Local & State News

Plymouth Fire Dept. Helps Cool Off PHS Band Camp Students

It has been a summer tradition at Plymouth High School Band Camp during the past few years. It is one our band campers look forward to; a visit from the Plymouth Fire Department. This year, Fire Investigator Jesus Garcia had the honors of ... Read more...

Walorski Votes for Bills to Lower Health Care Costs, Expand Patient Choice

U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) Thursday voted for two bills aimed at expanding consumer-directed health care and lowering premiums for individuals and families. “With rising premiums and fewer options, Hoosier families need ... Read more...

Marshall County DUI Task Force Sobriety Checkpoints July 28

The Marshall County DUI Task Force is a consortium of law enforcement agencies in Marshall County working to decrease impaired driving with the overall goal of making Marshall County roadways safer. The Marshall County DUI Task Force is ... Read more...

Plymouth High School Set to Host DCI “Hoosier Heartland” Show & Competition on July 31

Plymouth High School and the Plymouth Band Boosters are excited to announce a national marching event will be held at Plymouth High School’s Rockpile stadium on Tuesday, July 31. Drum Corps International announced Plymouth High School as ... Read more...

Improvements to Jefferson Street Berm Completed

Plymouth Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt told members of the Board of Public Works and Safety that the issue with the berm on West Jefferson Street has been addressed. For the past three year, Roy Roush, a resident on West Jefferson ... Read more...

Steve Giese Appointed to Koontz Lake Conservancy District Board

Last week during the Marshall County Commissioner’s meeting, they were asked to make an appointment to the new Koontz Lake Conservancy District Board. Marshall County had one appointment to creating the board and the commissioners ... Read more...

Hundreds Attend Annual K-12 PCSC Registration Event

Hundreds of Plymouth Community School Corporation parents and students attended one of the three, on-site, K-12, 2018-2019 registration sessions held throughout the day on Tuesday at Plymouth High School. A handful of parents were lined up ... Read more...

Operation Round Up donates $1,000 to CASA of Marshall County

On Tuesday, July 24, the Marshall County REMC Operation Round Up board awarded CASA of Marshall County $1,000 to redesign a professional looking, mobile friendly website. CASA is an organization of trained volunteers who work with ... Read more...

Poor Handmaids’ 150 years in America Celebration

The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ continue honoring their rich and lengthy history on August 17-19, in a weekend event called, “Coming Home to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Poor Handmaid Presence in America.” Since June 2014, ... Read more...

Jordan Invites Students to Apply for Statehouse Internship

Indiana House Republicans are now accepting internship applications for the 2019 legislative session, which begins in January, according to State Representative Jack Jordan (R-Bremen). Jordan said the House Republican Internship Program is ... Read more...

The UNIT Arrests Four for Drugs

On Tuesday July 24, area police officers with the UNIT (Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team) conducted an operation in Plymouth resulting in the arrest of year old 58 Victor Yakas of Plum Street for Dealing in a Narcotic Drug. He was ... Read more...

Local Student Awarded American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship

The American Legion Auxiliary recently awarded McKenzie Scheetz of Plymouth High School The Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship.  Scheetz will receive $5,000 toward her tuition at Butler University this fall.   ... Read more...

Young Commends Career and Technical Education Reauthorization

Thursday, on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) commended House and Senate passage of career and technical education (CTE) legislation this week. The statute was last updated in 2006 and was due for reauthorization six ... Read more...

Walorski Votes for National Defense Bill to Support Troops, Keep America Safe

U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) Thursday released the following statement after the House passed legislation to continue the rebuilding of the military and provide servicemembers their biggest pay raise in nine years: “Providing for ... Read more...

Donnelly Announces Support for Bipartisan Legislation Aimed at Improving Maternity Care Access in Underserved Areas

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly announced his support this week for the bipartisan Improving Access to Maternity Care Act. The legislation seeks to help reduce the shortage of obstetrical services in underserved and rural areas. Currently, 32 ... Read more...

City Detective, Leo Mangus to Retire

Monday evening, Plymouth Police Chief Dave Bacon announced the up-coming retirement of Detective Leo Mangus to members of the Board of Public Works and Safety.  Mangus will retire from the department on August 31st.    The chief was ... Read more...

Yakas Arrested on Felony Drug Warrant & Possession

58 year old Victor Yakas of North Plum Street, Plymouth was arrested Tuesday afternoon about 4:20 by City Officer Paul Stamper. Officer Stamper located Yakas at Adams and Center Streets and found he has an outstanding felony warrant for ... Read more...

Board of Works Approves Medical Service for Notre Dame Football Team at Culver Academies

Plymouth Fire Chief Rod Miller presented a request to provide “stand-by” medical services to the Notre Dame Football team while they are practicing at the Culver Academies. Monday evening during the Board of Public Works and Safety ... Read more...

New Sponsor for Blueberry Bike Cruise

This year the Plymouth High School Swim Teams and the Plymouth Aquatics Club are partnering with the Marshall County Blueberry Board of Directors to sponsor the 28th Annual Blueberry Bicycle Cruise!  Leanne Senter said, “We are excited ... Read more...

Walorski Votes to Repeal Job-Killing Medical Device Tax, Senator Donnelly Supportive of Repeal

U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) Tuesday voted to repeal the job-killing medical device tax and protect Hoosier jobs in the innovative medical device manufacturing industry. “Our economy is booming because of historic tax cuts and ... Read more...