Local & State News

Bremen Police Report for 12/26 – 1/1/15

Bremen Police Chief Matt Hassel released the activity report for his department for the dates of December 26th through January 1, 2015. Bremen Police Officers issued a total of 35 traffic warnings and a total of 9 traffic citations.  They ... Read more...

New Years Baby at SJRMC-Plymouth

Elisa Cantero was the first baby born at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth for 2015.  She was born at 4:57 a.m. on January 2nd weighing in at 7 pounds and 9 ounces and 20 inches long. Dr. Blackford was the delivering ... Read more...

County Police Kept Busy Sunday with Slippery Roadways

On Sunday, January 4th at 5:37 P.M. Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputy Rob Hafke responded to a two vehicle accident at US 31 and 13th Road.  As officers arrived on the scene they learned that 20 year old Davon Wilson of South Bend, ... Read more...

Filings for Municipal Elections Open up Wednesday

Individuals interested in running for municipal offices are reminded that the first day to file for candidacy is Wednesday, January 7, 2015.  Filing remains open until noon, Friday, February 6, 2015. Municipal offices up for election ... Read more...

Plymouth Library to Offer Free Materials

The Plymouth Public Library is excited to announce new offerings to patrons.   The Plymouth Library will soon offer the opportunities to read magazines, watch movies and television show and enjoy audio books and music at no cost.   ... Read more...

Stay Safe During Bitterly Cold Temperatures and Dangerous Snow Conditions

Dangerously low temperatures and accumulating snow are in the forecast for much of the Midwest and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants individuals and families to be safe when faced ... Read more...

National Radon Action Month

January is National Radon Action Month. Radon gas is becoming more of a widespread problem in the United States. In the U.S., one in fifteen homes are affected by elevated radon levels. Radon cannot be seen, it has no scent, and is ... Read more...

County EMA Reviews Travel Advisory System

With a winter storm watch in affect for most of Northern Indiana and the potential for significant snow accumulation of 3- 6 inches, it’s a good time to review the travel advisory system. Marshall County Emergency Management Director ... Read more...

Delays

Plymouth Community Schools, Grace Baptist and St. Michael – 2 hour delay Triton Schools – 2 hour delay Culver Schools – 2 hour delay John Glenn School – 2 hour delay Argos Schools – 2 hour delay ... Read more...

National Weather Service Issued Winter Storm Watch

The National Weather Service of northern Indiana has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Marshall, Starke, LaPorte, Fulton and Pulaski counties including the cities of Plymouth, Culver, Bremen, Knox, North Judson and Rochester.   This ... Read more...

Commissioners Consider GIS Data Share with City for Greenway Trail

Last week the Marshall County Commissioner approved the request of City Attorney Sean Surrisi for access to the county’s GIS data in preparation for the construction of the second phase of the Greenway Trail project. Surissi explained ... Read more...

Commissioners to Meet Monday Morning

The Marshall County Commissioners will convene for their first meeting of the new year on Monday, January 5th at 8:30 in their second floor meeting room of the County Building. Agenda for the meeting includes an update on the 7th Road ... Read more...

Plymouth Park Board to Consider New Contract with Blueberry Festival

On Monday evening the Plymouth Park Board is expected to approve the new Blueberry Festival Contract. The Park Board meeting is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. in the Conservation Club House.  On the agenda is consideration of the new ... Read more...

AG Zoeller, State Legislators to Tackle Rise in E-cigarette use among Youth

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller and state legislators Friday unveiled a comprehensive legislative proposal aimed at curbing the growing use of e-cigarettes by Indiana’s youth. According to a recent study by the ... Read more...

Berg Arrested for Minor Consuming

Just after 8 o’clock Thursday, January 1st Plymouth Police Officer John Weir was dispatched to 300 Water Street for a domestic dispute.  Arriving at the location he spoke with both subjects and found that 19 year old Nicole Berg of ... Read more...

Rensselaer Man Arrested for Possession at First Federal

19 year old John Richard Urbano of Rensselaer was arrested by Plymouth Police Wednesday night after the department received a call of possible drug activity in a suspicious vehicle. Plymouth Officer Stuart Krynock was dispatched about 9:15 ... Read more...

Ms. Skylar Harrison Charged with Theft from Radio Shack

Tuesday afternoon December 30th Plymouth Police Officer Ray West investigated a reported theft at the Plymouth Radio Shack, 2013 North Michigan Street. Radio Shack Loss Prevention told the officer they had experienced an internal theft of ... Read more...

Plymouth School Board to Meet Tuesday

The Plymouth School Board will meet for a regular session followed by a Board of Finance meeting on January 6, 2015. The regular meeting will convene at 7:00 P.M. At the beginning of the Board meeting, members will elect a new president, ... Read more...

Start a Lifesaving Habit with the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to start a lifesaving habit by becoming a regular blood donor this year, starting with National Blood Donor Month in January. January is a challenging time for blood donations. ... Read more...

Marshall County Museum Announces Conductor’s Club Membership

“All Aboard” parents and Grandparents! Kids can now join the new Conductor’s Club! The Marshall County Museum is pleased to announce the premiere of a “Conductor’s Club,” for all kids 12 and under for the ... Read more...