The Plymouth Board of Works hopes that a couple new stops signs will correct a potential safety hazard in the city. The board voted Monday to make the intersection of Hillcrest, Pearson, and Westgate a four-way stop, after city officials received several complaints from residents. Continue reading
INDOT Schedules Limited U.S. 31 Closures
The Indiana Department of Transportation will be periodically closing lanes on U.S. 31 between U.S. 30 and 4A Road in Marshall County for the next few days. Continue reading
BMV Touts Ride Safe Indiana Success
A record number of motorcycle riders have completed a state-mandated safety course as the first training season draws to a close.
The Ride Safe Indiana program fills the statewide need for quality training to lower the number of motorcycle-related injuries and fatalities, according to BMV Commissioner Kent Abernathy. Continue reading
Plymouth Parade of Lights Entry Deadline Approaching
The entry deadline for the 2016 Plymouth Parade of Lights Christmas Celebration is rapidly approaching. This year’s parade will take place Saturday, Nov. 26, with entry applications due Friday, Nov. 18. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Finalizes Faulkner Fabricating Tax Abatement
The Marshall County Council has finalized a tax abatement for Faulkner Fabricating. It’s the second one in just over a year for the Bourbon-area business. Continue reading
Plymouth Sewer, Water Projects Continue Moving Ahead
The Plymouth Board of Works got an update Monday on several of the city’s ongoing public works projects. Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson said the Boys & Girls Club sewer relocation is essentially complete. Continue reading
Culver Restaurant to Combine Outdoor Dining Area with Emergency Exit
A restaurant planned as per this contact form for Downtown Culver hopes to improve its atmosphere while increasing diners’ safety. Lucrezia Restaurant, an Italian restaurant with locations in Chesterton and Crown Point, is planning a third location in Culver. It will be located at the former site of the Corndance Café at the corner of Main and Madison. Continue reading
INDOT Readies for Winter
This is Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana.
The Indiana Department of Transportation started preparing for the upcoming winter season soon after the last of the snow and ice melted last spring. INDOT officials say their top winter priority is removing snow and preventing ice on more than 11,000 miles of interstates, U.S. highways and state routes. Continue reading
Public Hearing Scheduled this Morning for Faulkner Fabricating Tax Abatement
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
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
Do Not Call Registry Deadline Looms
The Indiana Attorney General’s Office credits nearly 3,500 complaints filed with his office about an IRS imposter scam for cutting down on the number of phony phone calls. They resulted in a raid in Indiana last month, which broke up the telemarketing ring. Since then Attorney General Greg Zeoller says complaints have dropped from nearly 500 in September to just 67 in October. Continue reading
World Diabetes Day Encourages Advocacy
This is World Diabetes Day. The world’s largest diabetes campaign features a new theme chosen each year by the International Diabetes Federation to address issues facing the global diabetes community. Past topics have covered diabetes and human rights, diabetes and lifestyle, diabetes and obesity, diabetes and the disadvantaged and vulnerable and diabetes in children and adolescents. Continue reading
Plymouth Man Faces Neglect of a Dependent Charge
A 24-year-old Plymouth man faces a neglect of a dependent charge after Plymouth Police found an 18-month-old infant injured and unresponsive at a Holloway Drive home Thursday morning. 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
Deer Hunters Urged to Stay Safe
Today marks the opening of firearms season for deer hunters. All hunters are reminded to always treat their weapon as though it is loaded and always point the muzzle in a safe direction. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until you are ready to take a shot to avoid an unwanted discharge if you trip. Also be absolutely sure of your target before taking a shot. 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
FAFSA Workshop Scheduled Sunday in Plymouth
Prospective college students and their families can get some help applying for financial aid during a few upcoming events.
Representatives from Ancilla College will be on hand tomorrow at Plymouth High School or next Sunday, Nov. 20, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Knox United Methodist Church to help complete the FAFSA. Continue reading
Discover Plymouth to Host Inclusive Downtown Celebration
Visitors to downtown Plymouth will have an opportunity to Christmas shop, enjoy the annual tree lighting and the Parade of Lights as part of one fun-filed day this year. Continue reading
Murder Charges Filed in Connection with Plymouth Homicide
Murder charges have been filed against the two suspects in a Marshall County homicide. Continue reading
