Local & State News

New Airport Manager Announced

06/21/10 Mayor Mark Senter, along with the Plymouth Board of Aviation Commissioners announced the resignation of Airport Manager Ron Ritter Friday morning.  Ron has been the full-time airport manager since November of 2001.  Mayor Senter ... Read more...

Fundraiser for Bourbon Fireworks Scheduled

6-18-10 The friendly spirit of small town is certainly alive in Bourbon. After learning of the need for funding for the traditional fireworks for the town, Kathryn Chapman and others decided to hold a fundraiser. The Bourbon Gospel Jam ... Read more...

Fernbaugh’s Collects Gold and Silver for Care & Share Fundraiser

06/18/10 During the month of June Fernbaugh’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry are working in conjunction with Care and Share to raise money for the organization by “Turning Gold into Caring and Sharing.” On Saturday, June 19th people are ... Read more...

Lake Manitou Association to host 5th Annual Tour of Homes

06/18/10  The Lake Manitou Association’s 5th Annual Tour of Homes will take place on Saturday, June 26th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine.  Visitors will be able to tour three fabulous lake homes by pontoon shuttle or your private ... Read more...

Commissioners to Consider Fee Increases for Building Commission

06/18/10 The Marshall County Commissioners will consider an amendment to the Ordinance that establishes building permit fees at their meeting Monday morning.  It has been approximately four years since the fees were raised.  County ... Read more...

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOSTING A SPAGHETTI DINNER

06/18/10  The Plymouth Knights of Columbus Council 1975 will be hosting an all you can eat spaghetti dinner on Friday, June 18th. .   Dinner includes spaghetti with a red meat or meatless sauce, salad, breadsticks and dessert with your ... Read more...

Michigan Street to be Closed for Car Show Saturday

06/18/10   The Mayor’s Office in Plymouth wants to remind citizens of a minor traffic interruption on Michigan Street in downtown Plymouth this Saturday. Last month the Board of Public Works and Safety approved the request of Charlie ... Read more...

Potato Creek Naturalist Wins State Award

06/18/10 Three employees of the DNR Division of State Parks and Reservoirs, were recently honored with the Monarch Award from the division.  Among those was Marie Hamstra of Potato Creek State Park This annual award is the division’s ... Read more...

Bremen Senior High School graduate Tim Coxey completing summer internship with Indiana Secretary of State

06/18/10 Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita is pleased to announce that Tim Coxey of Bremen is currently completing his office’s 2010 Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Internship Program. The summer-long program selects a college or ... Read more...

Blueberry Pageant this Saturday

6/18/10 2, 4, 6, 8, who do we appreciate?  Blueberry! Blueberry! Blueberry!   This year’s Marshall County Blueberry Festival theme is “School Spirit” and on June 19th, the first official event of the festival will be the crowning ... Read more...

Pankcake Fundraiser at Farmers’ Market Saturday

06/18/10 This week at the Plymouth Farmers’ Market the Plymouth Optimist Club will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m.  Funds raised will benefit the club’s charitable giving in Marshall County.   Fathers Day card ... Read more...

PARENTS REMINDED OF SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

06/18/10 Marshall County health officials are reminding parents of school immunization requirements for the 2010-2011 school year, which include some additional vaccinations.  Parents should ensure their children are up-to-date before the ... Read more...

CONGRESSMAN DONNELLY INTRODUCES RAPID CLAIMS ACT

06/18/10 Thursday, Congressman Joe Donnelly introduced The Rating and Processing Individuals’ Disability (RAPID) Claims Act to improve the turnaround time and efficiency of the VA’s disability claims process.  Donnelly is a member of ... Read more...

ISTEP Scores Released

    06/17/10   Scores from ISTEP testing given in March for Indiana public school students were released Wednesday morning. According to information on the Department of Education website, this is only the second time the exam was ... Read more...

Plymouth Man Struck by Van at Center and Jefferson Streets

06/17/10 Friday afternoon at 2:55 Plymouth Police, Fire and EMS responded to the intersection of Center and West Jefferson Streets for the report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle.  The accident occurred when 73 year old Robert E. ... Read more...

Mayor to Reinstitute Youth Council

06/17/10  This week members of the Plymouth Common Council approved some amendments to a City ordinance from 1982 that pertains to the creation of a Youth Council. Mayor Mark Senter wants to rectify the Youth Council that has not been in ... Read more...

Dalton Arrested after Striking 2 with Vehicle and Leaving the Scene

06/17/10  Tuesday morning June 15th the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department received a 9-1-1 call regarding an accident involving two pedestrian and a in the 15,000 block of State Road 17 in Burr. County police officers arriving on the ... Read more...

Applications for the 21st Century Scholars Program Due June 30th

06/17/10 In 1990, the Indiana General Assembly created the 21st Century Scholars program to raise the educational aspirations of low and moderate income families. The program encourages students to attend institutions of higher learning by ... Read more...

Bremen Troopers Receive Awards

06/17/10  The Indiana State Police held its annual awards and recognition ceremony last Friday, June 11, in Indianapolis. The ceremony honored and recognized individuals from around the state for their dedication to service, bravery and ... Read more...

The Countdown Begins fo the Start of the Kids BigRED3

06/17/10 The most physically fit kids in the area will get to show off a little for fun, prizes and a good cause this weekend as Centennial Park hosts the fifth annual Kids BigRED3 triathlon. The event raises money for programs of the ... Read more...