Local & State News

Update 10 a.m.: Street Closure in Culver on Thursday

UPDATE:  from the Culver Town Clerk/Treasurer:  Change of plans for School Street – it will be open through the end of this week. Beginning Monday, September 16, it will be closed to lay the sewer line. Thank you for your patience. ... Read more...

Bourbon Town Council Public Hearing in Oct. on Possible Rate Increase

The public will be given an opportunity at a hearing in October to express their opinions and/or ask questions concerning a possible rate increase the Bourbon Water Utility is considering. The firm of Baker Tilly spoke to the Bourbon Town ... Read more...

CONSUMER ALERT: Double Check Before You Write a Check

Attorney General Curtis Hill warns Hoosiers to be cautious when donating to relief efforts to help those affected by Hurricane Dorian. “Hoosiers are generous people,” Attorney General Hill said. “They need to know about potential ... Read more...

Young and Braun Vote to Confirm Hoosier Stephen Akard for Director of the Office of Foreign Missions

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) today voted to confirm Stephen Akard from Indianapolis, Indiana to be Director of the Office of Foreign Missions, with the rank of Ambassador. Mr. Akard was confirmed by the full ... Read more...

Indiana Republican Party Sets 2020 Convention

Indiana Republicans announced Wednesday that they will hold their 2020 biennial convention in Indianapolis. The convention will bring 1,800 Hoosiers from across the state together in the state’s capital city. “Under the ... Read more...

This Afternoon: American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam Wall to be in Plymouth September 12-15

The Patriot Guard will be escorting the AVTT Traveling Vietnam Wall Memorial into Plymouth on Wednesday, September 11th.  The Patriot Guard will begin escorting the Memorial from the corner of US 6 and old US 31 (former Burger King ... Read more...

Plymouth Man Arrested for Arson, Pointing a Loaded Fire Arm and Killing a Domestic Animal

A 60 year old Plymouth man was arrested on Friday, September 6th by County Police for Arson, Pointing a Loaded Firearm and Killing a Domestic Animal.  He was lodged in the Marshall County Jail on a $25,000 cash bond. Court papers say that ... Read more...

City Council Pledges Support for Stellar Projects with $760,000 over 4 Years

The Plymouth Common Council pledged financial support to several local Stellar projects if the Marshall County Crossroads Stellar Initiative is successful in their application to be designated Stellar by the state later this year by ... Read more...

Plymouth City Council Approves Cuts of $596,900 from 2020 Budget Requests

A public hearing was held Monday evening during the Plymouth City Council meeting for the Pre-Adoption of the 2020 Budget. Clerk Treasurer Jeanine Xaver addressed the council giving additional information that was asked during the August ... Read more...

2020 Distinguished Young Woman of Triton to be named Saturday, September 21

The Triton Distinguished Young Woman Board of Directors are proud to introduce the ten young ladies who will vie for $4,900 in college scholarships and the opportunity to represent the community as the 56th Distinguished Young Woman of ... Read more...

Surf Air Wireless, LLC buys Hyper Wave Technologies

Hyper Wave Technologies was bought by Surf Air Wireless, LLC last week. Hyper Wave has provided residential internet services in Plymouth, Indiana and surrounding area. All residential customers with Hyper Wave have been added to the ... Read more...

Governor Eric Holcomb Directs Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff

 Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags at state facilities across Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor of Patriot Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, September 11. Governor Holcomb ... Read more...

Jack Jordan: Remembering Those We Lost on Sept. 11

 Representative Jack Jordan said in a recent release, “This year marks 18 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on our country. We have come to acknowledge this anniversary as Patriot Day, and use it as a time to recognize, remember ... Read more...

Red Cross Urges Blood Donations after Hurricane Dorian Impacts Blood Supply

As the American Red Cross works around the clock supporting those impacted by Hurricane Dorian, providing food, shelter and comfort, individuals outside the affected areas are urged to help by giving blood and platelets to ensure ... Read more...

IN Attorney General Launches Multistate Investigation into Google’s Business Practices

Attorney General Curtis Hill Monday announced a multistate investigation into tech giant Google’s business practices in accordance with state and federal antitrust laws. “Just like individual citizens, corporations must be held ... Read more...

Musical Trip Down Route 66 at Miller’s

The Swing Sisters of South Bend, Gabi and Nancy, took their Miller’s audience on a musical trip down Route 66.  The gals programs always build a story around a particular theme and then use songs in the concert that go along with the ... Read more...

County Council Cuts Over $960,000 from 2020 Budget Requests

The Marshall County Council spent just over two hours reviewing the 2020 budget requests and putting their red pencil to several increases. The Council estimated they needed to cut $960,000 from the requests for next year of $14,198,913 to ... Read more...

Triton School Board Meeting

The Triton School Board heard a short report from the Transportation Director, Laura Baker, during their September 9 meeting. According to Baker, they are in compliance with the new state stop arm/bus law and all routes are door side stops ... Read more...

Street Superintendent Working to Fix Pothole in City Parking Lot

Angie Rice asked the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety to address a major pothole in the city parking lot at the corner of LaPorte and Center Streets. Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt said it’s a bad area where a building was ... Read more...

Groundbreaking Set for Paddocks in Culver

Culver Sand Hill Farm, LLC, the project developer and the Town of Culver are excited to announce the groundbreaking for “The Paddocks” workforce housing project. The residential project is across the street from Sand Hill Farm ... Read more...