Local & State News

Bremen Police Report Aug. 14 – Aug. 20

Bremen Police Chief Matt Hassel released the department’s activity report for August 14th through the 20th. Officers from the Bremen Police Department issued a total of 44 traffic warnings and 10 traffic citations.  They also ... Read more...

3 Injured in Head-on Crash

Marshall County Police responded to a two vehicle crash at Michigan Road and Custer Drive Sunday afternoon at 12:56. Officer Rob Hafke investigated the head on crash that sent three to Memorial Hospital in South Bend. 20 year old Scott ... Read more...

Marshall County Unemployment Rate was 3.9 for July

Private sector employment in Indiana grew by 4,800 in July, pushing the Hoosier State above historical peak employment levels experienced in March of 2000. Gains were concentrated in the Professional and Business Services (+6,100), Private ... Read more...

Marshall County Community Foundation Gift VI Initiative

Twenty-five years ago Lilly Endowment launched the GIFT (Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow) initiative to encourage and strengthen community foundations as vehicles to improve the quality of life in Indiana. Lilly Endowment recently ... Read more...

Participation Encouraged in Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Drill on October 15

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is encouraging Hoosiers to practice earthquake safety by registering and participating in this year’s Great Central U.S. ShakeOut, which will take place Oct. 15 at 10:15 a.m. Indiana is ... Read more...

Plymouth Police Seeking Assistance in Identifying Individuals

The Plymouth Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a couple of suspects. Officer Shelley Cleveland is trying to identify the male subject who was wearing a red polo shirt.   Officer Cleveland would like to ... Read more...

City Meetings Monday

The City of Plymouth will conduct their regular meetings starting at 6 p.m. with the Board of Public Works and Safety.  The agenda includes opening bids for phase two of the 2015 Street and Sidewalk projects, reports by department heads, ... Read more...

Arrests by Plymouth Officer John Weir

Officer John Weir from the Plymouth Police Department arrested 48 year old Thomas Hutchison on Thursday morning August 20th about 11:15.  While on routine patrol near Overmyer Drive and Nutmeg Road the officer ran the plates on a green ... Read more...

Farmer & Cover Crop Advocate Dave Brandt Featured Speaker for Workshop

The Marshall County Soil and Water Conservation District will offer a FREE Healthy Soils Workshop on Tuesday, August 25th at Potawatomi Park in Tippecanoe. The Soil and Water Conservation District sponsor’s workshops during the year with ... Read more...

Museum Schedules Walking Tours, “Facts, Folktales & Facades”

The Marshall County Museum is hosting a series of walking tours of historic downtown Plymouth, “Facts, Folktales & Facades.”  Tour guide Sue Irwin will lead groups and facilitate discussion about the interesting ... Read more...

Governor Mike Pence Declares August 23-29, 2015 Rail Safety Week

Indianapolis- Governor Mike Pence declared August 23 through August 29, 2015 as Indiana Rail Safety Week.  Indiana Operation Lifesaver, Indiana State Police, Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), local law enforcement and ... Read more...

Commissioner Garner Speaks at WSOI

On Thursday in Carl Davis’ High School Economics class at PHS, students got to learn a lot about Marshall County operations and budgets. Marshall County Commissioner Kurt Garner visited the Weidner School Of Inquiry and spoke about ... Read more...

2 Starke County Residents Arrested for Theft at Discount Carpet

County police have made two arrests in a burglary at a Plymouth business. Between August 10th and August 18th officers with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department were called to Discount Carpet and Warehouse at US 30 and Redwood Road ... Read more...

M.C. Hot Air Affair Seeks Balloon & Advertising Sponsors for 21st Annual Blueberry Balloonfest

Labor Day weekend marks the 21st Annual Blueberry Balloonfest during the Marshall County Blueberry Festival and Marshall County Hot Air Affair is gearing up for this year’s event. The balloonfest committee is currently seeking ... Read more...

Pulaski County Chief Deputy Coroner Arrested

Former Pulaski County Chief Deputy Coroner, Tracy L. Rossman, 41, of Winamac has been arrested by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office on preliminary charges of Theft and Official Misconduct, both Felonies. Rossman was taken into ... Read more...

IN Gov. Awards Sheriff Chamberlin Award for Excellence in Service

During Thursday’s Republican Gold Outing an award from Governor Pence was presented to the son and daughter of Marshall County Sheriff Tom Chamberlin.  Chamberlin is battling cancer and was not well enough to attend. Marshall County ... Read more...

Amanda Nethercutt Charged for Attempted Murder

A Plymouth mother has been charged with Attempted Murder, a class A felony, Aggravated Battery a level 3 felony, Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Bodily Injury a level 5 felony and Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon a level 5 felony.  ... Read more...

Pig Out with the Police in Bremen on Aug. 29th

The Bremen Police Reserves will host their 7th Annual fundraiser, “Pig’ Out with the Police” on Saturday, August 29th.    The community is invited to come and enjoy delicious pork BBQ, all you can eat, entertainment, raffle and a ... Read more...

Lake Shore Clinic Welcomes New Providers

To meet the needs of the Culver Community, Saint Joseph Health System is pleased to announce that Lake Shore Clinic will update its facilities by moving to a new location. Lake Shore Clinic will move from its current site on Lake Shore ... Read more...

John Glenn FFA Members to be Honored at National FFA Organization

Three young ladies from John Glenn High school have reached the pinnacle of FFA membership!  They will put on their official uniform one last time and walk across the stage at Louisville and become part of a very exclusive club! Each ... Read more...