Local & State News

Plymouth High School Speech and Debate Team Hosts Annual Showcase Friday Evening

The Plymouth High School Speech and Debate Team will be holding its annual showcase this Friday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Studio Theatre.  This event is open to students, faculty, and the community. The PHS Speech Showcase is two-fold. ... Read more...

HEMINGER HOUSE ANNOUNCES FUNDRAISING GALA

The Heminger House is pleased to announce and invite the community its upcoming event, the First Annual “Unmasking Domestic Violence Masquerade Gala” on July 28th at Christo’s Banquet Center in Plymouth. Cocktail hour starts at 5:30 ... Read more...

City Council Approves Additional Appropriations after Public Hearing

The Plymouth Common Council held a public hearing for additional appropriations during their meeting Monday evening. City Clerk Treasurer Jeannine Xaver said the additional are $100,000 for the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund, replacing the ... Read more...

Mattix and Purdue Scholarships awarded to PHS Seniors

The Mattix Scholarships were presented to Plymouth High School seniors last Friday morning by Mr. Terry Borggren. The Floyd and Maxine Mattix Scholarship were presented to Cortni Cook, Macy Goble, Brady Holiday, Josie Koontz, Liliana ... Read more...

Donnelly Receives Award from National Association of Police Organizations for Successful Work Enacting Law Enforcement Mental Health Act

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly received an award from the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) recognizing his outstanding support for law enforcement. Donnelly was also recognized for his work to draft, introduce, and shepherd ... Read more...

PLYMOUTH LIONS INSTALLS NEW MEMBER AND COMPLETES PROJECTS

Past District Governor David Court was on hand at the last meeting of the Plymouth Lions Club to install new member Jim Weldy. Jim was welcomed by all Lions Club members in attendance. The Lions Club distributes dictionaries to third grade ... Read more...

Redevelopment Commission Updated on City Hall Reno Project

Members of the Plymouth Redevelopment Commission received an update on the City Hall Renovation Project from Tyler Kelsey, Project Manager from RQAW during their meeting Tuesday evening.  “He said, Things are going smoother than in the ... Read more...

A Community Listening Forum on Addiction & Recovery

Seeing a need to help address the substance misuse that has our community in its clutches, Marshall County Community Corrections is sponsoring “An Evening of Hope” featuring Tim Ryan. Nationally Acclaimed Addiction Expert and Recovery ... Read more...

Lake Maxinkuckee History Boat Cruises Return

Culver Marina will once again this summer offer boat cruises of Lake Maxinkuckee and its history led by local historian Jeff Kenney. Cruises are scheduled for Sundays, June 24, July 8, July 22, and August 5, all starting at 7 p.m. ... Read more...

PHS Students Walk in Ivy Tech Commencement After Earning STGEC Certificates

Eight Plymouth High School seniors have graduated from Ivy Tech with a STGEC (Statewide Transfer General Education Core) certificate during the 2017-2018 school year, which entitled them to participate in Ivy Tech’s commencement ceremony ... Read more...

IUSB, Indiana State, Ancilla College Scholarships to PHS Students

Last Friday Plymouth High School held their annual Senior Awards Ceremony presenting more than $2 million dollars in awards and scholarships. Mrs. Teresa Berger representing Indiana University South Bend recognized an outstanding ... Read more...

PARK BENEFITS FROM EAGLE PROJECT

Potawatomi Wildlife Park was recently the beneficiary of their 20th Eagle Project.   In April Josh Carter, a Boy Scout from Troop 251 of Marshall County finished his Eagle Project.  It involved researching, building and installing eight ... Read more...

STYLIN’ ON THE LAKE: Styles and Stories of HISTORIC LAKE COTTAGES in CULVER and Beyond

Following the Civil War, wealthy American families began building cottages and great camps on the shores of lakes in upstate New York and along the Atlantic Ocean. With advances in transportation and labor policies, vacations soon became ... Read more...

Marshall County Sheriff’s Dept. to Host 2nd Annual local Youth Camp

Sheriff Matthew Hassel announced today that the 2nd Annual Marshall County Law Enforcement Youth Camp will be held Friday, June 22 through Sunday, June 24th 2018. The camp will be held at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park located at 16998 State ... Read more...

Local Scholarships Presented at PHS Senior Awards

During Senior Awards at Plymouth High School last week, the largest majority of scholarships were local scholarships presented by community organizations, businesses and philanthropic organizations. JoElla DePra and Connie Lemler from 1st ... Read more...

Walorski Statement on U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem

U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) released the following statement on the dedication of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem: “America stands strong with Israel, our closest ally in the Middle East. Our alliance is only stronger now ... Read more...

County Council Supportive at $25,000 to Long Term Flood Recovery Efforts

Marshall County Commissioner Kurt Garner is serving as the Chairman of the Long Term Flood Recovery Committee.  During Monday’s County Council meeting, Garner and Linda Yoder, Executive Director of United Way of Marshall County and ... Read more...

Save the date for Rees Theatre Fundraiser

The RAIL & The REES are coming together for a little R&R Thursday, June 7th from 5-10 p.m. Enjoy an evening of fun and community to support The REES Project and enjoy the premier re-opening event showcasing the new tap-room bar ... Read more...

3 Companies Interested in Footbridge Restoration Project

The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety opened three letters of interest for the historic footbridge restoration project.  City Attorney Sean Surrisi said United Consulting of Indiana declined to submit for the project but Ciobra ... Read more...

PHS Honors Top Five Percent, National Merit Finalist and QuestBridge Scholarship Winner

The Top Five Percent of graduating seniors at Plymouth High School were recognized by Principal Jim Condon on Friday morning at the Senior Awards Ceremony. Mr. Condon said, “Each year we pass out what I would say is one of our most ... Read more...