Ralph Booker was presented with the Key to the City during the Plymouth Common Council meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025.
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Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Celebrating 100th anniversary, Announced Director
The Plymouth Chamber of Commerce launched the celebration of their 100th anniversary as an organization during their annual luncheon on Wednesday, January 15. The board also announced Matt Hovermale as the new Executive Director.
Continue readingPlymouth Mayor Proclaims ‘Be a Good Neighbor Week’ in Honor of MCNC Director Garner’s 50th Birthday
Plymouth Mayor Robert Listenberger proclaimed January 17th to January 25th, 2025 as ‘Be a Good Neighbor Week’ in honor of Marshall County Neighborhood Center Director Christine Garner’s 50th birthday.
Continue readingSwearing – In Ceremony Officiated by Judge Janette E. Surrisi
A Swearing – In Ceremony was officiated by Honorable Circuit Court Judge Janette E. Surrisi on Monday, December 30, 2024. Shown in photo from left to right: Commissioner Adam Faulstich, Councilman Tim Harman, Councilman Brandon Schadek, Clerk-Treasurer Town of Bremen Meghan Atkins, Councilman Tim Gorski, Treasurer Sandra Dodson, Commissioner Jesse Bohannon, Coroner Dean Byers, Councilman Jim Masterson.
A Swearing – In Ceremony was officiated by Honorable Circuit Court Judge Janette E. Surrisi on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Continue readingCity Heard Ordinance to Allow Commercial Activity on Sidewalks on First Read
The Plymouth Common Council heard an ordinance to allow commercial activity on sidewalks on first read. No formal action will be taken until December 23.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Public Works and Safety Approves Animal Control Services Agreement with Humane Society
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety approved the Animal Control Services Agreement with Marshall County Humane Society.
Continue readingPHS Riley’s Dance Marathon Trunk or Treat to Raise Money for Children in Need
The public is welcome to join Plymouth High School (PHS) for a Trunk-or-Treat event to raise money towards the PHS Riley’s Dance Marathon (PHSRDM) which raises funds for Riley’s Hospital for Children every year.
Continue readingWater Improvement Project Division 1 Discussion Resolved through Design Improvement
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety un-tabled the previous discussion regarding the contract on the Water Improvement Project Division I which was awarded to TGB Limited regarding a request for an additional $14,250 that resulted from an interpretation issue with the original contract.
Continue readingPlymouth Council Tables Commercial Revitalization Rebate Program Grant Request for Rich-Mons Group LLC
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Common Council tabled Resolution No. 2024-1118, A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Plymouth to approve the application of Rich-Mons Group LLC for a Commercial Revitalization Rebate Program Grant.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Has Not Yet Filed Injunction Papers on Decommissioning Agreement and Conflict of Interest
President of Marshall County Council Jesse Bohannon provided an update to The Pilot News Staff Writer Jamie Fleury on the pending injunction filing regarding the Decommissioning Agreement in the Solar Ordinance and the Conflict of Interest inquiry regarding Commissioner Kevin Overmyer.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Hears Update on Comprehensive Plan Subcommittees
City of Plymouth Attorney Jeff Houin updated the Plymouth City Council on the Comprehensive Plan and the subcommittees formed to propel the initiatives forward.
Continue readingWater Improvement Project Division 1 Discussion Tabled on $14,250
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety tabled a discussion regarding the contract on the Water Improvement Project Division I which was awarded to TGB Limited for their bid amount of $1,251,580.
Continue readingPlymouth Council Hears Update on Dustin’s Place, Study Shows Leading Cause of Death for Parents in Marshall County is Overdose
Co-Founder and Director of Dustin’s Place Viki Brown updated the Plymouth Common Council earlier this month on some alarming statistics revealed by a recent study conducted through the Judith Ann Griese (JAG) Institute.
Continue readingStreet Closure Approved for Plymouth Fire Department Open House
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members approved a street closure request made by Plymouth Fire Department Chief Steve Holm for an open house that will be held Saturday, October 12 as part of National Fire Prevention and Safety Week.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council considers MACOG Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant
The Bourbon Town Council considered a Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant opportunity through the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG); Leah Thiel presented and was available to answer questions.
Continue readingMarshall County Council and Commissioners to Collaborate on Public Safety Funding and Executive Agreements
Though the Public Safety Subcommittee has not concluded its work – President of the Marshall County Council Jesse Bohannon and Vice President Tim Harman informed the Commissioners that the Public Safety Subcommittee is considering the recommendation of a $500,000 matching grant program for Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Nothing has been officially presented to the Council nor has it been formally approved, however Bohannon and Harman expressed confidence that a program such as this would likely be supported by the Council.
Continue readingHonorable Marshall Circuit Court Judge Janette E. Surrisi Makes History
MARSHALL COUNTY — The Honorable Marshall Circuit Court Judge Janette E. Surrisi made history Monday, September 9, 2024 during her Investiture Ceremony as the first female Judge in Marshall County in 189 years of its establishment.
Continue readingCouncilman Ecker Receives Response from Patriot Rail Company
Plymouth Councilman Don Ecker reached out to Patriot Rail Company regarding the unsatisfactory conditions of the railroad tracks on Lake Avenue and advocated for action on behalf of Ecker received a response from Katie Roller, Director of Public Affairs for Patriot Rail Company that he shared with the Board of Public Works and Safety.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Discusses 2025 Budget
The Bourbon Town Council will hear the 2025 Budget during their next meeting on September 10th; two weeks later on September 24th will be the Budget Adoption.
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