Local & State News

Plymouth Man Arrested for Fly Swatter Battery to a 1 Year Old

A Plymouth man is sitting in the Marshall County Jail, being charged for Battery to a victim less than 14 years of age.  On Tuesday, October 9th at 4:30 p.m. the Marshall County Sheriff`s Department was contacted in reference to a ... Read more...

SR 331 to Close Thursday in Bremen for Culvert Replacement

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that State Road 331 (Main Street) in Bremen will be closed between 4th and 4C roads Thursday and Friday for a culvert replacement. Closure signs will be posted at SR 106 to the ... Read more...

LJHS Welcomes Sister School From China

Lincoln Junior High School had a unique group of visitors tour their school last week on Friday, 21 middle school students and four teachers/administrators from their sister school in China. The school is called the Zhejiang University of ... Read more...

Ronnie McNeal Arrested for Driving while being 3 Times the Legal Limit

On Tuesday, October 9th, about 10:45 at night, the Marshall County Sheriff`s Department received a call of a property damage accident in the area of 11th Road and Olive Trail.  County Officers went to the location and spoke with the ... Read more...

Museum Looking for Volunteers to Help Finish the New Sports Room

The Marshall County Museum is looking for interested sports enthusiasts to join a group of individuals representing boys and girls high school sports from all over the county. The group will discuss important sports highlights from the ... Read more...

Juan Medina Arrested for Operating on a Controlled Substance

A citizen complaint of reckless driving on Sunday, October 7th night led to the arrest of a 26 year old Plymouth man. Plymouth Police Officer Shelly Cleveland was dispatched about 12:30 to the north side of Plymouth to investigate a ... Read more...

Harry Potter Party at the Culver Union Township Public Library

Harry Potter Fans, Witches and Wizards!!! Plan to join the Culver Union Township Public Library for a magical Harry Potter Party on Wednesday, October 17th at 5pm. This event is FREE and open to all kids ages 10 to 17. Several Harry Potter ... Read more...

Donnelly Provision to Expedite Infrastructure Permitting Passes Senate

A bipartisan provision led by U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly that would help improve the timeliness and predictability of permitting for some infrastructure projects passed the Senate today and now heads to President Trump’s desk. The ... Read more...

Young, Shaheen Lead Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo Questioning Yemen Certification

U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), along with five other Senators, today sent a bipartisan letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressing concerns related to the Secretary’s certification last ... Read more...

City Approves 1st Step in Tax Abatement Process for Bomarko & Marshall County Life Center

Monday evening the Plymouth Common Council took the first step in the Tax Abatement process for two projects by declaring certain real-estate to be within an Economic Revitalization Area. Bomarko, Inc.,a food and medical grade flexible ... Read more...

City’s Health Insurance Renewal at 19%, No Increase for Employee Share

Members of the Plymouth Common Council received good news Monday evening when their health insurance agent from Gibson, Ryan Colvin gave them information on their renewal increase. Several months ago, Colvin warned the city that their ... Read more...

Marshall County High School Students to Participate in Manufacturing Day

National Manufacturing Dayalways occurs the first Friday in October, this year that was October 5th.  The National event is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. Manufacturing Day is ... Read more...

Bourbon Town Board Meeting Tuesday Night

The Bourbon Town Council met in executive session prior to their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 9. All three board members, Larry Wattenbarger, Les McFarland and P.J. Hanley were present. During the regular meeting, Bourbon ... Read more...

Walkerton Man Killed in Monday Afternoon Crash on US 6

Marshall County Police and the County Coroner are investigating a fatal crash on US 6 Monday afternoon. 42 year old Richard Knowlton Jr.  from Walkerton was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:34 p.m. after his vehicle collided with a wide ... Read more...

Flu Shot Available Throughout the County

It’s that time of year folks, the leaves are changing and the sniffles are starting. This means it’s time to get your annual flu shot! There are many locations throughout the community administering free flu shots and here is a ... Read more...

Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ announce LARE Study Results

Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ will receive the final results of a Lake Gilbert LARE Grant Study by Cardno, a natural resource and ecological consulting firm, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The results of the Water ... Read more...

Fire Chief Rod Miller Reads Letter of Thanks from Domestic Violence Victim

Emergency responders to a domestic dispute on September 25th received a thank-you from the female who was injured during the event. Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter asked Fire Chief Rod Miller to read an email he received earlier this month the ... Read more...

Young Calls for Increased Focus on Reducing Maternal Mortality in the U.S.

Tuesday, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), and Tim Scott (R-S.C.), led a bipartisan group of senators in calling for an increased focus on reducing maternal ... Read more...

Stoplight Issue at Michigan & Jefferson at INDOT Problem

During Monday evening’s Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety meeting Mayor Mark Senter asked Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt to discuss the stoplight issue at Michigan and Jefferson Streets. Jim Marquardt said he was contacted ... Read more...

WALORSKI CAMPAIGN STATEMENT ON MEL HALL CONFIRMING HE WORKED FOR DC LOBBYING FIRM

After Washington insider Mel Hall’s campaign confirmed he worked for a DC lobbying firm, the Walorski for Congress released the following statement: from campaign manager Stephen Simonetti: “Mel Hall’s campaign just confirmed what we ... Read more...