Lilly Endowment awards $50 million grant for Indiana State Parks

Lilly Endowment Inc. announced the approval of a $50 million grant to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for a variety of enhancements at Indiana State Parks. DNR will use the grant to make several improvements within Prophetstown State Park and to fund upgrades across the state parks system that will improve the experience for Hoosiers who visit these treasured places.

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Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety, Plymouth City Council to Meet Tonight

The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety will meet tonight where they will open quotes for police vehicles and open quotes for electric vehicles for the Street Department. The electric vehicles will be paid for with a grant.

A street closure request will be presented by the Koontz Lake Brewing Company and the board will consider an extension proposal from Republic Services.

Department heads will also provide updates as necessary.

The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety will meet at 6 p.m. ET tonight followed by the Plymouth City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. ET.

The council members will review the amended golf cart ordinance, and take action on the salary ordinance for appointed officers and employees, fire and police personnel for 2025. A salary ordinance for elected officials will be reviewed on first reading.

Baker Tilly officials will present the 2024 capital affordability plan to the council members and updates will be given on ONE Marshall County and the comprehensive plan.

Both meetings will be held in the second floor Council Chambers room in the Plymouth City Building at 124 N. Michigan Street in Plymouth. Those interested in attending the meeting in person should enter the building through the Garro Street entrance.