The Bourbon Business Luncheon held on Thursday was an opportunity for business owners to speak with Town Officials as well as to collaborate with one another.
Bourbon Town Council President Les McFarland said a number of matters were discussed, including the U.S. 30 Coalition. Continue reading
Argos athletes in grades 7 through 12 have a chance to get a cost-free physical done today.
Woodlawn Medical Professionals from the Argos Medical Center will be providing sports physicals in the Elementary School Gymnasium from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. EST. Continue reading
The Marshall County Drug Task Force Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team (UNIT) has been busy this week, with multiple suspects in custody on drug charges. Continue reading
A reminder about an upcoming architecture tour was provided at last week’s Argos town council meeting.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney stated that the council members issued a reminder that the Marshall County Historical Society will be hosting the “Meet the Foker’s” Stonework Driving Tours on Sunday, July 29th. Mullaney added that the tours will be conducted in open-air trams borrowed from the Blueberry Festival.
In a previous interview, Historical Society Assistant Director Sue Irwin shared that the tour will focus on buildings that were designed by Argos Resident William Lake Foker, an accomplished stonemason of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Continue reading
While arresting a man for an outstanding warrant on Tuesday afternoon, police officers apparently located a controlled substance.
Police report that shortly before 4:30 p.m. on July 24th, 58-year-old Victor C. Yakas, of Plymouth was arrested for an outstanding warrant for dealing narcotics. Continue reading
A couple of different projects in the Town of Argos are free to commence now that some preliminary matters have been handled. Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney said that at last Wednesday’s meeting, Town Attorney Derek Jones informed council members about some paperwork that had been finalized.
She explained, “He got the easements signed for Westview Court and Woodland Trail and the Colonial Estates deed has now been recorded and put into the Redevelopment Commission’s name.” Continue reading
Bourbon Building and Zoning Commissioner Bill Keyser discussed a few problematic properties with Town Council members when they met earlier this month. Continue reading
As a part of the town’s revamped marketing efforts, Argos officials recently approved a new logo.
The new logo features a color scheme with black and “tanish” gold, as well as a slogan that reads “A Town within a Park.” Continue reading
Some pertinent information was provided to Bourbon Town Council members when department heads delivered their reports during this month’s meeting.
Wastewater Superintendent Steve Stacy informed the council that hydrant flushing will be done this week – starting on Monday, July 24th and running through Friday, July 27th. Continue reading
Three people were taken into police custody after allegedly fleeing, following an apparent shoplifting attempt at Wal-Mart in Plymouth.
Shortly after noon on Sunday, July 22nd, Plymouth Police Officers received a call from Wal-Mart employees regarding suspected shoplifters. Continue reading
Bremen Public School officials recently held pre-bid meetings over a couple of proposed projects.
As previously reported, the school was issued a $4 million bond that will be utilized for various renovations and upgrades. While some of the projects are already off the ground, others are still in the preliminary stages. Continue reading
Bourbon Street Superintendent Roger Terry provided council members with an update about the town’s Street Assessment Plan when they met earlier this month.
Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger explained that a Street Assessment Plan has to be completed every two years. She noted the town’s street department is coordinating with the firm JPR on their assessment this year. Continue reading
When Argos School Board members met on Monday, they approved a monthly payment to Milwood Construction for upgrades that are being completed at the school corporation.
Superintendent Ned Speicher said the architect checks to make sure all the proposed work is being completed, prior to the authorization of the payment. Continue reading
Three seats on the Argos School Board will be up for grabs in the November 6th general election.
Superintendent Ned Speicher said a reminder about shifting from an appointed board to an elected one was provided during Monday night’s school board meeting. Continue reading
The Bourbon Town Council held a public hearing over a proposed water rate ordinance when they met this month.
The council members received a presentation from Umbaugh representative Eric Walsh, who explained the basis for the proposed water rates. Continue reading
Members of the community are taking notice of some of the upgrades happening at Bremen Public Schools.
Superintendent Dr. Jim White mentioned that one of the first projects being tackled with the bond money the school acquired is the installation of a new fence. He said the existing chain-link fence dated back to the 1970s. Continue reading
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is currently searching for two suspects allegedly involved in the burglary of a La Paz residence on Wednesday.
According to a news release, sometime during the afternoon or evening hours of July 18th, two Caucasian male subjects broke into a residence in the 100 block of North Michigan Street in La Paz. Continue reading
Bremen School Board members approved a position for an outreach coordinator who will assist the school’s English Language Learners when they met on Monday.
Superintendent Dr. Jim White explained what the position was created for, “What that is, is that we are having an existing classified staff member who is going to be paid a stipend to be the outreach coordinator for our English Language Learning (ELL) population.” Continue reading
A business luncheon will be held in the Town of Bourbon later this month, following a decision made by town council members last week.
According to draft minutes from last Tuesday’s meeting, Council President Les McFarland discussed a business luncheon that is scheduled for 11 a.m. EST on Thursday, July 26th. Continue reading
Bremen students in 5th grade through 12th grade will have a chance to pick up their devices for the coming school year at the beginning of August.
Device distribution will be held at Bremen Public Schools on Wednesday, August 1st from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and on Thursday, August 2nd from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Individuals are asked to enter through Door 1 at the High School. Continue reading
