Local & State News

Ground Breaking Ceremony for Habitat for Humanity Home

Dean Byers, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Marshall County announced the dedication ceremony for the 19th family home built in Marshall County. The site of this new home is at 523 North Plum Street, at the corner of Plum and ... Read more...

2018 Distinguished Young Woman of Triton to be named October 7th

The Board of Directors is proud to announce the date for the 54th Annual Distinguished Young Women of Triton Scholarship Program. On Saturday, October 7, nine Triton High School seniors will compete for $3,700 in college scholarships and ... Read more...

NIPSCO MAKES REQUEST TO INCREASE NATURAL GAS BILLS

Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) has made a request with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to increase its natural gas base rates – a change that must go through a thorough regulatory review process that ... Read more...

Walorski Statement on Tax Reform Framework

U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) Wednesday released the following statement on the framework for tax reform and middle class tax relief announced by Congressional leaders and the Trump administration: “Hoosiers deserve a fairer, ... Read more...

Juried Art Show Proves to be the Best Yet After 29 Years

Heartland Artists Gallery is proud to show some of the area’s best and most creative art for the 29th consecutive year at the Juried Regional Art Exhibit. Over one hundred entries were judged this week and will be shown at the ... Read more...

Ordiga Arrested, No License, Vehicle Impounded

On Monday, September 25th at approximately 10:45 p.m. Officer Chad Beatty with the Plymouth Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at US 30 and Oak Road for no driving without headlights. It was determined the driver, 19 ... Read more...

New Shipshewana “Across the Road” Indoor Market Offers Unique Shopping During Off-Season

Shipshewana Flea Market is heading “Across the Road” and opening a new indoor market for the fall / winter season. “We’re always getting requests for additional post-flea market season shopping and selling opportunities,” said ... Read more...

Danielson Earns Wings

Plymouth native LTJG Mark C. Danielson, USN earned his wings as a Naval Aviator on September 14th at the Naval Air Station – Meridian, Mississippi. He is the son of Eleanor and Randy Danielson and a 2009 graduate of Plymouth High ... Read more...

Latino Fest at River Park Square this Saturday

It’s BACK!  After 7 years, the Latino Fest is BACK!  This Saturday, September 30th, River Park Square will be filled with the smells of authentic Latino food, great music, flamenco dancers, fun for the kids, a quinceanera fashion show ... Read more...

Donnelly Statement on President Trump’s Visit to Indiana

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement on President Trump’s trip to Indianapolis on Wednesday to discuss tax reform. Donnelly will travel with the President and join him in Indianapolis. Donnelly said, “It’s an ... Read more...

City Council Approves 2018 Budget

The Plymouth City Council took only minutes to pass the proposed 2018 city budget during their September 25 meeting. The $11.7 million budget with a tax rate of $2.0073 had been passed on first reading at an earlier meeting and then ... Read more...

Walorski to Join President Trump for Tax Reform Announcement in Indiana

U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) on Wednesday will travel to Indianapolis with President Trump for his speech on the framework for tax reform and middle class tax relief. Walorski, a member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means ... Read more...

Beatty Arrested for Theft of Scooter

A call of a theft occurring at the Northgate Trailer Park on North Michigan Street sent Plymouth Police Officer Ryan Richey to investigate. Tuesday morning, September 26th, about 12:3 AM, the Marshall County Central Dispatch Center ... Read more...

Schwihtenberg Arrested for DWS

On Monday, September 25th at 11:55 a.m. Plymouth Police Officer Steve DeLee stopped a red Ford on State Road 17 at a high rate of speed.  He stopped the vehicle on Deer Trail.    24 year old Kyle J. Schwichtenberg of Plymouth was found ... Read more...

Council Approves Tax Abatement for American Container

A public hearing on Monday, September 25 during the City of Plymouth meetings concerning a tax abatement for American Containers lasted only minutes with no comments from council or audience members. The abatement was then unanimously ... Read more...

Herrera Arrested on Multiple Charges

19 year old Edgar Jose Herrera of Plymouth was arrested Tuesday morning just before 2 for Minor Consuming, Disorderly Conduct, Public Intoxication and Failure to ID himself to police. Plymouth Police were dispatched to Monroe and Walnut ... Read more...

Basic Safety Tips can Prevent Tree Stand/Elevated Platform Falls

With archery deer season approaching on October 1st in Indiana, hunters must understand the risks of hunting from an elevated platform and how to protect themselves from a fall. Falls from elevated platforms are the leading cause of ... Read more...

Triton 2nd Graders to Dunes

All second grade students from Triton Elementary School had the opportunity to take their studies to the dunes last week. Learning can be so much fun!   Dunes 1 photo: Sophie Howell, Andrew Burleson, Jackson Faulkner, Brady Heckaman, ... Read more...

Red Cross encourages blood donations during National Preparedness Month

As the American Red Cross responds to wildfires and historic hurricanes, eligible donors are reminded that giving blood during National Preparedness Month in September is one way to help ensure the Red Cross is prepared to respond to ... Read more...

​Astronomy Talk at Culver Union Township Public Library

Dr. Angela Meyer is a physics and astronomy instructor at Culver Academies, and an Astronomy in Chile Educator Ambassador. On Saturday, September 30th at 10 am, Dr. Meyer will present some of the amazing U.S. funded astronomy ... Read more...