The Pilot News
Bremen OBOC invites the community to The Anxious Generation: The Final Chapter
BREMEN — On Sunday, April 26 the conclusion of Bremen’s One Book One Community Initiative, The Anxious Generation: The Final Chapter, will be held in the Bremen High School Bowen Auditorium from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This event will feature a panel of...
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Marshall County Community Foundation Awards Spring 2026 Grants
The Marshall County Community Foundation (MCCF) announced the Spring 2026 grant awards from Community Funds totaling $174,820. Twice each year, nonprofit organizations are invited to submit funding requests for projects that improve the quality of...
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Argos Performing Arts Department presents the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma!
ARGOS— This weekend the Argos Performing Arts Department will be performing the musical play Oklahoma! The curtain opens for Act I revealing only the porch of a modest farmhouse, a windmill and an elderly lady seated, churning butter. Off stage a male...
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Bremen Public Schools makes daycare public
BREMEN- Bremen Public Schools recently announced that they would be making their daycare services available to the Bremen community. Starting this fall, BPS will be offering daycare for two and three year olds. Bremen Superintendent Dr. Hope Amor...
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New coffee house opens in Argos on Saturday
Starting Saturday, April 11, there will be a new place to get your caffeine fix in Downtown Argos. The Primitive Star Quilt Shop will be transformed into the The Primitive Star Coffee House. Located at 160 S. Michigan Street, the front of the store is...
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Locked-out NIPSCO employees protest
On Friday, members from USW Local 12775 and 13796 gathered at two Plymouth NIPSCO locations to protest the lockout that Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) initiated on April 2. The lockout of United Steelworkersrepresented employees by...
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Bremen Bowen Health holds Pinwheels for Prevention Ceremony
BREMEN — On Thursday, the Bremen Bowen Health held its Pinwheels for Prevention Ceremony. Kristi Cooper, MBA, Bowen Health Practice Administrator, kicked off the ceremony by talking to the group that had gathered. She began by thanking everyone who...
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U.S. 30 to be resurfaced between U.S. 35 and Donaldson
STARKE AND MARSHALL COUNTIES — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-riley Construction Co Inc will have lane closures on U.S. 30 between U.S. 35 and Union Rd beginning on or after Tuesday, April 7. U.S. 30 will be resufaced through...
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City of Plymouth issues Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation
PLYMOUTH — Bowen Health - Plymouth held the annual Pinwheels for Prevention event on Tuesday, March 31. April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. Representatives from multiple organizations and agencies were present. City of Plymouth Mayor...
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Plymouth was hopping with Easter fun!
Blueberry Hank joined the fun over the weekend by making an appearance with the Easter Bunny for both the Kiwanis Club of Plymouth Breakfast at the Webster Center and the Easter Egg Hunt at Centennial Park. Shown in photo from left to right: Easter...
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Drug Free Marshall County hears from local youth advocate Hayden - intervention much start early
MARSHALL COUNTY — Drug Free Marshall County met Tuesday, March 24th in the conference room of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. The organization is pursuing grant funding from the Drug Free Communities Grant which, if awarded, will be used to...
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Oliver Ford Lincoln earns 2025 President’s Award from Ford Motor Company
PLYMOUTH — Oliver Ford Lincoln was recently named among an elite group of Ford and Lincoln dealerships to be recognized with the 2025 President’s Award by Ford Motor Company. This award honors dealerships that have excelled in automotive retailing in...
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Residents without water for days at Northgate Mobile Home Park; city to modify take action order
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety granted the request made by Plymouth Building Commissioner Dennis Manuwal Jr. to move forward with the modification of one of the action items on the Take Action Order for North Gate Trailer...
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Commissioners hear Council on Aging fourth quarter update
MARSHALL COUNTY — Director of the Marshall County Council on Aging Janis Holiday provided the Marshall County Commissioners with the fourth quarter report and update. Total fourth quarter expenses totaled $151,146; revenues totaled $13,790 leaving net...
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State-bound Trojans
Triton’s boys basketball team celebrates winning semi-state Saturday. The Trojans will now play for the state championship this Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. See Sports on A9 and A10 for more photos and the game stories from the...
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Polygon Composites Technology Company donates $5,000 to Urey Middle School for drones
WALKERTON— Polygon Composites Technology Company recently donated $5,000 to Urey Middle School for the school to buy drones for their engineering students. Scott Farrisee, Vice President of Engineering at Polygon, and Carrie Ackenhusen, Vice President...
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Annie takes center stage at Culver
Last weekend, the Culver Community Schools Theater and Choral Department presented the musical Annie Jr. in the auditorium. The stage entertained a variety of characters including 29 orphans, a drunk and villainous orphanage matron, an oily relative...
