Local & State News

James Whitcomb Riley Visits Miller’s

“….We set around the kitchen fire an’ has the mostest fun A-list’nin’ to the witch-tales ‘at Annie tells about, An’ the Gobble-uns ‘at gits you Ef you Don’t Watch Out!…” And with that, ... Read more...

Two Females Arrested by City Police Possession of Marijuana

42 year old Jennifer Poirier and 24 year old Denisha Herron, both of Plymouth were arrested following a traffic stop Thursday night. About 9:45 Officer Paul Stamper with the Plymouth Police Department pulled a vehicle over at North ... Read more...

Governor Eric Holcomb Directs Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff

Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, October 7, 2018. ... Read more...

Plymouth Teen Arrested After Her Car Crashed into Home on Lake Avenue

An 18 year old Plymouth girl was arrested Wednesday evening, October 3rd after the vehicle she was driving crashed into a home at 1323 West Lake Avenue in Plymouth. Just after 9 p.m. a 911 call reported a vehicle crashed into the rear of ... Read more...

Commissioners Approve Sheriff Seeking NextGen 911 Equipment Grant

On Monday the Marshall County Commissioners gave their support to the request of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department to apply for a federal NG 911 Equipment Grant. Matt Pitney told the commissioner the Next Generation 911 Grant ... Read more...

Peters Recaps 2018 County Highway Road Plan

Earlier this week Jason Peters, Supervisor of the County Highway Department gave the Commissioners a recap of the 2018 Road Program. This year there were 85.4 miles of roads chip and sealed while 20.25 miles were paved and 60 miles primed ... Read more...

Plymouth Park Board Updated on Multiple Projects

This week, Plymouth City Attorney Sean Surrisi told park board members he is working to finalize the contact with the consultants on the historic footbridge project.  VS Engineering is the lead consultant on the project but they are ... Read more...

The State of Indiana Property Tax, Learn How it Works

Do you understand how property tax is distributed and local government budgeting is conducted?  Purdue Extension will be holding a statewide program on the state of the property tax on Wednesday, October 10, from 11 am to 1 pm. This ... Read more...

Coordinated Operation Results in Arrests, Seizure of near Half Pound of Heroin, Guns; Bond set at a $600,000 on Ortiz; $300,000 on Webb; $100,000 on Davis

Marshall County Prosecutor Nelson Chipman announced Thursday the successful execution of a coordinated operation that resulted in the arrest of three men and the seizure of a nearly half pound of heroin and AR rifles.  The Marshall County ... Read more...

Donnelly Provisions to Combat Opioid Epidemic Pass Senate as part of Bipartisan ‘SUPPORT Act’

Several of U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly’s provisions passed the Senate as part of a bipartisan legislative package that will help combat the opioid abuse epidemic. The Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and ... Read more...

Joe Martyn Ricke & The Miracle Machine will Appear with special Lincoln Jr. High School Guest, Meg Robinson, on the Wild Rose Moon Radio Hour This Week

Singer-Songwriter, Joe Martyn Ricke and his band, The Miracle Machine, will appear this week on the Wild Rose Moon Radio Hour.  Originally from south Texas, Ricke’s work is influenced by Jackson Brown and Elvis and because he is an ... Read more...

Six Young-Led Opioid Bills Head to President to Be Signed Into Law

Wednesday, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) voted to advance the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. The legislation, which contains six provisions that were introduced or co-led by Senator Young, passed the Senate on a 98-1 vote ... Read more...

Plymouth Fundraising Funds for Handicap Accessible Kayak & Canoe Launch in River Park Square

The Plymouth Park Department’s plan to have a handicap accessible canoe and kayak launch on the Yellow River could be a reality next year. During Monday’s Park Board meeting, Recreation Director Allie Shook said the online crowdfunding ... Read more...

Plymouth School Board Ratifies Master Contract with Teachers

The Plymouth School Board ratified the Master Contract with the corporation teachers during their October 2 meeting. The PEA (Plymouth Education Association) membership had ratified the contact by unanimous vote on the Wednesday prior to ... Read more...

Barbara Jo Finney Arrested at Applebee’s for PI

Tuesday evening officers from the Plymouth Police Department were dispatched to Applebee’s for a female at the bar causing a disturbance. Arriving at the restaurant about 8 p.m. the suspect was pointed out and identified as 48 year old ... Read more...

South Bend Pair Arrested for Meth

On September 29th, Plymouth Police Officer Jerrid Arnold arrested two people from South Bend following a traffic stop in the area of North Michigan Street and US 30. About 6:30 in the evening the officer stopped the vehicle.  He found 37 ... Read more...

County Prosecutor Offers Desert and Conversation on Elder Exploitation Oct. 9th

The Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office, Marshall County TRIAD and several volunteers are inviting the public to join them for “Dessert with Friends” on Tuesday, October 9th at the Life Enrichment Center, 1305 West Harrison Street in ... Read more...

County Highway Roadwork on Thursday

The Marshall County Highway Department will be doing shoulder work on 3rd Road, Nutmeg Road and Oak Road on Thursday where they paved earlier this summer. Jason Peters, Highway Supervisor said, “After completing this work we will move to ... Read more...

Robert Rauen II of Plymouth Arrested by City Police for OWI

Officer Paul Stamper with the Plymouth Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Wednesday, October 3rd that resulted in the arrest of a Plymouth man. Just before 3 o’clock in the morning 32 year old Robert Rauen II was stopped on ... Read more...

Young Votes for Fort Wayne Airmail Museum and Other Indiana Priorities in FAA Reauthorization

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) Wednesday voted to advance several Indiana priorities, including his legislation to designate a national Airmail Museum in Fort Wayne, as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, which passed the ... Read more...