Local & State News

11/30/11 Michiana Contracting  on Lilac Road in Plymouth was broken into Monday night.  Security cameras show that the incident happened between 10 and 10:30 PM. Mike Delp said this was the fourth time since the Labor Day weekend that ... Read more...

11/30/11 Plymouth High School Principal Jim Condon announced Monday that Matthew Libersky has been named a Commended Student in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program.  A letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit ... Read more...

11/30/11 As the snow falls in northern Indiana, the Indiana Department of Transportation’s (INDOT) LaPorte District has plow and salt trucks ready to treat the roads. Once again this winter, drivers will be able to track road conditions ... Read more...

11/30/11 November was the month for discussion on the 2012 Salary Ordinance for Argos.  The Salary Ordinance was presented to the Argos Town Council in October with a single line for Clerk-Treasurer/Utility Clerk.  Currently the ... Read more...

11/30/11 During last week’s County Commissioner’s meeting bids were opened for the leasing of 163 acres more or less of farm ground at Shady Rest.  Three bids were received from Smith Family Farms, Vories Farms, and Robin Roberts.  ... Read more...

11/30/11 Jerry Holcomb of Anderson and his brother Joe  of Plymouth performed in back to back concerts at Miller’s Merry Manor and Miller’s Assisted Living on Wednesday, Nov. 23.  Usually a solo act, Jerry invited his brother ... Read more...

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 1 am EST. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. Rain may mix with sleet then change to all snow by mid afternoon. Snow will continue until midnight. ... Read more...

11/29/11 An ordinance amendment that would change the City’s Recreation/Pool Director’s position in the Park and Recreation Department from its previously salaried position to an hourly position did not pass on second reading Monday ... Read more...

11/29/11 Earlier this month Plymouth Municipal Airport Manager David Lattimer was approached by several individuals who are on the Board of Directors for Culver Academies.  They informed him that they will be resuming their student flight ... Read more...

11/29/11 A vehicle stolen from the parking lot at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth on Thanksgiving Day was located. Thursday, November 24th at 2:19 a.m. the Plymouth Police Department was contacted about a stolen vehicle.  ... Read more...

11/29/11 On Wednesday, November 23rd around 9:15pm Officer Jordan Rans of the Plymouth Police Department conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Glenn Overmyer Drive and Olive Trail.  His investigation led to the arrest of the ... Read more...

11/29/11 On Wednesday, November 23rd at 7:23am, Patrolman Les McFarland of the Marshall County Police Department responded to Plymouth Goshen Trail and Miami Road for a one vehicle accident.  Upon arrival Officer McFarland met with the ... Read more...

11/29/11 Plymouth Police are asking for the help of local citizen’s to solve a criminal mischief report. City Officer Ray West was called to the Marshall County Historical Museum at the corner of Michigan and Garro Streets Monday ... Read more...

11/29/11 According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), while Christmas tree fires are not common, they are likely to be serious when they occur. About five percent of home Christmas tree fires result in death. The Indiana ... Read more...

11/29/11 The Indiana State Department of Health today released its Medical Error Report for 2010.  The annual report is based on the National Quality Forum’s 28 Serious Adverse Events.  The most reported event in 2010 was a stage three ... Read more...

11/29/11 Jackie Owens of Mud Hut Ceramics directed residents of Miller’s Senior Living Community in Plymouth in painting and glazing a beautiful fall-leaf candy dish on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Karen Hart, owner of Mud Hut Ceramics began ... Read more...

11/28/11 More Hoosiers are rejoining the labor force, and the preliminary seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate moved slightly from 8.9 percent to 9.0 percent in October. The U.S. rate declined from 9.1 percent to 9.0 percent this month. ... Read more...

11/28/11 Tuesday, at approximately 7:06 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police and Fulton County Sheriff’s Department responded to a 911 call reporting a possible murder at 6832 West Olson Road in rural Rochester. The preliminary ... Read more...

11/28/11 Plymouth High School Speech and Debate Team members traveled to two very different tournaments over the November 19 weekend. Competing in the national Glenbrook Tournament held in a suburb of Chicago were Pauline Dagaas, Olivia ... Read more...

11/28/11 With no snow on the ground for Santa and his reindeer to slide into downtown Plymouth on, the fire department saved the day by giving him a lift on the fire truck. Hundreds of parents and children had gathered in front of the City ... Read more...