Local & State News

Go Fund Me Account Created by PHS Students to Replace Choir Uniforms Vandalized

A Go Fund Me account has been created by a student lead initiative to assist the Plymouth High School Music Department in replacing some uniforms that were recently vandalized. From the Go Fund Me page it states, “The PHS choir ... Read more...

Plymouth Seniors Named National Speech and Debate Association Academic All-Americans

The Plymouth High School Speech Team had a fantastic season placing, 2nd in the State AA Tournament and 3rd overall just losing to Munster and Fishers High Schools. Now, the awards keep rolling in for these talented students. The PHS team ... Read more...

Southwell Arrested for Driving and being over Two Times the Legal Limit

A 26 year old Plymouth man was arrested on Saturday, April 27th after county police conducted a traffic stop in the Kroger parking lot.  About 12:46 AM, Officer Wozniak with Marshall County Sheriff’s Department stop a black 2003 ... Read more...

PHS Juniors selected to represent PHS at Hoosier Girls State

  Three Plymouth High School juniors, along with an alternative student have been selected to represent Plymouth High School at this year’s American Legion Auxiliary Hoosier Girls State. Hoosier Girls State will take place at Trine ... Read more...

54 Year Old Walkerton Woman Arrested for OWI

A Walkerton woman was arrested in the early morning hour of Saturday, April 27th after being stopped by Officer Ayala with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. Just after midnight Officer Ayala initiated a traffic stop in the area ... Read more...

Plymouth High School English Teacher Tyler Ciboch Named Teacher of the Month

Plymouth High School English teacher Tyler Ciboch was selected by the PHS student body as the Teachers Credit Union Teacher of the Month for March. Ciboch was nominated by some of his students for being caring and being a positive person. ... Read more...

AG Curtis Hill Wins Legal Victory in Case Ongoing Since 2008

In a legal victory for Attorney General Curtis Hill, the Indiana Court of Appeals on April 24 dismissed claims by a former insurance agent against the Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI) and the Putnam County Prosecutor’s Office. In ... Read more...

Truck Driver Arrested at Pilot Truck Stop for OWI

On Monday, April 29th just after midnight officers from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department were called to the Pilot Gas Station at 10619 9A Road in Plymouth to check on an unsafe driver who had reportedly almost hit and caused a ... Read more...

Heavy Rainfall And Already Saturated Ground Could Bring Flooding Issues

Marshall County Emergency Management Director, Clyde Avery said Monday up to 2 inches of additional rain is forecast through Thursday for our area. With the ground fairly well saturated, additional rainfall will extend the potential for ... Read more...

Edison Seriously Injured in Single Vehicle Crash

Marshall County Police investigated a single vehicle crash Wednesday night that sent a Plymouth woman to the trauma center in South Bend. About 10:15 Officers Giordano, Bragg and Bennett were dispatched to Queen Road, about 500 feet south ... Read more...

Josh Walker, Democratic Candidate for Mayor of Plymouth, Outraises Mayor Senter During First Reporting Period

The first reporting period for municipal candidates to report their campaign finances show Democratic candidate for Mayor of the City of Plymouth, Josh Walker in the lead of the three mayoral candidates. Walker raised $10,612.65 and has ... Read more...

General Assembly Concludes 2019 Legislative Session

The Indiana General Assembly adjourned last week, concluding the 2019 legislative session. Earlier this year, the Senate Republican Caucus developed their top legislative priorities. IN Senator Randy Head said, “Below are the goals we ... Read more...

PHS students named NSPA 2019 Honor Roll of Student Journalists

Five Plymouth High School students have made the 2019 list for the National Scholastic Press Association honor roll for their journalism work in the Student Media class taught by Amy Schmeltz. The NSPA Honor Roll of Student Journalists ... Read more...

Governor Asks to Lower Flags to Half-Staff to Honor U.S. Senator Lugar

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff to honor former U.S. Senator Richard Lugar, who passed away on Sunday. Flags should be flown at half-staff from now until sunset on the day of his ... Read more...

Shipshewana Flea Market Announces Changes for Upcoming 2019 Season

It’s that time of year again to find the best bargains in Amish Country. The Shipshewana Flea Market will kick off the 2019 season on Tuesday, May 7th and has announced changes to its upcoming season including the introduction of ... Read more...

Dylan & Jessica Bender Arrested for Dealing Marijuana, Neglect of Dependent

On Thursday morning, April 18th police officers with the UNIT (undercover narcotics investigation team) executed a search warrant at 9091 King Road. During the search officers seized suspected marijuana, a handgun and U.S. currency.  A ... Read more...

High School Students Win $25,000 during Midwest Business Idea Competition at Culver Academies

Students from the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in Aurora, Illinois won $25,000 this week with their idea for a more affordable solution for eye ware. The business idea was the winning concept at The Next Launch, a regional ... Read more...

Indiana State Police Bremen Post Troopers Honored

The Indiana State Police held an awards and recognition ceremony in Indianapolis Friday afternoon. The ceremony publicly recognized the achievements and accomplishments that all too often go without the proper recognition. Officers were ... Read more...

Young Statement: Indiana’s Todd Leininger Released from Venezuela

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) Friday issued the following statement after Indiana’s Todd Leininger was released from Venezuela after being imprisoned there since 2014: “After five years, I am relieved that Todd has finally been ... Read more...

Community Corrections has 119 Clients

Thursday afternoon members of the Marshall County Community Correction Advisory Board met in the Court House.  Three new members were introduced; Plymouth Community School Corporation Superintendent Andy Hartley will fulfill the term for ... Read more...