The Marshall County Council will have the final say on whether major grant funds are able to be brought to the area.
During Monday morning’s meeting, the Council will consider forming a Regional Development Authority. The partnership would be formed in conjunction with St. Joseph and Elkhart counties.
Families are encouraged to take a stroll through the Culver Town Park and enjoy a story. Officials with the Culver-Union Township Public Library cut the ribbon on the StoryWalk along Lake Maxinkuckee on Saturday. The idea originated in Vermont. Culver-Union Township Public Library Youth Services Director Jill Gavlick says the library board and staff was looking for a special way to celebrate the centennial and came across the idea by doing a Google search. Continue reading
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety will award contracts for the Ledyard Water Treatment project when they meet this evening. Continue reading
A trio of students from a local school won $5,000 scholarships as part of the state’s Drive Now TXT L8R social media campaign. Triton students Alexander Eib, Derek Johnston and Nathaniel Spangle won the Most Retweets on Twitter, High School Division prize. Continue reading
Have you ever felt the desire to travel back in time? Well you have your chance this weekend without having to leave the comfort of your own county! The Yellow River Festival is a free two day celebration of the history of Marshall County full of fun for the whole family. Continue reading
A proposal to hold a public auction for excess items and equipment to be sold to public citizens received unanimous approval during the Plymouth School Board meeting on Tuesday night. Continue reading
During Tuesday evening’s Plymouth School Board meeting an educational tour of Europe for Summer 2017 was proposed. Students would have an opportunity to spend 2 weeks overseas seeing sights while simultaneously learning about Europe’s rich history. Continue reading
The Marshall County Highway Department has a plan they hope can better maintain roads.
During Monday’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting, Highway Department Staff provided updates on this year’s road projects, including about $180-thousand spent this year that is not included in the project list.
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Phase One of the renovation to St. Joseph Regional Hospital in Plymouth is now complete.
The Health System is undertaking an extensive two-part construction project. Phase One oversaw the expansion of the Emergency Department – which now sits at a comfortable 8-thousand square feet.
The community of Culver is celebrating the 100th birthday of its Carnegie Library with the ribbon cutting of an exhibit designed to keep future generations excited about reading. The town’s StoryWalk consists of 18 stations along Lake Maxinkuckee in the community park. Each houses a different laminated page from a children’s storybook to encourage families to stroll through the park share a story. The Culver-Union Township Public Library and Culver Park Board teamed up on the project. The first book is “The Ice Cream Hotel” by local author Jack Johnston. StoryWalk books in the Park will change every two weeks from June through September. Continue reading
The grand opening won’t be held until later this year, but renovations on Phase One of Freedom Park in Plymouth are nearing completion.
Upgrades at the park started a few years ago when a group of citizens wanted to consider the possibility of the City of Plymouth having its first all-inclusive playground. Fundraisers were conducted, allowing the group to raise enough money for the City of Plymouth to begin contributing.
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A local police department is raising money for a new K9. The Bremen Police Department’s existing drug and tracking dog, Quido, is seven years old and on the downhill side of his service with the department. He joined the force in 2011, and has been involved in nearly 100 narcotic arrests. Quido has also helped to track fugitives and locate missing persons. Continue reading
The American Cancer Society helps save more than 400 lives a day with the help thousands of caring volunteers. For thirty years, the ACS Relay for Life has united communities globally to remember lost loved ones, celebrate survivors and work to raise funds for cancer research. You have your chance to contribute this weekend during the Relay for Life of Marshall County on Saturday June 6 and Sunday June 7 at Lincoln Junior High School in Plymouth. Continue reading
The Town of Culver is now turning its attention to adopting an amended water rate ordinance.
During a special meeting Tuesday night, the Culver Town Council introduced the language – which will likely be approved in mid-June. Culver is working to upgrade its water treatment facility, the costs of which call for an increase in water rates.
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Indiana State Auditor Suzanne Crouch is looking to raise the profile of the auditor’s office.
The former Republican State Representative and Vanderburgh County Auditor paid a visit to Knox on Wednesday to meet with Starke County officials. The state auditor oversees payroll, local government distributions, and bill payments.
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Students in the Plymouth School Corporation are learning about health and, at the same time, raising funds for cancer research.
Riverside Intermediate School raised $3,500 and presented a check on Tuesday to Marshall County Relay for Life. This is the second year the school has undertaken several events to help fundraise for a cure, according to a news release.
The Plymouth School Board wants more information about expanded transportation options before proceeding. They are looking into offering bus routes into the outlying communities of Argos and Culver in order to give students who live outside the district but want to attend Plymouth schools an opportunity to do so. Continue reading
The Culver Town Council has taken another step toward upgrading its water treatment facility.
During a special meeting on Tuesday night, an ordinance that allows a bond issuance to take place was considered. Culver is in the process of undertaking a $1.6-million upgrade to its water treatment facility. Fees and other expenses put the project in the $2.2-million range.
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A fire training facility received conditional approval from the Marshall County Commissioners on Monday morning.
The site has been in the works for some time, but plans are to move forward with construction for firefighter, police, and EMS training opportunities. The training tower recently received a recommendation from the Marshall County Jail Holding Corporation to host the site on the jail property adjacent to the employee parking lot.
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The Indiana Secretary of State’s Office says 12-percent of the 2.6-million eligible voters cast a ballot in the Hoosier State in May.
Connie Lawson released her office’s Voter Turnout Report for the May municipal primary elections earlier this week.
