Local & State News

Commissioners Deny Request to Rezone Property on U.S. 6

The Marshall County Commissioners turned down a request to rezone the property at 19893 U.S. 6 in Walkerton during their meeting Monday. County Plan Director Ty Adley presented the case for Mr. Liddawi who owns the property.  It was ... Read more...

Browning Arrested for Probation Violation

Plymouth Police Officer David Finn was dispatched to the Marshall County Probation Office on Tuesday, October 22nd for a reported failed drug screen. After further investigation, 58 year old James R. Browning of Grovertown was arrested for ... Read more...

Lori Porter Arrested by City Police for Possession of Marijuana, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting

A Plymouth woman is in the Marshall County Jail after she caused a disturbance during a traffic stop. 19 year old Lori L. Porter was stopped at Michigan and Adams Streets Tuesday night, October 22nd about 10:30 by Officer Krynock with the ... Read more...

ITAMCO Medium Tier Manufacturer of the Year

The Indiana Manufacturers Association (IMA) held its 2019 Manufacturers Hall of Fame Luncheon on October 16 in Indianapolis. The IMA not only inducted Indiana companies into the Manufacturers Hall of Fame, but expanded the event with the ... Read more...

Richard Milton Arrested for Failure to Appear

Plymouth Police Officer John Weir observed 48 year old Richard Milton walking of Pierce Street Monday morning about 10:30 and knew he had a warrant for fines and costs. Officer Weir took Milton into custody and transported him to the ... Read more...

Tile Work Project on 9B Road west of Union Road

Jason Peters, Superintendent of the County Highway Department told WTCA Thursday afternoon that construction on a tile started this morning on 9B Road west of Union. After talking with the contractors, the construction crew will work with ... Read more...

Red Cross: Healthy Donors Needed to Maintain Blood Supply

As influenza activity picks up this fall, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood to ensure a strong blood supply for patients in need. Blood and platelets can only be given by donors who are ... Read more...

AG Hill Joins Bipartisan Coalition Raising Concerns about Illegal Online Alcohol Sales

Attorney General Curtis Hill Wednesday joined a bipartisan coalition of 46 state and territory attorneys general in calling on Facebook, Craigslist and eBay to take proactive measures against alcohol sales on their platforms that ... Read more...

4 Plymouth Schools Place on “Lockout” Thursday Morning as Precaution

This morning the Plymouth Community School Corporation placed four schools on a lockout.  This means that classes continue as normal within the building; however, access into or out of the building is screened by law enforcement or ... Read more...

Rieth-Riley to Start City Road Projects on Thursday

Rieth-Riley Construction Company from South Bend was awarded the Community Crossings projects for the City of Plymouth. There are three city street projects and three locations in Centennial Park that will be pave in the weeks to come. ... Read more...

Campaign Finance Reports for Candidates Running for Mayor of Plymouth

The deadline to submit financial reports for candidates in the municipal election was Friday, October 18th at noon.  Both mayoral candidates for the City of Plymouth filed their reports on time. The reporting period is April 13th through ... Read more...

Final Ghost Walk! Don’t Miss Your Chance to Attend! – Saturday, October 26 at 7 PM – Marshall County Museum

Don’t miss the LAST Ghost Walk ever at the Marshall County Museum this Saturday, October 26 at 7 PM.  This year’s Ghost Walk is the sixth and final in the series that started in 2008, so if you’ve wanted to attend one, this is your ... Read more...

Harley Robbins of Bourbon Arrested on Felony Possession & Dealing Charges

Detective McFarland with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Bourbon man last Thursday, October 17th for Possession and Dealing of Cocaine or Narcotic Drug.     Harley D. Robbins, age 27, of North Harris Street in ... Read more...

Mishler: Communities in Senate District 9 Receive Nearly $4 Million in Road-Funding Grants

Communities in Senate District 9 will receive nearly $4 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen). The CCMG was established by ... Read more...

Man from Robbins, IL Arrested city City Police for Marijuana

On Sunday, October 20th, 24 year old Shannon A Smith of Robbins, IL was stopped on U.S. 30 at Michigan Road for a traffic infraction by Plymouth Police Officer Shanna Gilmer. During an investigation Smith was found to be in possession of ... Read more...

Bremen Post Trooper Becomes Detective

Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter recently announced the reclassification of Master Trooper Jason Faulstich to the position of detective. Detective Faulstich will serve in the Intelligence and Investigative Technologies, ... Read more...

Walorski Joins Sponsors of STOP for School Buses Act to View Demo of Bus Safety Technology

U.S. Representatives Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) and Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) and U.S. Sens. Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), sponsors of the STOP for School Buses Act, today marked National School Bus Safety Week at a live ... Read more...

Lincoln Driven to Give Fundraiser for Plymouth Band Boosters this Saturday

This Saturday morning, October 26th, the Plymouth Band Boosters are teaming up with Oliver Ford Lincoln to sponsor another “Driven to Give” fundraising event. The popular fundraiser is simple and takes less than 15 minutes of ... Read more...

Senator Young Calls for Passage of USMCA Trade Deal

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) Tuesday discussed the importance of the House of Representatives quickly passing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for Hoosier farmers and manufacturers. Signed one year ago, this agreement ... Read more...

AG Hill Files Lawsuit Against Three Opioid Distributors

Attorney General Curtis Hill Tuesday filed a lawsuit against three drug distributors responsible for a commanding share of the prescription opioids sold to Indiana pharmacies during the relevant time period. The complaint alleges that ... Read more...