Local & State News

Operation “Blue Light” I-70 Patrol to Begin in Indiana and Ohio

  06/04/13 Tomorrow, June 4th, begins the joint enforcement project between the Indiana State Police and the Ohio Highway Patrol known as “Operation Blue Light.” The joint effort will concentrate on reducing crashes and curtailing ... Read more...

Stockberger Sentenced to Five Years Imprisonment

  06/03/13 Ryan Stockberger, 35, of Plymouth was sentenced on Thursday in Marshall Superior Court No. 1 to 3 years imprisonment for possession of a narcotic drug, a Class D felony and 2 years of imprisonment for operating a vehicle while ... Read more...

PHS Speech Coach Caught taking Short-Cut Reporting Points

    06/03/13 Taking a short cut in reporting points for Plymouth High School Speech and Debate team members to the NFL (National Forensic League) has caused some embarrassment to Head Speech Coach David McKenzie, but hasn’t ... Read more...

Shawn Speirs Sentenced to Ten Years Imprisonment For Dealing in Methamphetamine

  06/03/13 Shawn T. Speirs, 41, of Plymouth was sentenced on May 9, 2013 in Marshall Superior Court No. 1 to 10 years imprisonment for his role in assisting the sale of methamphetamine to an undercover informant.    Judge Robert O. ... Read more...

Commissioners Meeting Monday Morning

    06/03/13 The Marshall County Commissioners will meet Monday morning at 8:30 and the first agenda item is to hear a request on behalf of the Community Resource Center by of Brent Martin and Pastor Ron Liechty.  The pair will be ... Read more...

County Police Investigate Daytime Burglary on 15th Road

    06/03/13  On Thursday, May 30th at approximately 5:09 P.M. the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was contacted in regards of a burglary that had taken place in the 6,000 block of 15th Road. During an investigation, ... Read more...

Baker & Fairbanks Reconstruction Project to begin after 4th of July

07/02/13  The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety awarded the bid for the Baker and Fairbanks improvement project  during their meeting last week. Phend and Brown from Milford had the low bid at $140,960.  The project includes a ... Read more...

Foot Pursuit Ends with Arrest of Two

  06/03/13  On Thursday, May 30th Marshall County Deputy Jonathan Bryant observed two wanted subjects walking on Plum Street approaching Harrison Street in Plymouth.  While attempting to initiate contact with 24 years old Charles D. ... Read more...

Argos Community Schools Announce 2013 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

    06/03/13 Emily Ann Alcorn, daughter of Jon and Jacki Alcorn, has earned the distinction of being named the Valedictorian of Argos High School’s Class of 2013.  Emily has earned a 4.122 on a 4.0 scale. Emily has been active in ... Read more...

Hiatt Summer Intern with Mayor Senter

  06/03/13  Indiana University junior, Bryt Hiatt, only has a few days under his belt as an intern working under Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter, but his interest in politics is nothing new. Hiatt said he emailed Senter asking if any intern ... Read more...

Late ISTEP Results Delay Teacher Evaluations

  06/03/13 Computer glitches experienced as Hoosier school children took the required ISTEP tests are now leading to difficulties for both teachers and students. CTB/McGraw-Hill, the company that administered the tests for a four-year ... Read more...

Northern Trust to Manage Investment Programs for Indiana’s Marshall County Community Foundation

    06/03/13  Northern Trust announced that it has been selected to provide Chief Investment Officer Outsourcing services for the Marshall County Community Foundation (MCCF), based in Plymouth.  MCCF will be serviced by Northern ... Read more...

Advisory: Strong to severe storms likely beginning Friday night Continuing through Sunday

  05/31/13 The National Weather Service Hazardous Forecast indicates the potential for strong to severe weather beginning this evening and tonight. Damaging wind gusts associated with the storms is the primary threat.  However, large ... Read more...

Mayor Senter Appoints Mark Owen as Assistant Chief

  05/31/13 Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter announced the appointment of Mark Owen as Assistant Chief of Police.  Owen has been with the department since July of 1994. Owen was promoted to the rank of corporal in 2000 and promoted to his ... Read more...

Art Lawrence Jr. Sentenced to Twelve Years for Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine

    05/31/13 Arthur David Lawrence Jr., 30, of Plymouth was sentenced Thursday in Marshall Superior Court No. 1 to 12 years imprisonment for conspiracy to deal in methamphetamine.  In open court, Lawrence admitted that on August 13, ... Read more...

City Approves Appropration to Purchase Property at 301 East Garro

  05/31/13 Tuesday evening the Plymouth Common Council approved a couple of additional appropriations following a public hearing.  The additionals were actually just making funds the city already has on hand available to spend.  The ... Read more...

June Park Dept. Bus Trip to Four Winds Casino

    05/31/13 Scott Michel, Recreation Director with the Plymouth Park Department will be taking a bus trip to the Four Winds Casino on Monday, June 24th. On this trip a Royal Excursion charter bus will depart from the Plymouth pool ... Read more...

4-H Fair Board Seeking Flower Barrel Sponsors

    05/31/13 The Marshall County 4-H Fair Board is seeking sponsorship for flower barrels to be displayed at the 4-H Fair.  The cost to sponsor a barrel is $100 and can be renewed annually.  The fair board has bought new barrels and ... Read more...

Marshall County Blood Drive Cancelled

  05/31/13 The American Red Cross blood drive scheduled for Saturday, June 15 at Kroger has been cancelled.  However, there will be a blood drive on Monday, June 17, from 1:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Marshall County Sheriff’s ... Read more...

Chicken Noodle Dinner Fundraiser for Demonts

    05/31/13  The Log House Restaurant will hold a Homemade Chicken Noodle Dinner Fundraiser for Courtney Demont at the Argos High School Cafeteria on Monday, June 3rd from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.  A minimum donation of $5.00 per meal ... Read more...