Local & State News

Bipartisan Group of Indiana Elected Officials Urge United Technologies to Find Solution That Keeps Jobs in Indiana

Indianapolis — A bipartisan group of Indiana elected officials is urging United Technologies, the parent company of Carrier and UTEC, to work to find a solution to continue operations in Indiana. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, ... Read more...

Commissioners Act on Sheriff’s Requests

Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel had several requests during Monday’s Commission meeting. Deputy Brandon Cooper has been training to be a Drug Recognition Expert and the final practicum originally scheduled for Marion County has been ... Read more...

Works by three noted American photographers on display at Culver Academies

The works of three of America’s most noted photographers from the 1930s will be on exhibit at the Culver Academies from February 20 through July 31. The photo exhibit, drawn from the holdings of the Culver Academies’ art collection, ... Read more...

Commissioners to Consider Curfew and Noise Ordinances

Although Marshall County Attorney, Jim Clevenger has been working to draft several new ordinances; including those for curfew, noise and smoking, it’s not clear if they will receive commission approval. During this week’s commissioner ... Read more...

Zoeller: MoneyGram to enhance consumer protections to reduce wire-transfer fraud

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller Tuesday announced a settlement with MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. resolving a multistate investigation which focused on complaints of consumers who used MoneyGram’s ... Read more...

ISP Serves Warrant on Lincoln Highway West of Plymouth

Just before 8 this morning the Indiana State Police were on the move in a caravan to serve a search warrant.  No information has been released at this time but the clandestine team is on the scene and it appears they are conducting a ... Read more...

Schallers Family in Need following House Fire Saturday

The Stephanie and Dan Schallers family experienced a devastating house fire on State Road 23 near State Road 10 this past Saturday and the family of 6 lost everything. The two older boys attend Argos High School in the afternoons and are ... Read more...

New Safety Program to Kick Start at Motorcycle Expo

The Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), announced that Ride Safe Indiana (RSI), the BMV’s authorized motorcycle safety program, will officially launch at the Boat, Sport and Travel Show’s Motorcycle Expo this ... Read more...

Walorski Tours Fulton & Starke County for ‘Who’s Who’ Tour

Representative Jackie Walorski (IN-02) Tuesday conducted a tour throughout Indiana’s Second Congressional District to recognize recipients of her ‘Who’s Who in IN-02’ initiative. Since July, Walorski has highlighted notable ... Read more...

ORDER YOUR TRI KAPPA EASTER EGGS TODAY

Members of Tri Kappa in Plymouth are taking orders for their home made and hand dipped Easter Eggs.   If you have had them in the past, you know you will want to order some again and if you haven’t had the opportunity to taste ... Read more...

Triton’s DYW to Compete this Week in Kokomo

Triton High School senior and Distinguished Young Woman of Triton, Alexis “Lexi” Miller, traveled to Kokomo on February 14th where she is preparing to compete for the 2016 title of Distinguished Young Woman of Indiana on February 18, ... Read more...

PHS Theatre Department Presents FunHouse this Weekend

Ever thought that your life had ups and downs and twists and turns? Are some moments in life as easy as a merry-go-round, and as powerful and as scary as a roller coaster? Well, you are not alone! Welcome to the FunHouse… because life ... Read more...

Westfield Man Arrested Following Accident on US 31, BAC of .15%

A Westfield Man was arrested following an accident Monday afternoon on U.S. 31. On Monday afternoon February 15, at approximately 1:30 the Marshall County Dispatch Center received a 911 call of a green minivan that had wrecked in the ... Read more...

Donors Urged to Help the American Red Cross Maintain Blood Supply

The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients by giving blood in February. During the winter months, inclement winter weather and seasonal illnesses can keep regular donors from giving ... Read more...

Marshall County “Advisory Level: Travel Warning

2/16/2016 5:21am FREEZING DRIZZLE CAUSING SLICK ROADSThe Marshall County Highway Dept. is advising of hazardous driving conditions caused by some freezing drizzle we received early this morning. Roads and sidewalks are slick in spots and ... Read more...

School Delays – Icy Roads

Plymouth Community Schools-2 hour DELAY includes St. Michael School John Glenn School Corporation-2 hour DELAY Grace Baptist Christian School-2 hour DELAY Leapin to Learn Preschool-2 hour DELAY Knox Community School-2 hour DELAY ... Read more...

Commissioners Approve Insurance Renewal at Almost 5%

The Marshall County Commissioners took the recommendation of representatives from Gibson Insurance to renew their property and causality insurance plans with their current carries. Although there was an increase of almost 5 percent, a ... Read more...

Abe Lincoln, Surprise Guest Speaker at Lincoln Day Dinner

Monday evening Republicans from around Marshall County gathered at Christo’s Banquet Center in Plymouth for the annual Lincoln Day Dinner.  This year approximately 170 people enjoyed an evening a conversation, entertainment and ... Read more...

Craft Arrested for Attempted Theft & Possession of Scheduled Substances

Sunday afternoon about 3:45 Plymouth Police were dispatched to Wal-Mart in reference to a male who was attempting to steal merchandise. The suspect, 29 year old Alan Craft of Hamlet was found to have the controlled substances on his person ... Read more...

Arrested for being Passed Out in McDonald’s Drive Thur

Plymouth officers were dispatched to McDonald’s Sunday morning at 2:47 for a possibly intoxicated male subject who was passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in the drive-thru. Officer Paul Stamper responded and conducted an ... Read more...