The Town of Culver has received a bid for sidewalk work as part of the town’s Safe Routes to School Project. Continue reading
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Marshall County Council Approves 2017 Budget
The Marshall County Council voted this week to approve the county’s updated 2017 budget. The approval came after the council made several cuts to the budget last month, resulting in a reduction of over $1 million from initial proposals. Some of those cuts included the removal of new vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department, as well as some newly-proposed staff positions. Continue reading
Culver Blessings in a Backpack Raises Nearly $5,000 with Fun Run/Walk
Several Culver Elementary School students will be getting a nutritional boost, thanks to a recent Blessings in a Backpack fundraiser. Nearly $5,000 was raised during the second annual Bolt for Blessings Fun Run/Walk last weekend, according to volunteers with the organization. Continue reading
Stellar Designation May Be Needed to Fund Culver Affordable Housing Project
The Town of Culver’s plans to add affordable housing may depend on its ability to get a Stellar Communities designation. That’s according to a report compiled on the project by the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority. Continue reading
Plymouth Disbands Downtown Revitalization Committee, Concerns Remain Over South Gateway
The City of Plymouth is disbanding its Downtown Revitalization Committee. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Approves Transfer Request for Unexpected Jail Electrical Upgrades
Improvements at the Marshall County Jail suddenly had to be expanded to include electrical upgrades. Earlier this year, the County Council appropriated $14,000 to add dropped ceilings in the jail lobby, in an effort to improve climate control, lower utility costs, and solve noise issues. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Expands Harrison Street Parking Ban
The City of Plymouth has decided to ban parking on Harrison Street from Michigan west to Plum Street. The Board of Works approved the measure Monday. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Approves Funding for Health Department Move, Building Upgrades
The Marshall County Council is moving ahead with funding arrangements for improvements to some county buildings. On Monday, council members approved some additional appropriations requested by the County Commissioners. Continue reading
Culver Council Approves Park Facility Rental Fees, 2017 Budget
The Culver Town Council gave its final approval to a few ordinances Tuesday. Among them was the town’s 2017 budget. It now goes to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance for review. Continue reading
Culver Council Accepts Resignation of Building Commissioner, Opts Against Changes to Position
The Town of Culver is now looking for a new building commissioner. Russ Mason is stepping down from the position at the end of the month to take a job elsewhere. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Approves Community Crossings Funding Arrangements
The Marshall County Council made some funding arrangements Monday for the county’s Community Crossings projects, but lowered the cushion for potential cost overruns in the process. The state Community Crossings program provides a 50-50 match for road projects. Back in August, Marshall County was awarded a $1 million grant, the maximum available through the program. Continue reading
Tax Abatement Approved for Viking Paper Corporation
The City of Plymouth has finalized some incentives for Viking Paper Corporation. The Common Council Monday approved a seven-year personal and real property tax abatement and confirmed its declaration of the property as an Economic Revitalization Area. Continue reading
Faulkner Fabricating Moves Closer to Second Tax Abatement in Just Over a Year
Just over a year after getting a tax abatement from Marshall County, Faulkner Fabricating was back in front of the County Council Monday to request another one. Jerry Faulkner says his Bourbon-area business has grown faster than he anticipated. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves 2017 Budget, Revisits Salary Ordinance
The Plymouth Common Council approved the city’s 2017 budget Monday, but not without opposition. The budget had been cut by nearly $1.2 million from the initial proposal, in an effort to help balance it. Continue reading
Building Commissioner Resignation to be Considered During Culver Town Council Meeting
The Culver Town Council will consider the resignation of Building Commissioner Russ Mason when it meets this evening. Continue reading
Faulkner Fabricating to Request Additional Tax Abatement from Marshall County Council
An additional tax abatement for Faulkner Fabricating will be discussed during this morning’s Marshall County Council meeting. The Bourbon-area business was granted a 10-year property tax abatement last year to help the company expand its building and add new jobs. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Revisit 2017 Salary Ordinance
The Plymouth Common Council will begin another attempt at passing a 2017 salary ordinance when it meets this evening. Back in August, the council narrowly rejected a salary ordinance on second reading, amid concerns about some changes made to the document since the time of its first reading. Tonight, a revised ordinance will be presented for first reading. Continue reading
State Offices to Close for Columbus Day, Most Local Governments to Remain Open
Monday is Columbus Day. Due to the holiday, mail will not be delivered and state government offices will be closed. Continue reading
Brown Reappointed to Monterey-Tippecanoe Township Public Library Board
Melvin Brown has been reappointed to the Monterey-Tippecanoe Township Public Library Board. The Culver School Board voted unanimously Monday to make the reappointment. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Meet with State School Boards Association Regarding Superintendent Search
The Culver School Board continues to gather information about how to proceed with a search for a new superintendent. Chuck Kitchell has been serving in an interim capacity since last December. He plans to continue in that role until the end of this school year, at which point he plans to retire. Continue reading
