Vandalism Charges Filed by Prosecutor

Marshall County Prosecutor E. Nelson Chipman Jr. confirmed the filing of two criminal cases involving the December 13 criminal mischief vandalism of the Christmas decorations and theft of an artificial Christmas tree from River Park Square in Plymouth.

Chaz Sylvester, 20, has been charged with one count of theft of a Christmas tree as a Class A misdemeanor, and one count of criminal mischief as a Class A misdemeanor for damaging and defacing the property of the City of Plymouth that resulted in the loss of at least $750 but less than $50,000 and one count of institutional criminal mischief as a Level 6 Felony.

Also charged with two misdemeanor counts is Rebecca A. Carr, 20, and she faces one count of aiding and inducing or causing theft of a Christmas tree. The second count is a misdemeanor count of operating a motor vehicle without receiving a license.

Both Sylvester and Carr are being summoned into court for an initial hearing scheduled for January 30, 2024.

A third person alleged to have participated is a juvenile under the age of 18. That case is being reviewed by juvenile authorities.

Suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Plymouth Common Council Updated on River Park Square, Greenways Trail

Pilot News Group Photo / Jamie Fleury River Park Square Phase II is in the close out process in terms of final paperwork which should be complete within two months

City of Plymouth Attorney Sean Surrisi provided an update to the Plymouth Common Council on the status of several projects including River Park Square Project Phase II and the Greenways Trail Project Phase III during the last regular meeting.

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Hometown Heroes Banners to be hung for Memorial Day, Ceremony to be Held at River Park Square Friday

Pilot News Group Photo / Jamie Fleury “Hometown Heroes” Banners honoring Military Veterans and Active Military to be hung on city poles downtown. Celebration to be held Friday at 3:30 p.m. in River Park Square just in time for Memorial Day. Shown in photo: Helen Johnson with Angie Birchmeier at a Plymouth Board of Public Works meeting earlier this year to seek approval for the display.

Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer

PLYMOUTH — The Tippecanoe-Wythougan Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) are celebrating the arrival and display of Hometown Heroes Banners to be hung in downtown Plymouth and River Park Square in time for Memorial Day.

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Plymouth to Serve as Site for American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam Wall

Community members are invited to honor, respect and remember lost heroes this week as the City of Plymouth serves as a site for the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam Wall.

The wall will be in Plymouth from Thursday, September 12th through Sunday, September 15th. It will be located in the parking lot area of River Park Square so it will be accessible to everyone.

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Tonight’s Summer in the Park Concert will Make You Want to Shake Your Tail Feather

Photo Source: Plymouth Chamber of Commerce

The City of Plymouth will host a musical and colorful spectacle tonight when the Parrots of the Caribbean perform live as a part of the Summer in the Park Concert series in River Park Square.

Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert will start around 7:30 p.m. It will run until 9:30 and will be held rain or shine. Tickets are required and cost $10 for adults and youth gets in for free.

According to the band’s website, they put on a high energy, original “trop-rock” stage show that features a salute to Jimmy Buffett. Event organizers encourage everyone to dress up in their most vibrant tropical apparel to really get into the spirit of the show. Continue reading

Celebrate Marshall County’s History at the Yellow River Festival This Weekend

If you’re a history buff, you certainly won’t want to miss the 12th Annual Yellow River Festival this weekend! There is no cost for admission and the festival will be held today and tomorrow at River Park Square in Plymouth.

The festival celebrates Marshall County history, encompassing the years 1840 through the 1940s. It will feature re-enactments, demonstrations, storytelling, period music, dancing and kids’ games. Continue reading

Survior’s Breakfast and Relay for Life to be Held in Marshall County this Month

Representatives with the American Cancer Society say that the organization considers a person a cancer survivor from the moment of a diagnosis, regardless of the type of cancer or the length of treatment.

In order to honor the brave community members impacted by the disease, a Survivor’s Breakfast will be held on Saturday, June 16th at Christo’s Banquet Center in Plymouth. Continue reading