A facility providing mental health services plans to legally separate some of its operations, in anticipation of changes at the state level. The Bowen Center took over operations of the Shady Rest Home from Marshall County in 2002. Continue reading
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Culver Beach Lodge Renovation Plans Presented
Planned upgrades to the Culver Beach Lodge were explained to residents during Tuesday’s town council meeting. A public hearing was held on the plan, which was paid for in part by grant funding from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Continue reading
Marshall Commissioners Approve Jail Intercom Upgrades, Police Vehicle Purchase, Sheriff’s Contract
The Marshall County Jail’s communication equipment will be getting a bit of an upgrade. Sheriff Matt Hassel told the County Commissioners Monday the update to the jail’s intercom system actually solves a problem created by a previous upgrade. Continue reading
Culver Schools Finalizes Monterey Building Sale
The Culver Community Schools Corporation has finalized the sale of the Monterey School Building. Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell says the corporation closed on the sale Monday. Lawrence and Diana Loehmer purchased the building and surrounding land for $60,000. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners Get Community Resource Center Update
Efforts to move the Marshall County Health Department to the Community Resource Center continue to move ahead. During Monday’s County Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Kurt Garner reported the project’s general construction cost currently sits at just over $163,000. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Schedules Public Hearings on Title VI Plan, Other Ordinances
The Culver Town Council will be accepting public input on a few different issues during tonight’s meeting. Hearings are scheduled on a park grant, an alley vacation, additional appropriations, and a Title VI plan. Continue reading
Community Resource Center Update Expected During Marshall County Commissioners Meeting
The Marshall County Commissioners are expected to get an update on the County Health Department’s move to the Community Resource Center. It’s designed to free up space at the Marshall County Building for the expansion of the County Prosecutor’s Office. Continue reading
Boys & Girls Club May Seek Funds from Marshall County As Capital Campaign Continues
The Boys & Girls Club of Marshall County gave an update on its capital campaign to the Marshall County Council Monday. The project involves replacing much of its Plymouth facility with a new, larger one. Continue reading
Plymouth Clerk-Treasurer Receives State Accreditation
Plymouth’s clerk-treasurer has received an accreditation from the Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers. Continue reading
SWAT Standoff Near Lakeville Ends with Man Found Dead
A man has been found dead, after a SWAT team standoff near Lakeville Friday. St. Joseph County Sheriff Michael Grzegorek says police were called to a home in the 21000 block of Osborne Road around 9:00 a.m. for a welfare check on Brian Trowbridge, 52. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Approves Additional Appropriation for Argos Schools General Fund
Argos Community Schools is once again dipping into its cash reserves to make up for a shortfall in General Fund revenues. On Monday, the Marshall County Council appropriated just under $259,000 from the corporation’s cash balance, at the recommendation of the Argos School Board. Continue reading
Plymouth First Responders, Bystanders Recognized for Saving Life
A man who was rescued from the brink of death publicly thanked the first responders and others who helped save his life, during Monday’s Plymouth Board of Works meeting. Continue reading
Marshall County Grant Applications Moving Ahead
Marshall County is hoping to make some security upgrades to the courthouse and County Building, thanks to a $150,000 IPEP grant. Continue reading
Alley Property Purchase, Crack Sealing Quote Approved by Plymouth Board of Works
Some street and alley projects continue to move ahead in Plymouth. On Monday, the board of works approved a $750 property purchase to solve a migrating alley issue. Continue reading
Culver Schools Host Turkey Drive
Culver residents can help make sure everyone in the community has a Thanksgiving turkey. The Culver Middle and Elementary School Student Councils are teaming up for a turkey drive. Continue reading
More Marshall County Employees to be Eligible for Overtime
Several Marshall County employees will soon be eligible to receive overtime pay, following action by the County Council Monday. Continue reading
Four-Way Stop Approved for Plymouth Intersection
The Plymouth Board of Works hopes that a couple new stops signs will correct a potential safety hazard in the city. The board voted Monday to make the intersection of Hillcrest, Pearson, and Westgate a four-way stop, after city officials received several complaints from residents. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Finalizes Faulkner Fabricating Tax Abatement
The Marshall County Council has finalized a tax abatement for Faulkner Fabricating. It’s the second one in just over a year for the Bourbon-area business. Continue reading
Plymouth Sewer, Water Projects Continue Moving Ahead
The Plymouth Board of Works got an update Monday on several of the city’s ongoing public works projects. Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson said the Boys & Girls Club sewer relocation is essentially complete. Continue reading
Culver Restaurant to Combine Outdoor Dining Area with Emergency Exit
A restaurant planned as per this contact form for Downtown Culver hopes to improve its atmosphere while increasing diners’ safety. Lucrezia Restaurant, an Italian restaurant with locations in Chesterton and Crown Point, is planning a third location in Culver. It will be located at the former site of the Corndance Café at the corner of Main and Madison. Continue reading