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Riverside Intermediate students involved in food waste compost bin enrichment program
PLYMOUTH — This semester, sixth grade students at Riverside Intermediate School are working on a food waste/compose bin enrichment project. The project started during the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year. The project was put together by...
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Marshall County Park Board discusses several items during March meeting
MARSHALL COUNTY — During the March meeting of the Marshall County Park Board, the board discussed a fishing platform for Mill Pond, items at Memorial Forest and other business. Park Board President Greg Hildebrand asked if anyone had an update on Mill...
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Plymouth senior awarded Stamps Scholarship
PLYMOUTH — Plymouth High School senior Olivia Burch has been awarded the prestigious Stamps Scholarship at Purdue University. The Stamps Scholarship is one of Purdue’s most competitive and selective awards, recognizing students who distinguish...
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Public Works Superintendent Roger Terry celebrates 35 years
BOURBON — Public Works Superintendent Roger Terry celebrated 35 years of dedicated service to the Town of Bourbon this year. He began on Feb. 18, 1991 and works on parks, streets and assists with utilities. Terry’s favorite things about Bourbon are...
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One More Chapter Books opens in downtown Plymouth
On Friday morning, members of the Plymouth and Marshall County community gathered together to celebrate the opening of a new bookstore in downtown Plymouth. Located at 108 N. Michigan Street, One More Chapter Books is a locally owned independent...
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Allen Reese Hearing Aid Center celebrates 50 years
PLYMOUTH — This year the Allen Reese Hearing Aid Center is celebrating 50 years of business in Plymouth. The center was started by Allen Reese in 1976. Reese did his hearing instrument training in Columbia City. He opened his first hearing instrument...
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Lynnette Markley named finalist for Indiana Golden Owl Award
ARGOS — Lynnette Markley, Argos Jr. Sr. High School’s Ag teacher and FFA advisor, was recently announced as one of the eight finalists for the Golden Owl Award. The award is presented by Nationwide, Indiana FFA and Farm Credit Mid-america. The award...
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Top three of PHS class of 2026
PLYMOUTH — On Monday Plymouth High School held a banquet for the top 5 percent of the Class of 2026. At the banquet, Ray Ye, Morgan Gurtner and Karli Crum were named as the top three of their class. Ye was the top, Gurtner was second, and Crum is third...
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Bremen Town Council hears from One Marshall County
BREMEN — During last week's meeting of the Bremen Town Council, the council heard from Clerk Treasurer Meghan Atkins, Town Attorney Tony Wagner, Shawn Peterson and Jason Nine of One Marshall County, town department heads and town engineer Dan...
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A history of The Pilot News, part two
PLYMOUTH — It has been 175 years since The Pilot newspaper published its first paper so I thought I would share with you the history of what is now called the Pilot News. I encourage you to read the WHOLE story as it is a history of YOUR NEWSPAPER, YA...
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Mayor Listenberger delivers State of the City Address
PLYMOUTH — City of Plymouth Mayor Robert Listenberger delivered his State of the City Address during the Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 23. He also issued his address in a press release to local media: As we gather tonight, I’m reminded of why I...
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Saint Joseph Medical Center Plymouth receives bomb threat, reopens hours later
PLYMOUTH — On Monday night the Saint Joseph Plymouth Medical Center received a bomb threat. As this threat came in, the Medical Center was evacuated. Hospital colleagues safely evacuated nine patients, making sure they were monitored while they...
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Today is National Trading Card Day 2026
MARSHALL COUNTY — Today is National Trading Card Day. It’s a day where card lovers around the country can celebrate the love of collecting cards, a hobby that has been around since the 1600s. Plymouth has its own card show that is put on a few times...
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Eligible Youth may serve as Poll Workers
MARSHALL COUNTY — The Marshall County Election Board met on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Present were Jon Vanvactor proxy for Chairman Steve Harper, Clerk of Courts Jenny Bennitt, and Vice Chair Susan Kreighbaum. The board approved Marshall County Election Board...
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One Marshall County provides progress update to Commissioners
MARSHALL COUNTY — Representatives from One Marshall County (One MC) have presented a progress update to various government entities across Marshall County. On Monday, Feb. 16 they appeared before the Marshall County Commissioners. The Board of...
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Plymouth Fire Department responds to fire at Heartland Art Center
Downtown Plymouth was closed down for a few hours yesterday afternoon. At 2:37 p.m., Plymouth Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Heartland Art Center, located at 214 N. Michigan Street. Michigan Street from Garro to Washington Street was...
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Sending Love to Heaven Community Memorial Service this Friday
PLYMOUTH — On Friday, Sending Love to Heaven, a community memorial service will be hosted by Johnson-danielson Funeral Home at the Plymouth Wesleyan Church. The service will begin at 12 p.m. Attendees are asked to come early so they can share the name...
