Local & State News

03/21/11 On Friday, March 18th at approximately 11:00pm, Officer John Weir of the Plymouth Police Department pulled up behind a vehicle at the intersection of Madison and 8th Street when he noticed that the passenger exiting the vehicle ... Read more...

03/22/11 The Bourbon Police Department could soon have two new full-time officers. Police Chief Bill Martin said the Town Council approved the hiring of two more personnel, bringing the department total to five officers. At this point, ... Read more...

03/22/11 Representative Todd Rokita (R-IN) today voted to end funding for National Public Broadcasting (NPR), a measure that passed by 228 to 192. The move is another small step toward responsible reform and a balanced budget. Rep. Rokita ... Read more...

03/21/11 A bill calling for an in-depth, bipartisan legislative review of Indiana’s roads, bridges and rails will now travel to Gov. Mitch Daniels’ desk where it could be signed into law. Two Northwestern Indiana lawmakers, State Rep. ... Read more...

03/21/11 The Marshall County Commissioners will meet Monday morning with a number of items on their agenda. Alan Loehr from the Culver Boys and Girls Club will give the commissioners an update on the club’s participation and financial ... Read more...

03/21/11 On Sunday, March 20th the LaPaz North Township Fire Department was dispatched to a reported commercial fire at 12799 3A Road, Berger Farm and Welding.   The call was dispatched at 11:02 a.m. and the first truck arrived on scene ... Read more...

03/21/11  Fourth graders at Jefferson Elementary school in Plymouth love BUGS.  BUGS stand for Bring Up Grades and is a program sponsored by Plymouth Kiwanis to encourage young students to study hard and to be in class every day.  The ... Read more...

03/21/11  United Way 2-1-1 has launched its new Regional website, www.myuw211.org. United Way 2-1-1 is the nationally designated number for information and referral across the country. It quickly and efficiently connects callers with ... Read more...

03/21/11  Since students in Marshall County are out on Spring Break the Marshall County Museum in downtown Plymouth is hosting two special events. On Thursday, March 24th and Saturday, March 26th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Marshall ... Read more...

03/18/11  At the end of January a Walkerton man plead guilty to a charge of neglect of a dependent resulting in the death of his infant son.  At that time, 20 year old Roberto Pedraza Jr. was seeking a plea deal in the death of his 2 ... Read more...

03/18/11 Earlier this month, the Argos Town Council held a public hearing for a tax abatement for ITAMCO.  Formally known as Indiana Tool and Machine, the manufacturer started business in 1955 as a tool and die producer in Plymouth.  ... Read more...

03/18/11  A probation home visit on Tuesday, March 15th resulted in the arrest of 29 year Daniel Henderson of Bremen. On Tuesday officer with the Indiana State Police and probation officers went to 8447 Carter Street at Lake of the Woods ... Read more...

03/18/11 One of Plymouth’s finest was recognized for his service by the Plymouth Common Council Monday night – but it was a bittersweet moment for all. “I suppose it’s nice to be recognized, but the outcome was certainly ... Read more...

03/18/11  Over 100 people were in attendance for Ancilla College’s annual “Preview Day”, an event designed to help students familiarize themselves with faculty and campus life. The event – hosted by the Ancilla College Office of ... Read more...

03/18/11 Seven members of the Plymouth Wrestling Club were in Indianapolis at Ben Davis High School last weekend for the folkstyle state finals and two members came home with medals. Intermediate 105 pounder Andrew Himes finished the day ... Read more...

03/18/11 Monday morning, March 14th, two new troopers reported to the Bremen Post for their first official day.  The Indiana State Police recently graduated 43 troopers from the 70th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy on Friday, March ... Read more...

03/18/11 Plymouth F.O.P. Lodge 196 sponsored the 1st Annual Plymouth Emergency Services Dinner and Dance last Saturday evening at the Moose Lodge in Plymouth.  More than 100 retired and current city policemen, firemen and paramedics/EMTs ... Read more...

03/18/11 Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges, has inducted 16 new members from Ancilla College for the spring semester. Those inducted to Ancilla’s Beta Beta Beta chapter on March 13 include: Hollie ... Read more...

03/18/11 Miller’s Senior Living Community of Plymouth celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with their traditional corn beef and cabbage and Irish soda bread meal.  Residents, staff and guests were encouraged to wear green.  Local musicians ... Read more...

03/17/11 Shamrock Homes on Markley Drive has been a fixture in the Plymouth community since 1969.  On Wednesday they announced that they have gone out of business. Begun by Pat and Kay Flynn in 1969 and transferred to their children in ... Read more...