Local & State News

Commissioners Question Funding Engineering Study for Water Task Force

Marshall County Commissioner Mike Delp asked the other two commissioners Monday morning if they would consider funding the engineering study for the Water Task Force. During last Monday’s joint meeting between the County Council and ... Read more...

High School Students from the Midwest Vie for the Chance to Win $25,000 at Culver Academies Business Competition

Students from nine Midwest high schools will compete for the chance to take home $25,000 this month at the third annual business idea competition, The Next Launch. The Next Launch, a regional business idea competition specifically for high ... Read more...

M.C. Community Corrections Clients and Staff Volunteer at David’s Courage

This past weekend, Marshall County Community Corrections clients as well as staff members had the privilege of completing community service work at Marshall County’s very own David’s Courage. Staff and clients worked side by ... Read more...

Marshall County Coroner says TSC Employee Injured in Pole Incident NOT DEAD

Friday afternoon emergency responders were dispatched to 1310 Pilgrim Lane for an accident in the parking lot of TSC.  The radio dispatch said a light pole in the parking lot had fallen on a male employee. A news release from the Plymouth ... Read more...

Attorney General Hill Stands Against Abortionists Seeking to Open South Bend Clinic Without a License

Attorney General Curtis Hill Monday filed court documents opposing a request by an abortion provider to open a clinic in South Bend without first obtaining a license. In March, the Texas-based Whole Woman’s Health Alliance sought a ... Read more...

First Free Fishing Day of the year is April 20

Bring the family to your local fishing hole Saturday, April 20, the first of four Indiana Free Fishing Days this year. On Free Fishing Days, Indiana residents can fish public waters without a fishing license or a salmon/trout stamp. Free ... Read more...

Volunteers Honored At Miller’s

“YOU Are An Essential Piece” of our program was the theme chosen for the 2019 Volunteer Banquet at Miller’s Senior Living Community in April.  Volunteers from Miller’s Merry Manor and Miller’s Assisted Living Facility were ... Read more...

Young Introduces Legislation to Ensure Congressional Oversight of All Nuclear Technology Transfers Overseas

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, last week introduced legislation to ensure that Congress has the legislative ... Read more...

Join the Fun at the 2019 Marshall County Kid’s Expo

The Marshall County Kid’s Expo will return to the multi-purpose room at the Plymouth High School from 5 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2019.  Connecting kids, parents, and caregivers to children’s activities, camps, and ... Read more...

Senator Randy Head: Senate Budget Increases K-12 Funding

Last week, the Indiana Senate Republican caucus unveiled their budget proposal to fund state government for the next two years. State Senator Randy Head said, “Most importantly, the Senate Republican budget plan is balanced and maintains ... Read more...

Commissioners Meeting Monday Morning

The Marshall County Commissioners will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the second floor meeting room of the County Building today April15th. Agenda for the meeting includes the County Highway Report by Supervisor Jason Peters; Debbie Palmer from Soil ... Read more...

Remember to File Your Taxes by Monday

The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) reminds Hoosiers the 2019 individual tax filing deadline is today, Monday, April 15. Paper tax returns require a postmarked date of no later than April 15 to be considered on time. Electronic filing ... Read more...

Do You Move Over? Lives Depend on it! Special Patrols Statewide April 14 – 20, 2019

We’ve all heard about it before; the Move Over Law.  In 1999 Indiana was the first State in the nation to pass such a law requiring motorists to move to an adjacent traffic lane, or reduce speed by 10 mph below the posted speed limit if ... Read more...

Seventeen Featured Farmers Announced for 2019 Indiana State Fair

The Indiana State Fair is proud to announce the Featured Farmers being honored at this year’s Indiana State Fair. In its fifth year, this program celebrates and helps put a face on Hoosier agriculture by connecting consumers with ... Read more...

Remember to Clean, Drain, and Dry this Boating Season

As the weather warms and more people get out on their boats, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources reminds boaters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species by cleaning, draining, and drying their watercraft when they are ... Read more...

Businesses Engage with Students at “Made in Marshall County”

Back by popular demand by Marshall County businesses, the 3rd annual “Made in Marshall County” event will directly address business needs by finding and engaging with future employees. The event will give them the chance to showcase ... Read more...

Walorski Announces Legislation to Improve School Bus Traffic Safety

U.S. Representatives. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) and Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) this week introduced bipartisan legislation to improve student safety by examining ways to prevent dangerous, illegal passing of school buses when children are ... Read more...

Hoosier Kip Tom Confirmed as Ambassador and U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) issued a statement today congratulating Kip Tom of Leesburg, Indiana, on being confirmed to serve as Ambassador and U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture in Rome, ... Read more...

Easter Egg Hunt at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth

Miller’s Merry Manor of Plymouth held their annual Easter Egg hunt for residents, co-workers and their families this weekend.  Visiting children hunted eggs, with Samantha Doms, Cal Harrell and Landon Houin finding the golden eggs and ... Read more...

Oliver Ford Only Business to Submit Quote for Wastewater Vehicle

The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety only received one quote for the new pick-up truck with a service body for the Wastewater Department. Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson read the quote from Oliver Ford that had a base bid ... Read more...