Local & State News

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...

$11,109 to win ILVDirt Throwdown at the Playground Saturday

Mother Nature closed several other tracks but Plymouth Speedway was ready and very racy and benefited with large car counts. The Super Streets had the week off but will be back to race this Saturday in the biggest Super Street race in the ... Read more...

Marshall County EMA: Severe Storms Threat for Today Downgraded

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has downgraded Marshall County’s risk of severe weather from “Slight” to “Marginal” (1 out of 5) this afternoon and evening.  Storms could develop after 4pm with the primary ... Read more...

Bourbon Town Council Supports Summerfest Activities

The Bourbon Town Council approved a number of requests during their Tuesday, July 9th meeting that will help support the annual Bourbon Festival. The Bourbon Festival will run from August 9 to August 11 this year. Car show organizer Lonnie ... Read more...

Olvera Arrested for Theft at Walmart

Plymouth Police were dispatched to 2505 North Oak Drive, Walmart on Saturday, July 6th for the report of a shoplifting incident. After making contact with 47 year old Martha D. Olvera of Plymouth, a short investigation was completed by ... Read more...

Young Urges Swift Confirmation of Indiana Judicial Nominee Damon Leichty

This week, the Senate plans to vote on a number of judicial and executive branch nominees, including Damon Ray Leichty of South Bend, Indiana, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Indiana. Senator Young today ... Read more...

Bourbon Town Board Meeting Tuesday Evening

Several Bourbon residents attended the town meeting Tuesday evening to share their concerns. Alvin Chupp had appeared before the council in June to seek permission to resurface an alley behind his house at 606 North Harris Street so that ... Read more...

Sunday, July 28 Tram Tours of Bremen Architecture

Join the Marshall County Historical Society and Historic Bremen for a 90-minute tram tour of Bremen buildings on Sunday afternoon, July 28. Featured buildings are a mix of historic homes, churches, downtown buildings and other landmarks ... Read more...

Michael Carpenter Arrested for OWI Endangering

Saturday night, July 6th, just before midnight Plymouth Police Officer Arnold conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on North Michigan Street north of Hoham Drive. The driver of the vehicle, 41 year old Michael Carpenter of Bremen was ... Read more...

ROTARY PANCAKE DAYS SCHEDULED THIS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

The Plymouth Rotary Club will host its Annual Rotary Pancake Days this Thursday, July 12th and Friday, July 13th from 7AM-12PM at the usual location, the tent on Garro Street just west of Michigan Street in downtown Plymouth. Rotary ... Read more...

19 year old Plymouth Man Arrested for Minor Consumption

Officer Wallace with the Plymouth Police Department responded to a dispatch for a domestic disturbance at 305 Clark Street on Monday, July 8th just before 11 p.m. After conducting an investigation it was discovered that 19 year old Kegan ... Read more...

Young Introduces Legislation to Bring Greater Accountability to Organ Donation System

Tuesday, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced legislation that aims to deliver more life-saving organs to patients by establishing clear, accountable metrics for organ procurement organizations (OPOs). Currently, the 58 OPOs in the ... Read more...