A surprise school assembly on Tuesday morning saw Plymouth High School Principal James Condon recognized.
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Rep. Walorski Recognizes Plymouth HS Principal with Congressional Record
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Chamberlin’s Public Service Commended Following Death
Marshall County has lowered its flags to half-staff in honor of Sheriff Tom Chamberlin.
He passed away on Friday evening after an extensive battle with cancer. Marshall County Commissioner Kevin Overmeyer says the passing has affected people in different ways.
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Plymouth Schools Hire Architect Pending Bond Issuance
The Plymouth School Board has approved the hiring of an architect for upgrades to their administration and athletic facilities.
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MCEDC Capital Campaign Reaches One-Third Mark
A campaign designed to increase private sector support for economic development has seen a bit of early success.
Time Needed Before Sheriff Vacancy Filled
A bit of time will likely pass before a replacement is found for Sheriff Tom Chamberlin.
He was diagnosed with terminal cancer and, after a battle, passed away at his home near family on Friday. He was most recently elected Sheriff in November of 2014.
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Plymouth Schools Consider Bond Resolution for Facility Upgrades
The Plymouth School Board will consider a preliminary bond resolution when they meet tonight.
Gov. Pence Requests FEMA Grant Funds for 19 Counties
Governor Mike Pence has made a formal request for some counties in Indiana to receive FEMA public assistance grants.
Funeral Arrangements Set for Sheriff Chamberlin
Funeral arrangements for Marshall County Sheriff Tom Chamberlin have been finalized He died at his Plymouth home just after 9:30 Friday night surrounded by his family. Continue reading
Grant Applications Now Being Accepted for Hometown Collaboration Initiative
Applications are now open for grants serving communities with a population under 25-thousand.
The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, or OCRA, says applications may be submitted online for their Hometown Collaboration Initiative. The grants can be used for the development of local leaders, economic development, or improving quality of place in local communities.
BMV Announces Labor Day Closure
If you have business with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, keep in mind they will be closed for a couple of days in observance of Labor Day. Continue reading
Sheriff Chamberlin Dies Following Cancer Fight
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed the passing of Sheriff Tom Chamberlin.
Bremen Police Department Hosting Community Event
Bremen residents can ask questions, voice concerns and get to know local police officers during an upcoming event. Continue reading
FTC Warns College Students of Pyramid Schemes
The Federal Trade Commission is warning college students of an alleged scam that targets their financial weaknesses.
According to Consumer Education Specialist Alvaro Puig, college students can often be the subject of pitches to make “serious money” in several fields. The most recent operation involves energy drinks.
South Gateway Development Plan Falls Through
Plans to build apartments on the South Gateway property in Plymouth have been nixed by the developer. Cleveland, Ohio-based NRP Group was going to apply for a low-income housing grant from the state to fund the development. Continue reading
Truck Crashes into Bremen Home, Three Injured
Commerce Building Continues Search for Tenant
Work continues to fill a building developed to attract major employers to Marshall County.
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Plymouth Council Formally Establishes Tennis Court Fund
The Centennial Park Tennis Court project took a big step forward this week. No comments were offered during a Monday night public hearing on the establishment of a dedicated fund for the project. The city has pledged $750,000 toward the construction of new tennis courts. Half of the money will come from the capital improvement fund and the other half from cumulative capital development. Continue reading
Culver Learns of County Request for Unsafe Buildings
The Town of Culver got their first taste of an ordinance that looks to better control unsafe buildings in Marshall County.
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Food Hub May Eventually Bring Local Producers Together
A loose group of organizers is hoping to identify issues related to the production of local food, and maybe improve health and nutrition in the process.
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Plymouth Board of Works Approves Watershed Study
The City of Plymouth will pay for a watershed study of a flood-prone area. The Board of Works gave a conditional approval Monday night to spend $27,600 to look at the area of Lincolnway East, Kingston Avenue, Jefferson Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, as soon as the money is found in the city’s budget. Area residents have expressed concerns over drainage problems. Plymouth Wastewater Superintendent Donnie Davidson says the city needs to know what is there in order to fix it properly. Continue reading
