Local & State News

Wiers Receives ISO Certification

   02/06/12  A local company has successfully received an International Organization for Standardization (ISO 9001:2008) certification, accredited by Quality Systems Registrars (QSR), USA.  Wiers, based, in Plymouth, also has ... Read more...

Argos Choir Members have Strong Showing at ISSMA Contest

02/06/12 Congratulations to Argos Vocal students who participated in ISSMA Vocal Solo and Ensemble contest on Saturday, Jan. 28th. Argos qualified six events for state competition in Indianapolis on Feb. 18th.  Soloists advancing to state ... Read more...

Preview of Plymouth School Board Meeting

02/06/12  The Plymouth School Board will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting on February 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Board Room. Meetings are open to the public; however, audience comments are limited to agenda items. Among ... Read more...

Klotz, Landrum Springs, Top Speed and Hinchman on board with Plymouth Speedway

02/06/12 The Plymouth Speedway is proud to announce it is continuing to offer special rewards for its drivers for the 2012 season. Flagman and marketer for the Speedway, Michael Houser, has been hard at work securing special sponsorship ... Read more...

Valentines Day Drawing for Services at Serenity Spa

02/06/12 Serenity Spa at LifePlex is saying Happy Valentines Day to YOU as a celebration of hiring 5 new staff members. They are Amy Vandervenden – Esthetician, Ashley Bell – Hairstylist, Christine Walker – Massage Therapist, Natalie ... Read more...

Grounghog Day Fun at Miller’s

02/06/12 Miller’s Senior Living Community celebrated Groundhog Day by having a scavenger hunt.  This is the third year in a row that residents have been invited to go in search of Marvin and Merry Groundhog.  Gladys Umbaugh gave ... Read more...

Pence to Speak at Lincoln Day Dinner

  02/03/12 The Marshall County Republican Party will hold their annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Monday, February 13th at Christo’s Banquet Center.  Social hour will start at 5 p.m. with opening remarks scheduled for 6:00 followed by ... Read more...

Storm Spotter Training Offered

02/03/12  Even though the calendar says February, Indiana has already felt the impact of severe weather for 2012.  Recently three Tornado’s struck in Southern Indiana causing over 1 million dollars in damage but fortunately no injuries ... Read more...

January 2012 Sheriff Department Activity Report

02/03/12Marshall County Sheriff Tom Chamberlin released the January 2012 Activity Report for his department. 184 people were booked into the Marshall County Jail in January.  Of those booked in Argos had 3 males and 2 females, Bourbon ... Read more...

County Police Investigate Break-Ins

02/03/12  On Friday, January 27th around 8:30 a.m. Marshall County Police Officers responded to the Sunshine Salvage Yard located at 1882 Lilac Road in reference to a possible burglary and or theft that had taken place in the overnight ... Read more...

Recycle Depot Had a Busy Year

02/03/12  In 2011, a typical hour of activity at the Recycle Depot involved assisting two callers and attending to seven vehicles with more than 419 lbs. of various materials, approximately 60 lbs. per vehicle.  This total does not ... Read more...

Governor Daniels on Federal Mandates

02/03/12  Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels shared his thoughts on ongoing federal mandates and how they affect the average citizen. Daniels was speaking at an Editorial Meeting on January 27 in front of area reporters. Although he didn’t ... Read more...

Ice Fishing Tournament Canceled

02/03/120The First NAIFC Qualifying Tournament to be held in Northern Indiana has been canceled.   Mother Nature did not bless us with sufficient ice to hold the tournament this year.  Jack Baker, President of the NAIFC stated “Safety ... Read more...

HOOSIERS ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER FOR 2012 GREAT CENTRAL US SHAKEOUT

02/03/12 The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is encouraging all Hoosiers to register and participate in the 2012 Great Central United States ShakeOut February 7. “Participating in the ShakeOut takes only a few minutes and ... Read more...

Argos High School to Host College Financial Aid Information

02/03/12 Are you the parent of a junior or senior and looking for ways to finance your child’s education beyond high school?   Do you have concerns about how you will help your child pay for their post high school education/training? ... Read more...

Fitness Forum Sports & Wellness at LifePlex sets events to recognize National Heart Health Month

02/03/12 Fitness Forum at LifePlex in Plymouth, Indiana is once again lighting the exterior of the LifePlex building in the color red to draw attention to Heart Disease and Heart Health Month.  In recognition of “Go Red for Women ... Read more...

PIDCO’s Annual Meeting

  02/02/12 The Plymouth Industrial Development Corporation (PIDCO) held its annual meeting this week at Christo’s Banquet Center. Outgoing board president, Jack Davis gave a brief update of PIDCO’s recent activities and plans.  As a ... Read more...

PHS Homecoming Princess & Prince and Queen and King

02/02/12  Last week student at Plymouth High School participated I the annual interactive week of Winter Homecoming.  From special dress-up days and hall decorations, the classes held a competition to determine the class with the most ... Read more...

Election Board Proposes Polling Sites for 2012 Elections

02/02/12  On Tuesday, January 31, the Marshall County Election Board finally hammered out the final list of proposed polling sites for the upcoming primary and general elections for 2012.  Although most of the sites had been verified ... Read more...

Ancilla Athletes Excel in the Classroom

02/02/12  Ancilla College student athletes continue to do well in the classroom as well as on the court and on the field. The Ancilla College Athletic Department reports that 52 of their student athletes finished the fall 2011semester ... Read more...