Registered Nurse Sandy Dunfee has been named Marshall County Health Department (MCHD) Administrator.
Continue readingWard Byers Leaving Marshall County Community Corrections in Good Hands
Director of Marshall County Community Corrections Ward Byers announced his resignation Thursday during the Community Corrections Advisory Board meeting.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Public Works and Safety Hears Requests
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety approved a request made by the Plymouth Public Library to place four directional signs; two at the intersection of Jefferson St. and Center St., and two at the intersection of Michigan St. and Washington St. directing people to the library. Communication Specialist for Plymouth Public Library confirmed that those signs will be provided by the library.
Continue readingMore Candidates File for November General Election in Marshall County
Monday, July 3 was the last day a candidate could file for a vacant seat for the November General Election and several candidates filed in the Marshall County Clerk’s Office.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Receives May Police Report, Hears Updates
The Bourbon Town Council accepted the May 2023 monthly activity report from Bourbon Police Department Chief William Martin and heard updates during their June meeting. Chief Martin reported that the hiring process is closed with ten applicants. Testing is scheduled.
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Plymouth Common Council Approves $75,000 from Blue Zones to Aid ALICE Families
PLYMOUTH — Marshall County United Way Development Manager Brian Teall and Executive Director for Marshall County Community Foundation and United Way Linda Yoder approached the Plymouth Common Council for $70,000 for Fund the Essentials 2.0; a financial support campaign designed to meet the sharp increase in needs among ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed) families for food, utilities, and rental assistance along with a debilitating decline in workforce campaign financial support.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council hears Downtown Sidewalk Discussion: Ordinance 2023-09
During the regular June meeting, the Bourbon Town Council discussed an outdated ordinance and potential amendments regarding sidewalk issues including outdoor seating and decor for business owners downtown.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Approves Bourbon Summer Fest Request
The Bourbon Town Council approved Francis Berkey’s request for financial support for the Bourbon Summer Fest Parade in the amount of $220 for awards. President Ward Byers confirmed that funds from the Tourism Bureau would be used. The Bourbon Summer Fest is held the second weekend of every August.
Continue readingLeffel’s Awarded Commercial Revitalization Rebate Program Grant
The Plymouth Common Council approved Resolution No. 2023-1055 A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Plymouth to Approve the Application of David Leffel for a Commercial Revitalization Rebate Program Grant.
Continue readingStarr files for At-Large Seat on Plymouth Council
After many years of service assisting with the election process, Linda Starr will be on the other side of the ballot for the General Election this fall.
Continue readingCheyenne Noel Hawley Crowned Miss Blueberry 2023 “Unifying Our Community through Appreciation”
Cheyenne Noel Hawley was crowned Miss Blueberry 2023 Saturday evening. First runner up was Lydia Hall, and second runner up was Olivia Shively. Lillian Hinderlider and Ruby Bickel were co-nominated for Miss Friendship. Addyson Viers was awarded Best Theme.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Public Works Approves PPD Requests for Hire, Promotion, Approves PCSC MOU
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety approved the request made by Plymouth Police Chief David Bacon to extend a conditional offer of employment to Jess Fisher.
Continue readingHydrant Flushing in Plymouth, Consumer Confidence Report Available Online
Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson updated the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety that hydrant flushing has begun and will continue for the next two and a half weeks.
Continue readingBill Walters Presented with Key to the City upon Retirement
PLYMOUTH — Bill Walters was presented with the Key to the City by Mayor Mark Senter during the Plymouth meetings Monday evening.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Approves Additional Appropriation Resolution
The Plymouth City Council members approved a resolution during their last meeting that would authorize the transfer of appropriations in the Motor Vehicle Highway Department of the City of Plymouth.
Continue readingPlymouth Common Council Updated on River Park Square, Greenways Trail
City of Plymouth Attorney Sean Surrisi provided an update to the Plymouth Common Council on the status of several projects including River Park Square Project Phase II and the Greenways Trail Project Phase III during the last regular meeting.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Approves Mileage and Meals Ordinance
The Plymouth Common Council approved Ordinance No. 2023-2214 An Ordinance to Authorize Allowances to City Employees and Officials for Mileage and Meals on second and third read during the most recent meeting.
Continue readingPlymouth Common Council holds Public Hearing for Additional Appropriation Solution
The Plymouth Common Council held a Public Hearing and approved Resolution No. 2023-1051 Additional Appropriations Solution. The allocations were previously approved during the last meeting; however it had been advertised one day short of Department of Local Government Finance Compliance. It was advertised again.
Continue readingPlymouth Street Superintendent to Review Streets and Sidewalks Bids, Denies Crosswalk, Discusses Tactical Urbanism Project
PLYMOUTH — City of Plymouth Attorney Sean Surrisi and Street Superintendent James Marquardt opened bids for the 2023 Street Paving Projects during the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety (BPWS) meeting.
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