Local & State News

Walorski Statement on U.S.-Canada-Mexico Trade Agreement

U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) Monday released the following statement after the U.S., Canada, and Mexico announced a new trilateral trade agreement: “A modernized trade agreement with Mexico and Canada will strengthen ... Read more...

Grandparents/VIP Day at Triton

Triton School Corporation held their annual Grandparents/VIP Day on Friday, September 22nd.   Students from Mrs. Bilinski’s 1st grade classroom enjoyed an activity with very important people in their lives. Superintendent ... Read more...

Plymouth School Board Meeting Tuesday

The Plymouth School Board will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 3 at 7:00 P.M. in the Administration Building. Meetings are open to the public; however, comments from the audience are restricted to agenda items only. They ... Read more...

REES Theatre Project Needs Your Donation Now

This summer, The REES Theatre Project was added to the Marshall County Crossroads Stellar Initiative, as another show of community support. When complete, the art deco restored interior will create a multi-use venue for the performing ... Read more...

Commissioner Meeting Monday

The Marshall County Commissioners will meet Monday morning at 8:30 in the second floor meeting room of the County Building.  The short agenda for the meeting includes Ty Adley, the new Plan Director with a water quality letter.  Also on ... Read more...

First Mammograms of October Offer a Sweet Incentive

The start of October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness month, bringing the chance to increase our understanding of breast cancer and the importance of early detection. Statistics show that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast ... Read more...

Town of Culver Hydrant Flushing Week of October 22

Culver’s Town Clerk, Karen Heim said beginning Monday, October 22, the Town of Culver will be flushing hydrants.  Culver typically does this twice a year to remove rust from the town’s water distribution system. As the crew moves ... Read more...

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “River Park Square Launch” Project in Plymouth

Plymouth residents and visitors will soon enjoy a new accessible kayak and canoe launch along the Yellow River, thanks to a recently launched crowdfunding campaign. The campaign is sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community ... Read more...

Walorski Measure Named for Dr. Todd Graham Included in Opioid Bill Set to Become Law

The House Friday passed bipartisan legislation to combat the opioid epidemic, including provisions authored by U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) and named in honor of Dr. Todd Graham that would improve access to non-opioid pain ... Read more...

Gary Man Arrested by County Police for Operating on a Controlled Substance

Sgt. Nicholas Laffoon with the Marshall County Police Department responded with several other officers to a complaint of an erratic driver Monday morning just before 11 east bound on US 30.  The vehicle, a 2006 GMC pickup truck was ... Read more...

Walorski Votes to Lock In Middle-Class and Small Business Tax Cuts

U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) Friday released the following statement after the House passed several bills to lock in middle-class and small business tax cuts, expand savings options for families, and help startups grow: ... Read more...

REES Theatre Capital Campaign Accepts Donation from Hoosier Racing Tire

A local industry with international recognition has lent its support to restore an iconic downtown theatre in rural America.  Friday afternoon, Hoosier Racing Tire President John DeSalle announced the company’s investment of $50,000 ... Read more...

17th Annual Harvest Festival of Bands Saturday Evening at PHS

The 17th annual Harvest Festival of Bands at Plymouth High School is this Saturday evening, September 29th. Bryan Ames, PHS Band Director said, “The event has grown tremendously since the addition of the new artificial turf.” There ... Read more...

Donnelly, Young Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Solution to Retiree Pension Crisis

U.S. Senators Joe Donnelly and Todd Young led a bipartisan group of Senators in sending a letter to the co-chairs of the Joint Select Committee on the Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans encouraging members to now reach a bipartisan ... Read more...

TCU Surpasses 300,000 Membership Milestone Indiana’s Largest Credit Union Will Celebrate Throughout October

Teachers Credit Union (TCU) announces that its membership has surpassed 300,000, further solidifying TCU’s standing as Indiana’s largest credit union. To thank members, TCU will host celebrations in TCU service centers in October and ... Read more...

Young Statement on Senate Judiciary Hearing and Judge Kavanaugh

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) issued the following statement regarding the testimony of Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford during Thursday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing: “It was important for both Dr. ... Read more...

Donnelly Announces Opposition to Kavanaugh Nomination

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly announced today that he opposes Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court:   “I do not view Supreme Court vacancies through a partisan lens, which is why I have used the same thorough process to ... Read more...

The Pokagon Band gives $1.2 million to City of South Bend

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is pleased to announce a check for $1.2 million was presented to the Mayor’s office, representing the first payment of the voluntary revenue sharing agreement between the Pokagon Band and the City ... Read more...

David’s Courage Receives Reduction in Utility Deposit

This week members of the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety considered the request of Greg Erickson from David’s Courage, 10924 Lincoln Highway for a waiver or reduction of a deposit fee since they are a non-profit organization.  ... Read more...

Culver Union Township Fire Department Aerial Truck Fundraiser

The Culver Union Township Fire Department is pleased to announce that they are launching a public fundraiser October 5th through November 18th, to coincide with national fire prevention week October 7 – 13th, with the goal of raising a ... Read more...