The United Way of Marshall County held a fundraising campaign during this year’s Marshall County Blueberry Festival where half of the money raised would go to a lucky festivalgoer who purchased a half pot ticket.
Continue readingMarshall County Blueberry Festival Continues Today
The Marshall County Blueberry Festival continues today through Monday, September 4.
Continue reading57th Annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival Begins Today
The 57th Annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival begins today (Thursday, August 31) and runs through Monday, September 4.
Continue readingMarshall County Blueberry Festival Continues through Labor Day
Marshall County Blueberry Festival Begins Today!
The annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival begins today in Centennial Park in Plymouth!
Continue readingNappanee Man Accused of Public Intoxication, Resisting Law Enforcement at Blueberry Festival
Public intoxication at the Blueberry Festival is what police say led to the arrest of a Nappanee man Saturday night. Plymouth Police say they responded to a report of an “unknown problem” involving a shirtless male subject at Gate 1 around 7:20 p.m.
Continue readingMarshall County Blueberry Festival Begins Thursday!
The 55th annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival is beginning one day earlier this year! The event will kick off Thursday, September 2 with opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. and the official opening at 6 p.m. ET.
Continue readingBlueberry Festival, Convention & Visitors Bureau Awarded COVID-19 Relief Funding
Big events and many other attractions were virtually shut down this year. Now, their organizers are getting some financial help. This week, state officials announced the recipients of the Arts, Cultural and Destination Marketing Organization Grant.
Continue readingMarshall County Blueberry Festival Canceled
The Marshall County Blueberry Festival Committee made the difficult decision to cancel the Blueberry Festival in Plymouth this year. Board member Carrie Vanza talked about the board’s decision with MAX 98.3 FM Morning Show Host Tony Ross Thursday morning.
Continue reading‘Friends of Public Education’ to Walk in Blueberry Festival Parade
A show of support for public education is being planned for Labor Day.
A group calling itself the “Friends of Public Education” will be walking in this year’s Blueberry Festival Parade, according to Plymouth School Superintendent Andy Hartley.
Continue readingMAX Morning Show Host to Emcee 2019 Miss Blueberry Scholarship Pageant Tonight!
The first official event of the 53rd annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival is happening tonight.
Young women from all across the county have been preparing for the 2019 Miss Blueberry scholarship pageant for weeks and this evening they will be vying for the crown.
Continue readingPHS Students and Staff Prepare to Help with Parking at the 52nd Annual Blueberry Festival
Many staff members and students from Plymouth High School will be volunteering their time to help park vehicles during the 52nd Annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival. Plymouth Schools Marketing Director Judi Lykowski shared that the activity serves as a huge fundraiser for various clubs that the students participate in.
The organizations that will benefit include the speech and debate club, the local chapter of the AFS International Program, the Chinese and Spanish clubs, the band and choir, the acting club and stage crew, the robotics club, the yearbook and the prom committee. Continue reading
Culver FFA Students Give School Board a Preview of Fall Activities
Plymouth School Board Approves Agreements with The Crossing, Blueberry Festival, NIESC
The Plymouth Community School Corporation is changing its funding arrangement with The Crossing School of Business and Entrepreneurship. The faith-based alternative high school aims to offer another option for students recovering from drug addiction or criminal histories, as well as those who’ve simply struggled in traditional public schools.
Plymouth School Board to Replace Retiring Staff Members, Establish Funds
USS Indiana Model, Crew to Stop in Plymouth
A model of the USS Indiana SSN 789 Nuclear Submarine will be stopping in Plymouth on Nov. 9 along with a few former crew members.
Members of the Marshall County Blueberry Festival announced this week that in observance of Veteran’s Day the model of the USS Indiana Nuclear Submarine will be available for viewing near the Veteran’s Memorial on the eastside of the Marshall County Courthouse in Plymouth.
51st Annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival Continues through Monday
The Marshall County Blueberry Festival hits full stride today as activities ramp up during this year’s 51st annual celebration.
The Blueberry Bicycle Cruise has different start times this morning while girls fast pitch softball and other sporting events begin at 8a.m.
The festival officially opens at 9 a.m. with the ABATE Blueberry Bike Show, the garden tractor pull, RC car racing, music, and the hot air balloon launch at 6:45 p.m. today.
51st Annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival Starts Today
The Marshall County Blueberry Festival officially gets underway for its 51st year this evening. Festivities kick off at 5:00 p.m. with an opening ceremony. The Little Miss & Mister Blueberry Contest will take place at 5:30.
Blueberry Bicycle Cruise set for Sept. 2
An annual fundraiser for the Ancilla College Alumni Association is set to take you on a scenic tour through Marshall County on your bicycle.
The Blueberry Bicycle Cruise is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 2 and will cover 31, 41, or 62 miles as it has for the past 27 years. The event, in association with the annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival, serves as a fundraiser to help give scholarships to Ancilla College students every year.
Wayfinding Signs Presented to Plymouth Board of Works
Visitors to the City of Plymouth will soon have some help finding their way around. The city is working with North American Signs to add wayfinding signage along Michigan Street, Oak Drive, Jefferson Street, and other heavily-trafficked areas.