Local & State News

McKenzie Inducted Into IHSFA Hall of Fame

  09/13/13 Plymouth Schools Speech Team Coach, Sarah McKenzie, was inducted into the IHSFA (Indiana High School Forensic Association) on September 6. Those inducted into the Hall of Fame are nominated by a fellow IHSFA member and voted on ... Read more...

Michigan Road Historic Byway Signs Erected in Marshall County

  09/13/13 Last week representatives from the Historic Michigan Road Byway Association showed off the new signs recently installed in Plymouth.  The signs recognize the most importance of the transportation route in the State of Indiana. ... Read more...

Eckert Sentenced to 10 Years for Meth with 4 Years Suspended

  09/13/13  On Tuesday, April 2nd the Plymouth Police Department and Indiana State Police officers executed a search warrant at 1112 South Michigan Street in Plymouth.  That search warrant led to the arrest of two residents, 26 year old ... Read more...

Two Vehicle Crash at Oak & Pidco Drive Stop Traffic

  09/13/13  On Tuesday, September 10th at approximately 2:30 p.m.  Plymouth Police Officer John Weir responded to the intersection of Pidco and Oak Drive for a two vehicle accident.  Arriving on the scene Officer Weir learned that 66 ... Read more...

Hot Dogs, Pie, Races and Cars at this Month’s Second Friday

  09/13/13 This Friday, September 13th is 2nd Friday in downtown Plymouth from 5-8 p.m. on Garro Street between Michigan and Center Street. All of Plymouth’s dealerships will bring up to 6 vehicles on display for folks to see and ... Read more...

Welcome Week Invites Students to Get Involved

09/13/13  Ancilla College hosted a fall Welcome Week for students, faculty, and staff.  The event took place September 10-12 at the college. Over 400 students, faculty, and staff enjoyed games, free food, and prize drawings.  ... Read more...

Salsa Tasting at Plymouth Farmers’ Market

  09/13/13 This Saturday’s Plymouth Farmers’ Market (PFM) will feature Gerry Hundt performing a selection of blues. Tom Keb will be dishing up tasting of his famous salsa and Boy Scout Troop 251 will be selling popcorn in a variety of ... Read more...

NILES HAUNTED HOUSE SCREAM PARK READY FOR 2013

  09/13/13  The Niles Haunted House Scream Park once again is ready to officially start autumn by scaring the “yell” out of you with six different haunted attractions. This year marks the 40th consecutive year of their annual fright ... Read more...

EARTHWORKS SCHEDULES WINE AND CHEESE TASTING EVENT

  09/13/13 Earthworks’ annual Wine and Cheese Tasting will be held this Sunday, September15, from 3pm to 6pm, on the lakeside lawn at Earthworks at 9815 Union Road in Plymouth. Guests can sample more than 20 international wines and ... Read more...

Coats Launches “Indiana Input” Campaign

  09/13/13 Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today launched the “Indiana Input” campaign to encourage people to share their stories on how the health care law, our nation’s tax system and the onslaught of federal regulations are impacting ... Read more...

Gas Leak Leads to Evacuation

  09/12/13 On Tuesday September 10th just after noon the LaPaz Fire Department was dispatched to 13292 5D Road for a gas leak.  Arriving on scene firefighters were met by a NIPSCO representative that stated a well drilling contractor ... Read more...

Plymouth School Board Approves PEA Contract, $1.4 Million Additinal Bond Appropration

  10/12/13 The Plymouth School Board Approved a number of agenda items during three meetings on September 10. The Board ratified a two-year contract with Plymouth Educational Association (PEA). The contract is for the school years of ... Read more...

Ft. Wayne Man Arrested for Heroin

  09/12/13  On Tuesday, September 10th at approximately 4:20 p.m. a Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle on US 30 west of Oak Drive.  The traffic stop was for speeding.  During the investigation ... Read more...

Hanson Arrested on Warrants

  09/12/13  On Tuesday, September 10th at approximately 5:09 p.m. Plymouth  Police Officer Bridget Hite responded to 823 West Monroe Street after receiving information of a subject at the residence having an active warrant.  Arriving ... Read more...

Marshall County Community Foundation Hosts Annual Meeting

  09/12/13 The Marshall County Community Foundation Board of Directors and staff will celebrate local philanthropy and opportunities to help great ideas take flight at an annual meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2013. The event will take ... Read more...

Musuem Joins Friday’s Old Fashion Days & 2nd Friday event

  09/12/13 The Marshall County Museum is featuring a virtual “flea market” of sorts on the museum sidewalk this Friday.  Antique shop-keepers and individual collectors will be marketing their wares from 10 a.m. till 8 p.m. on Friday, ... Read more...

Mobile Food Pantry this Friday in Plymouth

  09/12/13 The Northern Indiana Food Bank hits the road one day each week delivering nutritious food directly to those in need in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall, Starke and St. Joseph Counties.  Fresh perishable items including ... Read more...

Marshall County REMC Hosting Blood Drive

  09/12/13 Marshall County REMC is hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Monday, September 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The blood drive will be located in the community room at Marshall County REMC, 11299 12th Road. ... Read more...

Miller’s Residents Tour Potato Creek State Park

  09/12/13 Residents and volunteers of Miller’s Senior Living Community enjoyed an outing at Potato Creek State Park on late last month.  A group of eleven traveled to tour the state park and enjoy a picnic in the serene wooded ... Read more...

Donnelly Introduces “Just Ask Joe” Constituent Video Series

  09/12/13 This month Senator Joe Donnelly introduced the “Just Ask Joe” video series, highlighting the many services available to Hoosiers from his office. In the video series, Hoosiers who asked Senator Donnelly for help on a ... Read more...