The Marshall County Council members reviewed vehicle purchase requests Monday morning which led to confusion on what vehicles the county is buying, and what vehicles the county is leasing through Enterprise.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Opens Bids for Community Crossings, Sewer Project
The Culver Town Council members opened bids for upcoming Community Crossings Matching Grant program projects.
Three bids were opened Tuesday night. E&B Paving, Inc. out of Anderson bid $922,256.75, HRP Construction, Inc. out of South Bend bid $973,000 and Rieth Riley Construction Co., Inc. bid $1,045,511.19. The engineer’s estimate was roughly $998,000.
Community Crossings Matching grant funds will cover 75 percent of the cost while the town will supply the 25 percent match.
The town council agreed to take the bids under advisement where Town Manager Jonathan Leist and Engineer Mark Sullivan can review them and provide a recommendation of award at a special meeting planned for Monday at 4:30 p.m. ET at the Culver Town Hall.
The projects include a drainage project on South Main and Davis Street, and the repaving of Cass Street from Slate Street to Lake Street, Clymax from Jefferson to Marmont, Plymouth from Mill to Obispo, West Shore Street from South Main to Lincoln which will be part of the drainage project, Washington Street from Ohio Street to east terminus, State Street from College Street to Lake Shore Drive, and Obispo from Batabano to Wabash Streets.
Plymouth BOW Members Presented Contract for Historic Footbridge Project
Plymouth City Engineer Rick Gaul presented the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members Monday night with a contract with INDOT and the Local Public Agency regarding the LaPorte Street Historic Footbridge project to get the funds needed.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Reviews Student Transfer Deadlines
The Plymouth Community School Board members reviewed a policy concerning student transfers and deadlines.
Continue readingFarm Lease Contract Signed in Argos
Argos Town Attorney Derek Jones told the town council members last week that the farm lease contract was signed
Continue readingDavid’s Courage Opens with Limited Access
A residential recovery program and transitional residency facility for residents recovering from drug and alcohol addiction in Plymouth is open now on a limited basis.
Continue readingMarshall County Postpones Jail Ordinance Readings, Asks for More Input
The Marshall County Council would like to hear a recommendation from a committee who’s consulted with more of the players within the justice system in the county before deciding on a possible jail expansion.
Continue readingZentis North America, LLC Plans Expansion
Officials at Zentis North America, LLC are looking to expand operations at its Plymouth site.
Continue readingBremen Town Pool Representatives to Meet after Next Meeting
Members of a committee to decide the movement on a joint pool facility in Bremen will meet following the next Bremen Town Council meeting.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Approves Additional Readings on New Policies
The Plymouth School Board members considered the second reading of policies during their meeting last week.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members expect to review a contract with the East Shore Corporation when they meet tonight.
Continue readingBremen School, Town Council Members Begin Possible Joint Pool Facility Discussion
A committee will be formed to continue discussions concerning a potential joint pool facility in the Town of Bremen.
Continue readingCandidate Filing Window Closes for Primary Election, Two Races Develop
Two races have developed in the Marshall County May Primary Election.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Watching Senate Bill 425
The John Glenn School Board members are watching action in the General Assembly this session on Senate Bill 425 which deals with school corporation disannexation. If passed, it would establish a two year pilot program whereby Greene Township, in St. Joseph County, may initiate a process to disannex from an existing school corporation and annex to another existing school corporation.
Continue readingLincoln Junior High School Building Project Continues
Plymouth Community School Superintendent Andy Hartley provided an update to the school board on the Lincoln Junior High School construction last week.
Continue readingMarshall County Courthouse Clock Tower Project Nearing Bid Stage
Plans for the renovation of the Marshall County Courthouse Clock Tower are nearing the bid stage.
Continue readingMarshall County Council to Meet Today
The Marshall County Council members will meet today where they will consider what action to take, if any, on two ordinances that pertain to the proposed jail expansion project. They are listed on the advance agenda as items for discussion by the council members.
Continue readingPlymouth BOW, Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members will open bids for a Street Department truck, a Cemetery Department truck, and Police Department vehicles when they meet tonight.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Members Recognize Student Achievement
The four John Glenn School principals spoke of great achievements of students during the school board meeting this week.
Continue readingCulver School Board Reviews Social Media Policy on Second Reading
The Culver School Board members considered the second reading of a social media policy at their school board meeting on Monday night.
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