The Marshall County Commissioners invite residents to attend next week’s Courthouse Rededication Ceremony.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Works Approves Lowest Bidder for Cemetery and Street Projects, Brownfield Grant Update
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety recently gave preliminary approval to award the cemetery and street project to the lowest responsive bidder pending the approval of the engineers. City of Plymouth Attorney Sean Surrisi illustrated that it would be advantageous to get work scheduled as soon as possible. E&B Paving in Rochester submitted a bid of $886,494.19. Several other bids came in at over $1M. With continually rising costs, Street Superintendent James Marquardt was hopeful that a qualified bid came in within budget.
Continue readingBremen Firemen’s Festival Set for June 14-18
The Bremen Firemen’s Festival is planned for June 14-18 this year where many of the favorite activities are coming back during the popular event.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Announces Scholarship Winner
Bremen Town Council to Hold Public Hearing on Water Rates
The Bremen Town Council members will hold a public hearing Monday, June 13 on an ordinance regarding the proposed changes to water rates and charges to take effect July 1, 2022.
Continue readingPlymouth Common Council discussed MACOG Comprehensive Plan Proposal
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
PLYMOUTH — City of Plymouth Attorney Sean Surrisi discussed the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) Comprehensive Plan Proposal with the City of Plymouth Common Council noting that the current plan is nine years old. “General guidance is that it should be reviewed for updates every five years and totally redone every ten years.”
Continue readingCulver Lake Max Trail Phase 2 Nearing Completion
Update Given on River Park Square Phase II Project
Activity for the second phase of the River Park Square project in Plymouth should start soon.
Continue readingPlymouth Council Supports Blue Zones 5 to 2
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Common Council voted 5 to 2 in support of Resolution No. 2022-1002, A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Plymouth Pledging Financial Support for the Marshall County Blue Zones Project. Voting against the resolution were council members Greg Compton and Randy Longanecker with approval from members Robert Listenberger, Duane Culp, Jeff Houin, Don Ecker, and Shiloh Carothers Milner. $520,000 was pledged in support of the Blue Zones Transformation.
Continue readingBremen Police Department Receives Equipment
Bremen Police Chief Brad Kile updated the Bremen Town Council on a few matters last week.
Continue readingPlymouth Community Schools to Offer Free Meals
The Plymouth Community School Corporation will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program this year.
Continue readingTeen Center to be Developed at Culver Beach Lodge
World “No Tobacco Day” May 31, 2022 Theme: “A Threat to our Environment”
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
PLYMOUTH — World “No Tobacco Day” is held every year on May 31 to raise awareness about the harmful and life threatening effects of tobacco use. The theme for 2022 is “A threat to our environment.” which comes from cultivation, production, distribution, and waste.
Continue readingMemorial Day Services Planned in Plymouth
Culver Unsafe Building Board Votes to Affirm Order at Movie Theater
The Culver Unsafe Building Board voted Tuesday night to affirm an order to remove a marquee over the Culver Movie Theater building on Lakeshore Drive that has been deemed unsafe by Building Commissioner Chuck Dewitt. He stated that it is starting to turn downward which indicates a structural issue.
Continue readingBremen Senior Cruise to Continue, Graduation Tonight
The pandemic in 2020 brought about several changes, especially when it came to school activities. Many activities were canceled due to COVID-19, but schools got creative when it came to graduation ceremonies.
Continue readingCulver Building Trades Open House this Sunday
CULVER — Culver Building Trades will be hosting an Open House Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET at the 2021-2022 home located at 1325 East Shore Drive, Culver.
Continue readingBourbon Police Department Warns Alerts Community about Fake Currency
Officers at the Bourbon Police Department are urging residents and business owners to be aware of prop money being distributed around the area.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Passes Rezoning Ordinance Pertaining to 415 Lake Shore Drive
The Culver Town Council members passed a rezoning ordinance Tuesday night that would rezone the parcels at 415 Lake Shore Drive from Commercial (C-2) to Planned Unit Development.
Continue readingArgos Town Council to Open Bids for Utility Buildings June 15
The Argos Town Council members will be opening bids June 13 for two utility building projects.
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