The Culver Town Council has decided to follow the recommendations of the Marshall County government.
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Plymouth Business Celebrates 160th Anniversary
A Plymouth business is celebrating 160 years of doing business with an afternoon open house. Felke Florist is in it’s fifth generation of family ownership. Chris Fekle says his Great-Great Grandma “Flower Mary” Felke was the original entrepreneur and was recorded as the first female florist in Chicago.
“She would gather wildflowers in the fields that surrounded the train stations, and she originally started selling them to the passengers who got on and off of the trains. After a number of years of doing so, she then gained some contracts to provide flowers for lobbies of hotels and also hotel rooms,” Felke said. Continue reading
Culver Looks to Finalize Unsafe Buildings Ordinance
The Culver Town Council has an opportunity to bring itself in line with a recently established practice in Marshall County, tonight.
According to their agenda, Culver will bring an “Unsafe Buildings” ordinance to second and third reading. The ordinance passed first reading earlier this month.
BMV Amends Hours to Accommodate Elections
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles license branches will adjust their hours next Monday and Tuesday in order to accommodate prospective voters. They will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2 and from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. During those times license branches will only process new, amended or replacement ID card and driver’s license or learner permit applications. New driver’s licenses and learner permits will only be processed if the customer has already completed the required testing. Continue reading
Plymouth Common Council to Establish Grant Fund
The Plymouth Common Council will consider establishment of a dedicated fund for proceeds from a state grant when they meet this evening. The DNR recently awarded a $50,000 Lake and River Enhancement grant for Yellow River improvements. Continue reading
Area Historians Gather in Starke County
The Starke County Museum and county historian Ed Hasnerl recently hosted a roundtable meeting of county historians. Jeanette Rooney is the Assistant Director for local history services at the Indiana Historical society. She says each of Indiana’s 92 counties has an appointed volunteer historian as part of a program co-sponsored by the Indiana Historical Society and Indiana Historical Bureau. Continue reading
INDOT, RCAC Launch Safety Campaign
The Indiana Department of Transportation and the Road Construction Awareness Corporation are teaming up in the name of highway safety. They’re adding new signs at entry points to the state and major interstate construction projects reminding motorists to “Slow Down, Save A Life” because “We’re All in This Together.” Continue reading
Dine Out for United Way Continues
Take a night off from cooking and support a good cause by visiting one of 24 restaurants taking part in this year’s Dine Out for United Way fundraiser. Continue reading
Road Rage Suspect Arrested
A Mishawaka man faces charges in Marshall County after an alleged Friday morning road rage incident on U.S. 31. Continue reading
Multiple Charges Filed Against Accused Shoplifter
A Plymouth man faces multiple charges after he allegedly fled from a police officer attempting to stop him after a report of shoplifting.
Plymouth Police responded to Martin’s Supermarket on Thursday afternoon for a report of a man who had just taken an item from the store. The officer spotted him running north near Berkley Street and chased him into an open garage on Wilson Street. Continue reading
Escapee Apprehended, Jailed in Marshall County
A woman Marshall County authorities allege escaped from home detention earlier this week is back in jail. Continue reading
Driver Arrested After Hitting Tree
A Plymouth man faces an operating while intoxicated charge following a single-vehicle crash. It happened just before midnight Wednesday in the 800 block of North Oak Drive. Continue reading
INDOT Prepares for Winter Operations
INDOT officials are ready for the onset of ice and snow. Plymouth Sub-district Operations Manager Stacy Flick says they’ve been going doing preventive maintenance on all equipment and stocking their salt barns. He says the drivers are ready to go as well. Continue reading
Ancilla Offers Lifeline to Prospective ITT Students
Prospective ITT Technical Institute students have another higher education option close to home. The Carmel-based for-profit college announced earlier this week it is suspending new admissions at its South Bend campus.
Caucus Scheduled to Fill Bremen Council Vacancy
Republican Party officials in Marshall County will caucus on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. to fill a vacancy on the Bremen Town Council. Continue reading
Plymouth Officials Cut Ribbon for Freedom Park
Plymouth residents of all ages and abilities now have a playground to enjoy. City officials cut the ribbon for Freedom Park at Packard Woods last evening. Mayor Mark Senter says it’s a great addition to the city.
“It’s all inclusive. Any child can come and play, whether they’re in a wheelchair or if they are mentally handicapped. They can still have a blast here, along with their friends.” Continue reading
Caucus Required to Fill Council Seat
The Marshall County Republican Party still needs to conduct a caucus election tonight to fill a vacant county council seat, even though there’s only one candidate for the office. That’s the guidance party chair Dave Holmes got from the state. Continue reading
Lone Candidate Files for Marshall County Council Seat
Only one candidate has filed to run for the Marshall County Council District 1 seat recently vacated by Sheriff Matt Hassel. Republican Party leaders chose him to replace the late Tom Chamberlin. Hassel had to resign from the council before he could be sworn in. Continue reading
Ancilla College Officials Report Significant Enrollment Increase
Enrollment at Ancilla College is up significantly for the 2015-16 school year. Officials attribute the 21 percent increase to the addition of the school’s first residence hall and new academic and athletic programs. Continue reading
Freedom Park Ribbon Cutting Scheduled Tonight
Plymouth officials will celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of Freedom Park this evening. A grand opening ribbon cutting is scheduled at 5 p.m. at Packard Woods. Continue reading
