Indiana health and business organizations are asking for an increase in the state’s cigarette tax by $1.50 a pack. Supporters say it would immediately help 50,000 adults quit smoking and prevent 400,000 kids from ever starting.
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Shady Rest Committee Approves Recommendation for Commissioners
After weighing public opinions that range from benefits to the community to safety and security concerns, the Shady Rest Home Committee Thursday afternoon approved a recommendation to the commissioners with a majority vote.
Argos Manufacturing Center Taking Shape
The construction of the Argos Manufacturing Center is coming along.
Marshall County Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Jerry Chavez said the project on Dewey Street in Argos remains on schedule.
Three Arrested on Gun, Drugs Charges after in Marshall County Traffic Stop
Three Indianapolis men were arrested on drug and gun charges after Indiana State Police troopers initiated a traffic stop in Marshall County Tuesday morning.
Shady Rest Committee to Meet Today
The Shady Rest Committee will meet today where they will review public comments from a hearing held in January concerning the proposed addiction recovery program, “David’s Courage”, to be run out of the facility.
Pedestrian Bridge to be Installed at River Gate South Development Project
A pedestrian bridge will be installed this morning on the grounds of the new apartment complex development at the corner of Michigan Street and Lake Avenue in Plymouth.
The bridge will connect the new apartment complex to River Park Square. This aspect of the project will enhance the quality of place and revitalize downtown Plymouth.
Marshall County Officials Looking to Fill Plymouth Industry Void
Officials with the City of Plymouth and Marshall County Economic Development Corporation are working to find companies to fill the empty facilities left when Bay Valley Foods closed their doors at the end of the year and when Del Monte Foods officially closes tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 1).
Leroy Gudeman Announces Retirement from Kankakee Valley Broadcasting, Inc. Board of Directors
A founding member of the WKVI and WYMR radio stations is retiring from the Kankakee Valley Broadcasting, Inc. Board of Directors.
Leroy Gudeman was there when WKVI went on the air with the 99.3 FM station on July 21, 1969, and with the 1520 AM frequency in November of 1970. He also saw the opening of WYMR 98.3 FM station in Plymouth on Feb. 6, 2015.
Plymouth Police Department, Coroner Investigate Death
The Marshall County Coroner and the Plymouth Police Department are investigating an unattended death.
According to the Plymouth Police Department, officers were called to a home in the 300 block of W. LaPorte Street just before 7 p.m. Saturday night where they reportedly found a deceased man. A woman inside the home was not breathing. Police say CPR was performed on the woman and she was transported to the hospital by Plymouth EMS officials.
User Fee Committee to Present Proposal Soon
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter will be meeting with department heads to discuss user fees before potential increases are presented to the Plymouth City Council members for consideration.
Culver Stellar Communities Project Timeline Taking Shape
The Town of Culver reached “stellar” status late last year with the Stellar Community Designation Program designation and with that comes several large projects to increase tourism and overall appeal to the lake town.
There is a four-year timeline in which to complete the projects outlined in the Culver’s strategic investment plan.
Long-Time Bremen Redevelopment Commission Member Resigns
A long-time member of the Bremen Redevelopment Commission resigned his seat.
David Holmes, who held the president’s position, is resigning in order to represent Southwire in the company’s expansion project. Holmes was also the Bremen Town Council Attorney for several decades. Attorney Anthony Wagner has since assumed that duty.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said there are several candidates being considered for Holmes’ replacement on the redevelopment commission and a decision will be made in the next few weeks.
Culver Emergency Services Working to Fill Open Positions
The Culver EMS, Fire Department and Police Departments are still looking to fill positions.
Culver Police Chief Wayne Bean told the Culver Town Council last week that he received five applications for an open officer position. He will be reviewing those with a recommendation soon.
Plymouth City Council Approves Transfer of Cash for Greenways Trail Project Fund
The Plymouth City Council members approved the transfer of cash from the Rainy Day Fund to the Greenways Trail project fund in the form of a resolution.
In a previous story, Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver explained that the city council already authorized the transfer of $250,000 in cash from the Rainy Day Fund to the Greenway Trails Fund. Xaver explained that in order to cover the city’s share and to adequately keep funds in that budget line item the transfer needed to take place. The city will pay for invoices up front and the state will reimburse the city 80 percent of the costs.
Plymouth BOW Approves Ambulance Payment Agreement
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members took action this week to authorize an agreement for the preparation of the Indiana Medicaid freestanding governmental ambulance provider cost report for 2017.
Bremen Oktoberfest Committee to Meet
Will there be an Oktoberfest in Bremen this year?
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said the committee will meet on Thursday, Feb. 8 to make a decision on whether or not to move forward with the fall event.
Culver Town Council Reorganizes, Appoints Members to Commissions
The Culver Town Council reorganized for the year when they met Tuesday night. They were unable to do this action during their first meeting of the year as President Ginny Bess Munroe was unable to attend that meeting.
Munroe was elected to serve another year as the council president and the council members voted to retain Sally Ricciardi as the vice president.
Three Bremen Businesses Plan Expansion Projects
Three businesses in Bremen are anticipating expansion projects. That’s according to Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy.
“I’ve been talking to them about some tax abatements and different things that we can do with the town of Bremen,” said Weldy. “One of the major expansion projects is Southwire. They purchased a 30 acre parcel just north of the Town of Bremen that’s going to connect to their existing building they have out there. We’ll have to annex that into the city. We’ll have to get it rezoned. They want to start breaking ground early this summer. Bremtown Kitchens also wants to expand and Omega Wire plans to expand this year in the town of Bremen. That’s a good thing.”
Plymouth Street Superintendent Discusses Fuel Prices
Plymouth Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt updated the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members Monday night about fuel prices with the city’s contract with Ceres Solutions.
He reported that the gasoline came to $2.40 a gallon and the number two on-road diesel fuel came to $2.695 per gallon.
Work Continues to Finalize Plans for Sand Hill Farms Project
Engineering plans are being finalized for work on the Sand Hill Farms workforce housing development project in Culver.
According to Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist, Mark Sullivan and Utility Superintendent Bob Porter have been working on the plans and the project should be bid out in February.
