Local & State News

The Marshall County Drainage Board conducted a public hearing to consider an increase to the maintenance assessment for the J. Ballinger/Myers watershed.  County Surveyor Craig Cultice told the public in attendance this is one of the ... Read more...

According to a report from 2022, the Indiana Department of Child Services investigated 308 child fatalities in which abuse or neglect was a suspected factor and sadly that’s up about 13 percent from the previous year. April is Child ... Read more...

Jarred Good returns to his hometown when Plainview Vibes, a California reggae rock with a Tennessee twist, performs at The REES, 100 N. Michigan St. in Plymouth, this Saturday, April 20. The evening will also include two more Plymouth High ... Read more...

Plymouth Elks Lodge recently installed the 24-25 Officers.  The installation officer was Jim Brown, PER and current District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler.  Plymouth Elks invests in our community and members are from Plymouth and ... Read more...

Today, Senator Mike Braun and Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced the Ensure Accountability in the De Minimis Act. This legislation would provide clarity to what amounts to an illicit de minimis article that does not qualify for the de ... Read more...

Mark your calendars for Saturday April 27, as the Indiana State Police partners with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for their 26th “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative.  The “Take Back” initiative seeks to ... Read more...

Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in March. The office encourages consumers to take advantage of opportunities available for those who purchase recalled items ... Read more...

A group of concerned neighbors will be meeting on Monday, April 16th at the Chophouse Restaurant at the Swan Lake Resort to discuss a large chicken project in the area.  The residents of Sage Road near the Swan Lake Golf Course ... Read more...

John Grolich, District 5 Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association Chairman appeared before the County Council Thursday evening to discuss the possibility of creating a Public Safety Local Income Tax to help area fire and EMS ... Read more...

Last week the Bourbon Town Council passed on the third and final reading an ordinance that prohibits parking between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Main Street between Quad Street and Park Avenue and on Center Street from Bourbon Street ... Read more...

Friday evening, April 12th, at approximately 7:45, Marshall County Police and Plymouth Police Officers were informed of a Flock Camera notification, identifying the vehicle’s registered owner as having a driving status of a Habitual ... Read more...

Did you see the roof construction taking place at the First United Methodist Church? Whether you spotted the wooden trusses piled high in the parking lot or the large crane positioned hovering over the historic building, one thing is for ... Read more...

The U Matter Too campout was created for veterans to have a safe place, to meet other veterans, and to create a bond with other veterans, so, when a crisis happens, they have a battle buddy to help them through the fire. They want others ... Read more...

The Marshall County Drainage Board and the County Commissioners will meet Monday morning in the second-floor meeting room of the County Building.  The Drainage Board meeting is at 8:30 and the Commissioners will meet at 9:30. The ... Read more...

 Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today a reinstatement of the nonstop flight from Evansville to Chicago that will increase quality of place and critical connectivity for businesses, talent and travelers in southwest Indiana. ... Read more...

Attorney General Todd Rokita has issued an official advisory opinion clarifying that Terminated Pregnancy Reports (TPRs) are public records open to inspection — though the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) can and should redact any ... Read more...

Friday, April 12, marked a special occasion at Washington Discovery Academy as the school welcomed the event: “Donuts with Grownups”! The day was filled with sugary treats from Family Express, and a chance for parents and ... Read more...

Friday morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a limited-edition Bob Knight Career Accomplishments Bobblehead honoring the legendary college basketball coach. The special edition bobblehead is being produced ... Read more...

Wednesday night the Senate passed a challenge to the new Biden rule that would negatively impact franchise businesses, an important part of the small business economy. Thirty-two percent of small business owners say that they would not own ... Read more...

As Indiana’s planting season quickly approaches, the Indiana State Police emphasizes the importance of cautious driving and heightened awareness when encountering farm equipment on the roads. With farmers preparing to work their fields, ... Read more...