Stellar Fest this Saturday in Culver

The Town of Culver is hosting a Stellar Fest this Saturday at the Culver Town Park from 10 a.m. to noon ET.

A lot of activities are packed into this two-hour event. Town Manager Jonathan Leist said Main Street designation recognition is right at the beginning of the event. Kids crafts will be offered as well as a “Choose Culver” board where residents can write down what they love about Culver. Leist added that a mock-up of a new Culver sign will be revealed and a new town logo. Stop by the Culver Farmer’s Market during the event and shop for locally grown products.

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Walkerton Community to Say Goodbye to Beloved Teacher

The Walkerton community was saddened to learn of the passing of John Glenn High School Band Director Daniel Fortlander. An outpouring of emotional support from former and current students in addition to area band directors blanketed social media with story offerings, fun moments and fond memories of time spent with the popular band teacher.

He passed away on Saturday, June 10 after a sudden illness.

Mr. Fortlander had been with the John Glenn High School as band director for 32 years. He received his Bachelor of Music degree in 1978 from Ball State University.

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Local School Receives Advanced Placement Award

The Indiana Department of Education announced the 2016 Advanced Placement award recipients. In order to receive the recognition, schools must have at least 25 percent of their 2016 graduating class received a 3 or 4 on an AP exam.

Plymouth High School is among the list of 73 schools chosen to receive the Advanced Placement award. An award ceremony was held Wednesday afternoon in the Indiana Statehouse.

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Employment Opportunities are Available in Marshall County

There are about 200 jobs available in Marshall County right now with even more openings with the preliminary notice of expansion of a few companies in the next couple of years.

That’s what Marshall County Economic Development Corporation Executive (MCEDC) Director and CEO Jerry Chavez outlined in his annual report to the Marshall County Council on Monday morning.

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Next Step Approved in Plymouth City Hall Renovation Project

Plymouth City Building

The Plymouth City Council took action Monday night to take another step closer in the city building renovation project.

City Attorney Sean Surrisi presented a resolution that would approve a lease between the Plymouth Redevelopment Authority and the Plymouth Redevelopment Commission and the issuance of lease rental bonds by the Plymouth Redevelopment Authority.

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Town of Bremen to Receive Funding for Housing Project

The Town of Bremen will receive some grant funding to assist with a housing project in the southeast side of town.

Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy told MAX 98.3 FM news that Marshall County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director and CEO Jerry Chavez reported to the Bremen Town Council that the funding would come from Regional Cities. Weldy anticipates funds from $50,000 to $100,000 will help with the housing development in town. The development is also being financially supported by a private investor.

The Rolling Meadows housing project will develop 15 condos and single family homes. Three out of the 53 available lots have already been sold along with two condos.

Culver Town Council Adopts Financial Resolution to Purchase New Ambulance

The Culver Town Council Tuesday night reviewed a resolution outlining the terms of a financial plan to purchase a new ambulance for Culver Emergency Medical Services.

The lowest bid for a 2017 ambulance came from Medix in the amount of $127,865. The Union Township Trustee and the Town of Culver will equally split the cost of the vehicle. The township will provide $63,932.50 while $20,000 will come from this year’s EMS budget. The town will complete the funding with $43,932.50 from the General Fund.

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Marshall County Relay for Life Set for June 17

The Marshall County Relay for Life is Saturday, June 17 from noon to midnight at River Park Square in Plymouth.

Organizer Joan Hunt says a new event will kick off the relay on Saturday morning.

“This year we’re going to have a survivor brunch and that will be the day of the relay at 10 a.m. at Christos Banquet Center,” said Hunt. “We want to really remember that the relay is about remembering people that have passed, celebrating those who are survivors and that we’re getting educated to do our best to help fight the battle against cancer because we really need to take care of this disease.”

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Marshall County Council Supports Match for Community Crossings Grant

The Marshall County Council members gave their support to match funds toward a $1 million Community Crossings grant for work on the county’s roads and bridges. Even though the county is eligible for a 75/25 grant match split this year it was suggested to officials that the application include project plans in the $1.3 to $1.4 million range in order to capture that full $1 million match.

