Local & State News

Nifong Files for County Council At-Large Seat

Wednesday afternoon John Nifong filed as a candidate for a County Council At-Large seat on the Democratic ticket. Nifong’s registration bring the total to 8 candidates for the three County Council At-Large seats up for this year’s ... Read more...

Fish Fry at Triton High School Thursday

The Triton Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a fish and tenderloin fry at the Triton High School cafeteria from 4:30-7:00 p.m. this  Thursday, February 4th.  Cost is $9 for adults and $7 for children ages 4-12.   Carry outs are also ... Read more...

Plymouth School Board Awards Bid for Building and Bleacher Renovations

During their regular meeting on February 2, the Plymouth School Board accepted a combined bid by Majority Builders for a project to renovate buildings and bleachers at the Plymouth High School football field and construct an addition to ... Read more...

M.C. Coroner Releases Detail on Fatal Crash

Marshall County Coroner Bill Cleavenger has released the name of the teen killed in a single vehicle fiery crash Tuesday night on US 6 just east of Quince Road.    17 year old Christina Moren of Walkerton was traveling west on US 6 about ... Read more...

School Delay

It’s really foggy out…and schools are on DELAY. Plymouth Community Schools 2 hour DELAY. John Glenn School Corporation 2 hour DELAY Union North United Schools 2 hour DELAY Tippecanoe Valley Schools 2 hour DELAY Bremen Public ... Read more...

Park Board Opens Bids for Pool Improvement

Monday evening the Plymouth Park Board opened bids for new pool liners for both the big pool and the baby pool and for renovations to the pool house. Three companies submitted bids for the liners.  Naqua Tech Swimming Pools from LaPorte ... Read more...

Fatal Crash at US 6 & Quince Road

Marshall County Police are investigating a terrible accident that occurred Tuesday night about 8:30 on US 6 at Quince Road.  It claimed the life of a young woman who police have not yet identified but family members have.  John Glenn ... Read more...

Crump Files for Commissioner Seat in District 2 on Democratic Ticket

Democrat Rex Crump filed his candidacy Monday afternoon in the Marshall County Clerk’s Office.  Crump is seeking the Commissioner seat in district 2, currently held by Deb Griewank who decided to not seek a second term as she and her ... Read more...

Jody Grolich Smith New CEO at Marshall Starke Development Center

Mike Lintner, CEO and President of Marshall Starke Development Center made his annual update to the Marshall County Commissioners during their meeting Monday. Lintner announced his upcoming retirement and introduced Jody Grolich Smith who ... Read more...

Commissioners Approve System Upgrade for Interrogation Rooms at Jail

The interrogation room at the Marshall County Jail will get an upgrade and an additional one will be added following the unanimous approval of the County Commissioners to purchase an upgrade to the I-Record System. Monday Marshall County ... Read more...

Plymouth H & R Block has second $1,000 Winner

H&R Block has put the “fun” back in refund season and Jennifer Cole of Culver joined the $1,000 club with Caleb Miller of Plymouth by being the two local winners of the H&R Block 1,000 win $1,000 Daily Sweepstakes. On Friday ... Read more...

County Museum Seeks Items Made in Marshall County, Donate or Loan

They have a small collection but would like to have more to enhance their Indiana Bicentennial display. They are actively seeking samples of items made by companies that are no longer in business. For instance: Gerber Enterprises, the ... Read more...

P-Town Posse to Perform at Dancing With The Stars

The P-Town Posse will be participating in the 8th annual Dancing With the Stars fundraiser for the Marshall County Neighborhood Center this Saturday evening at the Swan Lake Resort. Posse members are Kelsey Flynn, Diane Hayden, Betsy ... Read more...

Precision Machining Students Earn Certifications

Recently 11 students enrolled in the Precision Machining program at Plymouth High School received their National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification. Precision Machining is a fully functioning machine shop that is ... Read more...

AIC Comments on Road Funding

During the last week’s Association of Indiana Counties meeting in Indianapolis literature was passed out concerning Indiana Road Funding. In 2010, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave Indiana a D+ grade for its infrastructure. ... Read more...

Sen. Head’s Bill to Strengthen Penalties for Child-Pornography Crimes Passes Senate

A bill authored by State Senator Randy Head (R-Logansport) to strengthen the penalties for people convicted of certain child exploitation and pornography crimes unanimously passed the full Senate Monday.   Senate Bill 14 would ... Read more...

Plymouth Man Gathering Bottled Water for Flint Families

One local father from Plymouth has taken up the challenge of collecting bottled water for the children and adults of Flint Michigan. Michael Simpson has been using social media and talking to local businesses in Plymouth and the ... Read more...

Governor Pence Joins Indiana Toll Road Concession Co. to Announce $200 Million Road Improvement Project

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today joined the Indiana Toll Road Concession Co. (ITRCC) to announce that the ITRCC is commencing a $200 million, two-year road improvement project on the Indiana Toll Road that is expected to create ... Read more...

Plymouth Park Board Approves “Craft Brew Festival” at River Park Square

Monday evening the Plymouth Park Board approved the request of Tony Gamble and Freedom Park for a brand-new fundraiser. Gamble and his committee are planning a “Craft Brew Festival” on June 25th from 4 until 9 p.m. at River Park ... Read more...

Keeper of Marshall County Legacy: Rippy Reappointed as County Historian

Just in time for Indiana’s Bicentennial year, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) and the Indiana Historical Bureau are pleased to announce Linda Rippy has been reappointed as the official Marshall County historian. Rippy is one ... Read more...