Local & State News

American Red Cross Blood Drive

03/17/11 If the last decade is any indication, people worldwide rely on humanitarian aid during times of great need. And that’s where the American Red Cross comes in. For 130 years, the American Red Cross has helped individuals and ... Read more...

Changes to School Year and School Lunch Program

03/17/11 School closings due to weather have meant the altering of the Plymouth Schools calendar several times this year. At the school board meeting on March 15, Superintendent Dan Tyree announced yet another change. Tyree said the last ... Read more...

Ancilla’s Lampen Lecture Series Explores the Universe and God

03/17/11 George Schaefer, Assistant Professor at Calumet College of Saint Joseph and Adjunct Instructor of Astronomy at Ancilla College, was on hand as presenter for Ancilla College’s second Lampen Lecture of the semester, “What It’s ... Read more...

Purdue Extension Offers Farmer’s Update Meeting

03/16/11 Marshall County Farm Bureau and Purdue Extension are sponsoring an afternoon and evening program on Thursday, March 17, on pertinent information for area farmers.  The program will start at 3:00 pm with a light meal at 6:00 pm ... Read more...

Private Airstrip Owner Asks Aviation Board for Letter of Support

03/16/11 During Tuesday night’s special meeting of the Plymouth Board of Aviation Commissioners Ryan Rust read a letter from his father, Wendell Rust concerning their private airstrip on the east side of Bourbon near the county line with ... Read more...

Rough Draft of Park’s 5-Year Master Plan Available for Review

03/16/11 Last week members of the Plymouth Park Board approved the rough draft of the Park Department’s 5-Year Master Plan. The comprehensive plan is 39 pages in length and defines the planning area, goals of the plan, and natural ... Read more...

Plymouth Police Arrest Driver after Crash

03/16/11 On Monday, March 14th at approximately 3:20 p.m. Officer Jason Dobbins with the Plymouth Police Department investigated a one vehicle accident in the 1300 block of Harrison Street. Henry M. Ruiz, 26 of Plymouth was traveling east ... Read more...

City Officers Make Arrests

03/16/11   On Wednesday, March 9th at 5:17 pm, Derek Workman of the Plymouth Police Department made a routine traffic stop at the intersection of Oak and Pidco Drive. Brandon L. Reister 36, of Plymouth was arrested for Operating While ... Read more...

Fundraiser Kermes for Heart and Hands

03/16/11   Heart and Hands of Plymouth, is an organization that has provided services to the Marshall County immigrant population for over 10 years.  They provide Educational opportunities in literacy, English as a new language, GED, ... Read more...

Minute to Win It Fundraiser at Argos

03/16/11 You’ve got a Minute to Win It. NBC’s newest sensation hosted by chef and TV personality Guy Fieri from “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” has started a game revolution online and across the country. People are ... Read more...

Plymouth Man Arrested on Charges

03/16/11  On Saturday March 12th at approximately 3:00am Patrolman Joe Giordano and Patrolman Ryan Hollopeter of the Marshall County Police Department conducted a routine traffic stop for speeding at the intersection of US 30 and Queen ... Read more...

Hoosiers Cautioned to be Wary of Scammers

03/16/11 Reports of a potential scam artist in Knox County have prompted the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS), Indiana State Police (ISP) and the Indiana Attorney General’s office (AGO) to remind everyone who sustaines ... Read more...

Successful Fundraiser for M.C. Church Orchestra

03/16/11 The Marshall County Church Orchestra had another successful fundraiser.  This past weekend the group held their second annual Beef and Noodle supper to raise money to purchase music and other needed items.  Orchestra director ... Read more...

Meth Lab Explodes, 2 Burned

03/15/11 Plymouth Police are investigating a meth lab explosion that occurred Sunday morning at 4 a.m.  Neighbors on Thayer Street called 9-1-1 and reported an explosion in the 700 block of Pearl Street.  It was also reported that a male ... Read more...

Phase II of Greenway Trail Unveiled to City Council

03/15/11 The second phase of the Plymouth Greenway Trail is one step closer to reality thanks to the Plymouth Common Council.  (Yellow line) Monday night the Council approved a resolution encumbering $45,200 as a partial local match for ... Read more...

Attempted Burglary at Party Pack

03/15/11 Plymouth Police were dispatched Monday morning during the 8 a.m. hour to the Party Pack at 114 South Michigan Street for an attempted burglary. Officer Chris Miller found that the front door was damaged but entry was not made into ... Read more...

Council Amends Salery Ordinance for Part-Time Building Inspector

03/15/10 Marshall County Commissioner Kevin Overmyer appeared before the County Council Monday morning seeking an amendment to the 2011 Salary Ordinance.  Overmyer explained that the current ordinance does not have a salary for a ... Read more...

Plymouth Law Firm Partnering with Humane Society

03/15/11 The Marshall County Humane Society is pleased to announce that it is partnering with the law firm of Stevens, Travis & Fortin.  The law firm has agreed to be a drop-off location for small items to be donated to the humane ... Read more...

Ancilla Students Achieve High Pass Rate on Nursing Exams

03/15/11 Over 80 percent of Ancilla College nursing students are passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on the first try, according to statistics released today by the College. According to the National Council of State ... Read more...

PHS Winter Ensemble Advances to State

03/15/11 Congratulations to all of the members of the PHS Winter Performance Ensemble including the color guard and drumline. The team competed at the Indiana Percussion Association state preliminaries at Avon High School on Saturday, and, ... Read more...