Local & State News

jim Irwin Arrested on Prostitution & Drug Charges

  The Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office announced today the arrest of James A. Irwin, 68 years of age, of Plymouth.  The arrest occurred shortly before noon on August 23, 2017 at Irwin’s home on Charles Street. Based upon facts ... Read more...

Jim Irwin Arrested on Prostitution & Drug Charges

WTCA can confirm that James A. Irwin arrested about noon on Wednesday on prostitution and drug related charges is the same Jim Irwin that is the director of Care and Share of Marshall County.  Irwin has also serves the local community as ... Read more...

Mentone Youth Sentenced in Marshall Superior I to 15 year for Burglary Armed With Deadly Weapon

Mark Shepherd, 20 years old of Mentone was sentenced in Marshall Superior Court I on Wednesday, August 23rd for burglary while armed with a deadly weapon.  Terms of the plea agreement provided for a maximum of 20 year. This case involved ... Read more...

Commissioners Approve Grant Application of $500,000 for 4-H Fair Assoc. Building

Monday morning the Marshall County Commissioners were updated on the grant applications for a new multi-purpose building that would be on the 4-H Fairgrounds in Argos. Shannon McLeod from Priority Project Resources is writing the grant ... Read more...

Miller’s Assisted Living Facility Partners with Riverside Intermediate School this year

Riverside Intermediate 5th and 6th graders have formed a partnership with residents of Miller’s Assisted Living Facility for the 2017-2018 school year.  This partnership will allow students to make connections with adults, learn the art ... Read more...

Invasion of Privacy Arrests

A traffic stop on Friday morning, August 18th ended with two people being arrested. Plymouth Police Officer John Weir stopped a vehicle at Michigan and Center Streets when he recognized the driver, 33 year old Joanna Neeley of Star City.  ... Read more...

County Highway to Clean Debris from under Bridges

Jason Peters, Supervisor of the Marshall County Highway said this week, “The county highway Department has completed their chip and seal season.  We want to thank the public for their cooperation during the sealing season.” County ... Read more...

Commissioners Deny Request for Walking & Biking Area on Pioneer Drive

During Monday’s County Commissioner meeting a request was presented on behalf of Health by Design seeking a walking and biking area on one side of Pioneer Drive. Laurie Baker from the County Highway Department said Mary Holm has asked if ... Read more...

Three Arrested for Probation Violations

21 year old, Connor Dalton of South Bend failed a random drug screen at the Marshall County Probation Department on Monday, August 21st.    His probation was violated, he was arrested without incident and transported to the Marshall ... Read more...

Local Farmer Receives Statewide Award for Conservation Practices

Out of 58,000 farms in the state of Indiana, one farm in Marshall County received the statewide award of River-Friendly Farmer at the Indiana State Fair on Farmers’ Day August 16. John and Laura Langfeldt were among 49 farmers who ... Read more...

Price & Phillips Arrested on Warrants

Monday night about 11 Plymouth Police Officer Shanna Gilmer arrested 22 year old Riley J Price of Fortville, IN for an active warrant through Lake County.   He was located at US 30 and Pioneer Drive.  Price was transported to the ... Read more...

Donnelly Statement on New U.S. Sanctions Targeting Chinese and Russian Companies and Individuals Supporting North Korea

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly released the following statement after the U.S. Treasury announced sanctions today against Chinese and Russian individuals and companies that are allowing North Korea to press forward with its missile program and ... Read more...

Marshall County Master Gardener Intern Class to Start Soon!

Marshall County Extension Office offers an excellent Master Gardener Intern Class to help gardeners expand their knowledge and skills. This class provides the educational class hours needed for an individual to become a certified Purdue ... Read more...

Armed Robbery at Verizon Wireless on North Michigan Street

Officer Shanna Gilmer with the Plymouth Police Department was dispatched to an armed robbery at the Verizon Wireless store. Monday evening about 7:20 a husky black male, aged 40 to 50 about 5’5” to 5’7” entered the store wearing a ... Read more...

Egenlauf Arrested for Battery Resulting in Injury

A Bremen man was arrested by county police Tuesday morning for Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury following an investigation in the 3000 block of Lake Shore Drive at Lake of the Woods.  At 11:08 in the morning the Marshall County ... Read more...

Senior Day at River Park Square

The Plymouth Parks Department and Miller’s Assisted Living Community recently treated the seniors of Marshall County to an Ice Cream Social at River Park Square.  It was a beautiful, sunny day and the slight breeze kept things ... Read more...

Bremen PD Arrest Nappanee Man

Bremen Police arrested a Nappanee man on Sunday evening after conducting a traffic stop. About 8:30 Patrolman Wes Atkins conducted a traffic stop on Tyler Road.  The driver, 44 year old John Slabaugh was arrested for Driving While ... Read more...

City Council Reduces Expenditures in 2017 Budget Over $600,000

As a way to bring this year’s budget more into line with what the actual expenditures are, Monday evening the Plymouth Clerk Treasurer asked City Council members to pass a couple of resolutions decreasing appropriations for this year. ... Read more...

County Council Reviews $25.4 Million Budget Requests for 2018

During Monday’s Budget Hearing, members of the Marshall County Council spent more than 5 hours reviewing the 2018 budget requests department by department. Requests for next year’s budget were $12,886,110 in the General Fund and ... Read more...

Bremen Woman Arrested by Bremen Police on Multiple Charges

A traffic stop by Bremen Police Officer John Tice landed a Bremen woman in the Marshall County Jail. Just before midnight on Monday, August 21st 52 year old Belinda M. Slone was stopped at Hope Boulevard and Faith Avenue.  The officer ... Read more...