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Plymouth City Council Discusses Police Department Salaries

Officers with the Plymouth Police Department will be getting a raise.

Councilmen Don Ecker, Jr., Gary Cook and Bill Walters conducted a wage study with other departments around the area and found that Plymouth isn’t as competitive with wages as surrounding departments. The base salary was one of the lowest in departments comparable to the Plymouth Police Department.

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Plymouth Redevelopment Commission Blesses MCEDC Proposed Project

A proposed building project could entice a manufacturing facility to set up operations in Plymouth.

Marshall County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) Executive Director and CEO Jerry Chavez told the Plymouth Redevelopment Commission Monday night that preliminary plans are set in motion to build a manufacturing center. Chavez said the building would be similar to the facility now occupied by Pretzels, Inc. The structure would be move-in ready for any company to set up their business to best suit the company’s needs.

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Culver Town Council to Meet Tonight

The Culver Town Council will be discussing their next steps in the path to be awarded the Stellar Communities designee during their regular business meeting tonight. The town was named a finalist in Division 2 at the end of May. The name of the winning community will be announced at the end of this summer. Culver was placed in Division 2 that recognizes towns with a population less than 5,999. The Town of Culver will be competing with the Town of Churubusco in Whitley County and the City of Union City in Randolph County.

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Venue Change for Intersection Improvement Public Hearing

A public information meeting to gather comments on the proposed J-turn intersection on U.S. 31 at State Road 10 and State Road 110 in Marshall County has changed venues.

INDOT will now hold the Tuesday, June 20 meeting at the Argos Town Hall at 201 W. Walnut Street. The open house will begin at 6 p.m. with the formal presentation at 6:30 p.m. INDOT representatives will answer any questions pertaining to this proposed project.

According to INDOT, J-turn intersections enhance safety by preventing direct crossing and left turn movements. These types of intersections are generally limited to locations where the main road has four or more through lanes divided by a median. They are meant to improve the ability of traffic to cross a multilane divided highway from a crossroad, and reduce the number of traffic signal phases.

For more information, contact the La Porte District Office Customer Service Center at 1-855-464-6368.

Intoxicated Drivers Arrested after Accident

Jacob Castilla
Donald Boyd

Two men were arrested after they were allegedly found to be impaired after a car accident.

Officers from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single vehicle accident on Olive Trail at 13th Road just after midnight on Sunday. Police say the occupant of the vehicle left the scene in another vehicle but the occupants were found a short distance from the crash site.

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Plymouth Teen Dies after Sustaining Head Injury

Officials with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and the Marshall and Allen County Coroner’s Offices are investigating the death of a 13-year-old boy who reportedly fell off his bicycle and sustained a head injury.

On Friday, June 9, just before 5 p.m., deputies from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene at the Inwood Mobile Home Park on Hawthorn Road just south of U.S. 30 in Plymouth. Police say they received information that a 13-year-old boy fell from a bicycle and struck his head on the ground near part of the driveway of the park.

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Triton School Board to Hold Public Hearing on Building Project

The Triton School Board has scheduled a public hearing for tonight to hear comments on the proposed building project set to begin in 2018.

Superintendent Donna Burroughs previously told MAX 98.3 FM News that bonds will be issued to build a new high school gym, replace the roof at the high school and purchase a new heating and cooling system at the elementary school.

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Preliminary Timeline Given for Lincoln Junior High Project

A proposed timeline for the construction of the Lincoln Junior High School project was released during the Plymouth Community School Board meeting last week.

Superintendent Dan Tyree said no petitions against the project were filed within the 30 day period since the public hearing on the project so the board can move forward with plans. The corporation plans to purchase property at the far east of the junior high. The property is needed to accommodate a 50-foot setback requirement for fire safety.

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Plymouth BOW, City Council to Meet Tonight

Plymouth City Building

The Plymouth Board of Public Works will discuss a lease of two parking spaces in the southwest corner of the Water Street parking lot when they meet tonight. They will also have reports from the department heads. A request to put a duck crossing sign by the pond at Jackson Heights Road will also be considerd by the board

The Plymouth Board of Public Works will meet at 6 p.m.

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