Local & State News

‘Looking Back and Leading Forward’

10/13/11  The Culver Girls Academy’s 40th anniversary celebration this weekend (Oct. 14-16) will be a time for the Academies and its alumni – women and men – and students to be “Looking Back and Leading Forward.” “This is a ... Read more...

Applebee’s Hosts Fundraiser for Heminger House

10/13/11 The Heminger House Women and Children’s Shelter in Marshall County has teamed up with Applebee’s in Plymouth for a great tasting fundraiser.  On Monday, October 17th, Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th Applebee’s in ... Read more...

September Activity Report for M.C. Sheriff’s Department

11/13/11 The September Monthly Activity Report for the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was released on Wednesday.  The average daily inmate count continues to increase.  In January it was 94.2, February 78.4, March 92.9, April ... Read more...

DONNELLY: TAKE ACTION TO CURB CHINESE CURRENCY MANIPULATION NOW

10/13/11 Wednesday, Congressman Joe Donnelly sent a letter to Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor asking for a vote on Senate-passed, bipartisan legislation that would counteract the Chinese government’s refusal to ... Read more...

Political Signs Removed From State And Federal Rights-Of-Way

10/13/11  The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reminds all Hoosiers that campaign signs are prohibited from federal and state highway rights-of-way by Indiana Code 9-21-4-6. INDOT personnel are required by state law to remove ... Read more...

In doubt about giving blood? You could be eligible.

10/13/11 Think you’re not a good candidate for blood donation? Think again. Sometimes, people with high blood pressure and diabetes suspect they are not eligible to give blood. Many cancer survivors also believe they will be deferred ... Read more...

County Council Approves 2012 Salary Ord. with 2% Increase

10/12/11 After some discussion Monday morning members of the County Council approved the 2012 Salary Ordinance including a 2% raise for all county employees, department heads and elected officials EXCEPT the County Council who decided not ... Read more...

Ancilla College Holds Annual Donor Recognition Dinner

10/12/11 Ancilla College hosted its annual Donor Recognition Dinner on October 6, located in Cana Hall on the campus of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Ministry Center in Donaldson. Over 150 of the College’s most generous donors were ... Read more...

Council on Aging Honors Volunteers

10/12/11 OnSaturday, October 8, volunteers serving the Marshall County Council on Aging were honored at a banquet , complements of  Christo’s Banquet Center in Plymouth. Jackie Wright, who heads up the Council, said, “We would not be ... Read more...

Special Park Board Meeting to Discuss Plans for River Park Square

10/12/11 Members of the Plymouth Park Board will be holding a special meeting on Wednesday, October 12th. The special meeting will be held at the Conservation Clubhouse at 720 Magnetic parkway in Plymouth.  The purpose of the special ... Read more...

PHS Spell Bowl Team Wins at Northwood

10/12/11 Members of the PHS Spell Bowl Team competed at Northwood Monday night.  Plymouth was victorious.  The perfect speller for the night was the only senior on the team, Zach Mahan.   Near perfect spellers were (left to right) Nate ... Read more...

Harlem Ambassador Tour is Coming to Plymouth

10/12/11 The internationally-acclaimed Harlem Ambassadors will be visiting Plymouth for an entertaining afternoon of basketball at Plymouth High School on Sunday, October 16. The Harlem Ambassadors offer a unique brand of Harlem-style ... Read more...

Starke United Gears Up for Fall Campaign

10/12/11 Starke United, Inc. has announced its plans for the upcoming fall campaign by naming the volunteers who will coordinate the organization’s fundraising efforts. Pacesetter (early) campaigns have already been conducted at a few ... Read more...

Lt. Gov. Skillman Encourages Hoosiers to Send Holiday Wishes to U.S. troops

10/12/11 Lt. Governor Becky Skillman Tuesday announced the start of her fifth annual holiday letter writing campaign, asking Hoosiers to write holiday cards to our country’s servicemen and women. “Hoosier Cheer For Our ... Read more...

NILES HAUNTED HOUSE FEATURES SPECIAL ENTERTAINERS

10/12/11 The Niles Haunted House Scream Park, one of Michiana’s most popular autumn attractions, is adding some special entertainment to its already packed lineup on its 44 acre site on Mayflower Road between Niles & Buchanan. On ... Read more...

Suspects in Subway Robbery Apprehended by City Officers

10/11/11 The Subway Restaurant at the corner of North Michigan and Jefferson Streets was robbed Monday afternoon. At 1:43 P.M. the Plymouth Police Department received a 9-1-1 call saying the store had been robber.  The caller said the ... Read more...

Council Approves Additional Appropration for Sheriff and Coroner

10/11/11 The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will purchase three new squad cars yet this year thanks to the County Councils approval of an additional appropriation from the General Fund. On Monday Sheriff Tom Chamberlin told Council ... Read more...

County Police Reports

10/11/11   On Wednesday, October 5th around 2:00 p.m. the Marshall County Police Department received a call stating that an unknown person came onto the victim’s property located in the 12,000 block of US 6 and removed an air ... Read more...

Rockies Go Pink for Ounce of Prevention

10/11/11 Friday night the Plymouth Rockies took on the Goshen Redskins in the annual Ounce of Prevention Game to raise money for breast cancer awareness.  With the Plymouth players clad in pink socks and the senior’s pink Nike cleats ... Read more...

City Police Arrest 4 Early Saturday Morning

10/11/11   On Saturday, October 8th at 1:27a.m. Sergeant Joe Deisch of the Plymouth Police Department made a routine traffic-stop at the intersection of Michigan and 7B Roads.  During his investigation it was found that the driver, ... Read more...