Local & State News

Violations of the Bourbon Golf Cart Ordinance Disussed at Town Meeting

Bourbon resident are reminded that there is an existing town ordinance concerning the use of golf carts on town streets and within the parks. The ordinance, amended in 2009, states that any golf cart operated within the limits of the town ... Read more...

Moonlight Serenade on Lake Max this Saturday

The 76th annual Moonlight Serenade will be conducted Saturday, July 13. The Culver Summer Schools & Camps tradition presented by the Naval Band, Concert Band, and Jazz Band will begin aboard the R.H. Ledbetter at the Naval Pier at ... Read more...


Plymouth F.O.P. 195 to Collect School Supplies for Pack-A-Backpack

With almost every school in the Marshall County Area on the balanced calendar schedule, Plymouth F.O.P. Lodge 195 is gearing up for this year’s annual Pack-A-Backpack campaign on August 3rd. F.O.P. 195 will be collecting school supplies ... Read more...

City Council Approves Ordinance for Taxable Economic Development Revenue Bonds for Pretzel’s Inc.

Earlier this month members of the Plymouth City Council approved an ordinance that authorizes the issuance of taxable economic development revenue bonds that will support Pretzels, Incorporated’s multi-million dollar expansion project. ... Read more...

**Update** Multi-County Pursuit Ends In Fiery Crash

Thursday afternoon, July 11th around 4:30 p.m., the driver involved in the multi-county pursuit on July 10, was taken into custody and booked into the Allen County Jail on several active warrants out of Allen County. Clarence Shearer, 31 ... Read more...

Indiana College Graduation Rates Going Up, More Students Completing On-Time

The percentage of students graduating from Indiana public colleges is increasing, and more students are graduating on-time, according to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s   new College Completion Report, released Thursday. ... Read more...

Statement from State Senator Ryan Mishler on Fiscal Closeout

“The fiscal closeout statement released today demonstrates that Indiana’s economy continues to thrive. That, coupled with the financial discipline of the legislature and Gov. Holcomb, means we now have a healthy bottom line that gives ... Read more...

AG Curtis Hill Wins Civil Case to Recover Funds Misappropriated by Lawrenceburg Official

IN Attorney General Curtis Hill this week won a civil case against Ohio Casualty Insurance Company to recover $224,690 misappropriated by former Lawrenceburg Clerk-Treasurer Theresa L. Bruening. In 2017, the Office of the Attorney General ... Read more...

Indiana Lawmakers Secure Extension of Crop Reporting Deadline to July 22

Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will extend the crop acreage reporting deadline for states impacted by recent flooding and heavy moisture, including Indiana. This announcement comes in response to ... Read more...

Candy Lane storm Sewer Improvement Project Complete

The Candy Lane Storm Sewer Improvement Project is complete and Monday evening the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety approved the substantial completion date of May 29, 2019. They also approved Change Order # 1 which was an increase ... Read more...

Ferndale & Airport Road to be Submitted for Community Crossing Grant Program

A request from the Plymouth City Engineer to submit two road projects for the next round of the Community Crossing grant program was approved by the City Board of Public Works and Safety. Monday evening Rick Gaul said he met with the ... Read more...

County Highway Dept. Warns of Road Closure on Plymouth Goshen Trail

The Marshall County Highway Department will be making drainage repairs on Plymouth Goshen Trail Thursday, July 11th between Ironwood and Jarrah. Plymouth Goshen Trail will be closed to all traffic while the repairs are being made.  It is ... Read more...

Young and Braun Vote to Confirm Damon Leichty for Indiana’s Northern District Court

 U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) Wednesday voted to confirm Damon Ray Leichty from South Bend to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Indiana. Mr. Leichty was confirmed by the full ... Read more...

Multi-County Pursuit Ends In Fiery Crash

Whitley County- A multi-county pursuit that began in Kosciusko County ended in in a fiery crash that took the life of a Whitley County K9. This afternoon, around 3:30 p.m., the Plymouth Police Department put out a dispatch of an armed ... Read more...

Plymouth Police Investigate Armed Robbery and Vehicle Theft at LifePlex

Wednesday afternoon about 3:30, Plymouth Police units were dispatched to the LifePlex parking lot on Miller Drive for an armed robbery and theft of a vehicle. The victim told city police that a black male approached him in the LifePlex ... Read more...

Slabaugh Arrested for Sexual Misconduct with a Minor

The Marshall County Sheriff`s Department recently obtained information of alleged inappropriate sexual contact between Marlin Slabaugh, age 42, Bremen and a juvenile. Detective Les McFarland with the Marshall County Sheriff`s Department ... Read more...

Young, Tester, Murphy Introduce Bill to Curb Veteran Homelessness

In an effort to curb veteran homelessness across the country, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) yesterday introduced the Veteran Housing Opportunities and Unemployment Support Extension ... Read more...

Indiana State Fair Wine and Spirits “Toast of the Fair” Competition Returns

Among many new and exciting events, the 2019 Indiana State Fair will offer the return of Indiana State Wine & Spirits “Toast of the Fair” competition presented by Indiana Grown. Professionals and amateurs can compete in more than ... Read more...

Hot Blues in a Cool Room! Arizona Hall of Fame Blues Singers to Appear at Wild Rose Moon on Saturday

International touring artists Diane Van Deurzen & Lisa Otey are a dynamic duo, a perfect blend of sultry blues, hot jazz and boogie-woogie. They have performed at festivals, clubs and theatres around the world and are known for ... Read more...