Local & State News

Commerce Department Completes Investigation into Whether Auto Imports Threaten National Security

U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) Monday released the following statement after the Commerce Department completed its investigation into whether auto imports threaten U.S. national security: “While I have not seen the results ... Read more...

Announcing the Indiana Dunes National Park

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Congressman Pete Visclosky (D-Ind.-1) and Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.-2), to announce that the 61st National Park in the United States and the first National Park for the state of Indiana ... Read more...

IDHS encourages Hoosiers to get involved with Radiation Awareness Week

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security encourages Hoosiers to take the time to learn more about the effects of radiation and its safety implications as part of Radiation Awareness Week. “Most people are unaware of the fact that ... Read more...

Culver Union Twp. Public Library to Host Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash

Children are invited to come celebrate the 115th birthday of Dr. Seuss, beloved master of rhyme and nonsense, at the Culver Public Library on Saturday, March 2nd at 10:30am. The festivities will include Seuss-themed food, crafts, games, ... Read more...

Marshall County Jail receives Power Moves® Rebate

The Marshall County Jail in Plymouth recently received a rebate check from its local electric cooperative. County Commissioner President, Kevin Overmyer, County Council President, Judy Stone, Doug Masterson of the Marshall County Jail and ... Read more...

Roy Atkins Arrested on Dealing Meth Warrant and Possession of Meth

On Tuesday, February 12, Plymouth Police Sergeant Ray West was dispatched to the area of the court house in reference to a male leaving the building with a warrant. The officer located 41 year old Roy Atkins of Plymouth and confirmed the ... Read more...

Melissa Clanton to Challenge Incumbent Democrat for Bourbon Clerk-Treasurer Seat

Melissa (Hanley) Clanton is running for Clerk-Treasurer for the Town on Bourbon on the Republican ticket. Born and raised in the great community of Bourbon Clanton says she and her husband Brian have raised five children in Triton School ... Read more...

Latest update on County Roads

Due to road conditions after the light rain that followed the snow Sunday evening, the County Highway Department will start at 4 AM Monday. Highway Superintendent Jason Peters said, “This should give the department enough time to cover a ... Read more...

Senator Head: Improving Hoosier Health

Indiana has the seventh-highest smoking rate in the nation, and over 11,000 Hoosiers die because of tobacco use each year. To address this issue, Senator Randy Head authored Senate Bill 425 this session, which would raise the age a person ... Read more...

“Run for Something” Endorses Josh Walker for Mayor

Josh Walker, Democratic candidate for Mayor of Plymouth is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of local leadership. In ... Read more...

Kunze Arrested for OWI on a Controlled Substance

Officer Arnold with the Plymouth Police Department responded to the report of a two vehicle crash near the intersection of US 30 and Pioneer Drive on Tuesday, February 12th just after 3 p.m. James C. Kunze Jr. age 39 of Plymouth was the ... Read more...

Full Agenda for Commissioner’s Meeting Monday Morning

The Marshall County Commissioners will meet Monday Morning, February 18th beginning at 9:30 in their second floor meeting room of the County Building. Agenda for the meeting includes a public hearing on an ordinance establishing an inmate ... Read more...

County Highway has Skeleton Crew Out

Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters said about 4 p.m., “With the light snow over the last few hours, the Highway Department is going to send out a skeleton crew.   Snowplow drivers will run for a few hours and ... Read more...

Young and Coons Applaud Senate Passage of National FFA Week Resolution

The Senate passed a bipartisan resolution Thursday introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), and cosponsored by a bipartisan group of over 40 additional Senators, to mark February 16-23, 2019 as National FFA ... Read more...

Miller’s Puppy Treats A Big Hit at MCHS Luncheon

Residents of Miller’s Assisted Living Facility were able to attend the Marshall County Humane Society Baked Potato and Salad Bar once again this year.  While at the event they also sold the homemade puppy treats theybaked during the ... Read more...

Young Statement on Compliance with Yemen and Global Magnitsky Act Requirements

 U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) Thursday issued a statement regarding the administration’s non-compliance with the Global Magnitsky Act relating to the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as well as a federal law ... Read more...

Indiana students to get free FAFSA filing help at College Goal Sunday

Financial aid professionals will be volunteering at 39 sites in Indiana to help college-bound students and their families open the door to financial aid during College Goal Sunday. The event is set for 2 p.m. (local time), February 24 and ... Read more...

Young, Cantwell Introduce Bill to Improve Medicare Coverage for People Living with Lymphedema

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and 28 colleagues introduced bipartisan legislation to improve Medicare coverage for lymphedema patients. The Lymphedema Treatment Act would increase and improve care for ... Read more...

Walorski Statement on Funding Bill

U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) Thursday released the following statement after the House passed legislation to fund the government and provide $22.5 billion for border security: “I voted for this bill because it keeps the government ... Read more...

Young Votes to Fund the Government and Increase Border Security

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) Thursday issued the following statement after voting for legislation to fully fund the government and provide $22.54 billion in total border security funding, including $1.375 billion for 55 new miles of ... Read more...