Local & State News

Turkey Run SP listed on National Register of Historic Places

Turkey Run State Park recently joined a number of state park properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The designation recognizes the park’s unique cultural value to Indiana as well as its national history. The park ... Read more...

Intergovernmental Agreement on Jail Overcrowding Put on Hold

During Monday’s Marshall County Commissioner’s meeting, County Attorney Jim Clevenger told the commissioners the intergovernmental agreement Sheriff Matt Hassel had requested to assist with the overcrowding at the jail was put on hold. ... Read more...

Rochester Man Arrested by Plymouth Police on Multiple Charges

A traffic stop by Plymouth Police on March 31st resulted in the arrest of a Rochester man. About 9:30 Sunday evening Officer Finn conducted a traffic stop in the Burger King parking lot.  44 year old Joe L. Oliver III was found to be in ... Read more...

Hartley, Hinderlider and VanVactor Appointed to Community Corrections Advisory Board by Commissioners

The Marshall County Community Corrections Advisory Board will have a few new faces on it as the County Commissioners made three appointments this week to the board. Ward Byers, Director of Operations told the commissioners on Monday that ... Read more...

M.C. Soil & Water Offers FREE Food Plot Seed

As in past years, Marshall County Soil and Water Conservation District has FREE food plot seed available. Food Plots are small, planted areas set aside as supplementary food sources for wildlife.  Depending on the type of seed planted, a ... Read more...

Dedication Ceremony set for 21st Habitat Home in Marshall County

Dean Byers, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Marshall County announced the dedication ceremony for the 21st family home to be built in Marshall County and the second one this year. The home is located at 630 Thayer Street in ... Read more...

Give blood with the Red Cross during National Volunteer Month

The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood or platelets during National Volunteer Month this April. Eligible donors of all blood types – especially type O – are needed to help ensure blood products are available ... Read more...

Are you Registered to Vote in the Municipal Primary & PCSC Referendum on May 7th

This year the State of Indiana will conduct municipal elections. Are you registered to vote? If you want to have your say in the primary election, you must register in the next day or two. Hoosiers must register by April 8th to be able to ... Read more...

2019 PCSC Kindergarten Roundup registration April 11, 2019 5:30-7 p.m.

Plymouth Community School Corporation will host the 2019 Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, April 11, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at each of the four elementary schools. During the event, parents will meet with administrators and fill out ... Read more...

Young Introduces Bipartisan VERDAD Act to Help Restore Democracy in Venezuela

  U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and 12 other Senators to introduce new bipartisan legislation to help restore democracy and address the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. The ... Read more...

Committee Approves Walorski Bill to Help Unemployed Americans Return to Work

The House Ways and Means Committee today unanimously approved bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Reps. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.), Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.), Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.), and Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) to create more ... Read more...

City BZA Approves Variance Requests Tuesday Evening

Tuesday evening the Plymouth Board of Zoning Appeals approved the variance request of Clover Development Group pertaining to the city’s parking standards. Nick Churchill from Clover Development said O’Reilly Auto Parts  would like to ... Read more...

CASA Director Presents Annual Report to Commissioners

Chastity Keller has been the Executive Director of Marshall County CASA for almost three years.  On Monday she presented the County Commissioner with her annual report.  She thanked them for their financial support and in-kind support by ... Read more...

Commissioners Approve Hyperwave for new VOIP Phone System

Monday morning the Marshall County Commissioners approved moving forward with a phone upgrade using local provider Hyperwave. The County Building and Court House will move to VOIP (Voice Over Internet Phones), moving away from conventional ... Read more...

Plymouth Plan Commission Approves Re-plat at 824 West Monroe

The request of Shawn McLochlin of Plymouth to split the large lot at 824 West Monroe Street in Plymouth had a bit of trouble getting approved through the Plymouth Plan Commission. Tuesday evening City Planning Consultant Ralph Booker ... Read more...

Plymouth Park Department Celebrates Easter

The Plymouth Park Department will celebrate Easter with two events on Saturday, April 13th. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny is at the Webster Recreation Center on the 13th from 8 a.m. till 10 a.m.  Pre-sale tickets are available at the ... Read more...

Avoid an Unexpected Audit: Be Honest on Your Taxes

The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) encourages customers to take a note from Abraham Lincoln’s book and be honest when filing their taxes this season. Claiming income that was not earned, overstating deductions or falsely claiming ... Read more...

McKasson and McDonald on The Wild Rose Moon Radio Hour With South Bend Musician, Doug Harsch April 1st & 6th

Wild Rose Moon Radio Hour features Celtic balladeers Ryan McKasson and Eric McDonald on the upcoming show. They’ll be talking about the Berklee School of Music, Club Passim, strathspeys and reels, contra dancing, and Tai coconut ... Read more...

Fewer Hoosier Students are College Bound, but more are College Ready

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education announces this week that while Indiana college-going rates have slightly declined, Hoosier students are more prepared for college than ever. The Commission’s 2019 College Readiness ... Read more...

Walorski Signs Discharge Petition for Legislation to Protect Newborns

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) Tuesday signed the discharge petition to bring the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 962) to the House floor for a vote. “This is not a partisan issue, and it ... Read more...