Plymouth BOW Considers Economic Development Agreement For Early Childhood Learning Center and Aquatic Center Project

Plymouth Board of Public Works members considered an economic development agreement for the Aquatics Center and Early Childhood Learning Center project when they met last Monday.

City Attorney Sean Surrisi explained that the agreement sets up the terms of obligation for the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation entities, also referred to as the developers, to build the facilities with the money that’s being provided by all the different sources.

He said the agreement already went before the Redevelopment Commission at their last meeting where it was approved. He also explained the why the agreement needed to come before the board members as well. Continue reading

Reminder: Real Estate Taxes Are Due Thursday, May 10th

Taxpayers should be working to finalize their real-estate taxes since the deadline to submit them is coming up on Thursday, May 10th. People also hop over to this site if they need the best property related advice.

According to Marshall County Treasurer Angie Birchmeier, tax drop off locations include any of the county’s Teachers Credit Union branches, the First Merchants Bank in Bourbon and the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office in Bremen, as well as the Marshall County Treasurer’s Office.

There is a drop box at the south end of the Marshall County Building if a payment needs to be submitted after regular business hours. Continue reading

Plymouth Mayor to Host National Day of Prayer Breakfast on Thursday

Thursday is the National Day of Prayer and this year’s theme is unity as the nation joins together to pray for one another, as well as the country as a whole.

In order to bring community members together on this special day, an event is being held with a special speaker who is sure to inspire individuals with their unique perspective.

In Marshall County, Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter will be hosting the annual Prayer Breakfast in Christo’s Banquet Center starting at 6:30 a.m. The keynote speaker for the event will be Mike Lightfoot. Continue reading

Plymouth City Council Hears Request from Fire Department’s Relay for Life Team

A representative of the Plymouth Fire Department came before the city council, to submit an application for the exemption of licensing requirements when members met last Monday.

Jim Budd told council members that the Fire Department is raising funds for the Marshall County Relay for Life. He requested permission to collect donations on the corners of Jefferson Street and Michigan Street from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 2nd, with a potential rain date of June 9th. Continue reading

Quotes for Water and Wastewater Department Trucks Opened at Plymouth BOW Meeting

Plymouth Board of Works members heard quotes for trucks that will be purchased for the Water Department and Wastewater Department when they met last Monday. City Attorney Sean Surrisi opened the quotes and read them out loud to enter them into the record.

He said the first quote received for the Water Department truck came from the Plymouth dealership Oliver Ford who submitted a base quote of $30,510 and provided a trade-in value for a 1999 Ford F250 Pick UP truck of $650, bringing the net total to $29,860. Continue reading

Plymouth BOW Approves Street Closure Requests for the Cars and Coffee Events and St. Michael’s Race for Education

Two street closing requests were considered by Plymouth Board of Works members when they met on Monday.

In one request, Saint Michael’s Catholic School Secretary Molly Kuykendall asked to close Center Street from Madison to Monroe for the school’s annual Olympic Day Race for Education. The request included that they will not block the exit to county parking lot. Continue reading

New Culver “BEAR” Program Aims to Identify Needs and Develop Solutions for Local Businesses

Providing support to local businesses is a priority in Culver. Town Manager Jonathan Leist made a statement earlier this month, explaining that Culver is dedicated to planning projects that will help the community grow and improve the quality of life in the area. He went on to say that officials are now turning their focus to another important part of the community, small businesses.

In order to show their dedication to helping local business owners, the Town of Culver is teaming up with the Culver Main Street Corporation as well as the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation to launch the Culver Business Expansion and Retention (CBEAR) program. Continue reading

Plymouth City Council Holds Hearing Over Waiver of Non-Compliance

A hearing was held over a waiver of non-compliance form submitted by DAC Enterprise during Monday night’s Plymouth City Council meeting.

As previously, reported DAC Enterprise submitted compliance documents to county officials past the deadline. In order for the company’s tax abatement to be processed for this year, a waiver of non-compliance form had to be approved by the city council. Continue reading

Triton Students to Explore the Ecosystems of Ecuador in the Summer of 2019

The Triton Science Club will be getting some first-hand learning experience with a proposed trip to Ecuador in the summer of 2019! That’s according to school Superintendent Jeremy Riffle.

Superintendent Riffle reported that at their last meeting, Triton school board members approved the trip to proposed by Dawn Slein​. Slein is a faculty member at the high school who teaches Biology, Advanced Placement Biology and serves as the instructor for the Biomedical Project Lead the Way program.

