Local & State News

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the application process for the national Veterans Identification Card (VIC) is now available for Veterans — yet another action honoring their service. This has been mandated ... Read more...

Clear your paper clutter in time for the holidays and beat identity theft at the same time! The Marshall County Recycle Depot will host their annual Grateful Shred event this Saturday, December 2, from 8:00 – 12 noon.  The annual ... Read more...

Are you satisfied with parking in downtown Plymouth? The city of Plymouth and Discover Plymouth are working with the Michiana Area Council of Governments on a parking study to aid the city in understanding their parking needs in downtown. ... Read more...

After holding his 10th Farm Bill listening session of the year, U.S. Senator Donnelly is prepared to advocate for Hoosiers in the upcoming Farm Bill. Donnelly, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, said, “This is a critical ... Read more...

A traffic stop by a Plymouth Police Officer on Tuesday evening landed a Nappanee man in the Marshall County Jail. About 8 p.m. Officer Krynock stopped a vehicle near Randolph and Becknell Drive in Centennial Park.  During the ... Read more...

U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) Wednesday voted to require all members of Congress and their staff to undergo training aimed at preventing harassment and discrimination in the congressional workplace. “Every workplace should be free ... Read more...

NIPSCO reaffirmed its commitment to pipeline safety in response to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission’s (IURC) decision Wednesday regarding Notices of Probable Violations recently issued to the company. The notices, which were ... Read more...

Monday evening the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety passed a resolution slightly modifying the TechFarm Land Sales agreement between the city and the Van Vactors. City Attorney Sean Surrisi told the board in an effort to simplify ... Read more...

The Wythougan Valley Preservation Council conducted their annual meeting Thursday afternoon at the Marshall County Museum. President Kurt Garner conducted a brief business meeting which included the election of officers and approval of the ... Read more...

Three people have been arrested for theft and forgery from the Plymouth Pallet Company on Markley Drive. On November 13, the Plymouth Police Department received a report from the owner of the Plymouth Pallet Company regarding the theft and ... Read more...

On Sunday, November 26th about 5:45 in the evening, Plymouth Police Officer Jeremy Enyart made a traffic stop on a vehicle that was traveling north on Oak Drive south of Hoham Drive. During the traffic stop, the driver, 64 year old Vickie ... Read more...

Washington Discovery Academy and Applebee’s in Plymouth have teamed up to offer a Breakfast with Santa. This Saturday Santa and Mrs. Clause will be at Applebee’s from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. taking FREE photos with all the kids attending ... Read more...

Plymouth Police Officer Stuart Krynock was contacted by employees at the BP Gas Station at 423 North Michigan Tuesday afternoon about 4:15 for in a subject who would not leave the property. The officer spoke to the manager who pointed out ... Read more...

The Wild Rose Moon Radio Hour has been moved to a new primetime slot on WVPE 88.1 FM. The new broadcast of the show will be the first Monday of every month at 9 p.m. The first broadcast will feature John Kennedy of Kennedy’s Kitchen ... Read more...

Cardinal Services is looking to volunteer to buy gifts for clients in Marshall County this holiday season? The Cardinal Elf project of Cardinal Services is seeking members of the community to buy a couple holiday gifts for a person with a ... Read more...

Sunday afternoon, Plymouth Police Officer Krynock observed 57 year old Richard J. Hopkins Sr. walking near 1024 West Jefferson Street. Knowing Mr. Hopkins had a warrant for his arrest; the officer confirmed through dispatch and took him in ... Read more...

The Shady Rest Committee heard Greg Erickson and his wife Kelly during their meeting Tuesday afternoon.  The discussed their business plan for a residential addiction recovery program at Shady Rest. The Ericksons said the facility could ... Read more...

Indiana Landmarks seeks nominations for its annual Cook Cup, a prestigious prize for exemplary restoration of a historic Indiana structure. The nonprofit organization awards the Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration to the owner of a ... Read more...

U.S. Senators Joe Donnelly and Todd Young Tuesday praised the passage of the bipartisan Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill now heads back to the U.S. Senate. Donnelly and Young ... Read more...

Two Triton High School art students, Jingle Grigsby, 12he grade, and Susan Young, 11 grade have had their work accepted into the 4th Annual High School Student Online Art Competition at Purdue University. All accepted works will be ... Read more...