Local & State News

Mattice Arrested for Probation Violation

On Thursday, January 4th Plymouth Police Officer Ben McIntyre was dispatched to the Marshall County Probation Department to apprehend a client for a probation violation.   40 year old Douglas Mattice of South Bend had failed a drug ... Read more...

Operation Pull Over Results by Plymouth Police

During the period of November 10, 2017 through December 3, 2017 the Plymouth Police Department participated in the Operation Pull Over program.  Agencies throughout the Sate of Indiana as well as other departments in Marshall County also ... Read more...

Rimel Arrested by Bremen Police on Multiple Charges

The complaint of a reckless driver to the Bremen Police Department on Thursday, January 4th about 4 p.m. ended with the arrest of a Bremen man on multiple charges. Sgt. Matt Schnaible located the vehicle in question on State Road 331 north ... Read more...

County Highway Snowplows Hitting it Early

Employees with the Marshall County Highway Department will start Monday morning at 3 a.m. according the Jason Peters, Supervisor of County Highways.  He said, “With the drifting that occurred from Saturday after we left work and ... Read more...

Update: Indiana Conservation Officers Locate Stolen Snowmobiles

Update:  Indiana Conservation Officers received an anonymous tip from a citizen on January 5, which led to the recovery of two stolen snowmobiles.  Since then an arrest has been made and several more are pending as the investigation ... Read more...

Amid colder temperatures, State reminds Hoosiers of the Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

With the record cold temperatures making their way through the state, the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) would like to remind Hoosiers of the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The winter ... Read more...

Culver Building Permit Changes

Beginning February 1, the Town of Culver will begin requiring building permits for reroofing projects and installation of solar energy systems that take place in town limits or the town’s two-mile extra-territorial planning and zoning ... Read more...

Senator Todd Young Announces Nominees for United States Service Academies

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced U.S. service academy nominations for 43 exemplary high school senior candidates from across Indiana. Nominees were selected by an advisory board chosen by Senator Young. The board reviewed each ... Read more...

P-Town Cruz’n Car Show Donates $400 for New Furnace at Humane Society

Early on New Year’s eve, Nancy Cox ,director of Marshall County Humane Society, found that their 30+ year furnace had stopped working at the shelter. She called out to a few people, to find Bowman’s Tin Shop willing to run over ... Read more...

Illinois Folk Legend Featured on Wild Rose Moon Radio Hour at Noon on Saturday

Joel Mabus, Illinois Folk Legend, Featured on The Wild Rose Moon Radio Hour this coming Saturday and Monday!  The show will air Saturday, January 6, 2017 at 12 noon on WTCA 1050 AM and 105.1 FM, and Monday, January 8, 2017 on WVPE ... Read more...

Public Outreach Session Scheduled by Shady Rest Committee

The Shady Rest Committee will conduct a public outreach session on Wednesday, January 10th at 6 p.m. in the evening in the second floor meeting room of the County Building. The committee wants to hear from the public on their thought for ... Read more...

Indiana Conservation Officers Seeking Public Assistance

Indiana Conservation Officers are offering a $1,000 reward and seeking public assistance in attempt to locate two stolen Law Enforcement snowmobiles. The snowmobiles were stolen on or around December 15, 2017 from Potato Creek State Park ... Read more...

4-H Kick Off Event

As a way to kick off a new year of 4-H, 4-H members of Center and Bourbon Townships enjoyed an afternoon of roller skating at the Plymouth Skate Center. The deadline to enroll in 4-H is January 15th. If interested contact the Marshall ... Read more...

2018 Changes at Recycle Depot

Since 1993, alkaline batteries have been safe to landfill, though Marshall County Solids Waste District Management has chosen to accept them for recycling at the Recycle Depot. Executive Director, Marianne Peters said Thursday, “In 2018, ... Read more...

NIPSCO Offers Tips During Cold Weather

Colder temperatures and increased usage means higher bills for customers at this time of year. While NIPSCO is the lowest-cost natural gas provider in Indiana, NIPSCO reminds customers of options and tips to aid in their home’s energy ... Read more...

Steel Posts in County’s Right-of-Way, Property Owner’s Liability

Jason Peters, Supervisor of Marshall County Highways is asking rural residents who have place steel posts in the county’s right-of-way to remove them or move them back out of the county’s right-of-way. Peters said this time of year ... Read more...

Bottorff Donations to Decorate Walls of Conservation Club House

Plymouth Park Department Superintendent Mike Hite told park board members this week that he continues to work with Denny Bottorff who in making a substantial donation of historic pictures and artifacts. Last September Bottorff, a rustic ... Read more...

State Fire Marshal Urges Safety Following Fatal Fires

With the recent uptick of tragic home fires and continued cold weather across the state, Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson urges Hoosiers to keep safety in mind while using alternative heating sources or cooking. “Home fires occur ... Read more...

Miller’s Residents Make Snowmen

The Christmas decorations have been taken down and the hallways of Miller’s Assisted Living Facility were looking a little bare.  So, under the leadership of Activity Director Cindy Flagg and Volunteer Deb Shock residents spent an ... Read more...

Auto Park Granted Variance for New Sign

The Auto Park on West Jefferson Street in Plymouth was granted a variance of development standards Tuesday night during the Plymouth Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. Planning Consultant Ralph Booker said Norfalk Properties wanted to change ... Read more...