Local & State News

Triton FFA Attends National Convention in Indy

The Triton FFA spent fall break in Indianapolis at the National FFA Convention.  The members were joined by 61,000 other FFA members from all across the United States and Puerto Rico. Triton FFA toured Grissom Air Force Base, Kelsay Dairy ... Read more...

Halloween is Coming, Keep a Keen Eye for Kids near Roadways

The Indiana Department of Transportation, Indiana State Police and Indiana Criminal Justice Institute urge drivers to watch for little ghouls and goblins trick or treating on Indiana streets this Monday evening, Oct. 31. Look out for ... Read more...

Plymouth School Board to hear Extension of Superintendent’s Contract at Nov. 1st Meeting

The Plymouth School Board will consider a draft agreement between them and Superintendent Day Tyree at their November 1st meeting. The proposed contract extension will be in effect from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2019 and if approved the ... Read more...

City Council Denies Request to Waive Late Fee for Pretty Lake Conservancy District

The request of the Pretty Lake Conservancy District to waive a late payment fee for a sewer bill ended with Mayor Mark Senter having to cast his vote on a tie vote. Monday night Steve Carter from Carter Dillon Umbaugh attended the meeting ... Read more...

City Council Considers Allen Street Vacation Petition from Milten Properties

A public hearing was held on the request of Milten Properties to vacate Allen Street during the Plymouth Common Council meeting Monday. Allen Street runs back behind Mila’s grocery and Dr. Todd Stillson’s medical office on East ... Read more...

Sheriff’s Department Gathers Over 900 Pounds of Drugs in Take Back Program

This past weekend the Marshall County Sheriff Department participated in the DEA Drug Take Back Program at Walgreens in Plymouth.  This program helps the community get rid of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription ... Read more...

City Board of Works Approves use of Ground Penetrating Radar for Parking Lot Issue

Ground penetrating radar will be used to determine the voids under the city parking long immediately to the south of the Plymouth Police Department. During Monday’s Board of Public Works and Safety meeting, City Engineer Rick Gaul ... Read more...

INDOT and Indiana State Police Team Up to Combat Highway Copper Wire Theft

The crime of copper wire theft from lights that illuminate INDOT roadways is literally highway robbery of Indiana drivers. Indiana taxpayers are being ripped-off and highway safety is being compromised. Over the last two months, lighting ... Read more...

Local Lions Clubs Donate Dictionaries to Triton 3rd Graders

Third graders at Triton Elementary enjoyed a visit from the local Lions Clubs of Bourbon and Etna Green just before fall break. Each year the Lions Club graciously brings each third grader at Triton a dictionary that can be used in school ... Read more...

Suicide Attempt Survivor Scheduled to Speak to Thousands of PCSC Students

On Wednesday, October 26, Kevin Hines will be speaking to thousands of Plymouth Community School Corporation (PCSC) students. He will first be visiting Riverside Intermediate School (5th – 6th grades) from 8:20 a.m. to 9:20 a.m., ... Read more...

Board of Works Members Support Eagle Scout Project in River Park Square

Members of the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety put their support behind another Eagle Scout Project in River Park Square during Monday’s meeting. Grant Houin plans to landscape the flagpole his brother, Luke put up for his ... Read more...

Elkhart Man Injured in Fall from Tree Stand in Marshall County

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a tree stand accident that occurred about 5:15 Saturday evening October 22nd in Marshall County.  Mark Miller, age 44 from Elkhart was preparing to hunt from an elevated tree stand before ... Read more...

GREGG, DEMOCRATS TO KICK-OFF STATEWIDE BUS TOUR SATURDAY STOP IN PLYMOUTH NOVEMBER 4TH

Tuesday the Gregg for Governor Campaign announced that it will kick-off its “Moving Indiana Forward” bus tour this Saturday in Sandborn.  The tour will take John Gregg, Christina Hale and the statewide Democratic ticket to more than ... Read more...

No Action of Handicap Ramp for Pathfinders

Pathfinder Services at 113 Water Street approached the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety Monday night seeking a handicap access point at their new offices across from River Park Square. The representatives said there are ramps at ... Read more...

Indiana Department of Insurance Corrects Misleading Media Report Regarding Obamacare Premiums in Indiana

The Indiana Department of Insurance Tuesday issued the following statement in response to a misleading news story about rates on the Indiana Marketplace. Specifically, the story states: “In Indiana, the benchmark plan will be 3% ... Read more...

Trick or Treat Activities

Trick-or-treating is a Halloween custom for children in many countries. Children in costumes travel from house to house asking for treats such as candy or, in some cultures, money with the phrase “Trick or treat”. The ... Read more...

Smith Arrested for Domestic Battery

Thursday night about 10:15 Plymouth Police were dispatched to 2401 North Michigan Street Lot 25 for a domestic disturbance. Officer Krynock investigated the complaint and determined that 42 year old Chad Smith of the North Michigan Street ... Read more...

Give blood with the American Red Cross before the holiday season and help save lives

The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help stock the shelves before the busy holiday season. Many regular donors delay giving between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day because of holiday activities. This often ... Read more...

Culver Library Seeking Proposals for Cleaning Services

The Culver-Union Township Public Library (CUTPL) is releasing a Request for Proposals inviting qualified applicants to submit proposals to provide cleaning services for the Library. This Request for Proposals will be due on November 14, ... Read more...

Round 2 Sectional Football Tickets on Sale Wednesday at PHS

Second round of the IHSAA Football Sectional tickets will go on sale in the Plymouth High School Athletic Office on Wednesday, October 26th.  The Plymouth Rockies will take on the East Noble Knights at 7p.m. at the Rockpile. Tickets are ... Read more...