She said that so far, she has six students who are planning to join her on this immersive learning opportunity that will explore the ecosystems of Ecuador. The trip will take place after commencement ceremonies next year and will last a total of 11 days. Continue reading

Bids for West Lake Avenue Water Main Extension Project Considered at Plymouth BOW Meeting

Project bids for extension work needed on a West Lake Avenue water main were considered during the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Monday. Plymouth Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson mentioned that the original engineer’s estimate for the project was about $187,450.

He also explained what the project will entail, “It’s an 8-inch water main that will go from where the Montgomery Apartments are, across from the hospital, and it will go around the corner and it will serve the Autumn Trace Assisted Living Facility and will dead-end at their west driveway.” Continue reading

Plymouth City Council Considers Commercial Revitalization Rebate Program Grant Application

An outdated doorway that could very possibly be violating modern safety requirements is looking like it will be replaced, following a decision made by Plymouth City Council members Monday night.

Members considered a resolution to approve a commercial revitalization rebate program grant application submitted by Marshall Clevenger.

Clevenger explained that he is submitting an application because certain renovations are needed on the building his company occupies. Continue reading

Arrow Head Country RC& D Awards Grant to Marshall County Soil and Water Conservation District

The Marshall County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was one of the 15 organizations who received grant funding from the Arrow Head Country RC&D when they recently awarded over $49,000 in grants.

Arrow Head awarded the Marshall County organization $3,000 for their 2018 programs and workshops, according to a press release from SWCD District Coordinator Debbie Palmer. Continue reading

Plymouth Administrator Named IASP District 2 Assistant Principal of the Year

A Plymouth High School administrator was recently chosen as the Indiana Association of School Principals’ District 2 Assistant Principal of the Year.

Assistant Principal Ken Olson received the distinction after he was nominated by his district peers for the award. In order to be nominated, a candidate must not only be involved in school leadership, but they should also be active in the community.

Olson has served as a proud member of the Leadership Marshall County Board since 2014 and has been working for Plymouth schools for the past eight years, according to Plymouth Community School Corporation Marketing Director Judi Lykoswki.  Continue reading

Bremen Resident Lodged in Marshall County Jail After Investigation Reportedly Reveals Years of Inappropriate Sexual Contact with Juveniles

Lamar D. Kauffman

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department conducted an investigation of sexual abuse, resulting in the arrest of 51-year-old Bremen resident Lamar Kauffman on March 27th.

According to a police report issued by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, April 24th, an investigation apparently revealed that Kauffman had been having inappropriate sexual contact with juveniles over the span of several years. Continue reading

Free Narcan Training Class to be Held by the Marshall County Health Department Tonight

The U.S Surgeon General and former Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Jerome Adams recently issued an advisory recommending that more Americans carry the opioid overdose-reversing drug, naloxone otherwise known as Narcan.

The Marshall County Health Department has been offering free community Narcan training throughout the month of April and tonight is your final chance to attend one of these life-saving classes. The training will be held at 5 p.m. at the Community Resource Center at 510 West Adams Street in Plymouth. Continue reading

Plymouth Board of Public Works Approves “No Parking” Requests for Street and Sidewalk Projects

Plymouth City Engineer Rick Gaul’s request to allow Walsh and Kelly to put up ‘No Parking’ signs received approval from the Board of Public Works and Safety members when they met last night.

Gaul explained that crews with Walsh and Kelly will plac the’ signs and make notifications 48 hours prior to the ‘no parking’ enforcement. He also provided members with a tentative schedule for the first few weeks of the street and sidewalk projects.
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Marshall County Sheriff’s Department to Host Prescription Drug Take-Back Site This Saturday

According to a 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.4 million Americans have abused prescription drugs, with the majority of those medications obtained from the home medicine cabinet of friends or family members.

To help prevent drug addiction and potential overdose deaths, Sheriff Matt Hassel announced that the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 15th Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 28th. Continue reading

Plymouth City Council and Board of Public Works and Safety to Meet Tonight

A public hearing will be held over a waiver of non-compliance for tax abatement permitted to DAC Enterprises Inc. during tonight’s Plymouth City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.

An update from the fee schedule subcommittee will be presented and reports on previous business will be entered by Mayor Mark Senter and City Attorney Sean Surrisi. City council members will consider a resolution to approve an application from Marshall Clevenger for a commercial revitalization rebate program grant. Continue reading