Local & State News

ABATE of Marshall County Donates to Plymouth Wesleyan Church Program to Assist Neighborhood Center Families for Christmas

ABATE of Marshall County rang bells at Walmart a few weeks ago and held a fundraiser for their Treasures for Kid’s program at Journey’s End. In total they were able to collect over $500 of food and items and $3,382.22 in cash to assure ... Read more...

Bourbon Town Board Approves Request to use Matchette Center

Emily Stichter representing NG3 (Next Generation 3) requested the use of the Matchette Center on January 12 for their Winter Kickoff meeting during the Bourbon Town Council meeting Tuesday night. NG3 serves to facilitate character ... Read more...

Mishler: Applications available for Indiana Senate Page Program

 The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2020 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen). Through the full-day program, students in grades six through 12 can tour Indiana’s Statehouse, listen to ... Read more...

Bourbon’s Christmas Decorating Contest is Dec. 19th

Bourbon Town Clerk Kim Berger told members of the Town Council the annual Christmas decorating contest will be judged on December 19 at 7:00 P.M. In years past, those wanting to be judged would register on their own to be included. ... Read more...

Grant Continues Ride with TOPP Motorsports for 2020

TOPP Motorsports is proud to announce that Justin Grant will be returning to the #4 sprint car for the 2020 season. The duo will continue their chase for the United States Auto Club (USAC) AMSOIL National Sprint Car Championship, racing ... Read more...

Plymouth’s Calhoun commits to University of Wisconsin

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth wrestler Graham Calhoun has made it official that he will be continuing his education at the University of Wisconsin as part of their wrestling team. During his first three years of wrestling for the Rockies, Graham ... Read more...

AG Curtis Hill: Fentanyl Should Remain a Schedule I Drug

Attorney General Curtis Hill today called for Congress to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, which are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. “We need to ... Read more...

State Accepting Nominations for Governor’s Century, Half Century Business Awards

The state of Indiana is currently accepting nominations for the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards, which honor Hoosier businesses that have remained in operation for at least 100 or 50 years, respectively, and have ... Read more...

Jana’s Gymnastics Brings Home Trophies from State Competition

Jana’s Gymnastics competed in the annual Indiana Judges Cup in Indianapolis on December 7th and 8th. Jana’s Bronze and Silver teams each came home in 2nd Place. Jana’s Gold team earned 4th place and Jana’s Platinum ... Read more...

Distracted Driver, Marion Otto Hits Amish Buggy, Kills Driver

Distracted Driving appears to be the cause of a fatal crash on 3B Road near Bremen Tuesday afternoon. Just after 4 the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call regarding a crash with a pick-up truck and a horse and buggy. ... Read more...

Construction of New Lincoln Junior High On Schedule and Budget

The Lincoln Junior High construction project continues to be on schedule and on budget.  Project manager Derek Anderson of Skillman was unable to attend the monthly school board meeting in December; however, Superintendent Andy Hartley ... Read more...

M.C. Community Corrections Director Elected President of IACCAC

Marshall County Community Corrections Director Ward Byers was elected President of the Indiana Association of Community Corrections Act Counties (IACCAC) during the Annual Fall Conference in November. Byers has recently served as ... Read more...

Scavenger Hunt Winners Announced

Discover Plymouth announced the winners of the “Christmas on the Silver Screen” scavenger Hunt that was held in downtown on Friday, November 29th and Saturday, November 30th. The 1st place winner was Amanda Sauer.  She won $250 in ... Read more...

Actions from Tuesday Night’s Bourbon Town Council Meeting

Bill Keyser, head of the Bourbon Zoning Department was named the town’s agent for the advertising to sell two parcels of property at 806 North Main Street. The house that had been on the property has been demolished. Kim Berger was ... Read more...

Brian Tapia Held on $50K Cash Bond for Dealing Meth Warrant

33 year old Brian Tapia of Plymouth arrested on Tuesday afternoon, December 10th by Officer Beatty with the Plymouth Police Department. Located on a traffic stop, on a traffic stop Mr. Tapia was taken into custody for an outstanding ... Read more...

Bourbon Council Reviews Contract Draft to Sell Lots to Habitat

Bourbon Town Attorney Tony Wagner presented a draft of a contract between the Town of Bourbon and Habitat for Humanity for the purchase of lots at 308 East Center Street. The council had been negotiating with the organization for several ... Read more...

Senator Young Urges Permanent Repeal of Medical Device Tax

Tuesday, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) called for a permanent repeal of the medical device tax, a tax on innovation that threatens patient care and could cost over 21,000 jobs. The tax is set to go back into effect January 1, 2020. ... Read more...

Former Donnelly State Director Hodge Patel Announces Campaign for County Commissioner

Last week, Hodge Patel announces his candidacy for St. Joseph County Commissioner, District 3 in the upcoming 2020 election. Hodge has accumulated over 20 years of experience in leadership positions in the public sector working as State ... Read more...

Phillip Milton of Plymouth Arrested Following Crash Friday at Oak & PIDCO

A Plymouth teen was arrested last Friday, December 6th after being involved in an accident at the intersection of Oak and PIDCO Drives. Officers from the Plymouth Police Department were dispatched to two vehicle accident with injuries ... Read more...

Re-bid Wed. Dec. 11th Big Board

810   Kids Harley motorcycle  this item has a $400 reserve on it. 817    Bathroom vanity cabinet and counter-top.  This item has a $400 reserve on ... Read more...