The Culver Tree Commission members will plant 25 trees this fall. Several trees were removed due to the Safe Routes to School sidewalk replacement project, while other areas around town could use new plantings.
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South Bend Cubs Award Scholarships to Local Athletes
Two recent high-school graduates are each heading off to college with 5,000 dollars thanks to a scholarship opportunity provided by the South Bend Cubs. The local recipients of the scholarship are Mattie Reese, a softball player from John Glenn High School and Andrew Samuelson, a baseball player from LaPorte High School.
Nappanee Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident
Investigators with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department are looking into a motorcycle accident that occurred just before 2 a.m. Friday morning.
Police say Daniel Meyer was riding his 2003 Harley Davidson on U.S. 6 just west of Union Road when he lost control in the curve. He then crossed the westbound lanes and left the roadway on the north side of the highway, according to the report. Meyer was airlifted to Memorial Hospital with head trauma.
Court Order Issued to Demolish Unsafe Building in Bourbon
A rat-infested property in Bourbon that is unfit for human habitation will be demolished in September.
Marshall County Health Administrator Christine Stinson told the commissioners this week that the residents moved out of the home at 606 N. Thayer Street in January. Stinson said she’s hired an exterminator to take care of the rat problem until the building can be demolished in September. The property is within 300 feet of the elementary school.
Culver Town Council Passes Ordinance for Additional Appropriation
The Culver Town Council approved the second and third readings on an ordinance this week authorizing an additional appropriation of funds for a new ambulance.
During the council’s last meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Karen Heim explained that the money wasn’t earmarked in the budget for the replacement of an older truck. The appropriation is in the amount of $63,932.50 which is the town’s portion of the purchase. The other half is coming from Union Township for the same amount.
Three Local Police Agencies Join Campaign to Arrest Drunk Drivers
Three local law enforcement agencies will be working to keep impaired drivers off the streets in the upcoming Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Plymouth Police Department and Bourbon Police Department will increase sobriety checkpoints, roving patrols and saturation patrols beginning in mid-August through the Labor Day holiday.
Information Sought in Hit-and-Run Accident
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about a hit-and-run accident that happened on Thursday, Aug. 3.
According to the report, a parked car was struck by a vehicle in the overnight hours at a home in the 3,000 block of Michigan Road in Plymouth.
Marshall County EMA Director Gets Grant Approval, Organizational Meeting Today
Marshall County EMA Director Clyde Avery presented two grant opportunities to the county commissioners Monday morning for approval.
One grant is the 2017 Emergency Management Performance Grant. He said this FEMA grant money can be used for training and exercise.
Town of Culver Awarded Grant Funds
Culver Town Council President Ginny Bess Munroe announced Tuesday night that the town is the recipient of $270,000 in Regional Cities grant funds.
The council plans to use that grant money toward solving a lack of housing for potential residents of Culver. The plan is to build the Sandhill Farms workforce development housing facility on Jefferson Street. The building would include 24 apartments with one, two or three bedroom units. The town will fund infrastructure to the proposed housing development which includes water and sewer lines and sidewalks.
Plymouth FOP to Hold Fundraiser on Saturday
The Plymouth FOP #195 is hosting a fundraiser this Saturday to assist the Plymouth Shop with a Cop program.
The Christmas for Kids motorcycle ride registration will be at the Young Amphitheater in Plymouth from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The entry fee is $15 and $10 for a passenger. The ride will start at the Young Amphitheater and end at the VFW Post on Lake Avenue in Plymouth. The benefit begins at 2 p.m.
Communication Improvements Needed at Highway Department
The Marshall County Commissioners are looking to improve communication connections at the highway department.
Highway Administrator Laurie Baker mentioned Monday morning that she was unable to access her email for the past few days to report on several bridge projects due to networking being down at the highway department.
Culver Town Council Holds off on Movie Theater Project
The Culver Town Council decided Tuesday night to hold off on moving forward with any plans for the Culver movie theater.
Town Manager Jonathan Leist recommended waiting to see what the budget outlook will be in 2018 and pick up the conversation then. The property is for sale and it could sell by the time the council feels comfortable in revisiting a proposal to study facility and rehabilitation needs for the building.
United Way Kick-off Event is Saturday
The United Way of Marshall County has a unique way of starting its annual fundraising campaign.
This fundraising event helps collect money for the number of member agencies and sponsored programs with United Way. The entities serve many families in need across the entire county.
Lake Max Triathlon Set for Saturday
The Lake Max Triathlon is set for Saturday, Aug. 12 in Culver.
Pre-race activities begin on Friday with packet pick-up and body markings from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the registration tent. A concert in the Culver Town Park with the Kevin McDaniel Band will begin at 7 p.m.
Marshall County Commissioners Address Generator Needs
The Marshall County Commissioners discussed generator needs at the highway department.
Maintenance Director Doug Masterson along with Gary Masterson approached the commissioners with a quote from M & J Services and Michiana Contracting, Inc. to provide a generator for the highway department. The highway department does not have a generator to help with department needs when there is a loss of power. The commissioners discussed the need previously and Doug Masterson presented the quotes for approval Monday morning. Continue reading
Bremen Police Conducting Impaired Driving Campaign
The Bremen Police Department is joining most Indiana law enforcement agencies in the state in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.
Bremen officers will be out in full force from mid-August through the Labor Day weekend in September targeting impaired drivers. They will increase sobriety checkpoints, roving patrols and saturation patrols.
Marshall County DUI Task Force Successful in Recent Enforcement
The Marshall County DUI Task Force recently conducted a sobriety checkpoint in the 1500 block of North Oak Drive in Plymouth and several officers participated in that enforcement.
According to Marshall County DUI Task Force Coordinator Patrolman Troy Ulch, 153 vehicles were stopped while 195 vehicles were allowed to pass around the checkpoint. In such a situation, you can contact an experienced lawyer from Casper law firm helping clients with DUI charges, who will understand your situation and advocate on your behalf.
Culver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will meet tonight where they will discuss what to do about the movie theater.
The council members will discuss a proposal given by SRKM for a study to be done and a possible timeline of improvements on the movie theater. The proposal is over $8,000 and will be considered as a potential town project.
New Walkerton Library Planned
A new library is planned in the town of Walkerton.
Library Director Traci Stewart told MAX 98.3 FM News that Larry Hiler donated a parcel of land on the corner of U.S. 6 and Washington Street which will make the facility easier to see than its hidden location at 300 Michigan Street. The library has been at that location for the past 20 years.
INDOT Road Projects Moving Along
The U.S 31 and State Road 17 projects in Marshall County are moving along.
According to Northwest INDOT Media Relations Director Doug Moats, work on State Road 17 south is nearly complete. Crews are bump grinding sections of the road for smoothness. Painting of pavement markings and striping should be done in the next two weeks.
