The Plymouth School Board continues making preparations for the Lincoln Junior High School building project.
Apple Road Bridge Project Complete
The Marshall County Commissioners and highway department personnel did a final walk through of the Apple Road bridge project Tuesday afternoon. Highway Administrator Laurie Baker told the commissioners Monday that this will close out the project.
“Once all of the bills are in on that I can do my closeout on last year’s Community Crossings,” said Baker. “A rough estimate – I think we’re going to be over about $212,000. I don’t have my final bills so don’t hold me to that. It looks like we’ll be returning a little bit over $100,000 back to INDOT. We’ll still have $100,000 to work with for next year’s match.”
Town of Argos to Move Forward with Economic Development
In the most recent edition of the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation Perspective newsletter, construction will begin soon on a manufacturing center in Argos.
According to officials, the Argos Manufacturing Center will be a customizable spec building in the town’s newly certified shovel-ready industrial park. Construction plans went before the Technical Review Committee on Sept. 13 and now a groundbreaking will be scheduled some time this month.
County Attorney Working on Speed Limit Ordinance Amendments
Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger is waiting for more information to complete two speed limit ordinance amendments.
The Hickory Road bridge project is requiring a speed limit change to 45 mph to compensate for the design of the new bridge set for construction in 2018. He is unsure of the exact distance to include in the ordinance amendment.
John Glenn School Corporation Receives Lilly Grant
The John Glenn School Corporation was recently awarded a $188,500 Lilly Endowment grant.
Superintendent Richard Reese explained to the school board Tuesday night that the grant will help with counseling services.
“This basically has to with us hiring another counselor, particularly K-8, to assist in career to work stuff,” said Reese. “This will give kids more of a feeling for what’s necessary to be successful in the workplace.”
New Sign Going Up for Culver Community Schools
Culver Community School Corporation is currently in the process of installing a new sign that better represents the school corporation. Back in September, the Culver Community School Board discussed the design of the sign.
At the Culver Town Council meeting last Wednesday, Superintendent Karen Shuman alerted the board that the old sign was taken down that day and they are planning to have the new one up within the next week. Continue reading
President of Hoosier Racing Tire Awarded 1st Source Community Leadership Award
The President of Hoosier Racing Tire Corporation, John DeSalle was recently recognized at a luncheon where he was one of ten recipients of the 1st Source Bank 2017 Ernestine M. Raclin Community Leadership Award. DeSalle has helped generate millions of dollars for multiple projects within the community through his work with various organizations.
DeSalle works closely with the South Bend Elkhart Regional Development Authority, Ancilla College, the Blue Ribbon Committee for the Boys and Girls Club of Marshall County and the Northern Indiana Workforce Board. He has the desire to make the community a better place to live, work and raise families. Continue reading
Indiana Launches Opioid Recovery Website
Hoosiers battling opioid addiction have a new online resource to help them find the help they need. Governor Eric Holcomb announced the launch of Indiana’s Next Level Recovery website Monday.
Bourbon Home to be Demolished Next Week
An unsafe home in Bourbon will be demolished next week.
County Attorney James Clevenger told the Marshall County Commissioners on Monday that the mortgage company filed a second conditional stay request which was immediately followed by an objection by the county. Clevenger said that matter was decided.
Fuel Analyst Says Gas Prices Have Fallen From Last Month But Risen From Last Year
You may have noticed that gas prices have recently gone down. Though that is partially due to certain areas finally regaining stability after the recent natural disasters, it also has to do with the annual switch from summer fuel to winter fuel. Senior Petroleum Analyst Dan McTeague said that prices in Indiana have dropped on average around 15 cents from last month, when there was still speculation and concern over the amount of refineries damaged.
Though we may be experiencing lower gas prices than a month ago, compared to this time of year in 2016, we’re paying approximately twenty more cents. McTeague said there a few factors responsible for that difference. Continue reading
E-Filing Now Available in Marshall County Courts
Lawyers with cases in Marshall County can now file many court documents electronically. Electronic filing is now an option for over 40 types of civil and criminal cases in Marshall Circuit and Superior Courts. It will become mandatory on Tuesday, November 28.
