The Marshall County Council will consider moving ahead with a tax abatement request from Faulkner Fabricating. Last month, the council designated the site of the facility an Economic Revitalization Area. This morning, a public hearing will be held, before the council decides whether to finalize the abatement request. Continue reading
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Culver Bike Plan Presented
A plan for bike trails in the Culver area was presented during last week’s town council meeting. The Troyer Group has been working for over six months to put together a master plan for bike and pedestrian facilities. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Consider Salary Ordinance for Elected Officials
After finally approving 2017 salaries for city employees, the Plymouth Common Council is now turning its attention to elected officials. A 2017 salary ordinance for Plymouth’s elected officials will be introduced for first reading, during tonight’s common council meeting. It starts at 6:30 p.m., following the Plymouth Board of Works meeting at 6:00 p.m. Continue reading
Finishing Touches Being Placed on New Culver Water Treatment Plant
Upgrades to Culver’s water treatment facility are substantially complete. Mark Sullivan with Midwestern Engineers told the Culver Town Council Tuesday that the new plant has been up and running for a few months. Continue reading
Culver School Board Extends Terms of Culver-Union Township Public Library Board Members
Two Culver-Union Township Public Library Board members will keep their seats beyond the end of the year, following action by the Culver School Board this week. Library board president and longtime teacher Melanie Robertson requested to be reappointed, which the school board did Monday. Continue reading
Fee Increases Planned in New Culver Water Rate Ordinance
The Town of Culver may soon be raising some utility fees. An updated water rate ordinance was introduced during Tuesday’s town council meeting. Continue reading
Indiana School Boards Association to Help Culver with Superintendent Search
The Culver School Board is moving ahead with its search for the corporation’s next superintendent. Continue reading
Marshall County Sheriff’s Department to Increase Patrols for Thanksgiving Travel
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is cracking down on drunk drivers, along with motorists and passengers not wearing seat belts. Starting tomorrow and continuing through December 4, officers will be conducting sobriety patrols and checkpoints, as well as seat belt patrols around the clock. Continue reading
Many Voters Cast Ballots Early, Ahead of Tomorrow’s Election
Election Day isn’t until tomorrow, but many voters have already cast their ballots. Staff members in the Marshall County Clerk’s Office were unable to provide absentee vote totals Friday afternoon, but nearly 2,500 ballots had been cast by the previous week. Continue reading
Marshall County Police Investigating Suspected Homicide in Plymouth Area
A suspected homicide is being investigated by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. Shortly before 1:00 p.m. Saturday, police were called to a home in the 18000 block of Lincoln Highway near Plymouth, for a person found dead on the property. Continue reading
Monday Morning Last Chance to Vote Early
Election Day is Tuesday, but voters still have another chance to cast their ballots early. The last day for in-person absentee voting is Monday. Continue reading
Marshall County Candidates to Speak to Young Professionals
Marshall County residents will have one more chance to hear from candidates for county offices tonight. The Young Professional Network of Marshall County is hosting a meet the candidates night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Webster Center at 110 Webster Ave. in Plymouth. Continue reading
Independent Colleges of Indiana Offers $5,000 Scholarships As Part of Video Campaign
Two $5,000 scholarships are being offered as part of the Independent Colleges of Indiana’s “31 Answers (to Your Questions about College)” initiative. Continue reading
Plymouth School Corporation Forms Committee to Address Suicide
Following the suicide deaths of two Plymouth High School students within a year of each other, the Plymouth Community School Corporation is taking a series of steps to address the issue. Last Wednesday, students at Plymouth High School, Lincoln Junior High School, and Riverside Intermediate School had the chance to hear from a man who survived a suicide attempt. Continue reading
Plymouth Street and Sidewalk Projects to Start Today, Other Projects Continue
Plymouth’s fall street and sidewalk projects are set to get underway today. Parking restrictions may be in effect on Washington, Alexander, and Ewing Streets at various times while work is taking place. Continue reading
Indiana Makes List of 10 States with Most Overworked Police Officers
Indiana’s police officers are some of the most overworked in the country. That’s according to a list compiled by SafeWise, a group analyzing home security systems as well as other security statistics. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Weighs Options Before Deciding Whether to Vacate Allen Street
A Plymouth property owner’s plans to officially take over a city street may lead to some complications with neighboring properties. Continue reading
Indiana Department of Insurance Disputes Reports of Premium Declines
Indiana is not immune from rising insurance premiums, according to the Indiana Department of Insurance. Continue reading
Gubernatorial Candidate to Visit Plymouth, Knox During Week-Long Bus Tour
Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg is setting off on a week-long bus tour in a final attempt to meet voters before Election Day. The tour starts today in Gregg’s hometown of Sandborn. Continue reading
Coleman: Lack of Televised Debate ‘Disrespectful’ to Voters
U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski’s challenger Lynn Coleman continues to complain about the lack of a televised debate during the campaign. Continue reading
