Local & State News

IN Senator Randy Head Highlights New Legislation

This year, the General Assembly passed legislation to provide Hoosiers greater access to health care without unnecessary government intrusion. Some of these new laws include: Indiana’s Medical Health Shield law, which will encourage ... Read more...

Deadline Approaches for 21st Century Scholarship Applications

The 2015 deadline for Indiana 7th and 8th grade students to apply for Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars program is Tuesday, June 30. The 21st Century Scholars program provides up to four years of tuition and fees for low income students ... Read more...

August is the Mayor’s Month of Music in River Park Square

Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter is excited to announce a new event!  The Mayor’s Month of Music will take place at the Performance Stage at River Park Square on each Friday evening in August.  “I love the music that the Park Department ... Read more...

Vandalism at Freedom Park

The all-inclusive playground, Freedom Park, in Packard Woods isn’t even complete yet and the vandalism has already started. Tuesday evening someone one spray painted on the concrete sidewalks around the play structure.  A small amount ... Read more...

Wednesday Arrests by Bremen Police

On Wednesday, June 17 about 4:45 in the afternoon Bremen police officers were dispatched to the 500 block of South Shumaker Street in Bremen for a domestic dispute.   Upon arrival officers were informed that one party involved in the ... Read more...

Governor Pence Ceremonially Signs “Jenny’s Law”

Indianapolis – Thursday, Governor Mike Pence ceremonially signed “Jenny’s Law”, SEA 94, which lengthens the statute of limitations for rape in the state of Indiana. “‘Jenny’s Law’ marks an important milestone in the life of ... Read more...

Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter Highlights Rules on Yard & Garage Sales

This month, Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter is highlighting the city rules on yard and garage sales and the signage for such. Senter said, “It is garage and yard sale time again.  For some it’s a moving sale.  For others it happens once a ... Read more...

M.C. Veteran Service Officer Releases Additional Benefits for Air Force Veterans

Marshall County Veteran Service Officer, Pam Schweizer-Betz released the following information from the Department of Veterans Affairs and said, “The first paragraph in this is very important.  We need to let our veterans know about ... Read more...

Ancilla College Hosts Seventh Annual ‘Tri Ancilla’ Sprint Triathlon

DONALDSON – The 7th annual Tri Ancilla event was held on Saturday, June 6th, under sunny skies and warm temperatures. A field of 50 participants including 47 individuals and 1 relay team of three converged upon Ancilla College and The ... Read more...

INDIANA PREPARES TO IMPLEMENT SLOW DOWN TO GET AROUND LAW EFFECTIVE JULY 1

In conjunction with its 20th annual statewide Trash Can Open gathering of more than 100 industry representatives, the Indiana Chapter of the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) Wednesday has kicked off efforts to  urge ... Read more...

Farmers’ Market to Celebrate Fathers

Celebrate Furthers’ Day at the Plymouth Farmers’ Market with old time country western music with John Bahler at 9 followed by a taekwondo demonstration with Master Castle at 9:30. Saint Joseph Regional Health Care will offer free ... Read more...

Blueberry Queen Candidates Visit Residents at Miller’s Assisted Living

Twenty-two lovely young ladies will vie for the crown of Miss Blueberry on Saturday evening, June 27th in the Argos High School Auditorium.  And while everyone is looking forward to that there is so much more that goes into getting ready ... Read more...

Plymouth Lions Club Installs New Officers

The Plymouth Lions Club held their annual picnic Tuesday night for all members and their families.  Due to the inclement weather, the picnic was moved from the Lions Club Pavilion in Centennial Park to Christo’s Banquet Center.  This ... Read more...

UPDATE – Many Roads in Northwest Indiana Remain Closed Due to Flooding

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is warning motorists that flooding continues to cause problems on several roads across Northwest Indiana. Many of the same closures from the past several days remain, as flood waters have ... Read more...

Walorski & Donnelly Supports Repeal of Medical Device Tax

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) issued the following statement after the House passed legislation to repeal the Medical Device Tax. H.R. 160, the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015, which Walorski is an ... Read more...

National Weather Service Warns of Possible Severe Weather Today

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana is advising of the potential for severe weather and brief heavy rain this afternoon and evening. Strong storms could bring damaging straight line winds as the primary threat if severe ... Read more...

Redevelopment Commission to Pass Through

This week members of the Plymouth Redevelopment Commission made the determination to pass through $30 million dollars of assessed evaluation in TIF District One.  Each year the commission has to make the determination if they will pass ... Read more...

Plan to Celebrate the 4th of July in River Park Square

The Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, Summer Saturdays events continue with an Independence Day Celebration on July 4th! River Park Square is the location for this event.  Activities planned include a Kiddies Parade, live entertainment ... Read more...

Argos Breaks Ground for Splash Pad

Members of the Argos Town Council and the Argos Parks and Recreation Board conducted a ground breaking ceremony on June 17th for the 1000 square foot splash pad that will be built yet this summer.   Those participating in the ground ... Read more...

Auditions Set for Missoula Children’s Theatre

Encore Performing Arts is pleased to announce the return of The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT), the nation’s largest touring children’s theatre. The week-long residency ‘starring’ local students was immensely popular in past ... Read more...