This weekend marks the 50th Marshall County Blueberry Festival. Festival Coordinator Sherrie Martin has been to almost all of them. Continue reading
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Plymouth Looking to Restore Historic Light Pillars
The City of Plymouth is hoping to preserve some of the historic street lighting on the city’s east side. Continue reading
Plymouth Water and Wastewater Projects Moving Ahead
The Plymouth Board of Works received an update Monday on a few projects taking place in the city. Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson says contracts have been signed with Kokosing Industrial, the contractor selected to carry out upgrades to the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. Continue reading
Residents Reminded to Take Precautions Against West Nile Virus
Summer may be entering its final weeks, but mosquito season continues. So far this year, 92 mosquito batches have tested positive for West Nile Virus, including two in Starke County and three in St. Joseph County. Continue reading
Marshall County Reports Local Area’s Lowest Unemployment Rate
Marshall County’s unemployment rate continues to drop. The county’s July rate was 3.6 percent, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. That’s a decline of 0.3 percent from the same period last year and a 0.2-percent decline from June 2016. Continue reading
Plymouth Common Council Braces for Budget Cuts
The Plymouth Common Council is being told to cut $2 million from the city’s proposed 2017 budget. Council members took a look at the budget during a work session Monday. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Considers Centralized Emergency Dispatch
The City of Plymouth is being asked to chip in nearly $128,000 in order to receive dispatch services from Marshall County. During Monday’s Common Council meeting, Sheriff Matt Hassel discussed a plan to centralize dispatch on a formal basis. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Votes to Contribute $500,000 for Boys & Girls Club Rebuilding Effort
The Boys & Girls Club of Marshall County’s efforts to replace much of its Plymouth facility with a new, larger one received a major boost Monday. The Plymouth Common Council narrowly voted to contribute $500,000 to the club’s $1.9 million capital campaign. Continue reading
Ancilla Offers Training for Criminal Justice Careers
At a time when police officers often face scrutiny from their communities, an Ancilla College professor is making sure officers have the training they need. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Discuss 2017 Budget
The Plymouth Common Council will get to work on the city’s 2017 budget this evening. A budget work session will take place following tonight’s regular council meeting at 6:30. Continue reading
Seven Jailed Following Joint Highway Patrol Effort
Seven people were taken to jail, following a joint effort to improve the safety of area highways. For a four-hour period Monday, officers from the Marshall and Starke County Sheriff’s Departments, Plymouth Police Department, and Indiana State Police teamed up to patrol the U.S. 30 and U.S. 31 areas, according to the Plymouth Police Department. Continue reading
Contests, Musical Performances Featured at Yellowstone Trail Fest
The Yellowstone Trail Fest takes place today and tomorrow in Hamlet. Included on today’s schedule are a car show, battle of the bands, and zucchini contest. The Nightshift Band will provide musical entertainment later this evening. Continue reading
Vintage Barns to be Recognized During Upcoming Events
Indiana’s farm history will be celebrated with a couple of events next month. On Saturday, September 17, the Indiana Barn Foundation will be hosting its annual barn tour. It gives barn enthusiasts the chance to take a driving tour of some notable vintage barns. Continue reading
Culver Schools to Benefit from Ford Fundraising Event
Test drive a Ford and Culver Schools will get $20 for its Athletic Fund. That’s the deal during a “Drive 4 UR School” event hosted by Oliver Ford tomorrow morning in Culver. Continue reading
Yellowstone Trail Fest Starts Tomorrow
Hamlet’s Yellowstone Trail Fest is this weekend at the Starke County Fairgrounds. The festival officially kicks off tomorrow morning at 9:00 CDT with a flag raising ceremony, followed by the introduction of the 2016 grand marshal and Miss Yellowstone Trail Fest Queen. Continue reading
Culver Schools Joins Other Corporations to Boost Support for Small Schools
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is the latest local school district to join an effort that aims to boost Indiana’s smaller schools. On Monday, the school board added its approval to a resolution calling on state officials to increase financial support for small, rural school corporations. Continue reading
Culver School Board Chooses Sale Method for Monterey Building
The Monterey School Building is finally ready to be sold. Culver Schools Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell says the school board voted Monday to seek bids from interested buyers. Continue reading
Taste of Marshall County Tonight in Plymouth
The first Taste of Marshall County takes place this evening in Plymouth. The family-friendly event gives residents the chance to sample food from a variety of Marshall County vendors, while helping raise money for local nonprofit agencies. The Taste of Marshall County serves as a kickoff for the United Way of Marshall County’s 2016 annual fundraising campaign. Continue reading
Plymouth Resident Urges Action on Candy Lane Flooding
A Plymouth resident is urging the city to move ahead with plans to resolve some of the flooding issues in the Candy Lane area. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Awards Quotes for Water and Wastewater Projects
The City of Plymouth is moving ahead with a few water and sewer projects. On Monday, The Board of Works voted to award quotes for the extension of the Plymouth-Goshen Trail water main and for sanitary sewer improvements at the Plymouth Boys and Girls Club, based on recommendations from Midwestern Engineers. Continue reading
