Local & State News

Starke County Police Respond to 15 year old who Overdosed

On Saturday, August 5, the Starke County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call of a male subject choking and unable to breath at the corner of Cherokee and Frost Street in Walkerton (Koontz Lake). When first responders arrived, ... Read more...

Solid Waste Board Approves 2018 Budget by a 4 to 1 Vote, Overmyer Votes No

The Marshall County Solid Waste Board of Directors approved the 2018 budget during their meeting this week. Executive Director, Marianne Peters said priorities for next year’s budget include repairs to the loading dock, asphalt ... Read more...

VanLaningham Arrested for Battery

A Plymouth man was arrested Sunday afternoon for Battery. Plymouth Police Officer John Weir was dispatched to a fight in the 300 block of Water Street about 1:30 in the afternoon.  Arriving on the scene he found a victim with a bloody ... Read more...

Park Board Approves Use of Conservation Club House for Boys & Girls Club

Construction on the new Boys and Girls Club on East Jefferson Street is in progress and the Club is currently operating in Jefferson Elementary School. Monday evening Billie Treber, Executive Director appeared before the Plymouth Park ... Read more...

Smith Arrested for Operating Without a License

Monday morning about 10:15 Plymouth Police Officer John Weir checked on a vehicle that had a flat tire at 100 Water Street.  While running a check on the license plate, the officer found that the owner had never had a driver’s license. ... Read more...

Battery Backup Issue at Sheriff’s Dept. Considered Emergency Situation

   Marshall County Commissioner Kevin Overmyer said an emergency situation arose at the County Sheriff’s Department a couple of weeks ago with the 911 Center.  The battery backup cabinet isn’t providing enough power when there is an ... Read more...

Sanchez Arrested for DWS

On Saturday, August 5th, about 8:15 in the evening Plymouth Police Officer Paul Stamper found 33 year old Miguel Sanchez of Plymouth to be driving on a suspended license. He was arrested at Berkley and Randolph Streets and lodged in the ... Read more...

6th Annual Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Sheriff Robert “Buck” Stogsdill Open Bass Tournament

The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association and Marshall County Sheriff Matthew Hassel would like to announce the 4th Annual Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Sheriff Robert “BucK” Stogsdill Open Bass Tournament to be held September 23.  The ... Read more...

Commissioners Vote Low Quote for Highway Dept. Generator

During Monday’s Marshall County Commissioner’s meeting Doug and Gary Masterson from the Maintenance Department presented a quote from M & J Electric Plus of Plymouth for a generator at the County Highway Department.  Previously ... Read more...

Blood Donations Urgently Needed in the Final Weeks of Summer

The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help overcome a chronic summer blood shortage. In August, regular donors may delay giving as final summer vacations are planned and back-to-school activities ... Read more...

Donnelly, Ports of Indiana Announce Major Federal Grant for Burns Harbor Capacity Upgrades

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly and Ports of Indiana CEO Rich Cooper Monday announced a $9.85 million federal grant for the Burns Harbor facility. The Department of Transportation grant will allow the port to increase its cargo operations ... Read more...

Commissioners Grant Mayor Senter Approval to name Bridge in Memory of Tom Chamberlin

The bridge over the Yellow River on Michigan Street in downtown Plymouth will become the Thomas Chamberlin Memorial Bridge later this month thanks to Mayor Mark Senter and the Marshall County Commissioners. On Monday, Plymouth Mayor Mark ... Read more...

“Sink Hole” Develops on Bridge over Yellow River in Centennial Park

Plymouth Park Superintendent Mike Hite told members of the Park Board that a sink hole has developed on the southwest side of the bridge over the Yellow River in Centennial Park. While the bridge is the responsibility of the county, the ... Read more...

City Police Arrest 2 Following Battery Incident

Saturday afternoon a 911 call at 12:45 sent Plymouth Police to the 1700 block of West Jefferson Street for a reported battery. A witness told the 911 dispatch center that a younger female, 23 year old Jasmine Perry was battering an older ... Read more...

Marshall County DUI Sobriety Checkpoint Results

The Marshall County DUI Task Force conducted a Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, July 28th. The sobriety checkpoint was conducted in the 1500 block of North Oak Drive in Plymouth between 9 a.m. and midnight.  153 vehicles were stopped during ... Read more...

Plymouth Women Arrested for Warsaw Theft and Hit & Run Incident at Kohls

Plymouth Police arrested two local residents Sunday evening after being alerted by Kosciusko County Dispatch of a theft in Warsaw and the suspect’s vehicle headed west. About 7:00PM Marshall County dispatched an attempt to locate a white ... Read more...

River-Friendly Farmer Award to be Presented to Jon & Laura Langfeldt

Since 1999, key conservation and agricultural organizations have sponsored the River Friendly Farmer (RFF) Program. The statewide initiative recognizes farmers, who through good production management practices helps keep Indiana’s ... Read more...

Nappanee Man Signs Promise to Appear for Marijuana Charge

A 21 year old Nappanee man was apprehended for Sunday evening just after 6 for Possession of Marijuana. Bremen Police Officer Trent Stouder conducted a traffic stop at US 6 and Elm Road and found the driver, 21year old Cristian H. Chairez ... Read more...

Culver Police Arrest Elkhart Man on Warrant & Possession of Meth & Paraphernalia

On Thursday, August 3rd, just before 9:00 PM the Culver Police Department responded to the west junction of State Road 10 and State Road 17 for a report of a suspicious person. Officer Bennett of the Culver Police Dept made contact ... Read more...

Discover Plymouth Cleans Alley in Community Project

Allie Shook is the new president of Discover Plymouth, the city’s Main Street program. While many of you may have been involved recently in Discover Plymouth events such as the Dine Around or Downtown Tractor Show, Discover Plymouth has ... Read more...