A supplier for the marine, RV and specialty vehicle markets is setting up shop in Bourbon, with plans to add nearly 200 jobs in the next year. Indiana Composites, LLC is moving into the Reynold’s Building on Center Street. Officials plan to invest about $3 million in new machinery and an additional $790,000 in renovations. Continue reading
Discussions Continue for Plymouth Railroad Crossing Improvements
Work to improve some of the railroad crossings in Plymouth may begin in the near future. The city’s been working for months to contact the owners of the city’s railroads to fix some of the rough crossings and address other issues, but little progress had been made until the last few weeks. Continue reading
Plymouth School Principals Discuss Additional Test Results
Plymouth school principals reviewed their schools’ test results during Tuesday’s school board meeting. Last month, the elementary school principals discussed their schools’ scores on last year’s ISTEP test. This week, Riverside Intermediate School Principal Jeni Hirschy and Lincoln Junior High School Principal Reid Gault had the chance to talk about their schools’ results. Continue reading
Family Focused PAC Endorses Republican for State Office
A candidate for state office in Marshall County has received the endorsement of a “Pro-Family” organization’s Political Action Committee.
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DNR Investigating Lake Maxinkuckee Drowning
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the Tuesday afternoon drowning death of a fisherman in Lake Maxinkuckee. Continue reading
Indiana Composites Moves to Bourbon, Creating Jobs
The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation announced the creation of jobs in Bourbon, Tuesday morning.
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Marshall County Analyzes Budget, Tough Decisions Ahead
A financial plan has been outlined, but the Marshall County Council will need some time to consider the details.
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Council meeting, representatives from financial firm Umbaugh and Associates presented their analysis of the county’s financial position and spotted certain funds in need of attention.
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Challenges Arise for Plymouth Pedestrian Facilities
Improvements to Plymouth’s pedestrian facilities were discussed during Monday’s Board of Works Meeting. City Engineer Rick Gaul gave board members an update on Plymouth’s Safe Routes to School project. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Considers CEDIT Letter of Support
The Town of Culver will continue considerations of a plan that would alter the local CVS Pharmacy location.
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More Test Scores to Be Discussed at Plymouth School Board Meeting
The Plymouth School Board will get an update on some more test scores during tonight’s meeting. Continue reading
Marshall County EMA Offers Weather Radio Programming Service
The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency believes it’s time to get prepared for severe weather.
Dispatchers Recognized during Public Safety Telecommunications Week
Emergency dispatchers are getting some recognition this week. Governor Mike Pence has officially declared this week Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Continue reading
INDOT Promotes Work Zone Awareness for Start of Construction Season
The Indiana Department of Transportation is recognizing Work Zone Awareness Week, and they’re reminding motorists not to be THAT driver.
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Plymouth Police Bust Glue Sniffer at Walmart
A 44-year-old Plymouth woman was arrested in the Walmart parking lot Friday evening on a glue sniffing charge, among other offenses. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Get Update on Safe Routes to School Project
The Plymouth Board of Works will get an update on the city’s Safe Routes to School project when it meets this evening. During the previous meeting, City Engineer Rick Gaul told board members that preliminary engineering is underway. Now, he’s negotiating contracts for the actual construction work. Continue reading
County Council to Receive Airport and Financial Plan Updates
The Marshall County Council will receive an update from the Plymouth Municipal Airport when they meet this morning.
Absentee Ballots Piling-up in Local Area Prior to Election Day
Absentee voting is underway in Indiana, and area county clerk’s offices are reporting the ballot totals from last week.
The final day to register to vote in the Hoosier state was Monday. Tuesday marked the opening for absentee voting in Indiana’s May 3rd primary election.
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National Weather Service Extends Flood Warning
The National Weather Service has extended the flood warning for the Kankakee River at U.S. 30 until Friday afternoon. Flood stage is 10 feet. As of Sunday afternoon, the river was holding steady at 10.2 feet. Continue reading
INDOT Prepares for State Road 19 Resurfacing
State Road 19 in Kosciusko County is planned for resurfacing on Monday, but the Indiana Department of Transportation says the start date may depend on the weather.
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Purdue Agricultural Research Now Available in Mobile Format
Farmers now have access to some of the latest agricultural research, from the convenience of their smartphones. Purdue Extension is releasing a series of articles focusing on soil and water in a mobile-friendly format. Continue reading