Local & State News

Walorski Statement on Administration Decision on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) Thursday released the following statement on the administration’s decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico, and the European Union: “Steel and aluminum tariffs are ... Read more...

“Step Up” at Triton Elementary

Students at Triton Elementary School in grades kindergarten through fifth grade got to “step up” to the next grade Thursday. Triton School Corporation Superintendent Jeremy Riffle said, “They were able to meet the teachers ... Read more...

Donnelly Joins President Trump at White House for Signing of His ‘Right to Try’ Bill

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly Wednesday joined President Trump at the White House for the signing of his bipartisan ‘Right to Try’ legislation. The bill passed the Senate unanimously in August 2017 and the House of Representatives with ... Read more...

Habitat for Humanity of Marshall County to Construct 21st Home in Plymouth

Dean Byers is excited to announce the Second Habitat Home project to be constructed this year. Habitat for Humanity of Marshall County will have a groundbreaking ceremony for the 21st family home to be built in Marshall County.  This next ... Read more...

Rockie Football Radio Auction June 22nd

The 9th Annual Plymouth Rockie Football Radio Auction on WTCA is scheduled for Friday, June 22nd starting at 9 a.m. Plymouth High School football moms are busy collecting auction items in an effort to raise funds to support all three ... Read more...

Friday Special Joint Meeting to Announce New County Plan Director

The Marshall County Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will convene for a Special public meeting on Friday, June 1st a noon.  The special meeting will be held in room 203 of the Marshall County Building.  The special meeting has ... Read more...

MELISSA WIDHALM TO SPEAK ON CLIMATE CHANGE IN INDIANA

Climate change is in the news. But what does “climate change” mean? How is it affecting Indiana residents now? The Marshall County Recycle Depot is sponsoring a presentation by Melissa Widhalm of the Purdue University Climate Change ... Read more...

County Health Dept. Offers FREE Narcan Rescue Kits & Training Thursday

The Marshall County Health Department will be providing FREE Narcan Rescue Kits and Training to the general public on Thursday, May 31st. Do you have a loved one struggling with an opioid addiction?  Having the training to administer a ... Read more...

New Tax Scam Targets Tax Professionals

The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are warning tax professionals to be on alert for emails aiming to steal client data by posing as state accounting and professional associations. Tax ... Read more...

Owner Information Sought on Dogs Dumped in Dixon Lake Area

Over the course of more than a week, the Marshall County Humane Society has been trying to capture a number of terrified dogs that were dumped in the Dixon Lake area. So far, 12 dogs have been rescued by the Humane Society but there are ... Read more...

NIPSCO Encourages Customers to Prepare for Summer Storm Season

The arrival of warmer weather in northern Indiana means the possibility of heavy rain and strong winds that can wreak havoc and create unsafe situations. As the upcoming summer season approaches, NIPSCO advises customers to take ... Read more...

EARTHWORKS OFFERS SUMMER DAY CAMP

Earthworks Summer Day Camp is the perfect place for children to disconnect from technology and learn about the interconnectedness with all of creation. Earthworks Summer Day Camps are designed for children ages 6-10. Weekly day camps ... Read more...

Leaders from 6 cities and towns gather to plan future of region in northern Indiana

Dozens of private, non-profit and government leaders from Argos, Bourbon, Bremen, Culver, LaPaz and Plymouth will meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon this Thursday, May 31, to begin developing plans for their future as a region in Marshall ... Read more...

No Police Report on Dog that Died in Aldis Parking Lot

Plymouth Police Chief Dave Bacon confirmed that city officers went to Aldis at US 30 and Oak Drive about 3 p.m. on Memorial Day for the call of a man giving a dog CPR. Both county and city police officers responded to the location.  The ... Read more...

Bourbon Man Injured in Saturday Morning Crash into Tree

On Saturday, May 26 about 1:15 in the morning the Marshall County Central Dispatch Center received a 911 call from a concerned citizen who said there was a male subject walking around and yelling in the area of 20th Road east of Fir. ... Read more...

Culver Town Hall Summer Hours

Culver’s Town Clerk-Treasurer, Karen Heim announces summer hours for the city office. Between the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays, the Culver Town Hall will observe summer hours.  The office will be open from 8 a.m. till 4:30 ... Read more...

Walorski Introduces Bill to Increase Military Death Benefits

U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) recently introduced legislation to double the survivor benefits paid immediately after the death of a service-member while on active duty. The bill would decrease by the same amount payments made to the ... Read more...

2 Arrested for Cook Lake Trail Burglary

On May 18th the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department investigated a burglary on Cook Lake Trail. Officers found that forced entry was made into the residence and items had been stolen from the residence. Items taken included numerous ... Read more...

BECOME A CITIZEN SCIENTIST FREE HOOSIER RIVER WATCH WORKSHOP

Marshall County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is hosting a FREE Hoosier River Watch workshop on June 16.  Hoosier River Watch is a program of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Quality, ... Read more...

Bipartisan Bill Helps Families Break Out of Poverty and Relocate to Greater Opportunity Areas

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) Tuesday announced they introduced legislation to incentivize greater choice and mobility in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Housing Choice Voucher ... Read more...