Local & State News

Sheriff Recommends Reimbursement Program for Officer Training

Sheriff Matt Hassel asked to the Marshall County Council to consider implementing a reimbursement plan. The sheriff said he received a letter of resignation letter Monday morning from an officer who has been with the department about 2 ... Read more...

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

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to remain at half-staff on May 15, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset on Wednesday, May 15, for Peace Officers Memorial Day ... Read more...

South Bend Man Arrested After Causing Crash on US 31

On Monday afternoon, May 13th about 12:30 the Marshall County Sheriff`s Department was contacted in reference to an injury accident on US 31 in the area of Veteran`s Parkway. Initial investigation by Officer Rans revealed that a black Ford ... Read more...

Plymouth School Board Meeting Wednesday

The Plymouth School Board will meet for a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 15.  The board meeting is usually held on the first Tuesday of each month; however, due to conflicts with the primary elections, the meeting date was changed. The ... Read more...

From the Ground Up: Bee Part of the Buzz!

By now everyone should know that pollinators are in trouble.  According to the National Park Service website this is due to several reasons; habitat loss, declining food source, pesticide misuse, climate change and disease.  That is the ... Read more...

M.C. Sheriff’s Department Announces Law Enforcement Camp

Sheriff Matt Hassel announced the 3rd Annual Marshall County Law Enforcement Appreciation Camp this week. The camp session this year will be held Thursday, June 20th through Sunday, June 23rd 2019 at Potawatomi Wildlife Park located at ... Read more...

“Click It or Ticket” Campaign Underway Across Indiana

This month troopers from the Bremen District of the Indiana State Police, and Districts across the state will join law enforcement agencies across the nation to increase enforcement of seat-belt laws for Click It or Ticket. Multiple weeks ... Read more...

Mayor Mark Senter: POLICE MEMORIAL WEEK 2019

Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter has asked the department heads of The City to put their flags at half-staff to honor Police Memorial Week.  This would begin on Thursday and carry-on through the weekend.  In 1962, President John F. Kennedy ... Read more...

Walorski Introduces Bill to End Penalty on Working Seniors

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) last Friday reintroduced the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act, legislation to end a penalty on seniors who continue working after claiming Social Security benefits. “Any ... Read more...

After Months and Months the County Council Approves WIS Job Descriptions

The County Council’s subcommittee that reviewed the Waggoner, Irwin and Scheele (WIS) Job Classification and Compensation Study made a recommendation to the full council Monday morning. Council members Jon VanVactor, Penny Lukenbill and ... Read more...

Plymouth to Plant and Grow Unity Gardens, Needs Volunteers

Saint Joseph Health System(SJHS) and Unity Gardens have partnered to bring a Unity Garden to Plymouth.  We will be filling raised beds and planting the garden on Saturday, May 18 from 1-4 pm at the Life Enrichment Center, 1305 West ... Read more...

George Marshall Arrested by County Police on 6 Charges including Possessions & OWI

On Friday, May 10th, 2019 at 10:39 PM, Marshall County Officer Wozniak initiated a traffic stop on a silver 2005 Dodge passenger car in the area of Oak Road and 7B Road. The driver of the vehicle, 53 year old George M. Marshall of Redwood ... Read more...

Mayor’s Youth Council Hosts Earth Day Clean-Up

On Saturday, May 11, 2019, the Mayor’s Youth Council successfully hosted its fifth annual Earth Day Clean-Up event. With the assistance of Plymouth High School’s National Honor Society, the City of Plymouth, and the Plymouth Parks ... Read more...

Both PHS Symphony Orchestra & Chamber Orchestra receive Gold rating at ISSMA Competition

The Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) Organizational Festivals are held in the spring and involves schools from all across the state. On Friday, April 12, the second week of the Organizational Festival took place at Concord ... Read more...

TWENTYEIGHT ANNUAL PROJECT D.A.R.E. OF MARSHALL COUNTY BANQUET

The 28th annual Project D.A.R.E. of Marshall County banquet will be held on Thursday May 16, 6:30 pm, at Christo’s Banquet Center 830 East Lincolnway in Plymouth. The banquet is open to the public and is for the purpose of recognizing ... Read more...

Road Closure in Culver on Wednesday

Karen Heim, the Clerk/Treasurer for the Town of Culver is notifying residents of a street closure this week. On Wednesday, May 15th, West Shore Drive will be closed between Chadwick Shore and Tamarack. Detours routes will be marked. This ... Read more...

3 Michigan Men Arrested by City Police for Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia

Last week, on Tuesday, May 7th, Officer Arnold with the Plymouth Police Department conducted a traffic stop about 9 p.m. on a vehicle near the intersection of Oak Road and PIDCO Drive. After an investigation he arrested 29 year old Nathan ... Read more...

PHS Wraps up Week-Long Teacher Appreciation Week with Annual Luncheon

Last week Plymouth High School administration was busy celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week and thanking PHS and Weidner School of Inquiry @ PHS teachers for all they do for students. The week-long celebration wrapped up with the annual ... Read more...

Hoosier Businesses Encouraged to Prepare for Emergencies Now

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) encourages Hoosier businesses to prepare for every possible emergency during Business Continuity Awareness Week, May 13-17. In recognition of the positive impacts continuity planning has ... Read more...

Prater from Knox Arrested for Theft at Walmart

On Thursday, May 9th, about 4:30 in the afternoon, Plymouth Police were contacted for a Theft from Walmart. Officer Beatty arrived and stopped 24 year old Jenna Prater of Knox while she was attempting to leave.  Stolen property was ... Read more...