Local & State News

SJHS to Close Inpatient Rehabilitation Institute

Saint Joseph Health System (SJHS) announced Wednesday that it will close its Rehabilitation Institute in Mishawaka. The facility, located in the Elm Road Medical Campus, is a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit that provides intensive ... Read more...

Friend of 4-H & Friend of Extension Awards Presented at Extension Board Annual Meeting

During the 2019 Extension Board Annual Meeting Tuesday evening two residents were honored for the services to Marshall County 4-H and the Extension Board. The Marshall County 4-H Council presented the “Friend of 4-H Award” to Karmen ... Read more...

County Drainage Board Approves FEMA Reimbursement for February 2018 Flood Event

Monday morning the Marshall County Drainage Board had to reorganize due to the resignation of Commissioner Mike Delp who served as President of the Drainage Board.  The board voted Commissioner Kevin Overmyer as President. Marshall County ... Read more...

Ferndale & Airport Road Funded in Second Round of Community Crossing Grant

Earlier this month Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced the final round of Community Crossing grant funding for this year.   The City of Plymouth received additional funds in the second round for two projects. In July, City Engineer ... Read more...

Culver Students Touring Marshall County Manufacturers

The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation is proud to announce that Culver High School students took part in Manufacturing Day activities again this year. MCEDC is dedicated to building our future workforce through youth ... Read more...

Indiana State Police Partner With DEA For Bi-Annual Drug Take-Back Day

This weekend, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) offers residents a chance to get rid of pills, cough syrup, and other unwanted medications that have been piling up around their homes during the National Prescription Drug Take-Back ... Read more...

INDIANA REPORTS FIRST FLU-RELATED DEATH OF SEASON

The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) Tuesday confirmed the state’s first influenza-related death of the 2019-20 flu season. “This is a tragic reminder that we should never underestimate how serious the flu can be,” said ... Read more...

AG Hill Joins Multistate Investigation into Facebook Over Possible Antitrust Violations

Attorney General Curtis Hill announced Tuesday that Indiana has joined a multistate investigation into Facebook over possible antitrust violations. “Just like individual citizens, corporations must be held accountable for following the ... Read more...

Tamarack Road North of U.S.6 Closed Thursday for Tile Repair

The Marshall County Highway Department will be repairing a tile on Tamarack Road Wednesday.  That project will cause Tamarack Road to be closed to all through traffic. Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters said his crew will ... Read more...

Gov. Holcomb Announces Indiana Selected for Elite Cyber Battalion

Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced Tuesday that the country’s fifth National Guard cyber battalion will be located in Indiana. “With our National Guard’s current cyber resources and Indiana’s top notch academic institutions, our ... Read more...

Trick-or-Treat in Plymouth

The Plymouth Park Department will host their annual Haunted Grounds tonight, Wednesday, October 23rd at the Freyman Shelter in Centennial Park near the tennis courts. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with games provided by the Plymouth High ... Read more...

Enrolling in Marketplace Coverage for 2020 – What Do You Need to Know?

The Indiana Department of Insurance reminds Hoosiers that open enrollment for 2020 Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans will begin on Friday, November 1, until Sunday, December 15. In order to have an ACA Marketplace or Off-Marketplace plan for ... Read more...

Commissioners Receive RFQ for Clock Tower Renovation Project

Kevin Overmyer, President of the Marshall County Commissioners opened Monday’s meeting taking time to thank former Commissioner Mike Delp for his service to the citizens of Marshall County after serving nearly three years and the ... Read more...

September 2019 Employment Rate

Indiana’s unemployment rate continues to drop to 3.2 percent for September and remains lower than the national rate of 3.5 percent. The last time Indiana’s unemployment rate was lower than 3.2 percent was December 2000. The ... Read more...

Dog Missing from Fatal Crash Did Not Survive

The mystery of the missing dog from the fatal traffic accident last week has been solved. On Tuesday, October 15th a vehicle driven by a woman from South Bend pulled out in front of a semi on U.S. 30 at Plymouth Goshen Trail.  The impact ... Read more...

Pride of Plymouth Debuts New Look and Advances to ISSMA Semi State

After an incredible performance on Saturday, the Plymouth High School Marching Band was announced as one of ten bands advancing from the ISSMA Regionals held at Lafayette Jefferson High School. While Saturday’s accomplishment was ... Read more...

Elkhart Woman Arrested by County Police for Cocaine & Marijuana

On Friday, October 18th, at 8:55 PM, Marshall County Officer Wozniak initiated a traffic stop on a gray 2019 Jeep in the area of U.S. 31 a few miles south of US 6. During the investigation, the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana ... Read more...

M.C. Treasurer Angie Birchmeier Announces Fall Tax Collection

Monday morning, during the County Commissioner’s meeting, County Treasurer Angie Birchmeier reminded them and the media  the 2018 payable 2019 tax bills second installment is due Tuesday, November 12.  In addition to paying in person ... Read more...

Blake Smith Arrested, Almost 3 Times Legal Limit

On October 20 at approximately 3:00 a.m., Marshall County Police responded to a report of vehicle traveling all over the roadway in the area of State Road 17 and 12th Road. Officer Bennett located the suspect vehicle and conducted a ... Read more...

What Do You Need to Know About Enrolling in Medicare and Medigap Policies?

The Indiana Department of Insurance reminds Hoosiers who qualify for Medicare that open enrollment for 2020 Medicare Advantage and Part D drug plans has begun. Open enrollment runs through December 7, 2019, for coverage beginning on ... Read more...