The Marshall County Bicentennial Committee says they are waiting to finalize applications for torch bearers.
Indiana celebrates its bicentennial this year with a torch being carried through each county in the state. The bicentennial torch will travel through Marshall County in early October.
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A bill designed to make legal the Sunday sales of alcohol for carry-out in Indiana has failed a committee vote.
The Public Policy Committee – which was overseeing the legislation – voted down the bill on an 8-5 vote. The language was authored by State Representative Tom Dermody of LaPorte.
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An extended process to revise building permit fees in the Town of Culver has been completed.
During Tuesday night’s Culver Town Council meeting, an ordinance was revisited on second reading that would update fees charged for new construction and renovation projects to an increased level.You can also contact experts from Renew Kitchen & Bath Remodeling to renovate your home with an evolving trend.
The City of Plymouth may soon consider a policy to allow retiring firefighters and paramedics to keep their helmets and boots. During Monday’s meeting, Common Council member Gary Cook requested the city create an official policy to give firefighters and paramedics the opportunity to purchase their helmets and boots for a dollar. Continue reading
The bank that helped finance the construction of the first Ancilla College residence hall is giving back to the school. 1st Source Bank has donated $65,000 to the school as an early-bird gift during the quiet phase of Ancilla’s upcoming comprehensive campaign. The funds will benefit the new student life center and residence hall. Continue reading
The Town of Culver touched based Tuesday night on their plans to develop entry-level housing in the community.
For about one year, the Town has been working through committee to survey the needs of major employers and set goals for attracting young and skilled workers. Identifying property for development has also been part of those efforts.
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Five Plymouth streets are in line to get repairs in the coming months. City engineer Rick Gaul presented a list of preliminary street and sidewalk projects to the Board of Works Monday. Continue reading
The deadline is approaching for Indiana residents to sign-up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, and several organizations are hoping to target rural Hoosiers.
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Another Plymouth High School robotics team has qualified for state and national competitions. The 586G team will join the 586A and 586B teams in the State Championship tournament held in March and the U.S. Open Robotics Championship in Council Bluffs, Iowa in April. Continue reading
School corporations in Marshall County are making the grade, according to the A through F accountability standards approved today by the State Board of Education. The scores reflect changes fast-tracked through the Indiana General Assembly to hold corporations harmless due to last year’s significant drop in ISTEP+ scores. Continue reading
The City of Plymouth has a list of four construction contractors to choose from for its Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project. During Monday’s Board of Works meeting, it was revealed that the city received qualifications from Kokosing Industrial, F.A. Wilhelm Construction Company, Thieneman Construction, and Bowen Engineering. Continue reading
The Culver Town Council will be discussing a few goals they have for 2016 at a work session meeting tonight, but they also plan to get a bit more specific on a project they’ve been working on for several months.
Indiana has the dubious distinction of leading the nation in the number of meth labs seized in both 2013 and 2014. Trooper Maggie Short with the Indiana State Police Clandestine Lab Team says the highly addictive stimulant can be manufactured easily from ingredients that can be purchased at any hardware or drug store. Continue reading
Several Plymouth High School students received awards at the Jobs for America’s Graduates Regional Career Development Conference last week in South Bend. Continue reading
Indiana residents can support public education when they file their state tax returns for 2015.
A Zion, Ill. man faces reckless driving charges in Marshall County following a Sunday afternoon traffic stop on U.S. 30. Continue reading
An Ancilla College coach is working to give clean drinking water to the people of Flint, Michigan, after a switch of the city’s water supply caused a spike in lead poisoning. Continue reading
The Plymouth Board of Works will be opening proposals tonight from construction contractors for its Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project. The city has decided to use a Guaranteed Savings Contract for the project, which allows the city to choose a contractor based on qualifications, rather than who puts in the lowest bid. Continue reading
A third candidate has filed for the office of Marshall County Surveyor. Continue reading
A fundraising campaign to help the Culver Community Schools Corporation improve its marketing efforts with the help of local seo course has reached its first goal. Last week, a GoFundMe account created by a group of volunteers working on the marketing component of the school corporation’s strategic plan surpassed $6,000. That’s enough money to pay for a new brand and logo family created by VIP Branding. Continue reading