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Local artist shares joy through napkin art
PLYMOUTH — John Hall has touched the hearts of many with his sketches on napkins and small pages that he has gifted to people from all walks of life. Hall has been what he describes as “doodling” for over a decade. Some of his known drawings go back...
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An Indiana legend & so much more
As we continue our Happy 250th Birthday to America series, today we focus on Indiana legend John Wooden. The Hoosier State has a long and rich tradition with the game of basketball and one of its alltime favorite was the Martinsville and Purdue...
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Plymouth Council to fund demolition of The Pointe in 2026
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Common Council moved forward to fund the demolition of The Pointe in 2026 at the cost of approximately $85,000; $55,000 for the Demolition and $30,000 for the asbestos remediation. The bid was awarded to Environmental...
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911 Dispatchers recognized for achievements
Sheriff Matthew Hassel would like to recognize and congratulate two 911 dispatchers this month. Katie Stanifer and Fred Berkeypile, two Marshall County 911 Dispatchers, have received National recognition for their Excellence in Dispatching...
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Bremen Town Council recognizes Amber Reed
BREMEN — On Monday, the Bremen Town Council recognized Amber Reed. Council President Mike Leman brought forward Resolution 2026-3 which recognized Reed for her achievements at Bremen High School. Reed is the business, marketing and entrepreneurship...
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Major Hassel of Bremen awarded ‘The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award’
MARSHALL COUNTY — Major Michael E. Hassel, retired United States Army, was awarded “The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.” Major Hassel is a native of Bremen. He followed in his father’s footsteps, Dr. Charles E. Hassel, and began taking flying...
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Bremen Public Schools to host Literacy Bootcamp
BREMEN — Bremen Public Schools will be hosting a Literacy Bootcamp from July 13 to July 17. This is being put on because with the passing of HEA 1558, teachers who teach in an area that involves literacy for grades PK-5 and plan to renew their license...
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Plymouth Band earns ISSMA ‘All-music Award’ for 22nd consecutive year
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth High School Band Department has once again earned statewide recognition, qualifying for the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) All-music Award, marking the program’s 22nd consecutive year of qualification for the...
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Coffee Lodge & Bakery to hold a celebration week for its 15 year anniversary
PLYMOUTH — The Coffee Lodge & Bakery recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary on Dec. 9, 2025. The Coffee Lodge was opened by Brian Montgomery and his sons, Chad and John in 2009. The Lodge is currently owned and managed by Arielle Montgomery, the...
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Marshall County Literary Council’s Young Authors’ Conference to be hosted by Triton Elementary School
MARSHALL COUNTY — This year the Marshall County Literacy Council’s Young Authors’ Conference will be hosted at Triton Elementary School on Monday, March 16 at 6 p.m. Ben Lacher, the author of “Ben’s Garage”, will be this year’s presenter. The MCLC is...
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Marian University awards two full-tuition Saint Mary’s Academic Scholarships
DONALDSON— Marian University Plymouth awarded two full-tuition Saint Mary’s Academic Scholarships to outstanding high school seniors on Thursday, Jan. 22. Makayla Young of Norwell High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Brooke Rausch of Winamac High...
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Bremen Town Council discuss Wage Ordinance
BREMEN — On Monday, the Bremen Town Council held its second meeting for the month of January. During the meeting the council heard from Clerk Treasurer Meghan atkins, Town attorney Tony Wagner and Director of Operations Keith Fraine. atkins brought up...
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Adventura PUD offers ‘empty nesters’ a home for Adventurers
MARSHALL COUNTY — Thomas Landgrebe, owner of Voodoo Dreamwork, and Developer for adventura Homes Planned Unit Development (PUD) located in Marshall County, designed a community geared toward empty nesters with high energy, an active lifestyle and who...
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Bremen holds kickoff of One Book, One Community
BREMEN — On Thursday, the kickoff of Bremen’s One Book, One Community was held. The event started with a free screening of The Anxious Nation at the Bremen Theater. The show was followed by a community discussion at The Wooden Peel. This event was held...
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Commissioners table request for mental health funding for first responders
MARSHALL COUNTY — John Grolich, President of the Marshall county Fire association approached the commissioners with a request to fund mental health support for all first responders. Grolich informed the commissioners that two first responders suffered...
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Plymouth Chamber of Commerce holds 2026 Annual Meeting and Awards luncheon
PLYMOUTH — On Wednesday, members of the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce gathered at The REES Theatre for the 2026 Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards. During the meeting, the Chamber members voted on , elected officers for the 2026...
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The year to come at the Wild Rose Moon
PLYMOUTH — a new year brings new performances and new opportunities to the Wild Rose Moon. artistic Director George Schricker spoke about what the community can expect at the Moon this year. Schricker gave some insight into what the Wild Rose Moon is....
