Local & State News

Representatives Jackie Walorski and Ron Kind Call on USTR Lighthizer to Establish Tariff Exclusion Process

U.S. Reps. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) and Ron Kind (D-Wis.) Tuesday called on United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to establish a process that allows U.S. companies to request an exclusion from the recent tariffs imposed ... Read more...

Bipartisan Donnelly-Cruz Bill to Impose Sanctions on Those Who Use Civilians as Human Shields Passes Senate

  U.S. Senators Joe Donnelly (D-IN) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) applauded the Senate for unanimously passing their bipartisan bill last night, which would impose sanctions on those who use civilians as human shields, including terror groups such ... Read more...

Volunteers Needed Saturday at Rees Theatre

Fifty volunteers over the age of 15 are needed this Saturday to assist with the clearing out of the Rees Theatre.  This volunteer opportunity will pave the way for the next phase of work and save money for the project. Volunteers will ... Read more...

Commissioners Continue Discussion with Lake Latonka Association on Request to Assist with Paving Project

Mike Maddox, Vice President of the Lake Latonka Board of Directors appeared before the Marshall County Commissioners Monday in an effort to get the county to pave the roads in the private subdivision. Last month Commissioner Mike Delp ... Read more...

Oliver & Fortin Create Additional Match for Donations to the Kayak Launch Project

The City of Plymouth and the Park Department are working hard to meet the local match requirement to obtain an $11,000 grant from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority to build a handicap assessable canoe/kayak launch in ... Read more...

MCEDC to Host SCORE Indiana Workshop for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Marshall County has a rich history of entrepreneurship, with many successful businesses starting out of the home or garage. We are looking for the next generation of small business owners to join the Marshall County business community.  ... Read more...

Public Meetings Set to Discuss Passenger Rail

Northern Indiana Passenger Rail Association (NIPRA) is scheduling public meetings throughout northern Indiana to discuss recent work completed and the next steps in securing funding for a Chicago-Fort Wayne-Columbus passenger rail line. ... Read more...

Indiana students to get free FAFSA filing help at College Goal Sunday

Financial aid professionals will be volunteering at 39 sites in Indiana to help college-bound students and their families open the door to financial aid during College Goal Sunday. The event is set for 2 p.m. (local time), October 28. The ... Read more...

James Kinney Arrested by City Police for OWI

On Saturday, October 13th, Plymouth Police Officer Jerrid Arnold conducted a traffic stop at approximately 9:23 PM  at Pilgrim Lane and Western Avenue. 57 year old James G. Kinney of Plymouth was arrested for operating a motor vehicle ... Read more...

Wanted: Hunters to Help Hungry Hoosiers

Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry would like to remind ALL hunters and landowners about their deer donation program!  After you’ve filled your freezer, please help Hoosier Feeding the Hungry feed those in need in our area by donating to ... Read more...

70 year old Plymouth Man Arrested for OWI

Corporal Bob DeLee with the Plymouth Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Michigan and Plymouth Goshen Trail Saturday afternoon about 4:15. The driver, 70 year old Daniel Milner of Plymouth was arrested for OWI with a ... Read more...

Donnelly Asks White House to Make Sanctions Determination on Khashoggi Disappearance

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly Monday sent a letter to President Trump asking him to make a determination regarding the potential imposition of sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act, which is in part designed to punish those responsible for ... Read more...

Commissioners Discuss Changing Highway Supervisor’s Position to the Superintendent’s Position

During Monday’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Kurt Garner bought forth a discussion of the County Council removing the funding for an engineer in the Highway budget for 2019. Garner said, “I saw where council ... Read more...

Woodcox Arrested by City Police for Operating While Intoxicated

The call of a suspicious vehicle in Centennial Park on Saturday resulted in the arrest of a Rochester woman. Plymouth Police Officer Wally Derifield checked on the suspicious vehicle about 3:30 in the morning.  That check resulted in the ... Read more...

Kristen Johnson Arrested for OIW Endangering

An Argos woman was arrested by Plymouth Police early Sunday morning. About 3:30 Officer Enyart initiated a traffic stop at Fifth and Garro Street.  He found 24 year old Kristen Johnson to be intoxicated.  She was lodged at the Marshall ... Read more...

Devorha Vargas Arrested for OWI

Officer Jerrid Arnold with the Plymouth Police Department arrested a 24 year old Plymouth woman on Friday night after a traffic stop at Western Avenue and North Street. Just before 11 Officer Arnold stopped Devorha Vargas and found her to ... Read more...

Donnelly Receives 2018 ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’ Award in Indianapolis

Monday, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly received the ‘Friend of Farm Bureau’ award in Indianapolis. Donnelly was recognized by the Indiana Farm Bureau for his efforts to advocate for Hoosier farmers and rural communities. During the ... Read more...

Guyberson Arrested by Bremen Police on Multiple Charges

Bremen Police Officer Trent Stouder arrested a Bremen man on Sunday evening following a traffic stop.  About 9:30 Officer Stouder stopped a vehicle on Plymouth Street and arrested 31 year old Aaron J. Guyberson.  Guyberson was arrested ... Read more...

Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Bill to Promote Innovation in Higher Ed

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), today announced that they have introduced the Innovation Zone Act (S.3596). The bipartisan legislation replaces the experimental ... Read more...

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill asks U.S. Supreme Court to Affirm Constitutionality of Indiana Abortion Provisions

Attorney General Curtis Hill Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review and reverse a lower court’s decision declaring unconstitutional certain provisions of Indiana law regarding abortion and the disposal of fetal remains. Signed ... Read more...