Local & State News

Family Field Day at Triton Elementary

Triton Elementary School students celebrated their “Family” field day on Wednesday, May 21st. Teacher, Jack Carpenter, physical education teacher, developed the idea as part of the school’s “Fuel Up to Play ... Read more...

East and West Meet for Late Model Challenge This Saturday at Plymouth Speedway

  The Playground of Power will be packed with horsepower this Saturday, May 24 when the series you’ve been waiting for hits the dirt oval.  The best Late Model drivers in the country will meet for the East/West Late Model ... Read more...

Redevelopment Commission Accepts Substancial Completion of River Park Square

This week members of the Plymouth Redevelopment Commission dedicated the Pine Water Plant improvements to the City Water Department and the Pioneer Lift Station to the City Sewer Department.  These improvements were paid for with TIF ... Read more...

Prosecutor’s Office Purchases Forensic Refrigerator of SJRMC

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) in Plymouth was presented with a secure forensic refrigerator to store evidence collected during sexual assault investigations on Wednesday. The Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office ... Read more...

Community Invited to Open House and Blessing of New Saint Joseph Health Center on May 23

  Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) invites the entire community to visit the new Saint Joseph Health Center (SJHC) and Health Insurance Services, Inc. location from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, May 23.   A short ceremony to bless ... Read more...

Motorcycle Crash Victims Identified

05/22/14  On Tuesday evening at approximately 8:45 P.M. the Marshall County Dispatched Center received a 9-1-1 call of a motorcycle that had driven into a fence at 14499 6th Road.   As County Officer Deputy Rob Hafke arrived on the ... Read more...

Don’t Mess with Power Lines Even if They’re Down

  High winds and fallen tree limbs are common reasons for downed power lines.  It is very important to know the safety hazards and proper precautions to take when approaching a downed power line.  Downed power lines can look ... Read more...

Storm Damage in Plymouth

Last night’s storms did some damage in Plymouth.  Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt said there were several tree branches down around the city but nothing too extensive.  Traveling around the city Wednesday morning WTCA saw a couple ... Read more...

Conservation Officers offer safe boating tips

As part of National Safe Boating week, this week (May 17-23), Indiana Conservation Officers are offering Indiana boaters useful tips for an enjoyable and safe summer on the water.  Conservation Officers, who will be patrolling Indiana ... Read more...

Triton FIrst Graders Participate in 4-H Bug Project

Triton Elementary School’s first grade classes participated in a 4-H in the Classroom unit about bugs. The unit was presented by Angela Smith from the Marshall County Extension Office.   For the culminating activity, the students ... Read more...

April 2014 Indiana Employment Report

Indiana’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate decreased 0.2 percent to 5.7 percent in April. Last month marked the ninth in a row of unemployment rate declines in the Hoosier State. Indiana’s unemployment rate has decreased by 2.1 ... Read more...

Hopkins Held on $3,000 Cash Bond

Monday afternoon Plymouth Police Officer Ray West was dispatched to the Marshall County Court House after court security called in reference to a male subject they had detained with an active warrant.  26 year old Richard J. Hopkins of ... Read more...

Down Power Lines on Alexander Street

The Plymouth Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of Alexander and Angle Streets Tuesday evening where downed power lines started a small grass fire.  Emergency responders were on the scene for about a half an hour until ... Read more...

Two Injured in Motorcycle Crash on 6th Road

Emergency responders were dispatched to 14499 6th Road Tuesday evening about 8:45 for a motorcycle that had crashed into a fence.  When EMS from LaPaz arrived on the scene they found the male driver up and moving and his female passenger ... Read more...

Miltenberger Case Turned Over to Prosecutor for Formal Charges

Marshall County Detective Duane Culp is sending a theft case, criminal mischief case and auto theft case to the Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office.  These cases are related to the arrest of Charles Miltenberger III in Starke County ... Read more...

Snow Make-up Dates for Plymouth Coming to an End

  The Plymouth Community School Corporation is reminding students and parents of changes in the dismissal times.    The last extended Friday will be this Friday, May 23.  The following Friday, May 30, school will again dismiss 1/2 ... Read more...

Ancilla Names Dean’s List, Honors List Recipients for Spring 2014

DONALDSON – Ancilla College has announced its spring 2014 Dean’s List and Honor’s List recipients. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5 GPA or above and carry at least 12 credit hours during the semester.  ... Read more...

Culver Work Session Scheduled for Tax Abatement

Culver Town Council will meet for a work session with Jerry Chavez, the new director of the Marshall County Economic Development Commission. Their meeting is regarding a draft tax abatement plan and will be held on Friday, May 23rd at 1 ... Read more...

Argos Superintendent Resigns for Valpo Position

After one year as Superintendent of Argos Community Schools, Julie Lauck is reluctantly moving on. Lauck has taken a position as Assistant Superintendent for Valparaiso Community School Corporation. Lauck said, “I’m sad to leave. I ... Read more...

Potato Creek to Present A Tribute to Local Veterans

Potato Creek State Park will be hosting a special cemetery tour to honor local veterans on Saturday, May 24th at 10 a.m. at the Porter Rea Cemetery located within the Park. From the Civil War to today, local citizens have served the nation ... Read more...