the spring and involves schools from all across the state. On Friday, April 12, the second week of the Organizational Festival took place at Concord ... Read more...

TWENTYEIGHT ANNUAL PROJECT D.A.R.E. OF MARSHALL COUNTY BANQUET

The 28th annual Project D.A.R.E. of Marshall County banquet will be held on Thursday May 16, 6:30 pm, at Christo’s Banquet Center 830 East Lincolnway in Plymouth. The banquet is open to the public and is for the purpose of recognizing ... Read more...

Road Closure in Culver on Wednesday

Karen Heim, the Clerk/Treasurer for the Town of Culver is notifying residents of a street closure this week. On Wednesday, May 15th, West Shore Drive will be closed between Chadwick Shore and Tamarack. Detours routes will be marked. This ... Read more...

3 Michigan Men Arrested by City Police for Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia

Last week, on Tuesday, May 7th, Officer Arnold with the Plymouth Police Department conducted a traffic stop about 9 p.m. on a vehicle near the intersection of Oak Road and PIDCO Drive. After an investigation he arrested 29 year old Nathan ... Read more...

PHS Wraps up Week-Long Teacher Appreciation Week with Annual Luncheon

Last week Plymouth High School administration was busy celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week and thanking PHS and Weidner School of Inquiry @ PHS teachers for all they do for students. The week-long celebration wrapped up with the annual ... Read more...

Hoosier Businesses Encouraged to Prepare for Emergencies Now

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) encourages Hoosier businesses to prepare for every possible emergency during Business Continuity Awareness Week, May 13-17. In recognition of the positive impacts continuity planning has ... Read more...

Prater from Knox Arrested for Theft at Walmart

On Thursday, May 9th, about 4:30 in the afternoon, Plymouth Police were contacted for a Theft from Walmart. Officer Beatty arrived and stopped 24 year old Jenna Prater of Knox while she was attempting to leave.  Stolen property was ... Read more...

Attorney General Curtis Hill Joins Multistate Lawsuit Against Pharmaceutical Companies

Attorney General Curtis Hill joined 43 other attorneys general in a lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceuticals and 19 of the nation’s largest generic drug manufacturers alleging a broad conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate ... Read more...

Walorski Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Health Care Access for Veterans’ Newborns

U.S. Representatives Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.), Susie Lee (D-Nev.), Doug Collins (R-Ga.), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) last week introduced bipartisan legislation to improve health care coverage for newborn children of veterans. ... Read more...

City Meetings Monday Evening

The City of Plymouth will hold their regular meetings Monday evening beginning at 6 p.m. with the Board of Public Works and Safety. Members will hear department head reports and Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt will present a request ... Read more...

Plymouth High School Digital Design Students Win IBEW Local 153 Electrical Union Shirt Design Contest

Faith Hansen’s Digital Design class at Plymouth High School participated in the second annual shirt design contest for the IBEW Local 153 electrical union. After learning design skills using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, students ... Read more...

County Council Meeting Monday Morning

The Marshall County Council meets this morning at 9 a.m. in the second floor meeting room of the County Building. Agenda for the meeting includes three requests to waive the probationary pays.  Sheriff’ Matt Hassel is first up with a ... Read more...

High School Construction Technology Open House set for June 2nd

Plymouth High School students participating in the Construction Technology program offered through the North Central Area Vocational Cooperative program are putting the finishing touches of this year’s house build. Currently there are 11 ... Read more...

Valma Shupp of Bourbon Killed in Crash

The Marshall County Coroner’s office investigated a two vehicle crash on U.S. 30 that resulted in a Bourbon woman being killed. The accident which occurred about 4:30 Saturday afternoon at Beech Road brought traffic to a standstill. ... Read more...

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and Plymouth Police Department Warns of Click It or Ticket Patrols

This month the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and the Plymouth Police Department join law-enforcement agencies across the nation to increase enforcement of seat-belt laws for Click It or Ticket. Multiple weeks of highly visible ... Read more...