Local & State News

TWO-THIRDS OF HOME FIRE DEATHS OCCUR IN HOMES WITH NO OR FAULTY SMOKE ALARMS

10/05/10 Recent data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) indicates that many homes have smoke alarms that either aren’t working or aren’t properly maintained. The most commonly cited maintenance issues were missing, ... Read more...

County Republicans Lambast Democrat Tactics

10/04/10 The Marshall County Republican Party announced Friday it is united in its support of Judy Stone for re-election to the position of County Council, District 4. “Everyone who has watched county government the last 4 years has ... Read more...

Reward for Vandalism at Oak Hill Cemetery Grows to $5,000

10/04/10 Friday afternoon Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter and Cemetery Superintendent Jim Ousnamer along with Plymouth Police Chief Jim Cox and Investigator Ted Brown held a press conference to announced a substantial increase to the reward ... Read more...

Local Dentist to Offer FREE Smiles on October 9th

Dr. Chad Shaw is out to change lives by offering free smiles to anyone who needs dental work, as he hosts the latest event for Dentistry From the Heart (DFTH) on October 9, 2010. Dr. Shaw and his team of volunteers are hoping to help those ... Read more...

ISP Investigate Plane Crash in Nappanee

10/04/10 The Indiana State Police was on seen of a small, single engine, home built, plan crash Friday afternoon. The plane left the Nappanee Airport on US 6 and had engine trouble. The pilot was unable to return to the airport and crashed ... Read more...

Marshall County Economic Development Corporation Jennifer Laurent to Lead MCEDC

10/04/10 Marshall County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) announced today that it has appointed Jennifer Laurent to be the Executive Director of the organization. Laurent joined the staff in February, 2010 as Assistant Director of ... Read more...

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOSTING FISH DINNER

10/04/10 The Plymouth Knights of Columbus Council 1975 will be hosting an all you can eat fish dinner on Friday, October 22nd. The dinner will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 901 E. Jefferson in Plymouth from 4pm to 7pm. Your ... Read more...

Ancilla’s Kirk Honored with Catherine Kasper Award

10/04/10 Ancilla College’s Inge Kirk was recently named the 2010 recipient of the prestigious Blessed Catherine Kasper Award. Kirk, a Center for Student Achievement Advisor, was honored at the Annual Awards Luncheon held at the PHJC ... Read more...

Silver Anniversary Walk for Hospice Making Strides for End of Life Care

10/01/10 The Hospice Foundation is excited to announce that the 2010 Walk for Hospice will take place on Sunday, October 10 at Newton Park in Lakeville, IN. Hundreds of walkers and volunteers are expected to gather to participate in this ... Read more...

Plymouth Library Sponsors Pumpkin Carving

10/01/10 The Plymouth Public Library is sponsoring a Pumpkin Carving Program on Saturday, October 16. Children will have an opportunity to carve their very own special pumpkin for Halloween. Mom and dad are encouraged to come and help with ... Read more...

Park and Recreation Board Meeting – Time Change

The Plymouth Park and Recreation Board will hold their next meeting on Monday, October 4th at 6:00 p.m. at the Conservation Clubhouse located at 720 Magnetic Parkway. Please note that this is one hour later than the regularly scheduled ... Read more...

CEMETERY VANDALISM REWARD UP TO $2,500

10/01/10 Thanks to more private donations, the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for the damage to the Oakhill Cemetery has been elevated to $2,500. On Sunday, September 26th ... Read more...

Ancilla Kicks Off United Way Pledge Drive

10/01/10 Ancilla College students, faculty, and staff came together for a campus-wide cookout on Tuesday as the Donaldson-based College kicked off its annual United Way pledge drive. The pledge drive, which is scheduled to last through ... Read more...

CONGRESSMAN DONNELLY VOTES TO CRACK DOWN ON CHINESE CURRENCY MANIPULATION

10/01/10 Thursday, Congressman Joe Donnelly supported The Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act, H.R. 2378, which would allow for tariffs to be imposed on certain goods imported from a country whose currency is unfairly valued against the ... Read more...

Celebrate Co-op Month 2010 Experience the Cooperative Difference

09/30/10 This October, cooperative members around the world will celebrate Co-op Month, an event to commemorate the cooperative movement’s history and achievements. Since 1930, Co-op Month has been celebrated annually every October. Each ... Read more...

PHS Grad in Top 5 for Hollywood Discovery Award

09/30/10 Tyler Langdon a 2004 graduate of Plymouth High School is one of 5 finalists for the 2010 Hollywood Discovery Award – given by the Hollywood Film Festival. It is an award given to an up-and-coming actor/actress. Tyler has ... Read more...

Friday October 1, 2010 is your last chance to win a Barn Quilt!

09/30/10 The Marshall County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau will be giving away a 4 x 4 Barn Quilt. By purchasing a candy bar for $5.00 you will receive an entry for the drawing. The barn quilt is called “Hands all Around.” We ... Read more...

Tuesday Arrests by Plymouth Police

09/30/10 An Argos man was arrested for parole violation after traffic stop. On Tuesday, September 28th at 7:25 AM Plymouth Police Officer Chris Miller conducted a traffic stop on 27 year old Mark B. Howard of 12th Road in Argos. The ... Read more...

Neighborhood Center Gearing up for Holiday Season

09/30/10 Marshall County Neighborhood Center is gearing up for the holiday season. We have taken applications in partnership with Leadership Marshall County and Plymouth Community Schools at school registration. However, if you missed us ... Read more...

Secretary of State reminds voters of upcoming Oct. 4 voter registration deadline

09/30/10 Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita is reminding Hoosiers of the upcoming voter registration deadline which is this coming Monday, Oct. 4. Hoosiers can register to vote by visiting their local county clerk’s office or a ... Read more...