Local & State News

Ewald Cemetery, Little Egypt Vandalized

02/01/11 County Police are investigating damage to a cemetery at Hawthorn and 5th Road in Bremen. Sometime during the overnight hours of Friday, January 28th and Saturday, January 29th an unknown person or persons entered Ewald Cemetery, ... Read more...

DONNELLY TO HOST INFORMATION SESSION ON COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID

02/01/11 Congressman Joe Donnelly announced that he will host an information session on the evening of February 1st regarding federal financial aid for college.   Students of all ages interested in applying for federal aid for higher ... Read more...

American Red Cross Says Mounting Effect of Severe Winter Weather Causes Lowest January Blood Supply in a Decade

02/01/11  The latest winter storm on the East Coast is causing more blood drive cancellations and the American Red Cross is urging people in all areas of the country to schedule a blood donation in the coming days. Last week the Red ... Read more...

Jana’s Bronze Team Brings Home 1st from Indy

02/01/11  Jana’s Gymnastics competed in Indianapolis Sunday at the Judges Cup Gymnastics Meet.  Jana’s Bronze Team was able to secure the 1st place win with a team score of 108.05. Pictured are Jana’s 1st Place Bronze Team Members: ... Read more...

National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Watch

02/01/11 National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Marshall County effective from 7pm tonight through Wednesday. Approximately 2-5 inches of snow are possible tonight with an additional 12-18 inches possible Tuesday ... Read more...

Argos Emergency Department Present Annual Reports

01/31/11  The Argos Town Council were told of the 2010 totals for the Emergency Services.  Fire Chief, Mark Dean, reported the Fire Department went on 26 accident & rescue calls, 11 grass fires, and 9 structure fires.  There were 19 ... Read more...

Encore Performing Arts presents ‘Dinner and Music’

01/31/11 Here’s a chance to treat your Valentine to a special evening. After the phenomenal success of Encore Performing Arts’ “Music and Dinner” last year, the programming committee has decided to do an ‘encore’ event. On ... Read more...

DNR Recommends Crop-dusting to Slow the Spread of Gypsy Moths

01/31/11 Dozens and Dozens of citizens attended the informational meeting on “Slowing the Spread” of the Gypsy Moth at the Plymouth Public Library last week. Representatives from the Department of Natural Resources were on hand to ... Read more...

Principals of the Day Notice all the Technology

01/31/11 The 10th Annual Principal for a Day event in the Plymouth Community School Corporation was held on Friday with 10 citizens getting the opportunity to follow a corporation principal for half a day. The experience is quite an ... Read more...

PIDCO Elects New Officers and Appoints New Board Members

01/31/11 The Plymouth Industrial Development Corporation (PIDCO) conducted their annual meeting Thursday, January 27th at noon at Christo’s Banquet Center.  Mark Gidley, outgoing President of the Board of Directors gave his report.  He ... Read more...

Two Culver Residents Arrested for Theft

01/31/11 Thursday evening about 5:30 Plymouth Police Officer Shanna Gilmer was dispatched to Wal-Mart for a reported theft.  Two individuals were stopped by Wal-Mart’s loss prevention employees.  47 year old Wendy L. Crum and 43 year ... Read more...

Purdue Farm Outlook Meeting Feb. 4

01/31/11 The Marshall County Purdue Extension Office and Farm Bureau Insurance are holding a Purdue Farm Outlook Meeting on Friday, February 4rh.  The event will be held in the Extension Office room 304 of the County Building at 112 West ... Read more...

Ancilla College Releases Spring Enrollment Numbers

01/31/11  According to data released by Ancilla College today, spring 2011 enrollment is comparable to last year’s banner numbers. According to the numbers, there are currently 525 students enrolled at the College, down just seven ... Read more...

Plan Commission Votes to Keep Directors Position Full-time

01/31/11 Marshall County Plan Director Ralph Booker presented his analysis of the position he currently holds to the Marshall County Plan Commission on Thursday night. During a December 20, 2010 meeting of the Marshall County ... Read more...

Conservation Officers Practice Ice Dives

01/31/11 Indiana Conservation Officers Nathan Hooley (L) from Kosciusko County and Dustin Whitehead (R) from Elkhart County help Conservation Officer diver Jon Engle of Wabash onto the ice after a practice ice dive Thursday on Lake ... Read more...

Hix Gets 2 yrs Probation & 200 hrs. Community Service for Cemetery Vandalism

01/28/11 “It’s the worst mistake of my entire life,” that is how 19 year old Gage Hix explained his action of Saturday night and early Sunday morning September 25th and 26th, 2010. He said, “I regret it every single minute of my ... Read more...

City Going Door to Door to Change-out Old Water Meters

01/28/11 Jeff Yeazel, Assistant Water Superintendent has announced a new water meter replacement program in the City of Plymouth.    The City of Plymouth Water Department will continue for the next few months going door to door replacing ... Read more...

Winamac Man Arrested for Issue with Drug Screen Test

01/28/11 Plymouth Police were called to the Marshall County Probation Department Thursday morning about 10:40 in reference to a probationer attempting to use a device to interfere with a drug test.  28 year old Avery A. Mullins of Winamac ... Read more...

Argos House Fire

01/28/11  The Argos Fire Department was called out to a house fire on  Tuesday night.  A neighbor who was taking their trash out saw smoke coming from the 509 North Michigan Street home.   They were able to get the occupants, Tom ... Read more...

10th Annual Principal for a Day Event

01/28/11  The Plymouth Community Schools announces the 10th Annual Principal for a Day celebration. It will take place on Friday, January 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Ten area men and women will shadow ten principals and assistant ... Read more...