Local & State News

Marshall County Grand Jury Returns a One Count Indictment Against Jon A. McFarland for Reckless Homicide

The Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office announced Wednesday that the grand jury seated in Marshall Superior Court No. 1 met on December 16 and 17, 2014 and returned an indictment for Reckless Homicide against Jon A. McFarland, 54, of ... Read more...

Marshall County Car Crash Claims Life of Bremen Woman

The Indiana State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash in Marshall County that has claimed the life of a Bremen woman.  The crash happened on US 6 near Rose Rd. shortly before 6:00 p.m. Friday night.  US 6 was closed for ... Read more...

Bremen PD Activity Report for 12/19 – 12/25/14

Matt Hassel, Chief of the Bremen Police Department released his activity report for December 19th through the 25th. Officers from Bremen issued a total of 19 traffic warnings and 3 town ordinance violations. On December 24th Bremen Police ... Read more...

Council Proceeds with Strategy to Attract Business

In an effort to attract business to the Town of Bourbon, leadership is moving forward in establishing a Tax Increment Finance district, or TIF district. The new TIF, which is the first such district in Bourbon, will include over 80 acres ... Read more...

Thanks to All who Donated to WTCA’s Annual Food & Toy Drive for Families

Four families were treated to a car load of groceries and gifts for their children thanks to all those who helped WTCA with their annual Christmas Food and Toy Drive. On Tuesday, December 23rd a Christmas ham with all the fixings and a ... Read more...

AEDs Save Lives in Marshall County,

Recently Marshall County Sheriff Tom Chamberlin recognized several officers who during the past 18 months saved the life of individuals, a couple of them with the use of an AED, automated external defibrillator. John Grolich, former ... Read more...

Woman’s death in fire being investigated as homicide

The Warsaw Police Department is investigating a recent residential fire as a homicide after a woman died in the fire. On December 19 police were called to a fire at 1031 E. Smith Street in Warsaw, and found 34-year-old Sarah Gibbs deceased ... Read more...

Austin Haynes Arrested for Domestic Battery

Sunday night about 11:30 Plymouth Officer Paul Stamper was dispatched to 301 Skylane Drive for a possible domestic. Stamper was dispatched to the Speedway Station in reference to a female that had just had an altercation with her ... Read more...

Shoplifting Arrests at Wal-Mart

During the holiday season shoplifting is more prevalent than ever. On Friday, December 19th Plymouth Police Officer Matthew Emenhiser was dispatched to Wal-Mart for a female shoplifter in custody.  20 year old Diana Turner of Plymouth was ... Read more...

November Unemployment Rates

The Hoosier State grew 15,800 private sector jobs in November, the most in a one-month period in 15 years. Last month, the rate of private sector growth in Indiana was double that of the United States (0.6% versus 0.3%). Private sector ... Read more...

What to Do When Your Home or Car Is Damaged in a Winter Storm

In November of this year, South Bend was hit with a record snow fall and winter storms have already left a path of damage and power outages in other states across the country. When a storm strikes, it is important to know what to do if ... Read more...

Big Changes at Plymouth Speedway

Ed Kennedy owner of the Plymouth Speedway, General Manager Mike Zielinski, Events Coordinator and Race Director Keith Beeching, and the entire staff at Plymouth Speedway are excited about all the changes happening at the race track. While ... Read more...

Borggren Sworn In to Office

Marshall County Clerk, Julie Fox administered the oath of office to West Township Trustee Terry Lee Borggren on Monday, December 22nd.  Borggren will be serving another four year term at ... Read more...

WTCA Rings the Bells for Salvation Army

On Sunday, WTCA rang the bells for the Salvation Army Red Kettles at Wal-Mart.  During the two hours we were there we were able to raise $352.04 for the Salvation Army in Marshall County. Pastor Jim Irwin said they were nearing their goal ... Read more...

Triton Students Go Caroling

The second grade students at Triton Elementary School along with their teachers, Ms. Karly Biddle, Mrs. Samanth Phenix, and Mrs. Denise Voreis, went caroling in downtown Bourbon to share the joy of the season. The students then stopped by ... Read more...

Sheriff & Coroner Release Name of Victim

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department has identified the young, white female body that was found about 8 a.m. Friday morning on 5th Road between Hawthorn and Grape Roads. An autopsy Monday morning in Fort Wayne has confirmed the body ... Read more...

Mayor Senter Highlights City Snow Removal Ordinance

Each month Mayor Mark Senter highlights a city ordinance for the WTCA listeners.  This month he is highlighting snow removal. Senter said, “This is just a reminder.   People often forget during the first major snowfall the city ... Read more...

County Board of Finance Meeting

The Marshall County Board of Finance has announced a meeting for Wednesday, December 24th at 8:30 a.m. in room 203 of the Marshall County Building. The purpose of the meeting is to approve and sign a revised resolution and signature card ... Read more...

Pentecost Arrested for Auto Theft & Resisting

On Friday, December 19th at approximately 4:30 P.M. the Plymouth Police Department received a call of a suspicious male that left a vehicle behind Breeding Farm Supply. The witness described the male and advised he left the area on foot. ... Read more...

Eisenhour Home Improvements to offer Remodeling Classes Saturday’s in January

Al Eisenhour, owner of Eisenhour Home Improvements in Plymouth, will be holding Remodeling Classes on all the Saturday’s in January (January 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, 2015). The classes will be held at Al Eisenhour’s shop, ... Read more...