Local & State News

Summertime is Scam Time. Don’t be a victim!

The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is reminding taxpayers that data thieves don’t take a summer vacation. In fact, summertime tends to be a favorite period for tax scammers, as many individuals are awaiting a response from the DOR ... Read more...

Gaines Arrested for Theft at Walmart

39 year old Shelby E. Gaines of Plymouth was arrested Sunday afternoon June 17th at 2505 North Oak Road, the Walmart in Plymouth for theft and criminal mischief. About 4:15 in the afternoon Ms. Gaines was incarcerated at the Marshall ... Read more...

Mejia Arrested by City Police for Driving Without A License

On Sunday June 17, at approximately 6:30 in the evening Plymouth Police Officer Chad Beatty conducted a traffic stop at West Jefferson and Fifth Ave for a moving violation. The driver, 29 year old Navidad Mejia of Plymouth was taken into ... Read more...

Young Visits Key Indiana Military Bases

Last Friday, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) visited two Indiana Air National Guard bases and Grissom Air Reserve base to meet with service members and receive briefings from unit leaders. Senator Young, hosted by Major General Courtney ... Read more...

Three Weeks Remain to Register for FEMA Assistance and Apply for SBA Disaster Loans

Indiana residents and businesses recovering from losses and damage caused by the flooding that occurred Feb. 14 through March 4, 2018 in designated counties have three weeks left to register with FEMA for disaster assistance. The deadline ... Read more...

County Police Investigate Theft of Fuel and Explosive Device in Mailbox

Sunday morning about 8:30 Marshall County Police Officer O’Neal was dispatched to the 5300 block of Hawthorn Road in reference to a home owner who reported someone had damaged his mailbox and stolen some gas from his property. When ... Read more...

2018 Indiana State Fair Competition Entry Fast Approaching

With more than 8,200 blue ribbons and cash prizes to be awarded, individuals interested in competing at the 2018 Indiana State Fair, August 3-19, should register by July 1 at 11:59 p.m., as entry fees will rise at midnight. Entries are ... Read more...

Langdons Donate to Rees Theatre

The REES Project Committee would like to thank Dave and Michelle Langdon for ‘An Evening of R & R  (The Rail & The REES), the Brass Rail venue was perfect for the fundraising event. From the new ‘Stewie Burger’, the band and ... Read more...

Drainage Board & Commissioners Meeting Monday

The Marshall County Drainage Board and Commissioners will meet Monday morning at 8:30 and 9:30 in the second floor meeting room of the County Building. The Drainage Board has a number of issues that have been discussed over the last ... Read more...

Green Business Initiative

The Recycle Depot and the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce are teaming to encourage businesses to conserve natural resources. Together they are launching a program call “Green Business Initiative” By accessing a series of checklists, ... Read more...

Drug Interdiction Detail last Monday

On Monday, June 11, 2018, Plymouth Police Department officers and K9 partnered with the K9 units from Starke County and Bremen PD, as well as officers of the Marshall County Drug UNIT and the Starke County Drug Unit, and Bourbon PD to ... Read more...

Hoosiers Can Now Text 911 in Emergencies

In the event of an emergency, Hoosiers can now text 911 to receive help. Certain areas of the state already implemented the Text-to-911 Program, and now it is available in all 92 counties. When faced with an emergency, you should still ... Read more...

Timm Arrested at Red Rock on Pulaski County Warrant

On Monday, June 11th Plymouth Police Officer Ben McIntyre received information that 36 year old Carissa Timm of Plymouth was staying at the Red Rock Inn. She had an active warrant for her arrest through Pulaski County. Officer McIntyre ... Read more...

Powell Arrested for DWS

On Monday, June 11th at 1:45 in the afternoon Plymouth Police Officer John Weir initiated a traffic stop on a silver VW for an infraction at US30 and Oak Drive.   While speaking with the driver, it was found that he was Driving While ... Read more...

House Passes Dozens of Bills to Address Epidemic; Will Consider Walorski’s Legislation Named for Dr. Todd Graham

U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) Friday applauded the passage of dozens of bills in the House aimed at fighting the opioid epidemic through prevention, treatment, recovery, and law enforcement efforts. Next week, the House will ... Read more...

Lolmaugh Arrested for Indecent Exposure

City Police Officers were called to a male subject exposing himself last Tuesday, June 12 at 10:15 in the morning at 501 Pennsylvania Avenue. When officers arrived they located 30 year old Adam Lolmaugh of Pretty Lake Trail and upon ... Read more...

North Judson Man Arrested for Shoplifting at WalMart

On Thursday, June 14th Plymouth Police Officer Krynock was dispatched to Wal-Mart in reference to a shoplifting complaint. 18 year old Court M. Overfield of North Judson was taken into custody and transported to the Marshall County Jail. ... Read more...

Culver Police issue 22 citations and warnings during 2018 Click It or Ticket

Over 24 days, the Culver Police Department (CPD) issued a total of 22 citations and warnings as part of the 2018 Click It or Ticket mobilization. Of those violations, 11 were seatbelt tickets issued to drivers who were not properly ... Read more...

3 Arrested by Drug Task Force

On Tuesday, June 12, at approximately 9:30 in the evening, the Marshall County Drug Task Force, LaPaz Police Department, Indiana State Police Department along with the Marshall County Sheriff`s Department executed a Search Warrant for the ... Read more...

Young, Warren GAO-IG Act Passes Out of Committee

Thursday, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced that their legislation to increase oversight of taxpayer dollars spent by federal agencies has advanced out of the Senate Homeland Security and ... Read more...