Local & State News

U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) Thursday toured flood damage in Elkhart, Goshen, South Bend, and Plymouth, met with local mayors, and spoke by phone with state and federal emergency management officials. “The flooding across ... Read more...

Marshall County Supervisor of County Highways, Jason Peters is asking citizens to avoid driving over any bridges that have flood water on them. Peters said the flooding conditions have created a concern with rushing waters that may have ... Read more...

Special Olympics Indiana is a nonprofit organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in more than 20 Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, reaching more than 12,000 ... Read more...

In May of 2017, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General launched its Mobile Operations Center (MOC) to advance constituent services and public outreach on a statewide basis. Staff members with the Attorney General’s office travel ... Read more...

Plymouth Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson is warning of the possibility that the city could experience sewer overflows in the next couple of days. Davidson said, “Weather conditions indicate a strong possibility that overflows ... Read more...

Tuesday evening Plymouth High School honored the winter Scholar Athletes. The December winners were Summer Smith, daughter of Cameron Smith and Autumn Smith.  Summer is 53rd in her class.  She played soccer and is currently on the swim ... Read more...

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly announced Thursday that, as promised, he has donated his pay for the three days that the federal government was shut down last month. The pay, worth $940, was donated to ten food banks across Indiana. Donnelly ... Read more...

Marshall County residents whose homes have been damaged by the recent flood waters can dispose of some household items at the Recycle Depot. The Depot will accept household chemicals, LED or fluorescent light bulbs, batteries (except ... Read more...

The Plymouth Boy’s Basketball team will be participating in the IHSAA Sectional next week at Northside Gym in Elkhart. Tickets for the sectional will be on sale in the PHS Athletic Office on Friday, February 23rd from 8:00 AM until ... Read more...

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement on the proposed rule from the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services, which would continue the Administration’s efforts to undermine health insurance ... Read more...

Here is the most recent information: A “Watch” level travel advisory remains in place for the entire county and the City of Plymouth. The Yellow River is currently at 17.61 ft.   The river is expected to crest near 17.7 ft. around 7 ... Read more...

This Saturday, February 24th, at 11:00 a.m., the Wild Rose Moon Radio Hour will feature Plymouth’s own extraordinary songwriter and instrumentalist, John Bahler.  John grew up playing in his family band and he has developed an ... Read more...

Sheriff Matthew Hassel today announced that Marshall County citizens who would like to join him in the fight against crime are invited to become members of the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association.  Many local citizens and some businesses have ... Read more...

Heartland Artists Gallery Charity Fundraising Event scheduled for Thursday evening has been cancelled due to the flooding situation in downtown Plymouth. It will be rescheduled at a later date to be announced. Thank you for your support ... Read more...

This is the most recent flood information from Marshall County Emergency Management. A determination has been made by the County Commissioners to terminate the “Warning” level travel advisory that was implemented yesterday morning for ... Read more...

Tuesday evening Plymouth High School presented inducted two members of the support staff into the Hall of Fame. Those selected have given support and service through their lifetime to Plymouth High School Athletics. Nominations for this ... Read more...

The Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) certified Marshall County’s 2018 budget order and tax rates on February 14th, paving the way for on-time property tax bills.  The budget certification puts the county in a position to ... Read more...

Jim Smart, the new Interim Executive Director of Link To Hope, formally Care and Share.  Link To Hope is a faith based, non-profit organization that serves the needy and marginalized in Marshall County.  Areas of assistance include; help ... Read more...

The following photos show why you shouldn’t drive around barricades. Inmates from County Jail continue to help fill and carry sand bags.  They worked at the County Highway Department and behind Hoffman Brothers Auto Parts. Stone ... Read more...

While Marshall County remains under a “Watch” level travel advisory, the County Commissioners can only enact the advisory on county roads and the unincorporated areas. The city and towns in the county must enact their own travel ... Read more...