Local & State News

The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative and policy offices during the 2020 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State ... Read more...

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) Friday applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) disaster declaration for most Indiana counties following adverse weather conditions that affected crop progress this summer. In July, Senator ... Read more...

The Annual Fishing Derby at Potawatomi Wildlife Park, a tradition for many years, will be held Saturday, September 7th from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.  Some families are in their third generation of attendance. The atmosphere is laid back fishing ... Read more...

A new family holiday tradition begins this winter at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center on 38th Street in Indianapolis.   The iconic State Fairgrounds announced Monday that it will host CHRISTMAS NIGHTS OF LIGHTS, a dazzling ... Read more...

Despite fears that immigrants drive down wages and hinder Indiana’s economy, these newcomers should have a positive impact on the state – particularly in rural areas – for the foreseeable future, according to a new report from Ball ... Read more...

“Where community and possibilities connect” is more than a slogan for Plymouth. That approach has led to collaborative partnerships, significant projects – and a special buzz about the city. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has ... Read more...

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today released the following statement in advance of Labor Day “This Labor Day we recognize the achievements of hardworking Hoosiers who have made Indiana a national leader in manufacturing and ... Read more...

Indiana State Police will be increasing patrols starting today and will be concentrating their enforcement efforts on impaired drivers, distracted drivers and for those drivers and passengers not buckled up. Last year during the Labor Day ... Read more...

Rural America has a severe shortage of qualified mental health professionals because agencies and governmental units are unable to pay competitive wages commonly offered in larger communities, says Jagdish Khubchandani, a researcher at ... Read more...

Earlier this month, members of the Plymouth City Council were updated on the four proposed city project for the Regional Stellar application by City Attorney Sean Surrisi. The biggest project for the city is the Entrepreneurial Hub that is ... Read more...

Marshall County Police responded to a complaint of an unwanted guest Wednesday afternoon, August 28th about 4:15 in LaPaz. Upon arriving, Officer Gorny observed a female in the front yard of a residence in the 100 block Troyer Street ... Read more...

The Marshall County Crossroads Stellar Housing Committee has scheduled an informational meeting about a grant program that provides up to $25,000 for home repairs to homeowners that qualify. This grant requires no match money from the ... Read more...

Plymouth Police were dispatched to a domestic disturbance Tuesday night about 9:30 at 511 East Garro Street. Arriving at the scene, Officer Beatty spoke with both parties involved and conducted an investigation. 60 year old William P. ... Read more...

42 year old Donna M. Coffin of Plymouth was arrested on Wednesday, August at 1:30 in the afternoon on a warrant. Coffin had an active felony warrant for her arrest for two counts of fraud.  She was located, taken into custody and ... Read more...

The Warsaw Astronomical Society will be conducting a public observing night hosted by Potawatomi Wildlife Park on Saturday evening, August 31st, one hour after dark at the park’s observation field.   Observing is pending clear skies, ... Read more...

Pre-K students from Miss Angela and Miss Candace’s classes at Jefferson Elementary school are gearing up for Blueberry weekend.  On Thursday they ventured over to Centennial Park and had a photo op at the Blueberry Hand carved statue ... Read more...

More than two people are killed every day on U.S. roads by impatient and reckless drivers blowing through red lights, according to data analysis performed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.  The most recent crash data available ... Read more...

An Argos woman is in the Marshall County Jail, arrested on Tuesday, August 27th after an Argos Police Officer was dispatched to 401 Marshall Street for a domestic battery that was in progress. Officer Aaron Yeargin located Jennifer Sprague ... Read more...

Construction is wrapping up and there is water in the pool at the Plymouth Aquatic Center with a ribbon cutting scheduled for Oct. 5. The finished facility will be 27,000 sq.-ft. with a 10-lane pool, 2 diving boards, 3 family changing ... Read more...

Plymouth Building Commissioner, Keith Hammonds was asked by Mayor Pro Tempore Don Ecker during this week’s Board of Public Works and Safety meeting if there had been any response following the last meeting’s action to move forward with ... Read more...