Local & State News

Early Voting Available Saturday from 8 till 3

Registered voters in Marshall County can vote early this Saturday and next Saturday in Plymouth, Bremen and Culver. The General Election is November 6 and each year the County Clerk’s office offers early voting the two Saturdays prior to ... Read more...

33 Properties Sold at Tax Sale

County Auditor Julie Fox told the County Commissioners last week that the tax sale was conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 11. There were originally 146 certified property set for the tax sale and the day of the sale 62 were offered for sale.  ... Read more...

Trick-or-Treat Activities

This weekend kicks-off the Halloween tradition of Trick-or-Treat with many opportunities for kids to have fun and grab up some candy. Innovation Academy at Lincoln Junior High will host the Haunted Maze Saturday Oct. 27, from 6-8 p.m. to ... Read more...

Tax Abatement for Marshall County Life Center Passes 2nd Step

A public hearing for the tax abatement request from Marshall County Life Center, Inc. was held during Monday’s Plymouth Common Council meeting Monday.  While the request passed, it was not unanimous. Marshall County Life Center is a ... Read more...

Red Cross Calls for healthy Donors to Maintain Blood Supply

As influenza activity picks up, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood to ensure a strong blood supply for patients in need. Blood and platelets can only be given by donors who are feeling well. ... Read more...

Senator Young’s Opioid Bills Signed Into Law

Wednesday, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) applauded the President’s signature of H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. The legislation, which contains six provisions that were introduced or co-led by Senator Young, ... Read more...

Donnelly Provisions to Combat Opioid Epidemic Signed into Law as Part of Bipartisan SUPPORT Act

Several of U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly’s provisions to combat the opioid abuse epidemic were signed into law today by the President as part of the bipartisan Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment ... Read more...

Lutheran Health Fair at Triton Elementary

Triton School Corporation Superintendent Jeremy Riffle thanked  Lutheran Health Network for put on a Triton Elementary Health Fair for the students. Triton Elementary kindergarten scholars from Mrs. Melling’s classroom had the ... Read more...

Fall Installment of Property Taxes Due Nov. 13th

According to Marshall County Treasurer Angie Birchmeier, the 2017 payable 2018 tax bills second installment is due Tuesday, November 13.  In addition to paying in person or by mail, there are several payment options available to ... Read more...

Blankenship Arrested for OWI Endangering

A Plymouth man was arrested Saturday night following a traffic stop at Michigan and Jefferson Streets. Officer Jerrid Arnold with the Plymouth Police Department stopped 24 year old Heston Blankenship about 10:45.  He was found to be ... Read more...

Change Orders for 2017 Community Crossing Projects are Deductions

On Monday, Plymouth City Engineer, Rick Gaul presented two change orders to the Board of Public Works and Safety for the 2017 Spring and Fall Community Crossing projects. Both change orders were for deduction. The original contract for the ... Read more...

Bremen Police Arrest Hattabaugh on Multiple Charges

Officer Wes Atkins with the Bremen Police Department was dispatched to 1435 West Plymouth Street Monday evening about 9 for a suspicious person. 22 year old Tristan G. Hattabaugh was taken into custody and arrested for Unlawful Possession ... Read more...

Fitness Forum Offers Rock Steady Boxing Program for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Fitness Forum Sports and Wellness at LifePlex is now offering a program for residents that have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.  Parkinson’s Disease causes a loss of many of the same elements that boxers condition to ... Read more...

Plymouth Board of Public Works Approves Request

Members of the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety approved two requests during their meeting Monday evening. Laura Mann the Promotion of the City Coordinator was granted approval to close Michigan Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to ... Read more...

Bremen Man Arrested on Failure To Appear Warrant

Last Thursday Officer Finn with the Plymouth Police Department arrested a Bremen man on a warrant. Officer Finn was dispatched to the Marshall County Probation Department about 1:30 in the afternoon for a client who had a failure to appear ... 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. this Sunday, October 28. The ... Read more...

Parrett Vet Howl-O-Ween Nail Trim and Pet Fool Collection for Humane Society

A fundraiser for Marshall County Humane Society will be held this Saturday, October 27th from 2-4:30 PM at Parrett Veterinary Clinic on Columbus Drive. Every pet needs their nails trimmed so this Howl-O-Ween Trims & Treats Fundraiser ... Read more...

Opioid Bill with Walorski Measure Named for Dr. Todd Graham Signed Into Law

U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) Wednesday released the following statement after bipartisan opioid legislation, which includes provisions named for Dr. Todd Graham, was signed into law: “The opioid epidemic is taking a ... Read more...

Treasurer Mitchell Launches “Right on the Money” Video

Wednesday Treasurer Mitchell, along with Superintendent McCormick, launched “Right on the Money”. This video was created to aid Hoosier teachers and families as they increase students’ financial awareness.  “It was ... Read more...

Donnelly Provision to Expedite Infrastructure Permitting Signed into Law by President Trump

Tuesday, President Trump signed into law a bipartisan provision led by U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly that will help improve the timeliness and predictability of permitting for some infrastructure projects. The provision, which was included ... Read more...