Local & State News

Senator Donnelly’s “I Work for You” Tour to Kick Off Monday

  01/14/13  Senator Joe Donnelly will conduct an “I Work for You” tour this week, visiting 18 communities in four days with the goal of listening to Hoosier businesses, universities, and members of the agricultural community as to ... Read more...

Laptop Stolen from Maple Road Home

  01/14/13 Marshall County Police are investigating the theft of a laptop computer from a residence in the 11,000 block of Maple Road.  County Officer Richard Prater is the investigating officer.  The homeowner believes the theft ... Read more...

Senator Head Proposes Legislation to Improve Tests for Intoxication

  01/14/13 State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) Friday announced he is authoring legislation that would improve tests for intoxication in the event of a drunk driving accident. Senate Bill 168 amends the policy on blood-alcohol content ... Read more...

Timberworks Lumberjack Show performs at Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show

 01/14/13 The STIHL Timberworks Lumberjack Show is a new addition to the annual Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show, set for Jan. 25-27 at Fort Wayne’s Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave. Performance times are 2, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. ... Read more...

Applications are Open Again for PBL in Plymouth Schools

01/14/13 Parents of students who might be interested in signing up for Project Based Learning classes (PBL) offered at the Plymouth Schools are still able submit an application for the Washington Discovery Academy (K-4), Weidner School of ... Read more...

American Red Cross celebrates National Blood Donor Month

 01/14/13 January is National Blood Donor Month, a time when the American Red Cross recognizes and thanks the millions of dedicated blood and platelet donors across the United States for helping to ensure a stable blood supply for ... Read more...

Banjo Entertainer at Miller’s Senior Living

  01/14/13 Banjo player Trilly Cole of Kouts entertained at Miller’s Senior Living Community on January 7th.   Activity Director Cindy Flagg introduced Trilly by admitting how anxious she was to meet her in person. “Trilly is such a ... Read more...

MAKE CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING PART OF A HEALTHY NEW YEAR

 01/14/13 As Hoosiers begin making positive changes in 2013, State health officials encourage women to get regular screenings for cervical cancer as part of any New Year’s resolution to be healthier. Each year, approximately 12,000 ... Read more...

Commissioners Approve Voice Verification & Table Great Lakes Lab Contract

  01/11/13 Prisoners in the Marshall County Jail will soon see an additional charge to use the telephone.  This week Marshall County Sheriff Tom Chamberlin asked the County Commissioners to approve an additional fee of 25 cents per phone ... Read more...

Troyer Group Updates Park Department on River Park Square

01/11/13 Mike Reese from the Troyer Group appeared before the Plymouth Park Board this week to update them on progress for the River Park Square Project. Because the preliminary construction cost estimate of $1.8 million came in well over ... Read more...

School Board Gives Approval to Hire Safety Consultant

  01/11/13 Plymouth Schools Superintendent Daniel Tyree was given a green light by the School Board members on January 8 to seek a contract with a safety consultant. Tyree explained at the regularly scheduled Board meeting that he is ... Read more...

High School Students Attain Microsoft Certification

  01/11/10 Ten students in Mr. Feece’s Microsoft Networking Course at Plymouth High School have attained the Microsoft Technology Associate: Networking Fundamentals certification. These students earned this certification which also ... Read more...

NASCAR Driver David Stremme to Talk Dirt at Netwon Center

01/11/13 South Bend native David Stremme has not forgot where he came from. He will be returning to Lakeville this Saturday, Jan 12th at 9 a.m. at the Newton Center to talk about dirt track racing and how great it will be to have Plymouth ... Read more...

Meth Trash at Economy Inn

01/11/13  On Tuesday, January 8th at approximately 2:00 PM, Officer Steve DeLee with the Plymouth Police Department was conducting a routine patrol of the Economy Inn located at 2535 North Michigan Street when he located an open door on ... Read more...

December Rock of Gold Winner

  01/11/12 The December Rock of Gold Winner was Linda Houin.  Linda registered at Yoder’s Sports Center in downtown Plymouth and received $200 in chamber bucks to be used at any participating chamber business. The Rock of Gold will be ... Read more...

Rochester Woman Arrested on Warrant

  01/11/13  On Wednesday, January 9th at 9:41 PM, Plymouth Police Officer Jesse Pippenger conducted a traffic stop at South Michigan and Pierce Street.   22 year old, Alysha S. Bradley of Rochester had an active warrant through ... Read more...

Miller’s Residents Learn about Diabetic Supplies

  01/11/13 Jim Grater of ACE Medical Supplies recently held a seminar about diabetic supplies at Miller’s Senior Living Community in Plymouth.  Grater’s discussion included facts about Dr. Comfort shoes.  His assistant Courtney ... Read more...

Park Board Approves Location for new Tennis Courts

01/10/13 Sarah Smith appeared before the Plymouth Park Board Monday evening to discuss the Hunter Tennis Complex.  A committee has been working for about a year on improving the current facility. Smith said they continue to seeking ... Read more...

Grab The Milk…It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time!

  01/10/13  Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana are ready to provide the community with its favorite treat as they learn valuable life lessons.  This year, as they celebrate their Year of the Girl – 100th Anniversary, Girl Scout ... Read more...

Coats Calls on Congress to Reconvene, Work on Deficit Reduction Plan

   01/10/13 Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), ranking Republican on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, Monday called on congressional leaders to bring Congress back into session to work on a deficit reduction plan: “As the national debt ... Read more...