Argos News

Celebrating the ground-breaking ceremony, from left, John Hampton, of VanVactor Construction; Dave VanVactor, VanVactor Construction; Joe Carr, VP/General Manager at Madras Packaging; Bill Berry, Madras Plant Manager; Linda Jones, Argos Town Council representative; Tom Turner, Marshall County Economic Development Corp.

ARGOS, IND. a ' Madras Packaging LLC plans to expand its headquarters operations in Argos, creating up to 30 jobs by the end of 2012.

While learning to stitch a straight hemline on a skirt, 9-year-old Kacie Pugh also learned a virtue.

Relaxing in his downtown Plymouth office is Bill Watson. The News Agency is closing today at 5:30 p.m. as Watson plans retirement.

Two children were flown to Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne following an all-terrain vehicle crash in Fulton County.

Each contestant meets with a panel of judges to determine 40 percent of their score, based on personal interviews.

The eighth annual "Ride for United Way" is scheduled for Saturday, June 27. "Enjoy a fun day and support your local United Way at the same time," said Executive Director Jennifer Maddox.

One person was taken to the hospital following a semi-truck accident along U.S. 31 near Argos early Wednesday.

Claire E. Bourdon , daughter of Mark and Caroline Bourdon, is the valedictorian at Argos High School.

Not many people in Lakeville know "The Prom Night Murders" is at bookstands. Even after reading the title of the book by New York Times best-selling author Carlton Smith, it doesn't click that the book is about the Pelley murders that took place in Lakeville on April 29, 1989.

When Indiana State Police arrested an Argos couple last month in a motel room, accusing them of making methamphetamine, the inn's owners did their best to help police and clean up the property.

Plymouth High School students Brad Faulstich, Francisco Mendez and James Letsinger continue to work on this yeara s home.

Leadership Marshall County , a program of the Marshall County Community Foundation and the United Way of Marshall County, presented Ronald W. Zeltwanger with the first "Leader of the Year" award May 13.

The Marshall County 4-H Drill Horse and Pony team recently held a brief ceremony to raise a new United States flag at the fairgrounds in Argos.

The Marshall County 4-H Drill Horse and Pony team recently held a brief ceremony to raise a new United States flag at the fairgrounds in Argos.

Jack and Jana Oliver accept the a oeSpirita award. For more Gala photos, see Tuesdaya s Pilot News.

A fire in downtown Plymouth destroyed one business. The fire started just after 3:30pm Sunday afternoon inside a comic store in the 200 block of North Michigan Street.

Scenic bike tour planned on May 9 'Tippencanoe & Bicycle Too,' the fourth annual scenic bike tour along the historic Tippecanoe River, is being planned as part of the Kiwanis Spring Fest on May 9. The tour begins at 7 a.m. at the Winamac Town Park historic pavilion and features 12-mile, 25-mile and 63-mile routes.

Earlier this year, the Pilot News and Embarq joined forces to honor one local student from the Nappanee-Bremen area who they felt exhibited academic success, community leadership and is active in extracurricular activities.

A Kokomo-area man died early Friday morning after crashing into a semi on U.S. 31 on the city's northside.