The Marshall County Council members will have several requests to consider when they meet today.
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Plymouth BOW/City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members will meet tonight where they will discuss the Marshall County Hazard Mitigation Plan and review an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Plymouth and Marshall County for planning services. Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson will request more retainage funds to be released for work done on the wastewater Continue reading
Work Begins on Hickory Road Bridge
Work on the Hickory Road bridge is underway.
Zach Dean from DLZ told the Marshall County Commissioners last week that trees were taken down from the mitigation site and demolition work is in progress.
Culver Town-Wide Yard Sales Planned This Month
The Town of Culver will host the town-wide yard sale event on Friday, April 27, and Saturday, April 28.
If any Culver resident would like to include a sale location and information on the map, call the Culver Town Hall at 574-842-3140 by Tuesday, April 24. Maps will be available on Thursday, April 26 on the town’s website at townofculver.org, at Town Hall, or at First National Bank of Monterey, Osborn’s Mini Mart, and Good-2-Go BP.
David’s Courage Working to Prepare Facility for Participants
The officials behind David’s Courage, Inc. program are working to get things ready to start hosting addiction programs for those who are seeking a life without drugs and/or alcohol.
INDOT Plans Trash Bash Event
The Indiana Department of Transportation is teaming up with volunteers to clean up the state’s roadsides in the agency’s annual Trash Bash event.
The event aims at clearing trash and debris from the roadsides of busy highways and interstates to improve the environment and lessen litter eyesores.
Grant Funds Awarded for Argos Multi-Purpose Building
More than $11 million in federal grant funding is on its way to 21 rural Hoosier communities.
Two Arrested after Theft at a Plymouth Store
Two people were arrested around 1 a.m. on Wednesday after police were notified of a theft in progress at the Kroger grocery store in Plymouth.
Marshall County Public Safety Telecommunicators Recognized
The Marshall County Commissioners took time to recognize the men and women who serve as the county’s Public Safety Telecommunicators, or emergency dispatchers. The dispatchers are the first people you talk to when you call the police for an emergency.
Vaccinations Available at Marshall County Health Department
The Marshall County Health Department is partnering with Vaxcare to provide vaccinations for most individuals in the county.
According to Public Health Nurse Lisa Letsinger, the partnership allows the county to reach its goal of serving everyone and boosting the county’s immunization rates.
Culver Town Council Approves Intergovernmental Agreement
An intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Culver and the Culver Redevelopment Commission was discussed last week.
Wrong Way Driver Charged with OVWI, Leaving the Scene of an Injury Accident
A Plymouth man was arrested on Friday, March 30, after reportedly driving under the influence of alcohol, driving the wrong way on U.S. 30 and causing an accident that resulted in injuries.
New Jersey Man Arrested after Alleged Battery Incident
A New Jersey man was arrested Tuesday morning after an alleged battery incident at the Pilot Truck Stop in Plymouth.
According to a report from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, the victim was assaulted with a hammer stemming from a road rage incident near Valparaiso. The victim reportedly refused medical treatment despite injuries sustained in the battery.
Petitions Filed Against Cumulative Bridge Fund Increase
Marshall County Auditor Julie Fox received petitions in her office that oppose the raise in the Cumulative Bridge Fund.
In order to file a successful petition, the document must have at least 10 certified signatures. Those signatures must be from property taxpayers.
Commissioners, Council to Discuss Pay Raise for Highway Supervisor
The Marshall County Highway Supervisor may soon get a pay raise.
Commissioner Kevin Overmyer suggested the bump in salary for Highway Supervisor Jason Peters since he’s assumed more responsibilities that weren’t part of his duties when he began the position. Overmyer said the amount of overtime Peters has put in is extensive.
REES Theater Project Committee Moves Forward
The deadline has come and gone for donations to match a Regional Cities grant for renovations to the REES Theater, but the deadline was extended to allow for more time to gather the match money needed.
Amended Traffic Ordinance Revised, Public Hearing to be Set
The amended traffic ordinance that the Culver Town Council members apparently approved in January needs to go through the process all over again.
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Discusses FEMA Assessment with Commissioners
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters updated the commissioners on
FEMA’s recent visit and their assessment of the county’s roads, bridges and culverts after suffering flood damage.
He said FEMA looked at the county’s local and minor roads to determine what kind of funding would be available if the state meets the threshold for reimbursement. All major roads would need to be addressed by different group of people and Peters said he will make some phone calls this week.
Bremen Town Council Receives Annexation Paperwork
The Bremen Town Council members reviewed more paperwork last week in a proposed annexation project north of town.
Public Hearings to be Held on Stellar Communities Designation Projects in Culver
The projects funded by the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) as part of the Stellar Communities Designation Program in Culver will undergo public hearings this month and in May.
