Local & State News

PIT Count Results for Marshall County

The 2020 Marshall County Point in Time Count was conducted at eight locations on January 23rd.  Committee Chairman, Angie Rupchock-Schafer told WTCA there were a total of 22 participants. While this year the committee was able to have PIT ... Read more...

Delays for Thursday

Plymouth Community School Corporation – 2 Hour Delay St. Michael Catholic School – 2 Hour Delay Argos Community Schools – 2 Hour Delay Culver Community Schools – 2 Hour Delay Grace Baptist Christian School – 2 ... Read more...

Bourbon Town Council Proposes New Rates for Matchette Center Rentals

During the January meeting of the Bourbon Town Council the need for increasing fees for the use of the Matchette Center was discussed. The proposed increases were then published as required.  During the February meeting on Tuesday, Dena ... Read more...

LJH Cheerleaders Host Fundraiser for Jaisyn Reese at Ponderosa on Thursday

On Thursday, February 13th, the Lincoln Junior High School cheerleaders will be hosting a benefit fundraiser for Jaisyn Reese, a 7th grade student who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. On January 16, the Reese family was devastated ... Read more...

AG Hill Sues Nonprofit Accused of Abusing Animals

Following a months-long investigation, Attorney General Curtis Hill this week took legal action against a Charlestown-based nonprofit organization called Wildlife in Need (WIN) that claims to rescue and rehabilitate wildlife before ... Read more...

Young Applauds Double Track Northwest Indiana Project Advancement

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) applauds the announcement that the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) is eligible to begin the design and engineering phase of the Double Track Northwest Indiana Project after ... Read more...

IBA announces gubernatorial endorsement for Governor Eric Holcomb

The Indiana Builders Association (IBA) was joined by Governor Eric Holcomb at their February board meeting to announce IBA’s commitment to endorsing the Governor in his 2020 re-election bid. “It is critical that the home building ... Read more...

Holcomb signs Next Level Agenda bill to hold schools harmless from ILEARN

Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following statement after signing Next Level Agenda legislation SEA 2, which will prevent ILEARN test scores from having an adverse impact on teacher evaluations and school accountability grades in an ... Read more...

See DNR at Indy Boat, Sport and Travel show, Feb. 14-23

The Department of Natural Resources will have a strong presence at the Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show, Feb. 14-23, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The DNR’s main location is in Tackle Town, in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion. ... Read more...

Walorski Statement on Dignified Burial Ceremony for Klopfer Victims

U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) Wednesday released the following statement on the dignified burial ceremony for the 2,411 abortion victims whose remains were discovered last year on the property of Indiana abortionist Ulrich ... Read more...

Postponed

PHS Gymnastics for tonight has been postponed until next Tuesday, February 18th at 6pm. PHS Boys Swim Team competition for tonight postponed until Monday, February 17th at ... Read more...

City Redevelopment Commission Denies Payment to River Park South Developer

Tuesday evening the Plymouth Redevelopment Commission conducted a special meeting to consider releasing a portion of the remaining funds on the River Gate South residential project. Last month the commission denied the request to release a ... Read more...

David’s Courage Opens with Limits While Waiting for Certifications

David’s Courage has officially opened; however, it is with limitations while they navigate certification processes. From the beginning, one of the focuses of David’s Courage was taking steps to ensure their program was ... Read more...

Zentis Applies for Tax Abatement, City Council Approves 1st Step

Zentis North America, at the corner of Oak and Markley Drive in Plymouth is planning a $6.8 million expansion. Monday evening during the Plymouth Common Council meeting, Jerry Chavez, President and CEO of the Marshall County Economic ... Read more...

Winter Weather Advisory Begins Wednesday at 1 P.M.

A “Winter Weather Advisory” goes into effect beginning at 1pm on Wednesday and continues until 1 pm on Thursday.  The forecast indicates Marshall County could see 3-5 of snow. Impacts from this storm include roads that will be snow ... Read more...

Milford Man Arrested For Resisting Law Enforcement

 On Saturday, February 8th at approximately 5:36 P.M. the Marshall County Sheriff`s Department received a call of a suspicious male wearing blue jeans, gray sweatshirt and brown boots walking north on Beech Road from 3B Road.  The caller ... Read more...

Carver Selected Tippecanoe Twp. Advisory Board Member in Caucus

County Republican Chairman David Holmes scheduled a caucus for Monday, February 10th to fill a vacancy on the Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board. Frank Carver was the only person who filed a Declaration of Candidacy for the position.  He ... Read more...

Triton School Board Makes Several Approvals During Tuesday’s Meeting

The Triton School Board approved a long list of items during their February 10 regular monthly meeting.  Superintendent Jeremy Riffle explained the need for each item that were on the request list. Some of the terms approved included the ... Read more...

City Council Denies Request to Place Banner on Rail Road Viaduct on South Michigan St.

A request that should have been on the agenda for Monday’s Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety meeting wasn’t addressed so the Plymouth Common Council took action on it. Marshall Clevenger, representing the Marshall County ... Read more...

Governor Holcomb Earns Indiana Builders Association’s First Gubernatorial Endorsement

Governor Eric Holcomb today joined more than 100 members of the Indiana Builders Association (IBA) as the organization voted to endorse the Governor’s 2020 reelection bid – the IBA’s first ever gubernatorial endorsement. ... Read more...