A Bremen man was arrested late Thursday evening after he allegedly threatened a woman with a gun.
Bremen Man Arrested after Alleged Intimidation Incident
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Bremen Flood Clean-up Ongoing
The Town of Bremen is still working to clean up after flood waters wreaked havoc in the area last week.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said the wastewater treatment facility was under close watch as two to three feet of water surrounded the plant.
“It remained operational all the way through, but we were really close in getting water into our electrical components which would have been a really big mess,” explained Weldy. “The town guys worked around the clock. We had three fire trucks and eight hoses to pump water out of there in order to keep the facility above water to function correctly.”
Volunteer Clean-up Day Set for Saturday in Plymouth
A volunteer clean-up day in Plymouth is set for Saturday, March 3.
Residents and business owners affected by flood waters are encouraged to call 2-1-1 to report damage and needs.
Volunteers interested in participating in clean-up efforts are asked to arrive at the Plymouth Fire Department at 111 N. Center Street in Plymouth at 9 a.m. for a kick-off rally, task assignment and send-off. The effort will end at 2 p.m. Be sure to wear clothes you plan on throwing out after your volunteer effort is complete. Proper boots are essential.
Plymouth City Council Approves Resolutions for Future Tax Abatement
Two Plymouth businesses are anticipating an expansion.
Representatives from Pretzels, Inc. and Weir Enterprises, LLC spoke to the Plymouth City Council members about their intentions to expand and create jobs.
Culver Town Council to Make Amendments to Salary Ordinance
The Culver Town Council members will take a closer look at amendments to the 2018 salary ordinance.
A proposed change was made in the EMS and park departments. The EMS Vice Director would be amended to be a full-time ALS-EM2 position with an hourly range $11.75-$17.50.
Suspect in Custody in Alleged Threat to Bourbon Community, Schools
One juvenile is in custody after an alleged threat was intercepted through a Snapchat thread.
Triton Community School Superintendent Jeremy Riffle said the alleged threat was discovered Wednesday afternoon.
Injured Plymouth Officer Not to Lose Wages, Benefits
A Plymouth police officer injured in the line of duty will not lose any pay or benefit time as he recovers from surgery.
Debris Collection Underway in Plymouth
The Plymouth Street Department is working to help residents remove debris from the recent flood event. The collection effort will continue through the month of March.
It is encouraged to separate any unwanted debris on the curb in front of the residence or business. Separate electronics into its own pile as well as appliances and furnaces, tires, and sandbags. Drywall, carpet, wood and furniture needs to be in their own single pile.
Culver School Superintendent Updates Town Council on Safety
The Culver Police Department is making their presence known around the Culver Community School Corporation.
Worship Security Training Set for Tonight
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel is offering a training session to those in charge of places of worship who would like to keep their congregation safe from potential critical incidents.
The Indiana Sheriff’s Association has materials available to help church personnel create a plan that will help prevent violent acts and how to react to an incident if one occurs during worship services.
Plymouth Street Department, Park Department Assessing Damage
Over 400 tons of sand was hauled in to fill sandbags for Plymouth residents. Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt told the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members Monday night that about $3,500 was spent to haul the sand and get sand bags. He said the sand bags don’t store very well, but will do what he can.
Building Permits Waived for Flood Victims
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members approved a request from Building Inspector Keith Hammonds to waive a permit fee for flood victims attempting to rebuild after sustaining damage.
Free Tetanus Shots Offered by the Marshall County Health Department
The Marshall County Health Department will offer free tetanus booster shots for those who have been working in and around flood waters.
Bid Approved for Damore Amphitheater in Culver
The Culver Town Council members approved the lowest bid received for the proposed Damore Amphitheater project in the Culver Town Park.
The lowest bid was from Easterday Construction in the amount of $131,450. Town Attorney Jim Clevenger will review the construction contract before Council President Ginny Bess Munroe signs the document.
Plymouth Street Department to Assist Residents with Flood Cleanup
The Plymouth City Council took action to assist those affected with flood damage with cleanup efforts.
A resolution was passed Monday night that moves $100,000 within the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund into contractual services for relief efforts. Street Department Superintendent Jim Marquardt said residents and businesses suffering damage from the flood should separate drywall, carpeting and wood items from electronics and appliances and place it in an area to be picked up. Chemicals will be under the jurisdiction of the Solid Waste District. The debris will be picked up by members of the street department and disposed of as necessary.
Culver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council will consider awarding a bid for the proposed Damore Amphitheater when they meet tonight. The council members opened four bids for the amphitheater during their last meeting where the lowest base bid was $131,450 and the highest base bid was $189,355.
Local Police Agencies to Join Operation Pull Over Blitz
With the St. Patrick’s Day holiday approaching along with the NCAA Tournament, police agencies across the state will be increasing dangerous and impaired driving patrols beginning March 2 through March 25.
John Glenn School Corporation Named Four Star School
The John Glenn School Corporation was recently named a Four Star School by the Indiana Department of Education.
In order to be considered a Four Star School, a school must have received an “A” grade on the state’s A-F accountability system for the 2016-2017 school year, tested 95 percent of students on the ISTEP English/Language Arts and Math tests, and the combined pass percentage of both tests in grades tested must be in the top 25 percentile.
Community Table of Marshall County Addresses Flooding Relief Efforts
County and city officials, along with other departments and organizations focused on disaster relief efforts met Monday morning to address needs. It’s been a community effort and all leaders commented that the community’s response has been overwhelming. Those attending offered several pieces of information to help those picking up after the damage.
Today is Doc Bowen Day in Marshall County
Today is Doc Bowen Day as proclaimed by the Marshall County Commissioners.
Marshall County officials and the Town of Bremen are recognizing what would have been Dr. Otis R. Bowen’s 100th birthday today.
Commissioner Kurt Garner read the proclamation aloud to those in attendance at last week’s commissioners meeting.
