Absentee voting started out slowly, but the Marshall County Election Board members learned this week that the numbers are beginning to increase.
Culver Town Council to Hold Public Hearings on Monday
The Culver Town Council members will hold two public hearings on Monday, April 30 to discuss the Culver Beach Lodge and Cavalier Park projects.
House Damaged in Suspected Drunk Driving Incident

A 20-year-old Plymouth man was arrested on Sunday, April 22, after allegedly crashing into a home in the area of 13th Road and Olive Trail in Marshall County.
Culver Town Council Approves Radio Read Purchase
The Culver Town Council members approved the purchase of new water meters for 600 users.
Consideration Given to LaPorte Street Maintenance Transfer
The Marshall County Commissioners discussed a transfer of maintenance responsibility at property at 500 E. LaPorte Street in Plymouth.
Contracts Approved for Stone Storage, Bridge Inspections
The Marshall County Commissioners took action this week to approve two contracts for the highway department.
Marshall County Veteran’s Service Officer to Attend Training

Marshall County Veterans Service Officer Pam Schweizer-Betz received support on Monday morning from the county commissioners to take part in online training that deals with the understanding of medical terminology, coding, billing, Medicare, Medicaid, and ethics to assist veterans, widows and widowers in the claims process.
Commissioners to Amend Speed Limit Ordinance, Remove Stop Signs
The stop signs at Veteran’s Parkway and 7th Road will be removed, but not before a speed limit ordinance adjusts the speed limit on the road.
Culver Park Naming Contest Proposed
Entries are now closed for the street naming contest for a portion of road at the Sand Hill Farms workforce development housing project in the Town of Culver. However, an opportunity to name the town park may become available.
Marshall County Commissioners Discuss Planning Services Contract, Planning Director Search
Plymouth City Attorney Sean Surrisi and Planning Director Ralph Booker appeared before the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning to discuss the intergovernmental agreement for planning services between the county and the city.
Culver Town Council President Assists County with Stellar Letter of Intent
Culver Town Council President Ginny Bess Munroe told the town council members last week that she had the chance to help county officials with a letter of intent to seek Stellar status.
Date Pending for Cumulative Bridge Fund Public Hearing
A date for a public hearing concerning petitions filed against the Cumulative Bridge Fund increase remains pending.
Marshall County Commissioners Approve 2018 Road Program
An amended 2018 road program was presented to the Marshall County Commissioners on Monday morning.
Ribbon Cutting Date Set for Damore Amphitheater
The ribbon cutting ceremony to officially welcome the completion of the Damore Amphitheater is scheduled for Friday, June 22 at 6 p.m. ET at the Culver Town Park.
Marshall County Right to Life Banquet This Thursday
This year’s Marshall County Right to Life banquet is this Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Christo’s Banquet Center in Plymouth.
Project D.A.R.E. of Marshall County Banquet Set for May 10
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel recently announced that the 27th annual Project D.A.R.E. banquet is set for Thursday, May 10.
Plymouth School Board to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth School Board members will meet tonight to discuss several topics.
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today

The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today.
Plymouth City Attorney Sean Surrisi will appear before the commissioners alongside Marshall County Plan Director Ralph Booker to discuss the intergovernmental agreement for planning services. As Surrisi explained to the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety last week, it was recommended that the contract be approved every three months. While the term from January to March was approved, the contract that covers a period from April to June was overlooked. The board of works members agreed to the same contract as the first three months with the same pay and Surrisi and Continue reading
Plymouth City Council Reviews Tax Abatement Compliance Forms
The Plymouth City Council members reviewed tax abatement compliance forms for DAC Enterprises and Weir Enterprises last week.
Culver Utility Superintendent Requests to Purchase New Water Meters
Culver Utility Superintendent Bob Porter asked the town council members for permission to upgrade the meter reading software to a radio read program and purchase new water meters.