Local & State News

Young, Toomey, Cotton Introduce Bill to Prevent Government Bailouts, Protect Taxpayers

Monday, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) introduced the Government Bailout Prevention Act to ensure that federal dollars cannot be used to help insolvent state, territory, or local ... Read more...

Governor Holcomb Directs Actions Aimed at Reducing Indiana’s Smoking Rate

The Indiana State Department of Health and Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Monday acted on direction from Governor Eric J. Holcomb to improve access to and the affordability of tobacco cessation products for Hoosiers ... Read more...

Honey Dewdrops to Sweeten the Moon — Twice in one Weekend!

Fresh from appearing (Just last week!) on National Public Radio’s World-Wide Broadcast, Mountain Stage, the American duo, Honey Dewdrops will appear at Wild Rose Moon in concert this Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. on ... Read more...

Adkins Arrested for OWI

A traffic stop conducted at 520 West Jefferson Street in Plymouth at Pak-A-Sak gas station on Saturday ended with the arrest of a Bourbon man. City Officer Emenhiser discovered that driver, 22 year old Mauricio S. Adkins was Operating a ... Read more...

Pitbull Coming to South Bend August 16

The South Bend Cubs announced today that the Pitbull concert cancelled earlier this summer has been rescheduled for Friday evening, August 16, at Four Winds Field. “We’re excited to announce this news,” said Joe Hart, President of ... Read more...

Gary Werb Arrested for Possession of Meth & Marijuana and Neglect of a Dependent

36 year old Gary Werb of Plymouth was arrested on Saturday afternoon, July 13th after city police were dispatched to 1311 West Jefferson Street for a male passed out in the driver’s seat of a parked car with the engine running and ... Read more...

Attorney Ken Lukenbill Honored for 35 Years of Service to M.C. Plan Commission

Earlier this month the Marshall County Plan Commission took time out of their regular meeting to recognize local attorney, Ken Lukenbill tendered his resignation. Mr. Lukenbill has served as legal counsel to the Plan Commission and Board ... Read more...

Commissioners Asked to Consider Fireworks Ordinance for County

A citizen from 11th Road appeared before the Marshall County Commissioners on Monday seeking consideration of an ordinance to limit the use of fireworks in the county. Peggy Gantz said they have had to deal with a neighbor shooting off ... Read more...

Wrong Way Driver in Critical Condition Following Crash Saturday Night on U.S. at Readwood Raod

A wrong way drive on U.S. 30, Saturday night is in critical condition following an accident at Redwood Road.  Deputy Ryan Hollopeter investigated the crash and according to statements and evidence at the scene, 38 year old David Kerlin of ... Read more...

County BZA Approves 3 Year Special Use for ABATE’s Summers End Fundraiser

Last week members of the Marshall County Board of Zoning Appeals had a number of items up for consideration. ABATE of Marshall County sought an administrative appeal to waive the $75 fee to apply for a Special Use variance to hold the ... Read more...

County Highway to Begin Summer Chip & Seal Projects

The Marshall County Highway Department is planning to start their chip and seal season on Tuesday, July 16th and they anticipate completion by August 19th. Highway Superintendent Jason Peters said they will begin work on Oak Road from US 6 ... Read more...

Michigan Man Arrested for OWI by County Police

Saturday morning, July 13th, just after midnight, the Marshall County Dispatch Center received the report of a red pickup truck that was driving erratically on U.S. 31 South. The vehicle was later reported to have taken the exit onto ... Read more...

Tom Green Arrested for Possession and Maintaining a Common Nuisance

On Friday, July 12, the Division of Family and Children and Detective Sergeant Les McFarland with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department went to the residence of Thomas Green, 16,975 10B Road in Plymouth to speak with him concerning an ... Read more...

Honest Abe Visits Miller’s

Danny Russel of Indianapolis educated the residents and guests of Miller’s Assisted Living in his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln.  Russel dressed in authentic, period costume as he took his audience on an adventure of Lincoln’s life ... Read more...

New Name for REES Theatre

The REES Theatre is taking on a new name to reaffirm the understanding it will be much more than a theater. The vision the community helped create by imaging the possibilities is for the renovated space to be a community center for any and ... Read more...

Rep. Jack Jordan: Taking a Closer Look at Indiana’s top Issues

Throughout the summer and fall months, state lawmakers serve on various committees, commissions and panels that examine important issues facing our communities and recommend potential legislation. In a release, Rep. Jack Jordan said, “I ... Read more...

Walorski Statement on National Defense Bill

U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) Friday released the following statement after voting against H.R. 2500, a partisan version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would harm military readiness: “Congress’ ... Read more...

MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE AUGUST 1

The Marshall County Community Foundation (MCCF) is now accepting applications for the Fall 2019 Community Funds grant rounds. Applications for the grant round are due on Thursday, August 1, and the application may be found on the MCCF ... Read more...

Commissioners Meeting Monday Morning

The Marshall County Commissioners will meet Monday morning at 9:30 in their second floor meeting room of the County Building. Agenda for their meeting includes the County Highway Report from Superintendent Jason Peters, Superior Court II ... Read more...

Governor Eric Holcomb Announces “Four More Years”

Governor Eric Holcomb Saturday announced that he is running for re-election to serve Hoosiers as their governor for another four years. His remarks focused on how the Holcomb-Crouch administration is Putting People First. “I’m ... Read more...