Local & State News

Olivera Arrested for Driving Without License, Second Time

Plymouth Police arrested a Plymouth woman on Sunday evening following a traffic stop at Michigan and Becknell Drive. About 8:30 in the evening, Officer Krynock stopped a vehicle being driven by 47 year old Martha Olvera for a traffic ... Read more...

Monticello Woman Arrested by County Police for Possession

On Saturday, December 29th, just before 9:00 PM, Marshall County Officer Wozniak initiated a traffic stop on a gray 2010 Honda mini-van in the area of US 31 and 12th Road.  During the investigation, Officer Wozniak detected a strong odor ... Read more...

What to Do If Winter Weather Storms Cause Damage to Your Home or Car

The cold winter season is here and with it often comes personal injuries on ice and an increase in automobile accidents due to slick conditions on the roads. The Indiana Department of Insurance reminds you to review your insurance policies ... Read more...

Stem Boiler Bash

Kids and their parents are invited to come and join Purdue Extension Marshall County and the Culver Union Township Public Library Children’s Department at the Stem Boiler Bash on Saturday, January 12th from 11a.m. to – noon. Learn ... Read more...

Indiana Tourism in 2017 Continues to Grow

A new study released by Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch with the Indiana Office of Tourism Development shows a growing impact tourism has on Indiana’s economy. “Now in its seventh year of continued growth, the tourism industry has set a ... Read more...

Ringing In The New With Q

Miller’s assisted Living residents, guests, staff and volunteers rang in the New Year with a delicious Prime Rib luncheon and entertainment provided by entertainer Quentin Flagg.  It’s tradition to “bring in the NEW, with Q” in ... Read more...

Lee Motz Jr. Arrested by Bourbon Police for Domestic Battery

Bourbon Police arrested Lee A. Motz Jr. after it was determined he battered his wife. On December 27th, just before 11 p.m. Officer Matthew Geiger was dispatched to 206 West Center Street in Bourbon for a domestic situation.   Officer ... Read more...

Elks Hoop Shoot Winners

Plymouth Elks Lodge 2548 hosted the Local Hoop Shoot on Dec 2nd.    Students from ages 8-13 participated in this youth activity. With the support of the area gym teachers and PHS Athletic Director and Boys and Girls basketball players, ... Read more...

Bell Ringers Raise $13,900.46 for Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

Doug Kucera, Director of the Salvation Army in Marshall County was very happy with this year’s Red Kettle Campaign. Kucera had a goal of $10,000 to be collected by the Bell Ringers  between Thanksgiving and Christmas.  On Friday, ... Read more...

Commissioners Meet Monday Morning

The Marshall County Commissioners will meet Monday morning for a quick meeting.  The primary purpose of the meeting is to approve the final claims for 2018.  The commissioners will also give the auditor permission to move funds in ... Read more...

Elected Officials for 2019 Sworn in Friday by Judge Bowen

The Honorable Judge Robert Bowen of Marshall Superior Court I had the privilege of administering the oath of office to the 2019 elected officials Friday morning. Elected officials from the County and Township gathered in the auxiliary ... Read more...

Guest commentary Commissioner Kurt West Garner

This time of year is always ripe with reflection and gratitude.  I first want to express my sincere appreciation to the public for permitting me to serve you over the last four years as commissioner.  It’s an honor to be part of the ... Read more...

Plymouth Man Arrested on K County Warrant

Plymouth Police were dispatched to the area of 5th and Jefferson Streets just before 1 in the morning on December 26th for a male subject being disruptive towards a female. City officers located the male suspect, 52 year old Wade Hall in ... Read more...

Karen Baltes Arrested for OWI

A Plymouth woman was arrested on December 27 by city police. About 8:30 in the evening, Officer Jerrid Arnold conducted a traffic stop near North Michigan Street and US 30.  Following an investigation, 48 year old Karen Baltes was ... Read more...

AG Curtis Hill announces $575 million settlement with Wells Fargo

Attorney General Curtis Hill announced this week that Wells Fargo Bank N.A. will pay $575 million to resolve claims that the bank violated state consumer protection laws. As part of a settlement involving all 50 states and the District of ... Read more...

City Police Terminate High Speed Pursuit in South Bend after 28 Miles

A high speed pursuit by Plymouth Police was terminated after officer followed the vehicle for 28 miles…ending in Saint Joe County. Christmas Eve about 10 p.m. Plymouth Police Officer Jerrid Arnold initiated a traffic stop on a black ... Read more...

Hundreds of Backpacks Handed out to Foster Children this year

The Indiana Department of Child Services is happy to announce its Books for Youth program has helped more than 300 foster children this year. In 2018, Books for Youth handed out 325 backpacks full of 8,125 age-appropriate books to ... Read more...

Maria Mata Arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance & Paraphernalia

A Plymouth woman was arrested on Sunday, December 23rd after city police stopped her vehicle for a traffic infraction. Officer Shanna Gilmer stopped a vehicle at Walnut and Jefferson Streets about 9:30 in the evening and found the driver, ... Read more...

November 2018 Indiana Employment Report

Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.6 percent for November and remains lower than the national rate of 3.7 percent. With the exception of one month when it was equal (October 2014), Indiana’s unemployment rate now has been ... Read more...

Three Arrest by City Police for Impared Driving

Plymouth Police Officers arrested 3 people during the Christmas holiday season…. On Friday, December 21st at approximately 10:20 PM Plymouth Police Officer Jerrid Arnold conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of the Shell Station at ... Read more...