The City of Plymouth hopes to improve its employees’ safety with a couple equipment purchases, with some help from the Indiana Public Employers’ Plan. Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson told the board of works Monday that the city received two IPEP grants. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners Approve Community Corrections Grant Application
Marshall County Community Corrections’ request for state funding in 2018 has been approved by the County Council. Continue reading
Culver School Board Seeks New Member, Following Resignation
The Culver School Board is looking for a new member, following the resignation of Jim Wentzel. Culver Schools Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell says Wentzel had been considering resigning for a while, but made it official during Monday’s meeting. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Boosts Rainy Day Fund
The Marshall County Council has decided to transfer some leftover money into the county’s Rainy Day Fund. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Reorganizes, Ecker Appointed to Plan Commission
The City of Plymouth finalized some arrangements for the coming year Monday. Bill Walters took his seat on the Plymouth Common Council for the first time, while Duane Culp was sworn in to the board of works. Both replace Mike Delp, who resigned following his election to the Marshall County Board of Commissioners. Continue reading
State Officials Urge Testing for Potentially Deadly Gas
Hoosiers are urged to test their homes for a cancer-causing, radioactive gas during the month of January. Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Continue reading
Culver-Union Township Public Library to Issue Bonds for Facility Upgrades
The Culver-Union Township Public Library hopes to make some facility upgrades, while refinancing some of its debt. Continue reading
State Lawmakers Looking to Bring Back Small School Grant
Several local school corporations would stand to benefit from a bill introduced last week in the Indiana House of Representatives. Francesville Republican Doug Gutwein has co-authored a bill that would reestablish a small school grant for 2017 through 2019. Continue reading
Buffalo Man Arrested at Plymouth Motel on Local, Fulton County Charges
Plymouth Police made an arrest at a local motel Sunday evening after responding to a battery report. They were called to the Super 8 on Oak Drive around 5:30 p.m., according to the incident report. Continue reading
Four Arrested as Bi-State, Multi-County Theft Investigation Continues
Deputies with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office assisted with a multi-jurisdictional theft investigation that led to four arrests. Continue reading
Teen Arrested After Single Vehicle Crash
A 19-year-old Plymouth man is faces criminal charges after totaling his car early Saturday morning. Continue reading
Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Walkerton Burglary
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a weekend burglary in Walkerton. Continue reading
Marshall County Council to Reorganize, Consider Requests
The Marshall County Council will reorganize for the year when they meet today. Former County Treasurer Penny Lukenbill was elected to an at-large council seat in November, while incumbents John VanVactor and Jim Masterson were reelected. Continue reading
Culver Park Department Prepares for Summer Season
The Culver Park Department is already making plans for the summer season. Boat slip rates are unchanged from 2016, and new contracts will be mailed on Jan. 13. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Reorganize, Set 2017 Meeting Schedule
The City of Plymouth will finish making some preparations for the year ahead, during tonight’s meetings. Continue reading
Plymouth School Board Sets 2017-18 Calendar
The Plymouth School Board has approved the 2017-2018 school calendar. The first day of classes will be Wednesday, August 2, 2017, with the last day Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Continue reading
Miss Yellowstone Trail 2016 to Compete in Statewide Pageant
A local pageant winner is competing in a statewide contest today in Indianapolis. Miss Yellowstone Trail 2016 Cassi Quissel will be among the young ladies vying for $3,000 in scholarships in the Indiana State Festival Association Pageant. Continue reading
Plymouth School Board Reorganizes, Cupka Appointed to Full Four-Year Term
The Plymouth School Board reorganized for 2017 Tuesday, with one member reappointed to a full four-year term. Robin Cupka was first appointed to the school board back in November, taking over from Jennifer Sickmiller as the City of Plymouth’s representative. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners Updated on Hickory Road Bridge Replacement
The Hickory Road bridge replacement is moving closer to getting underway. Continue reading
Plymouth Police Arrest One Robbery Suspect, Search for Second
A man has been arrested in connection with a robbery at the Economy Inn in Plymouth last month, and police are still searching for a woman who was reportedly involved as well. Continue reading