Do you like barbeque?  Have you ever wondered what it takes to judge barbeque competitively? Well, look no further.  The Marshall County Blazin’ BBQ & Bluegrass is hosting its very first Kansas City Barbeque Society Certified Judge’s class, August 8, 2015 at the Webster Center in Plymouth from 10am-2:30pm. It takes a dedicated team...
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Craig Hendrix from SEH gave the Plymouth Park Board members some unsettling news during this week’s meeting. The stage one submittal to INDOT is the preliminary plans for phase II of the Greenway Trail that will allow walkers, runners, bikes and others to travel from Jefferson Street near the Blueberry Festival office across the...
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When Plymouth Schools students start the 2015-2016 school year, they will have a little break every Monday morning. The Plymouth School Board voted unanimously to have classes start one hour later each Monday in order for teachers to have time to collaborate lesson plans. Initially, Superintendent Daniel Tyree had suggested the delay on Tuesday...
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Twenty high school students primarily from Plymouth are completing the finishing touches on a new home in the Southfield Subdivision at 11th and King Road! Seventeen 1st year students and three 2nd year students made up the Plymouth High School Construction Technology program for the 2014-2015 school year. PHS Construction Technology instructor P.T. McKinnis...
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The Bourbon Police Department announced Thursday the completion of the national and statewide 2015 Click It or Ticket enforcement mobilization campaign. During the annual 17-day enforcement period, 9 tickets were written for lack of seat belt usage within the Town of Bourbon. “The importance of seat belt usage cannot be overstated,” said Patrolman Matt Geiger “Ensuring drivers and their occupants understand the...
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Marshall County Tourism is adding Saturday hours from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for the summer. These hours will be begin this Saturday, June 6th, 2015 and continue through Saturday, August 29, 2015. Marshall County Tourism welcomes visitors and communities members alike to stop by and discover the many activities the county has to offer. As...
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Thursday afternoon at 1:25 the Plymouth Fire Department responded to a reported car fire on West Jefferson Street in front of Ozinga Concrete. Plymouth Fire Chief Rod Miller said only a small amount of smoke was showing.  The driver told the chief they saw a small flame and called 911. When firefighters opened the...
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Jefferson Elementary 2nd grade teacher Sara Spasic, saw children in need in her classroom, her school, and her community and was determined to do something about it. Spasic appeared before the Plymouth School Board on June 2 to get a go-ahead to establish a Kids Hope USA program in the school. Spasic said, “There...
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The 2015 Road Program for the Marshall County Highway Department was approved by the County Commissioners during their meeting Monday. Supervisor of County Highways, Jason Peters said he plans to chip and seal 11.5 miles of roadway this year.  Roads selected include North Michigan Road from the city limits to 3rd Road, a 6...
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When Ted Brown turns in his badge and retires from the Plymouth Police Department this week, he will make a short walk across the high school’s parking lot to his new position.  On Tuesday the Plymouth School Board hired Brown as the Director of Safety and Security.  Brown replaces Jim Phillips who resigned effective...
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