Local & State News

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

03/15/11 The Marshall County Extension Office is holding an evening session on invasive insect and plants impacting our woodlands and properties. Have you ever heard of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug? It is a new insect pest here in ... Read more...

03/15/11  Friday, March 11, 2011 was a night the Plymouth FFA will not soon forget.  The FFA chapter competed in multiple career development events against other schools in the District II Leadership Convention.  Plymouth FFA won their ... Read more...

03/15/11 The Plymouth Public Library will be offering a six night course on Basic American Sign Language.  The teacher, Diana Thompson, will concentrate on building sign vocabulary, finger spelling, facial expression, signing space, and ... Read more...

03/14/11 Members of the Marshall County Council will meet Monday morning beginning at 9 a.m. in the second floor meeting room of the County Building. County Commissioner Kevin Overmyer is scheduled to discuss changing the County Building ... Read more...

03/14/11 The Mayor’s Youth Council has spent the last three months researching names for the new downtown park.  Together they have created a survey with their favorite names and the reason why they selected the name.  Now they want ... Read more...

03/14/11 Culver Young Farmers are coordinating a food drive to help those in our community that need help to feed their families. In recent years the Culver Young Farmers have supported the food pantries of Culver, Argos, Mentone, and ... Read more...

03/14/11 Ancilla College will host its annual “Preview Day”, an event designed to help students familiarize themselves with faculty and campus life, on Wednesday, March 16 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The event is designed to provide potential ... Read more...

03/14/11 With the state’s winter moratorium ending March 15, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) reminds customers enrolled in the state’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP) with outstanding balances that a number of ... Read more...

03/14/11 As the search continues for a replacement Director of Athletics and Activities/Dean of Students for LaVille Jr.-Sr. High School, Superintendent Dr. Terry Barker and Principal Chuck Phillips are taking a close look at the job ... Read more...

03/14/11 The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency, would like to make all residents aware that Governor Daniels has proclaimed the Week of March 13th through March 19th as Severe Weather Awareness Week. The National Weather service, ... Read more...

03/14/11 The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces lane restrictions and short-term overnight closures along the U.S. 20/31 Bypass as crews begin work to replace the Ireland Road bridge over the highway.  Beginning ... Read more...

03/11/11 Ounce of Prevention is an organization that provides breast cancer awareness, fund-raising and events.  Co-chaired by Jennifer Houin and Jessica Oliver, Ounce of Prevention’s success and future depends on the events they ... Read more...

03/11/11 It’s that time again, time to lose an hour of precious sleep as Marshall County springs forward one hour.  Daylight Savings Time officially starts on Sunday morning at 2 a.m.  so remember to turn your clocks ahead before going ... Read more...