Local & State News

“Holiday Mail for Heroes” Program Shines This Holiday Season

11/29/12 Deep in the heart of Marshall County, a special group of youth volunteer and donate many hours of self-less service to members within and members outside of our community. This special group of youth volunteers is called the ... Read more...

City Board of Public Works and Safety Approvals

  11/28/12 City attorney Sean Surrisi presented quotes to the Board of Public Works and Safety members during Monday night’s meeting.  Quotes were opened for lighting and heating and air conditioning improvements at the Plymouth Fire ... Read more...

Oliver Ford Collecting Toys for PHS Christmas Party for Underprivileged Children

  11/28/12 Plymouth High School Student Council sponsors an Annual Christmas Party for Underprivileged Children as their December Community Service Project. This party has been going on for at least 29 years at PHS. The goal is to bring ... Read more...

Center Township Warning Sirens Installed

  11/28/12 Plymouth residents in Center Township could soon have advance warnings of tornadoes heading to the area. According to Center Township Trustee Doug Kucera, tornado sirens have been placed at the Plymouth Speedway just south of ... Read more...

Wood Burning Stove Changeout Program Aims to Help Improve Air Quality

 11/28/12 Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) has partnered with the American Lung Association and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) to provide up to $5,000 in instant rebates to northern Indiana ... Read more...

Shop With A Cop Applications & Fundraising Underway

  11/28/12 Thanksgiving is over and that mean the Christmas season is fast-approaching!  The holidays are supposed to be a wonderful time, especially for the children of our community.  But due to our economy and job loss, this ... Read more...

Half a billion! Powerball® Jackpot Estimate Raised to $500 Million

  11/28/12 As of noon Tuesday, Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) officials raised Wednesday’s estimated Powerball jackpot from $425 million to $500 million due to robust sales nationwide. $500 million is the biggest Powerball ... Read more...

Shoplifter Arrested at Wal-Mart

  11/28/12  On Monday, November 26th at 3:35 PM, Plymouth Police Officer Bridget Hite responded to the Plymouth Wal-Mart in reference to a male shoplifter that had been detained for failure to pay for his merchandise.    24 year old ... Read more...

USE CAUTION WHEN SHOPPING ON THE INTERNET THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

11/28/12 With the holiday season upon us, shopping is a priority for many Americans. While shopping may seem like a simple, safe transaction, there are still many safety tips to keep in mind.   “The Internet has created a great ... Read more...

Leesburg man resists arrest and later attempts escape

11/28/12 A Leesburg man faces numerous charges after fleeing from Indiana Conservation Officers Saturday evening.  On November 24, 2012 around 5 p.m. an Indiana Conservation Officer on patrol came across a vehicle near Durham Lake which ... Read more...

City Council Approves Tax Abatement for Zentis

  11/27/12 After a public hearing and a nearly 40 minute discussion members of the Plymouth Common Council unanimously approved a resolution allowing for tax abatement for Zentis during their meeting Monday evening. Two weeks ago ... Read more...

Plymouth Police Make Arrests

  11/27/12 On Tuesday, November 20th at 9:26 PM Plymouth Police Officer Derek Workman conducted at traffic stop on 22 year old Carol J. Wagers of Plymouth. During the investigation of the traffic stop it was discovered that Wagers was ... Read more...

“Unwind Camera Contest” Winners!

11/27/12 The Marshall County Convention and Visitors Bureau “MCCVB” held the “Unwind Camera Contest” that began August 1, 2012 and ended on October 1, 2012.  The MCCVB is happy to announce the winners of this year’s ... Read more...

The UNIT Arrests 3 for Meth

  11/27/12  On Tuesday, November 20th at approximately 10:00 PM Patrolman Johnathan Bryant and K9 Patrolman Brandon Cooper with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop at US 6 and Kenilworth Road.   The ... Read more...

Oliver Ford & Ford Motor Drive One 4 UR School at LJH $4,000

  11/27/12 Community Involvement Funds Literacy Drive Better than an apple or a thank you card, a community’s active support of the work we mutually do to teach and care for the community’s students is ample reward for everyone. ... Read more...

Plymouth Woman Arrest by County for DWS &OWI

  11/27/12  On Thursday, November 22nd at approximately 11:25 AM Deputy Les McFarland with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department made a traffic stop on US 31 south of 16th Road for a vehicle having expired license plates. During ... Read more...

Bremen Holy Walk Committee Ready for 32nd Year

  11/27/12 This Advent season, keep Christ at the center of Christmas by visiting the Bremen Holy Walk. Much more than a live nativity scene, this hour-long outdoor walk over farmland helps participants better understand and experience ... Read more...

Triton 2nd Graders Learn About Bees

  11/27/12 The first grade classes at Triton Elementary have been reading and learning about Honey Bees for the past two weeks.     Mr. Shawn Hooley, a local beekeeper, visited the first grade to share his knowledge and ... Read more...

Mayor Celebrates Completion of South Gateway Project

  11/26/12 Approximately 30 people joined Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter on Friday evening to celebrate the completion of the South Gateway Project.  Mayor Senter thanked everyone that was involved with the project including MACOG, INDOT, ... Read more...

New Light Parade at City Tree Lighting

  11/26/12 Even with temperatures in the low 30’s, Michigan Street was lined with kids anxious to see Santa Claus as he came to town on the Plymouth Fire Department engine.   Kids young and old enjoyed Christmas carols being sung ... Read more...