Local & State News

Lake Maxinkuckee History Boat Cruises Return

Culver Marina will once again this summer offer boat cruises of Lake Maxinkuckee and its history led by local historian Jeff Kenney. Cruises are scheduled for Sundays, June 24, July 8, July 22, and August 5, all starting at 7 p.m. ... Read more...

PHS Students Walk in Ivy Tech Commencement After Earning STGEC Certificates

Eight Plymouth High School seniors have graduated from Ivy Tech with a STGEC (Statewide Transfer General Education Core) certificate during the 2017-2018 school year, which entitled them to participate in Ivy Tech’s commencement ceremony ... Read more...

IUSB, Indiana State, Ancilla College Scholarships to PHS Students

Last Friday Plymouth High School held their annual Senior Awards Ceremony presenting more than $2 million dollars in awards and scholarships. Mrs. Teresa Berger representing Indiana University South Bend recognized an outstanding ... Read more...

PARK BENEFITS FROM EAGLE PROJECT

Potawatomi Wildlife Park was recently the beneficiary of their 20th Eagle Project.   In April Josh Carter, a Boy Scout from Troop 251 of Marshall County finished his Eagle Project.  It involved researching, building and installing eight ... Read more...

STYLIN’ ON THE LAKE: Styles and Stories of HISTORIC LAKE COTTAGES in CULVER and Beyond

Following the Civil War, wealthy American families began building cottages and great camps on the shores of lakes in upstate New York and along the Atlantic Ocean. With advances in transportation and labor policies, vacations soon became ... Read more...

Marshall County Sheriff’s Dept. to Host 2nd Annual local Youth Camp

Sheriff Matthew Hassel announced today that the 2nd Annual Marshall County Law Enforcement Youth Camp will be held Friday, June 22 through Sunday, June 24th 2018. The camp will be held at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park located at 16998 State ... Read more...

Local Scholarships Presented at PHS Senior Awards

During Senior Awards at Plymouth High School last week, the largest majority of scholarships were local scholarships presented by community organizations, businesses and philanthropic organizations. JoElla DePra and Connie Lemler from 1st ... Read more...

Walorski Statement on U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem

U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) released the following statement on the dedication of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem: “America stands strong with Israel, our closest ally in the Middle East. Our alliance is only stronger now ... Read more...

County Council Supportive at $25,000 to Long Term Flood Recovery Efforts

Marshall County Commissioner Kurt Garner is serving as the Chairman of the Long Term Flood Recovery Committee.  During Monday’s County Council meeting, Garner and Linda Yoder, Executive Director of United Way of Marshall County and ... Read more...

Save the date for Rees Theatre Fundraiser

The RAIL & The REES are coming together for a little R&R Thursday, June 7th from 5-10 p.m. Enjoy an evening of fun and community to support The REES Project and enjoy the premier re-opening event showcasing the new tap-room bar ... Read more...

3 Companies Interested in Footbridge Restoration Project

The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety opened three letters of interest for the historic footbridge restoration project.  City Attorney Sean Surrisi said United Consulting of Indiana declined to submit for the project but Ciobra ... Read more...

PHS Honors Top Five Percent, National Merit Finalist and QuestBridge Scholarship Winner

The Top Five Percent of graduating seniors at Plymouth High School were recognized by Principal Jim Condon on Friday morning at the Senior Awards Ceremony. Mr. Condon said, “Each year we pass out what I would say is one of our most ... Read more...

Alix Stegall Arrested for Marijuana after Suspicious Vehicle Complaint

A suspicious vehicle report on Friday, May 11th resulted in the arrest of a Plymouth teen.  About 2:45 in the afternoon Plymouth Police Officer Wally Derifield checked on a vehicle at Randolph Street and Becknell Drive in Centennial. Alix ... Read more...

Neff Arrested Following a Suspicious Person Call to Red Rock Inn

Plymouth Police Officer Ray West was dispatched to the Red Rock Inn in reference to a suspicious person Thursday morning about 9:45. He made contact with a male matching the description given who identified himself as Joshua Neff, 40 from ... Read more...

PHS Honors 2 Foreign Exchange Students at Senior Awards

This school year, the AFS Program brought two foreign exchange students to Plymouth High School, on from Brazil and the other one from Italy.  Last Friday those students were honored during the Senior Awards Ceremony. The two students, ... Read more...

HEALTH OFFICIALS URGE HOOSIERS TO KNOW THE SIGNS OF ASTHMA

For many people, a troubling cough is a common, uneventful occurrence. But for those who suffer from asthma, it can be life-threatening.     May is Asthma Awareness Month, and the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is urging ... Read more...

PHS Honors 4 Seniors for Perfect Attendance

Mr. Ken Olson, Dean of Students at Plymouth High School presented four students with Perfect Attendance Awards.  Olsen said, “These four seniors are being recognized for the momentous accomplishment of attending school and every class ... Read more...

Construction Caution on Washington Street, Culver

Starting today, Monday, May 14th and continuing for a while, citizens are urged to be aware that the fire lane between the Culver Town Park and Washington Street is being prepared for paving for the bike and pedestrian path.   ... Read more...

Governor Eric Holcomb Directs Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Governor Holcomb also asks ... Read more...

Indiana State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Porter County

The Indiana State Police were called by the Porter County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) this morning to investigate an officer involved shooting that involved one of their officers. At approximately 1:16 a.m., this Monday, May 14, 2018, ... Read more...