Local & State News

Commissioners Approve David’s Courage for Shady Rest

The Marshall County Commissioners took the first step in moving forward with David’s Courage moving into the Shady Rest facility. During Monday’s commissioner meeting, Commissioner Kurt Garner and chairman of the Shady Rest Advisory ... Read more...

Culver Town Manager Offers Stellar Projects Update

Culver Town staff and elected officials have received a lot of questions about progress on the Stellar Communities efforts since receiving designation in November, and while they try to post relevant updates on the Stellar Communities ... Read more...

Local Organizations Receive Operation Round Up® Grant

On Tuesday, January 23 the Marshall County REMC Operation Round Up board awarded 3 grants, totaling $5,500, to the following organizations: Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana received funding to help provide financial assistance to ... Read more...

Attorney General Curtis Hill Warns of Tax Fraud

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers to beware of scams in which their identities are stolen and used to file fraudulent tax returns. For many families, the New Year brings hope of long awaited tax ... Read more...

Budd Hired by County Health Department

During last week’s Marshall County Board of Health meeting, Christine Stinson, Administrator introduced the new Community Health Educator/Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Theresa Budd RN. A graduate from Purdue North Central Budd ... Read more...

ISP Investigating the Death of Inmate from Starke County Jail

Saturday, February 2nd, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Indiana State Police was called to Indiana Health Hospital in Knox to conduct an investigation into the death of an inmate. The initial investigation by Indiana State Police ... Read more...

Baltes from Bremen Arrested for Trespassing

Sunday morning Marshall County Police arrested a Bremen man for On Sunday morning, February 4th, about 5:45 Marshall County Police Officer Wozniak was dispatched to a residence in the 1,000 block of Jute Road for a trespassing complaint.  ... Read more...

Senator Head: Fighting Opioid Abuse

Indiana State Senator Randy Head said, “Opioid abuse continues to be an issue for our nation, as individuals, families and entire communities see the damaging effects.” In Indiana, 488 Hoosiers died of an opioid overdose in 2016 alone, ... Read more...

Minor Injuries in Roll-Over Crash on Plymouth LaPorte Trail Saturday

Marshall County Police investigated a single vehicle crash Saturday morning about 10 on Plymouth LaPorte Trail west of 3B Road. 17 year old Bryce Lerose of Walkerton was southbound on Plymouth LaPorte Trail and lost control of his vehicle ... Read more...

Donnelly’s Office to Host Service Academy Information Nights Across Indiana

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly’s office will host a series of information sessions around Indiana on February 13th, 14th and 15th, for students interested in learning more about the nomination process for the U.S. Military Academy at West ... Read more...

Triton Science Fair Winners

Students from Triton Elementary School recently participated in the school’s Science Fair.  Winners will be going to the Regional Science Fair at Notre Dame next month. Triton Elementary School Top 15 2018 Science Fair awards were ... Read more...

Democrats File

On Friday the Marshall County Democrats filed for a couple of positions on the may Primary. Angie Rupchock-Schafer of Plymouth filed for County Council in District 4. She also filed for Precinct Committeeman and State Convention Delegate. ... Read more...

County Commissioner’s Meeting Monday

The Marshall County Commissioners will meet Monday morning at 8:30 in their second floor meeting room of the County Building. The commissioners have a rather lengthy agenda including the Highway Department report with Jason Peters, update ... Read more...

Guerrero Arrested for Driving Without a License

During the traffic stop Wednesday, January 31st at Harrison and Center Streets Plymouth Police Officer Jeremy Enyart discovered that the driver had never received a valid driver’s license. 29 year old Roberto Guerrero of Plymouth to ... Read more...

Gov. Holcomb Announces Next Level Veterans Initiative

Governor Eric Holcomb recently unveiled his  Next Level Veterans initiative, which works to bring together public and private organizations to help discharged military personnel and veterans already living in our state. Under the ... Read more...

Plymouth School Board Meeting Tuesday

The Plymouth School Board will meet for both an executive session and a regular public meeting on Tuesday, February 6. The regular meeting will follow the executive session and begin on or near 7:00 P.M. Among other agenda items, the Board ... Read more...

Walkerton Woman Arrested at Walmart for Shoplifting

On Wednesday, January 31st about 4:30 in the afternoon Plymouth Police Officer Jeremy Enyart was dispatched to the Plymouth Walmart for a shoplifter that had been detained. During the investigation it was discovered that the suspect had ... Read more...

County Highway to Start Monday Morning at 4

The snow overnight on Saturday sent employees of the Marshall County Highway Department into works Sunday morning at 7 a.m.  The worked a full shift working to clear roadways for Sunday travel. Jason Peters, Supervisor of County Highways ... Read more...

Therapy Thursday Program – “Creating a Capsule Wardrobe”

Got a closet full of clothes, but nothing to wear?  Haven’t seen the back of your closet since acid-washed jeans were the rage? Recycle Depot Director Marianne Peters can help! Bring a sack lunch and join the fun and helpful Therapy ... Read more...

Junior league sign up

Children aged 4-16 (must be 4 by May 1/ must not be 17 before May 1) are eligible to participate in the Plymouth Junior League, Inc. baseball program. In-person Registration will be held at the Webster Recreation Center Saturday, March 17 ... Read more...