Plymouth School Board to Consider Resolutions for Lincoln Junior High Project
The Plymouth School Board is expected to act on a few items related to the Lincoln Junior High School building project tonight. They include the purchase of some adjacent land at 900 Lincolnway East, as well as the re-approval of the building corporation that will technically be financing the work.
John Glenn School Board to Meet Tonight
The John Glenn School Board will hold a public hearing on the 2018 budget when they meet tonight. The board members then plan to adopt the budget including the Capital Projects Plan and Bus Replacement Plan.
Reports from all of the building principals will be given along with information from Superintendent Richard Reese.
The John Glenn School Board will meet at 7 p.m. tonight in the meeting room in the administration building.
Local Woman’s Legacy Still Helping Spread Breast Cancer Awareness
According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer found in women. They say 1 in 8 American women will have breast cancer at some point in their life. The good news is that when the cancer is detected early, it can be treated and the survival rate goes up substantially. In order to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and to promote mammograms and self-examinations, we recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness month.
The Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust (IBCAT) is a not-for-profit organization that improves access to breast cancer screenings and diagnosis and support services while also increasing awareness. They accomplish all that by selling Breast Cancer Awareness specialty license plates through the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. A $25 donation is generated through every license plate sold. Continue reading
Four Injured in Two-Car Accident
A two-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon resulted in minor injuries to four individuals.
Marshall County police say 87-year-old Robert T. Matz of Orland Park, Illinois, failed to yield to an oncoming car driven by 27-year-old Samuel Schafer of Plymouth, at the intersection of Rose Road and Lincoln Highway.
Town of Culver Awarded All Requested Community Crossings Funding
Culver Town Manger Jonathan Leist informed the board last week that the town is one of the few communities in the area who received all the Community Crossings grant funds they requested this year. He said the $206,000 received will go a long way to assist with projects they have in the works.
Leist mentioned that work on College Avenue, parts of Jefferson Street and the entrance at the Sand Hill Farm are the three priority projects. He told council members that in their grant proposal they utilized estimates that came from E&B paving. However, since those numbers were calculated several months ago, Utility Superintendent Bob Porter is looking into quotes. Leist said he is expected to present those quotes at the next town council meeting. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today with a light agenda.
Warsaw Cardinal Services CEO Randy Hall will have a presentation for the commissioners while Marshall County Highway Administrator Laurie Baker and Highway Supervisor Jason Peters will have updates on projects.
Oktoberfest in Bremen Begins Friday
Bremen’s three-day Oktoberfest begins Friday.
The weekend is packed with activities including entertainment, food and craft booths, longboard races, bed races, soap box derby, antique tractor and engine show, and children’s area. A brew festivus including ales, wines, ciders, and more from 30 different vendors will be featured.
For more information, including race registration information, visit bremenoktoberfest.com or call (574) 546-2044.
New Culver Teen Center Opens Today
The new teen center in Culver opens today.
The new center is located in the Culver Jr./Sr. High School in Room 913. The Culver Teen Center is open to students in 6th through 12th grades and offers a variety of programs. The Center will offer food, drinks, door prizes, video game competitions, ping pong, air hockey tournaments, and more.
Cars and Coffee Coming Back for One Final Show in 2017, Weather Permitting
On Saturday, October 7th Cars and Coffee will be returning to the old Mobilgas filling station on Jefferson Street in Plymouth one final time from 9 a.m. until noon.
Owner of Coffee Lodge and Bakery, John Montgomery came before the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety asking for permission to have a temporary street closure for the second and last Cars and Coffee in September. You can also taste Brew Espresso Coffee who are providing yummy coffee at affordable price.However, after receiving such great feedback and requests for another, he came before the board once again during their meeting last Monday, asking for one final street closure. Continue reading
