The City of Plymouth is hoping for some commitment from city employees who receive specialized training at the city’s expense. Continue reading
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Plymouth Street Improvements Continue
The City of Plymouth is making progress on several of its street projects. Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt told the Board of Works Monday that work on South Michigan and Western Avenue is complete. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Votes Down Salary Ordinance
The City of Plymouth’s 2017 salary ordinance failed to pass the Common Council on second reading Monday. Continue reading
5K Run/Walk Planned for Plymouth High School Student
Three months after being seriously injured in a car crash, a Plymouth High School student is on the road to recovery, and his family is turning to the local community for help. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Finalize Project Bids
The Plymouth Board of Works will consider awarding bids for various projects when it meets this evening. These include an extension of the Plymouth-Goshen Trail water main, sanitary sewer improvements, and the purchase of a loader for the Street Department. Continue reading
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Applications Now Available
High school seniors in Marshall County have the chance to have their college education paid for. Applications for the 2017 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship are now available. Continue reading
1920s Theme Chosen For Yellowstone Trail Fest
Hamlet’s Yellowstone Trail Fest will have a 1920s theme this year. The theme looks to recognize the period when automobile travel was just becoming popular and routes like the Yellowstone Trail were helping to make intercity travel by car possible. Continue reading
IRS Reports Spike in ‘Robo-Call’ Scams
Scammers are increasingly turning to “robo-calls,” in an effort to get fake tax payments. The Internal Revenue Service is reporting an increase in the number of scams taking the form of automated phone calls. Continue reading
Plymouth School Corporation Issues Promotional Magazine
The Plymouth Community School Corporation is looking to promote its schools by starting its own magazine. The first issue of the “Plymouth Pilgrimage” was sent out to area residents last month. The publication features stories and photos about various events and accomplishments at the corporation’s ten schools over the past year. Continue reading
Updated Teacher Evaluation Plan Approved by Plymouth School Board
The Plymouth School Board has approved the teacher evaluation plan for the new school year. Assistant Superintendent Andy Hartley told the school board Tuesday that the policies were reviewed by a committee of teachers and administrators, who only recommended a few minor changes. Continue reading
Upgraded Plymouth Stadium Getting Ready for Football Season
Work on Plymouth High School’s stadium continues, ahead of the first home football game in a few weeks. Continue reading
Drivers Urged to Watch for Kids as They Return to School
Many schools are back in session, while others soon will be. Local emergency management officials remind motorists to once again be alert for kids heading to and from school. Continue reading
Culver Blessings in a Backpack Prepares for School Year
Culver students are returning to class today, and a nonprofit group is working to make sure they’re getting the proper nutrition. Blessings in a Backpack is a national organization that provides food for elementary students to take home over the weekends, when they’re not getting meals at school. Continue reading
School Board Candidate Filing Deadline Approaches
Those interested in running for a school board seat in Marshall County have a few more weeks to file their paperwork with the County Clerk’s Office. Candidates have until Friday, August 26 at noon to register, according to Marshall County Clerk Debbie VanDeMark. Continue reading
Ancilla College Sees Success with New Ag Program
Ancilla College’s new agriculture program continues to grow. Ancilla President Ken Zirkle says there are already more then 20 students signed up to take part in the two-year degree program when the fall semester starts next month. Continue reading
Small Amount of Marijuana Allegedly Found in Bourbon Apartment
A Bourbon man was taken into police custody Friday night, after police allegedly found a small amount of marijuana and paraphernalia in his apartment. Bourbon Police responded to the apartment in the 100 block of North Main Street around 10:45 p.m. after getting a complaint of burning marijuana. Continue reading
Maxinkuckee Players Stage ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Performances are now underway for the Maxinkuckee Players’ summer production. The community theater’s production of “Beauty and the Beast” opened last night. Continue reading
State Police K-9 Retires
After nearly eight years of service, an Indiana State Police K-9 is getting a well-deserved retirement. Zane has been patrolling the ISP Bremen District alongside his handler Trooper Ryan McNamara since December 2008. Continue reading
NIPSCO Rate Hike Approved
Electric rates will be going up for NIPSCO customers this October. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has approved the rate hike, following an agreement reached in February involving NIPSCO, the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, and other groups. Continue reading
Starke County Community Foundation Plans Over $100,000 in Grant Funding for Ancilla College
Ancilla College is getting a boost with its efforts to provide on-campus student housing. The Starke County Community Foundation has announced plans to provide a total of $105,000 in grant funding from its Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund over the next five years. That includes an initial grant of $25,000 for the college’s new dorm building. Continue reading
