Culver is nearing a decision on the fluoridation of its water supply.
The Town Council briefly touched on upgrades to its water treatment facility during a Tuesday meeting. The Town hosted a meeting with investors recently prior to a bond issuance that’s expected to fund a large portion of the upgrades.
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If you’re searching for some family friendly fun this weekend the P-Town Cruz’n event is just what you’re looking for. Continue reading
During the summer months, the amount of blood donations drops significantly. Sunday, June 14 you can roll up your sleeve and help someone in need during world blood donor day sponsored by Nexcare bandages and the American Red Cross. Continue reading
The man accused of murdering a Bremen woman last December was sentenced yesterday in Marshall Superior Court to six years in prison for sexual misconduct with a minor. Continue reading
The former director of the Walkerton Public Library was sentenced yesterday to 20 months in federal prison for misuse of funds. Court documents indicate Scott Klingerman, 45, used more than $26,000 in library funds to pay for vacations and health club memberships. Continue reading
The Culver Town Council may have to go back to the drawing board for work to the Town Hall’s Roof.
The Town accepted bids to upgrade the roof at the Town Hall as well as a second building. Work to the Town Hall was stopped, however, because the bid did not include the price of labor.
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The Culver Park Department is gearing up for new activities available on the water this summer.
The Town entered into an agreement earlier this year to provide Kayak and Paddleboard rentals for the season. After going through a bid process, Sail22 has been able to provide the equipment needed to participate.
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An April burglary in Marshall County has led to an arrest.
According to information released from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, the burglary occurred on April 6th in the 16-thousand block of Mill Pond Trail.
The Town of Culver has named their new EMS Director.
During last night’s Culver Town Council meeting, it was learned an offer had been extended for the position and accepted. Local paramedic Kathy Hart was named the new Culver EMS Director.
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The software isn’t in use just yet, but a few area counties have spent nearly $200-thousand to better assess real estate and personal property values.
“XSoft” software is currently used by 43 Indiana counties as well as the state Department of Local Government Finance. Marshall County gave approval to use the software in May hoping the new platform will streamline productivity.
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Plymouth residents for the most part are heeding warnings from the city’s code enforcement officer to keep their grass cut. Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt says the city has already mowed a dozen or so lawns. When they do, the property owner is charged $35 per hour, with a minimum of two hours billed. Cleanup of junk or trash costs extra. Continue reading
The Triton School Board agreed to the purchase of several items to continue updating and renovating its buildings.
A bond was issued, generating $1.5-million in revenue for the school corporation to use on the projects. The money has so far been used to develop of a new maintenance building and provide new carpeting in the schools.
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School is out, but the Plymouth High School cafeteria staff is staying busy. Head cook Jane Williams says more than 300 people came in for lunch yesterday. Continue reading
The Marshall County Council has decided to give the go ahead for a project that could bring millions to the region.
In conjunction with Michiana Partnership, the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation advised the creation of a Regional Development Authority. The RDA would be formed along with St. Joseph and Elkhart counties in the pursuit of state grant funds.
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The Culver Town Council will be further discussing its water plant project during a meeting, tonight.
The Town Council has been working for some time on the upgrades to its water treatment facility, but is still under deadline for funding options. Facility upgrades are going to be largely funded from bonds issued to the state’s revolving fund.
Indiana’s Senate Democrats are gearing up for the 2015 summer study committees.
Among the topics is replacing ISTEP with a new state standardized educational assessment. Typically the summer study sessions indicate some of the top issues legislators may consider in the next legislative session.
Work on Plymouth’s Ledyard Water Treatment Plant can begin after action last night by the city’s board of works. Bids for the project awarded at their last meeting were contingent on financing, which has been successfully completed. Continue reading
Effective Wednesday, June 10 Plymouth School Corporation gains a new Director of Safety and Security. Formerly the School Resource Officer, Ted Brown is replacing Jim Phillips who served as Director of Safety and Security for the past two years. Brown is a Plymouth High School Graduate who has coached football for the past 15 years. Continue reading
A South Bend man was transported to the hospital after allegedly crashing his vehicle in Marshall County.
Authorities say the incident happened on Fir Road just north of 7th Road on Sunday morning. 29-year-old Brandon Clay was traveling Southbound when his vehicle left the right side of the roadway.
A Michigan man was taken into custody on Sunday night after police say he was driving while intoxicated.
Around 11:45 p.m. on U.S. 30 in Marshall County, officers observed a vehicle traveling westbound in excess of 90 miles per hour. A traffic stop was conducted near the Grovertown Truckstop.
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