The Town of Culver is hoping to restart a project that Town officials think can improve the community’s quality of place.
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State Grants Available for Quality of Place Initiatives
Cities and towns throughout Indiana are urged to apply for Place Based Investment Funds. The grants from the state Office of Community and Rural Affairs and Indiana Office of Tourism Development support projects focused on furthering quality of place initiatives. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Approves Excavator Purchase for Cemetery
The City of Plymouth’s cemetery is about to get an equipment upgrade. The Board of Works Monday approved the purchase of a mini-excavator from Bobcat of Warsaw. Continue reading
Culver Considers Snow Removal Projects as Part of More Comprehensive Ordinance Changes
The Culver Town Council discussed the possibility of providing snow removal services for certain commercial areas of the town, Tuesday night.
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Video Recording Upgrades Approved for Use by Marshall County Law Enforcement
A new video recording system that looks to improve communication between the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and Prosecutor’s offices has received approval.
Plymouth Moves Forward with Fire Department Helmet and Boot Purchase Ordinance
The City of Plymouth is moving ahead with efforts to allow retiring firefighters and paramedics to keep their helmets and boots. An ordinance giving fire department employees the chance to purchase their helmets and boots for a dollar was presented for first reading during Monday’s Common Council meeting. Continue reading
Prospective Students Invited to Access Ancilla Day
Students deciding which college to attend have the chance to learn about Ancilla College next month. The school is hosting Access Ancilla Day on March 3. Continue reading
State Officials Working to Increase FAFSA Completion
The State of Indiana is working to help students continue their education with its Cash for College campaign. It aims to increase the number of students who file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by Indiana’s March 10 deadline. Continue reading
Driver Arrested Following Traffic Stop
A Plymouth man’s erratic driving resulted in an early morning trip to the Marshall County Jail on numerous charges. Dispatchers got a call around 3:30 a.m. of a possibly impaired or sleepy semi driver all over the roadway on westbound U.S. 30. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Chooses Contractor for Wastewater Plant Project
The City of Plymouth has tentatively selected a construction contractor for its Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Adopts Budget for Sheriff’s Commissary Fund
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department now has a budget for spending revenue generated out of its Commissary Fund.
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Council meeting, Sheriff Matt Hassel approached the fiscal body about the prospect of adopting a budget for certain purchases that hopes to improve the department. The Commissary Fund is the account where money gained from the sale of products to inmates incarcerated at the Marshall County Justice Center is placed.
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Culver Town Council Considers Bike Path Plans, Downtown Snow Removal
The Culver Town Council will be working with downtown merchants this evening to discuss the possibility of sidewalk snow removal.
Scientists Assessing Threat of Zika Virus
Scientists and health officials are working to assess the threats the Zika virus may pose to the local area. Continue reading
Maxinkuckee Players Schedules Auditions for ‘Beauty and the Beast’
If you’d like to take part in the Maxinkuckee Players’ summer production this year, now’s the time to start thinking about auditioning. This July, the community theater will be staging a production of “Beauty and the Beast.” Continue reading
Races Take Shape in Marshall County
A number of competitive primary races are on the ballot in Marshall County. Republicans Angie Johnson Birchmeier, William Cleavenger and Steven Heim are all running for treasurer. No Democrat had filed as of the Friday deadline. The coroner’s race will be a two-way contest between Republicans John R. Grolich and Bridget Hite. The surveyor’s race drew four Republican candidates: Craig D. Cultice, Rex Gilliland, Don Heckford and Dennis G. Morrison. Continue reading
Marshall County Residents Get Look at Economic Development Plans
The poor condition of Marshall County’s roadways and a shortage of skilled young professionals are two of the major issues the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation hopes to address with its Marshall County Vision. Residents, along with community and business leaders, got the chance to learn more about the plans during a town hall meeting Saturday in Plymouth. Continue reading
County Commissioners to Consider Interview and Confession Upgrades
The Marshall County Council plans to review a proposal by the County Prosecutor and Sheriff’s Department during their meeting this morning.
Beware of Tax Scams During Filing Season
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for tax scams as filing season gets underway. These include phishing scams where criminals send emails while posing as banks, tax software companies, or government agencies, in order to get money, passwords, or social security numbers. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Consider Wastewater Contractor Recommendation
The Plymouth Board of Works will soon choose a contractor for its Wastewater Treatment Plan improvement project. Utility superintendent Donnie Davidson is expected to recommend a company to do the construction work during tonight’s Board of Works meeting. He and two of the board members reviewed qualifications from four potential contractors. Continue reading
Meth Offender Gets 20 Year Prison Sentence
A Bourbon woman was sentenced this week in Marshall Superior Court to 20 years in prison for dealing in methamphetamine after pleading guilty in two separate cases. Continue reading
