Local & State News

From the Ground Up: Climate Change – So What?

Marshall and St. Joseph County SWCDs recently hosted an educational workshop.  Among the speakers was Melissa Widhalm from the Purdue Climate Change Research Center.  Melissa is a 5’ tall, petite young female academic.  The audience ... Read more...

Frances Luke Accord to visit Plymouth with their Peace-filled and Beautiful Harmonies

Brian Powers and Nick Gunty of Frances Luke Accord have promised to bring their harmonizing powers to life at The Wild Rose Moon on Friday, February 15th, at 8 p.m.  Brian and Nick, both originally from South Bend, Indiana, have been ... Read more...

Latest update from the National Weather Service

We can expect to get 1 to 2 inches of snow this evening and overnight. A Wind Advisory has been issued for Marshall County from 7pm tonight until 7am on Wednesday morning.  Sustained winds of 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph will ... Read more...

Commissioners and Council hold Joint Work Session on Septic Issue in the County

Ken Jones from Jones Petrie Rafinski, a consulting presented information on the issue starting to pop-up with failing and failed septic systems. He addressed a special joint County Council and Commissioners work session Monday morning. ... Read more...

Triton School Board Increases Pay Rate for Substitutes

The Triton School Board unanimously approved increasing the daily pay rate for substitutes in both their elementary and Jr/Sr High School during their regular monthly meeting on February 11. Substitutes holding a permit with a high school ... Read more...

Reed Arrested on Warrant, At Jail Meth Located

31 year old Colleen Reed of Plymouth had an active warrant through Marshall County.  Officer Emenhiser located her at 2225 N. Michigan Street on Saturday, February 9th. Colleen Reed was placed into custody and transported to the Marshall ... Read more...

Humane Society’s Annual Baked Potato and Salad Bar Luncheon this Wednesday

The Marshall County Humane Society will hold their annual Baked Potato and Salad Bar Luncheon this Wednesday, February 13th at the Webster Center in Plymouth. Bring your sweetie and enjoy the all-you-can-eat delicious homemade salad bar ... Read more...

Plymouth BZA Approves Sign Change due to name change for Van Gilder Funeral Home

With the change of a business name comes the need for a new sign.  During this month’s Plymouth Board of Zoning Appeals meeting, Terry Clemons, owner of the Van Gilder Funeral Home told members he plans to replace the current sign ... Read more...

Commissioners Implement “Watch” Level Travel Advisory

Due to deteriorating road conditions, the Marshall County Commissioners have implemented a “Watch” Level Advisory. A “Watch” Level travel advisory means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public.  During a ... Read more...

Ashley Ensey Arrested at Red Rock on 2 St. Joseph County Warrants

On Thursday, February 7th, just before 4 p.m. Officer Arnold with the Plymouth Police Department located 28 year old Ashley Ensey standing in the parking lot of the Red Rock Inn. Ms. Ensey was taken into custody on two outstanding warrants ... Read more...

Plymouth School Board Meeting Tuesday Evening

The Plymouth School Board will meet on Tuesday, February 12 on or near 7:00 P.M.   Prior the regular meeting, they will convene at 6:00 for an executive session. The regular meeting is open to the public; however, comments from the ... Read more...

IN Senator Randy Head: Improving School Safety

Last week, the Indiana Senate considered several measures to improve school safety in our state. One measure, which Senator Randy Head authored, would prohibit school buses from picking up and dropping off students at locations that force ... Read more...

Criminals Beware: Indiana DOR is Ready for Tax Season

Criminals looking to steal identities and submit fraudulent tax returns better look elsewhere. The Indiana Department of Revenue’s (DOR) Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Program is a national leader, stopping over $110 million in ... Read more...

Demar Bartley Arrested by City Police on Warrants

Last Wednesday, February 6th the Plymouth Police received information that 29 year old Demar Bartley of South Bend was walking from the courthouse to the county building, and there were active warrants for his arrest. Sergeant Ray West ... Read more...

Wallace Wilson III of South Bend Arrested at Walmart on Warrant

The Marshall County Drug Task Force, Plymouth Police Department and Marshall County Sheriff’s Department arrested 34 year old Wallace Wilson III of South Bend in the Walmart parking lot on Thursday, February 7th. At approximately 5:21 ... Read more...

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY

Marshall County remains under a Winter Weather Advisory.  Tonight we can expect mixed precipitation with a total snow accumulation of up to a half inch and ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch expected.  The Winter Weather ... Read more...

Grand Jury Indites Former Culver Town Council Member, David Beggs for Arson

At a press conference on Friday, Marshall County Prosecutor Nelson Chipman said the Grand Jury was convened for a second case involving former Culver Town Council member 57 year old David A. Beggs. Beggs was indicted by the Grand Jury for ... Read more...

Manns and Bobb Arrested by City Police for Possession Charges

On Tuesday, February 5th at approximately 10:3 at night, Plymouth Police Officer Arnold conducted a traffic stop on a blue Ford Ranger near the intersection of North Plum and West Jackson Streets. After an investigation the driver, 34 year ... Read more...

City Meetings Monday Evening

The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety meets at 6 p.m. in the second floor Council Chambers of City Hall.  Their agenda includes awarding the quote for the Street Department Truck, while Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson will ... Read more...

Advisory: Freezing drizzle expected thru midnight, motorist should slow down and exercise caution traveling tonight

The National Weather Service issued a Special weather statement for, Marshall, LaPorte, St. Joseph, Elkhart, Lagrange, Steuben, Noble, DeKalb, Starke, Pulaski, Fulton, Kosciusko, Whitley, Allen White and Cass counties. …Areas of ... Read more...