Local & State News

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...

Meth Lab in Park Concession Stand

  01/10/13 Last month on December 27th about 1 p.m. Plymouth Police Officer Nick Young was on routine patrol and located an unlocked at the concession stand at the softball field in Packard Woods.  The police department contacted Park ... Read more...

School Board Reorganizes & Approves Bids on Renovation Projects

01/10/13 During a meeting on Tuesday night, The Plymouth School Board elected officers for 2013.  Officers elected by unanimous vote are as follows: President, Todd Samuelson, Vice-President, Larry Holloway, and Secretary, Melissa ... Read more...

Culver Academies Inaugural Parade Practice Parade Sunday

  01/10/13 As the riders from Culver Academies prepare for their 16th appearance in a presidential inaugural parade, the community will have an opportunity to see them this Sunday. A practice inaugural parade will be held through the ... Read more...

Community Foundation to hold Orientation of Grant Application

 01/10/13 The Marshall County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the first grant cycle of 2013. The General Endowment is the grant making fund of the Marshall County Community Foundation (MCCF) and is the most flexible ... Read more...

PROPERLY PLACED SMOKE ALARMS CAN SAVE LIVES THIS WINTER

  01/10/13 With half of home heating fires occurring during the winter, the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s office is reminding Hoosiers of the proper number and placement of smoke alarms in residences. “Every winter, firefighters across ... Read more...

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR RELEASED

  01/10/13 The Indiana State Department of Health has published the school immunization requirements for the 2013-2014 school year for students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade. New requirements include: Kindergarten through 12th ... Read more...