Local & State News

Newly elected, Marshall County Commissioner Stan Klotz proposed a joint work session with members of the Marshall County Council during the first meeting of the new year. Klotz noted that he’s a brand new commissioner and there are two ... Read more...

The Bourbon Town Council convened on Tuesday, January 8 for their regular monthly meeting.  Board president P.J. Hanley had informed the council members that he would be out of the country and would be unable to attend.  The meeting was ... Read more...

Community leaders have been invited to experience what it is like living in poverty in Marshall County. Chris Garner, Executive director of the Marshall County Neighborhood Center said, “Over the past year Marshall County has taken the ... Read more...

Would you know how to respond to an active shooter in a public place? The Bremen Public Library will be offering a FREE presentation by the Indiana State Police to help you learn how to respond if you are unarmed. On Tuesday, January 15th ... Read more...

During Tuesday’s Bourbon Town Board meeting, local resident David Berry addressed the council concerning the town’s ordinance and enforcement concerning junk cars. Berry said, “I’m getting harassed by the town.” He said he had ... Read more...

A 911 emergency call of a domestic battery early Monday morning sent Marshall County Police to a residence on Rose Road near Plymouth. About 20 minutes after 2 A.M. Monday, January 7th the Sheriff`s Department dispatched officers to the ... Read more...

The Marshall County Soil and Water Conservation District invites the public to attend its 63rd Annual Meeting and Banquet on January 22nd at the Pretty Lake Trinity United Methodist Church in Plymouth. The evening’s activities will begin ... Read more...

State Senator Randy Head (R-Logansport) Tuesday announced during a press conference that he filed legislation that would address school bus safety issues in Indiana. The bill would increase the penalty from a Class A infraction to a Class ... Read more...

On Friday, January 4th at 6:47 P.M. a vehicle being driven by 72 year old Ronald James Maclagan of Pierceton was stopped for a traffic infraction on US 30 at Oak Drive. During the traffic stop, Maclagan was found to be in possession of ... Read more...

At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Tuesday announced a plan to ensure that low-income Americans have access to the nutrition they need, despite the inability of Congress to pass an ... Read more...

On Sunday, January 6th, Plymouth Police Officers were dispatched to 701 North Plum Street for a domestic battery that had occurred. Officer Finn conducted an investigation of the situation and arrested 33 year old Jonathon P. Dalton for ... Read more...

Monday morning the Marshall County Commissioners conducted a public hearing on the NO THRU TRUCK ordinance. The idea of an ordinance restricting heavy trucks on county roadways came to light last fall when a couple residents complained of ... Read more...

Plymouth Park Superintendent Mike Hite updated members of the Park Board on a couple of projects that have been going on during their meeting Monday evening. The basketball courts on the north end of Centennial Park have had the goals ... Read more...

On Friday, January 4th, Plymouth Police Officer Chris Miller conducted a traffic stop at East Jefferson and Polk Streets.  After a short investigation 34 year old Mathew R. Alaniz of Plymouth was transported to the Marshall County Jail ... Read more...

The Marshall County Commissioners held their first meeting of 2019 on Monday and their first order of business was the reorganization of the board.  Kevin Overmyer was unanimously elected to serve another term as president while Mike Delp ... Read more...

Last Thursday on January 3rd Plymouth Police Officers arrested three individuals on warrants. At approximately 5:10 PM 43 year old Andrew Kirby of Plymouth was arrested at his residence in an apartment at 225 North Michigan Street.   ... Read more...

A Culver man was arrested for early Saturday morning; January 5th after County Police located a meth pipe with residue in his vehicle. About 12:15 Saturday morning, Officer Andrew Wozniak noticed a silver 2004 Pontiac passenger car sitting ... Read more...

Monday, Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development announced the winners of the InstaIndiana online voting contest. With locations in the voting list covering all types of places to explore in ... Read more...

Attorney General Curtis Hill Monday confirmed that his office is pursuing recovery of funds improperly received by a Gary councilwoman who held two municipal positions at the same time in violation of Indiana law. Councilwoman Mary Brown ... Read more...

The Marshall County 2019 Point In Time (PIT) Count, will be taking place on January 23rd. The PIT Count is extremely important as it provides data to Congress, the state of Indiana and Marshall County nonprofits, service agencies, churches ... Read more...