Plymouth Music Teacher Remembered Fondly

Former students sing "Amazing Grace" at Bob PIckell's service of rememberance.
Former students sing “Amazing Grace” at Bob PIckell’s service of remembrance.

Fellow teachers, former students and friends paid their respects to longtime Plymouth Schools music teacher Bob Pickell during a remembrance service last night in the high school auditorium. The recent retiree died last Friday at a South Bend hospital after falling through onto a cement floor at his Plymouth home. Continue reading

Marshall County Saves Costs on Aerial Assessment Contract

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner
Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner

The Marshall County Assessor’s office will be able to save a bit of money for 2017’s pictometry surveys.

A six year contract was signed with the vendor providing the service – which includes using aerial technology to capture photo images of land within Marshall County for assessment and other purposes.

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Marshall County Continues Community Crossings Preparation

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner
Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner

Marshall County continues to keep abreast of its application for the Community Crossings grant program.

During Tuesday’s meeting, the Marshall County Commissioners reviewed the highway department’s Road Asset Management Plan. It’s heavily influenced by PASER testing which evaluates road conditions and ranks them based on needs. The plan is required to receive funds under the state program.

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FEMA Seeks Regional Youth Preparedness Council Candidates

fema-logo-mainFEMA has extended the deadline for applications from prospective Youth Preparedness Council members to July 15th.

The agency is seeking current students in grades 8-11 who want to become a regional advocate for youth disaster preparedness. The FEMA Region V Youth Preparedness Council offers youth leaders a unique opportunity to make a difference in their communities while sharing their opinions, experiences, ideas, solutions and questions on youth disaster preparedness with the regional leadership of FEMA. Continue reading