Local & State News

Fifteen Indiana Libraries Chosen to Participate in Harwood Public Innovators Lab

The Plymouth Public Library is excited to announce that they are one of the fifteen Indiana libraries chosen to participate in the Harwood Public Innovators Lab sponsored by the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services! Congratulations ... Read more...

Marshall County REMC Fiber Update

One year has passed since Marshall County REMC announced their partnership with Rochester Telephone Company (RTC) and their plan to bring fiber optic internet to rural Marshall County. Marshall County Fiber has completed the pilot project ... Read more...

HEALTH OFFICIALS URGE RESIDENTS TO TEST FOR RADON

Radon, a radioactive gas that occurs naturally in most soil, is the second-leading cause of lung cancer and the number-one cause among non-smokers. It is responsible for more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths in the U.S. each year, according ... Read more...

Rep. Jordan Encourages Students to Page at Statehouse

Hoosier students between the ages of 13 to 18 are invited to spend a day at the Indiana Statehouse serving as a page during the 2019 legislative session. Representative Jack Jordan from Bremen said, “Our Indiana House Page Program ... Read more...

Ordinary and overlooked objects captured by Brenda Ramseier

Brenda Ramseier is an artist and art teacher. Her studio called The Art Giraffe is in Silver Lake. Her motto is “stick your neck out and try something new.” Brenda’s art is created in a variety of media, her favorite at the moment is ... Read more...

Elks Donate to Vietnam Traveling Wall Exhibit

Plymouth Elks Lodge 2548 recently made a donation to the American Legion Post 27 as an effort to bring the traveling Vietnam Wall to Plymouth! Pictured is John Pasley, Post Commander, LuAnn Evans, Secretary Plymouth Elks and Rich Flahardy, ... Read more...

Lake of the Woods Property Owners Want Roadwork in 2019

During their last meeting of 2018, on Monday, December 31st, Marshall County Commissioner Mike Delp said they had been presented with a petition from the Lake of the Woods Property Owners Association requesting improvements to their roads. ... Read more...

Moyer Arrested for Battery to Wife, Daughter and Police Officer

Plymouth Police arrested a Plymouth man Saturday, December 29th after being dispatched to 1016 Ed Cook Boulevard for a domestic battery complaint. An investigation by Officer Krynock led to the arrest of 42 year old Patrick N. Moyer.  ... Read more...

Malkowski Arrested for Meth, Kruszewski cited for Marijuana

On Friday, December 28th, about 11:3o at night, Marshall County Officer Wozniak initiated a traffic stop on a white 2004 Ford Escape in the area of South Street and South Main Street in LaPaz.  During the investigation, Officer Wozniak ... Read more...

Quimby Arrested by City Police for OWI

A traffic stop on Sunday evening, December 30th resulted in the arrest of a Rochester man for Operating While Intoxicated. About 7:45 at night, Officer Jerrid Arnold conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection Oak Drive and ... Read more...

Wilmington, IL Woman Arrested for OWI with a Prior

Last Friday night, Plymouth Police Corporal, Bob DeLee arrested a Wilmington, IL woman following a traffic stop. At approximately 8:15 Officer DeLee stopped a vehicle near the intersection of Western Avenue and Pilgrim Lane.   The driver ... Read more...

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...