Local & State News

The Indiana Tobacco Quitline is offering Hoosiers who use tobacco free medication to help them quit smoking. The free nicotine replacement therapy promotion begins May 1 and will end when supplies run out. “We want Hoosiers who are ... Read more...

According to Lt. Governor Susan Crouch, Tourism is an important aspect of Indiana’s economy as well as the entire nation, and as a part of National Travel and Tourism Week, the Indiana Office of Tourism Development has planned Visit ... Read more...

According to Clyde Avery, the Marshall County Emergency Management Director said, the National Weather Service Hazardous Weather Outlook advises of the increased risk for “Elevated Fire Danger” for today through Tuesday afternoon. ... Read more...

1st Source Bank recently donated $15,000 to support the purchase of nine iPads for each of the nine classrooms at Triton Elementary School. These iPads will allow students in kindergarten through second grade the opportunity to be ... Read more...

The Plymouth School Board will hold both an executive session and a regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, May 1. The executive session beginning at 6:00 P.M. is closed to the public. The scheduled meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M. ... Read more...

Walsh & Kelly Inc. will continue with the 2018 Spring Street projects in the City of Plymouth this week. On Monday work will begin on Center Street from Monroe to Novelty. Tuesday, May 1st Walnut Street from Monroe to Novelty will be ... Read more...

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...

The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ are proud to announce the first phase of a renewable energy effort, starting with two solar arrays at The Center at Donaldson. “We Poor Handmaids seek to show by our choices the respect we have for all ... Read more...

Plymouth High School had words of thanks to the dozens of volunteers who made the mock crash, Operation Prom 2018, possible Friday morning. The entire student body was able to witness the immediate consequences of drunk driving from the ... Read more...

PLYMOUTH—The Cabin Fever race night held a little bit of everything for the fans that braved the cold at Plymouth Speedway. If you prefer long green flag side by side racing or the rough and tumble endurance type, the “Playground of ... Read more...

This past week, Triton Scholars, Drew Stichter and Matthew Hefner were recognized along with 38 of their peers for their outstanding work on the football field and in the classroom at the National Football Foundation and College Hall of ... Read more...

Two recent cases resolved by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) serve as timely reminders to all Hoosiers to exercise extreme caution when purchasing used vehicles. In both scenarios, used car dealers failed to deliver titles and/or ... Read more...

It was with great interest that I attended the US 30 Coalition meeting on Tuesday evening.  I was glad to see the numbers that turned out and the thoughts shared. I applaud the approach being taken by our local City and County leaders ... Read more...

The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is encouraging taxpayers who discover mistakes or omissions on their tax return to speak up. Taxpayers have the option to file an amended return to address a change in filing status, corrected income ... Read more...

Denise Shafer from the Triton School Corporation has been award the  2018 Celebrate Literacy Award. This award, given by Marshall County Reading Council, was presented to Triton Elementary School Librarian Mrs. Denise Shaffer for her ... Read more...

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly was recognized today as a 2018 ‘Innovator in Biotechnology’ by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO). The biotechnology industry supports approximately 58,000 jobs and 1,700 businesses in Indiana, ... Read more...

The United Way of Marshall County (UWMC) thanked those who help the organization meet un-met needs in the community at its annual awards event.Companies who ran successful United Way campaigns and individuals who contributed in various ... Read more...

On Tuesday, April 24, the Marshall County REMC Operation Round Up board awarded 5 grants, totaling $7,000 to organizations in Marshall County. The Community Foundation received $5,000 to assist with flood relief in Marshall County. The ... Read more...

Firefighters from the Plymouth Fire Department responded to the call of a structure fire Tuesday evening, April 24th on Lilac Road. Plymouth Fire Chief Rod Miller said the fire started as an accidental grease fire in the kitchen.  By the ... Read more...

The Rupel Family was presented with a Marshall County Centennial Farm Award this week by Marshall County Historical Society Board member, Allen Shockney. The 80-acre Rupel Farm, located at 2532 Sage Road in Walkerton has been a occupied ... Read more...