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Heartland Art Center looks at the year ahead
PLYMOUTH — a new year brings new things for many people, Heartland art Center President and Director anna Kietzman spent some time sharing about what the Center plans on doing in 2026. Kietzman also looked back on some fo the things that the Center has...
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The REES Theatre looks towards 2026
PLYMOUTH — With 2026 now underway, The REES Theatre Interim Director/president of the Board Pat Popa and Bree Fischer spent time highlighting events and activities that the community can look forward to in the new year. They highlighted performances...
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Bremen Town Council honors Bremen High School Girls Soccer Team
BREMEN — During the first meeting of the year, the Bremen Town Council heard from Clerk Treasurer Meghan atkins, Town attorney Tony Wagner, honored the Bremen High School Girls Soccer team, heard from Baker Tilly, heard from Director of Operations...
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MSDC furniture pantry takes donations
PLYMOUTH — On Nov. 1, 2025, Marshall Starke Development center (MSDC) opened its Second chance Furniture Pantry. Sonja Filip explained that this was started to help needy families in the community who were getting a fresh start who do not have the...
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Chief Kile to retire, public welcome to attend celebration to honor him and welcome new Chief Stouder
Chief Bradley G. Kile will retire from the Bremen Police Department after over three decades of service to the Town of Bremen. Chief Kile began his service to Bremen in 1989, first working for the Bremen Fire Department and then transitioning to his...
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Bohacek: Blind and disabled Hoosiers, seniors, should apply for new property tax credits by Jan. 15
STATEHOUSE — Blind and disabled Hoosiers and seniors should apply for property tax credits by Jan. 15, 2026 to ensure they receive the benefits they are due, said State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-michiana Shores). Blind and disabled Hoosiers are now...
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Sheriff Matthew Hassel seeks help from local government regarding staffing, retention and recruitment of Patrolmen
MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) Sheriff Matthew Hassel is seeking help from local government regarding staffing, retention, and recruitment of patrolmen for the department. “We are desperately understaffed. I’m not trying...
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Attic Theatrics to perform a staged reading of ‘The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood’
PLYMOUTH — On Jan. 9 and Jan. 16 the attic Theatrics will be putting on a staged reading of “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” by Mary Lynn Dobson at the REES Theatre. This show is bringing back both casts from the 2024 shows. attic Theatrics is a...
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Argos pleads for immediate help from INDOT regarding fatal intersection
MARSHALL COUNTY — President of argos Town Council Ed Barcus is pleading with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to mitigate disaster at the intersection of US 31 and SR 10 in argos. Discussions have taken place for years with no tangible...
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Local leaders reflect on accomplishments in 2025 and share goals for 2026
MARSHALL COUNTY — Several local leaders were asked what their department’s greatest accomplishments were in 2025 and to share their goals for 2026. Jesse Bohannon, Marshall County Commissioner “I think the biggest accomplishment of 2025 was the...
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Plymouth Council tables SAFE Housing Response Team Funding
PLYMOUTH — The city of Plymouth council tabled a request for $25,000 in support for the Marshall county SAFE Housing Response Team; a team formed to assist people who find themselves with the need to relocate in response to local code enforcement....
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Hometown girl purchases Fernbaugh’s Jewelers
PLYMOUTH — From manager to owner, Samantha Murray will be taking over Fernbaugh’s Jewelers in January 2026. She started at Fernbaugh’s nearly 20 years ago as a salesclerk. She has distinguished credentials including the Jewelers of america (Ja)...
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Hall establishes Foundation Hoops Marshall County, opportunities available over winter break
MARSHALL COUNTY — Plymouth High School Graduate Class of 2023 and former athlete Trey Hall has established Foundation Hoops Marshall County to continue to pour his heart in to the community he loves. He offers athletic training for all ages with...
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Warm Up Marshall County Coat Drive collects more than 1,300 coats this year
PLYMOUTH — Oliver Ford is proud to announce the overwhelming success of its annual Warm Up Marshall County Coat Drive, which reached a historic milestone this year by collecting more than 1,300 coats for children, families, and individuals across...
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Ray Ye is the 2026 Lilly Scholar for Marshall County
The Marshall county community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Lilly Endowment community Scholarship for Marshall county: Rongtian (“Ray”) Ye of Plymouth High School. Lilly Endowment community Scholars are recognized for...
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Special Olympics Indiana Marshall and Starke County concludes successful fall bowling season
KNOX — Special Olympics Indiana Marshall & Starke County athletes, coaches, and volunteers recently wrapped up a highly successful fall bowling season, culminating in the county’s annual bowling tournament held at Bowl away Lanes in Knox. athletes...
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