‘Tis the season for supporting candidates for elected office and the Indiana Department of Transportation is reminding residents to keep campaign signs out of the right-of-way.
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
Indiana Tree Stand Fall Prompts Safety Reminder
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a tree stand fall in the Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area.
The injured man was from Morocco, but the tree stand fall from 13 feet brings about safety reminders to area hunters. Tree stands are considered a leading cause of injuries to hunters by multiple state DNR services.
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
Candidates Appeal to Marshall County Voters Before Election Day
The Center at Donaldson provided an opportunity for voters to better acquaint themselves with candidates seeking elected office.
Thursday night’s candidate forum saw representatives for state office, and those seeking office at the county and local level discuss their experience and explain some of their positions and how it might influence Marshall County residents.
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Fire Prevention Week Brings Home Safety Reminders
The Indiana State Fire Marshal’s office is reminding Hoosiers to make sure they’re prepared in the case of a house fire.
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
Wanted Suspect Faces Additional Charges in Marshall County
A Plymouth woman who was wanted on a warrant for violating probation faces additional charges following her arrest Monday at Walmart. 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
In-Person Absentee Voting Begins Today
Starting today, registered voters can cast in-person absentee ballots at the Marshall County Clerk’s Office in advance of the Nov. 8 General Election. 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
Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Wraps Up Enforcement Blitz
Patrol deputies with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department issued 44 tickets and 53 warnings during a recently completed enforcement blitz. They took part in the national and statewide 2016 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2016 campaign. Continue reading
