The Bourbon Fire Department will be hosting the annual “Summerfest” on Saturday, August 11th and Sunday August 12th.
When Bourbon Town Council members met earlier this month, Fire Chief Mike Chapman alerted them about the dates for Summerfest and stated that a fireworks display will be held the evening of August 11th.
Chief Chapman asked the council members if they would like to make a donation toward the fireworks on behalf of the town. Continue reading
A quote for some repair work needed outside of door #4 at Triton High School was considered during last week’s Triton School Board meeting. Kent’s Excavating and Plumbing submitted a quote of $6,993.81 to address some issues outside the high school, according to Superintendent Jeremy Riffle.
Riffle explained, “We have some sidewalk in front of the High School that is in need of repair and then the piping underneath that, we believe is in need of repair as well.” Continue reading
Plymouth Police officers conducted an investigation into a battery complaint which led to the arrest of two men early Sunday morning.
According to the officer’s narrative provided by Patrolman Paul Stamper, around 12:14 a.m., Plymouth officers were dispatched a home on Center Street in reference to a battery complaint. Patrolman Stamper reports that he made contact with the female victim and an investigation was conducted.
At around 5:20 a.m. Sergeant Timothy Taberski observed the suspect vehicle that was reportedly involved in the battery complaint in the McDonald’s drive-thru. Continue reading
Bourbon Town Council members received an update on the Police Department’s new vehicle and held a discussion over what to do with an old one when members met for their May meeting.
Police Chief Bill Martin informed members that the new police cruiser should be ready by the middle of June, according to draft minutes provided by Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger. The chief also asked council members what they thought should be done with the existing Charger. Continue reading
Triton school board members approved a donation worth $1500 when they met last Monday.
Superintendent Jeremy Riffle explained that the donation is intended for the Junior High resource program, led by teacher Sarrah Davis. Superintendent Riffle said that students in that class have recently been working on a volunteer project to assist the community. Continue reading
Triton Director of Maintenance Bruce Gephart provided school board members with a couple of project updates during his report at Monday’s meeting.
Superintendent Jeremy Riffle said that Gephart told members about the preliminary work that is being done on the schools’ bond project. Continue reading
A request to add a handicap parking space on Main Street was considered when Bourbon Town Council members met earlier this month.
During the meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger brought up a question submitted by business owner Terry Clemens who was unable to attend. Continue reading
Bourbon residents with little ones will be happy to know that the Triton Community School Corporation will be offering pre-school in the 2018-19 school year. Continue reading
The first Bourbon Food Truck Friday of the year is here! Tonight’s event will be held in conjunction with the Bourbon Public Library’s Summer Kick-off Party to mark the start of the Summer Discovery Program.
The event is held in downtown Bourbon and it runs from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Continue reading
Bids to replace the sidewalk in the 800 block of North Main Street were considered during the Bourbon Town Council meeting last Tuesday.
Street Superintendent Roger Terry presented two bids for the sidewalk replacement, according to meeting minutes. One bid from Bontrager Concrete came in at $12,580, while Hensley Concrete submitted a bid of $10,200. Continue reading
The Triton School Board members approved a few different quotes when they met for their monthly meeting Monday night.
Superintendent Jeremy Riffle explained the school corporation will save some money on a John Deere utility tractor with a loader and bucket since they will be trading in their old tractor to the supplier, GreenMark Equipment. Continue reading
A Plymouth man was reportedly arrested on charges of domestic battery in front of a minor less than 16-years-old, animal cruelty and resisting law enforcement when Marshall County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Sheryl Court Saturday night. Continue reading
In order to recruit more bus drivers, Triton School Board members amended their bus driver pay scale when they met Monday night.
Superintendent Jeremy Riffle said that having a shortage of available bus drivers is a pretty common problem for most schools right now. Riffle said he made some calls to surrounding school corporations to get a more competitive pay scale established for Triton’s drivers.
Superintendent Riffle said, “For level zero it’s $65 and it goes all the way up to level 25 where it’s $86.” The superintendent explained that a bus driver at “level zero” is still in their first year of employment. Continue reading
Bourbon Utilities Superintendent Steve Stacy requested permission to work on some faulty storm drains when town council members met last week. Continue reading
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Community Information Nights kick-off tomorrow!
Session one will be held on Thursday, May 17 at 6 p.m. Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel issued a reminder that these sessions are a great way for the department to connect with the community and to give residents a chance to learn what the Sheriff’s Department does. Continue reading
As many Marshall County residents are looking to renovate and refurbish their homes to address flood damage, homeowners should keep the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in mind.
According to the organization’s website, the mission of Habitat’s ReStore is to keep reusable building materials from going to the landfill by supplying the community with low-cost home improvement supplies. Rolwes Company build all the homes in an Eco-friendly manner under proper guidelines and makes sure that the wastage is very less. Continue reading
Culver School Board members met last Monday in order to further discuss a potential operating referendum.
Superintendent Karen Shuman stated that this month’s work session was essentially a review of what was covered during a work session in April. Superintendent Shuman said the board members in attendance had the opportunity to ask some questions about the information that has been provided so far and suggest some other areas to research. Continue reading
Culver Clerk-Treasurer Karen Heim sent out a notification to alert residents that crews will be conducting hydrant flushing this week.
She mentioned that during the process, water may appear to have a “rusty” color, however, it is still safe to drink. Heim stated that this is a necessary procedure conducted biannually that removes rust from the town’s water distribution system. Continue reading
The preliminary investigation of the fatal two-vehicle crash on US 31 has been conducted.
On Sunday, May 13th around 2:45 p.m., Indiana State Police troopers from the Bremen Post responded to a crash between two vehicles. The accident occurred in the southbound lanes of US 31, near the 233-mile marker, just south of the US 6 interchange.
The preliminary investigation by Master Trooper Kevin Kubsch revealed that a black 2011 Nissan van driven by 46-year-old Alejandro Rodriguez Campos, of Indianapolis, was driving southbound when he was reportedly struck in a same-direction sideswipe by a black 2000 Jeep. Continue reading
A serious two-vehicle accident on US 31 near US 6 has resulted in one fatality. US 31 is closed to southbound traffic until further notice.
Reconstruction is currently being conducted, according to Sergeant Ted Bohner, the Media Contact for Indiana State Police Bremen District. There is currently no estimated time for when the road will reopen. Continue reading
