The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department has opened an animal cruelty investigation after a show goat was reportedly killed Monday night. Continue reading
Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Animal Cruelty
Culver Sends Letter of Support for Wheel Tax
The Town of Culver is following suit to support a wheel tax being considered at the county level.
During Tuesday night’s Culver Town Council meeting, members considered writing a letter to the Marshall County Council – who is in the process of considering the tax due to lacking state support for road maintenance and repairs.
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Marshall County Economic Development Taking On Capital Campaign
The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation will be looking for additional money to aid in their efforts.
The non-profit partnership was developed in 2007, but is now turning its focus toward expanding its efforts. According to a press release, the company is launching “Invest in Marshall County,” a four-year capital campaign to help raise about $200-thousand annually.
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Plymouth Student Competes Nationally In Poetry Out Loud Competition
A Plymouth High School student is now considered one of the top poetry readers in the country.
According to information provided by the Plymouth School Corporation, Emma Libersky has been selected to advance beyond the first round of the National Poetry Out Loud competition.
Culver’s Affordable Housing Project Works Through Vicious Circle
The Town of Culver is still loosely working to attract affordable housing to the lake community.
Major employers provided demographic data about their employees to the Town in the hopes of better assembling data to present to developers. Next on the list is conducting a market analysis to show developers whether a strong demand exists for affordable housing in Culver.
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Plymouth Students Continue Tradition with Spring Variety Show
Fine Arts students at Plymouth High School will be showcasing their talents on Friday and Saturday.
The students have assembled their spring production which, this year, will once again be a variety show. Over 100 students involved in different groups, such as: the Pit Band, Chorus, Crimson Connection, Winter Guard, and Drum Line will participate. According to a press release, the show is being called “Time Machine.”
DNR Releases 2014 Deer Harvest Report
Indiana hunters harvested more than 120,000 deer in the 2014 season, according to information released this week by the state Department of Natural Resources. That’s down from the previous two years, but state officials say it reflects their efforts to reduce the deer population. Continue reading
Culver Anticipates Housing Development, Restaurant Expansion After Ordinance Changes
The Culver Town Council made quick work of several ordinances working their way through the hurdles.
Those items have been extensively discussed during previous public hearings, as well as a first reading earlier this month by the Town Council.
Local School Named Four Star School
A local high school is among 281 statewide schools designated as Four Star Schools for the 2013-2014 school year.
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz announced Tuesday that John Glenn High School was recognized as a Four Star School.
Four Star Schools must be in the top 25th percentile on ISTEP English/Language Arts and Math scores. They must also earn an “A” in the state’s accountability rankings and be accredited by the Indiana Department of Education. In addition, the requirement of 95 percent student participation rate has to be met.
Construction Ongoing For Ancilla Residence Hall
Work continues on the campus of Ancilla College.
The two-year liberal arts school is in the process of constructing a residence hall for freshman students. The building is expected to be finalized before the fall semester begins in August.
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Marshall County United Way Event to Honor Volunteers
Efforts by individuals and businesses across Marshall County will be recognized in a special event tomorrow evening in Plymouth.
The United Way of Marshall County’s Campaign Volunteer and Donor Recognition will focus on the 2014 sensational seven campaign chairs. They include Donna Burroughs, Pam Mahler-Lee, Ginny Munroe, Cindy Rash, Debi Sahlhoff and Jeannette Teall. In addition to being honored with this distinction, Cindy Rash will also be recognized as the Volunteer of the Year Award for Marshall County by the Indiana Association of United Ways.
Leadership Group Hosts Recycle Rally
A project for Leadership Marshall County is turning recycling into a bit of entertainment.
The group’s “Class of XX (20)” is hosting the Marshall County Recycle Rally this Saturday. Residents of Marshall County are being asked to come to the Solid Waste District and Recycle Depot to dispose of recyclable items.
Know Local Requirements Before Scheduling Yard Sales
Many residents will be shopping at their neighbor’s homes for deals when the yard sale season gets underway this summer.
The City of Plymouth does not have a yard sale permitting process, however the city’s sign ordinance regulates where yard sale signs can be posted to advertise the event. They can’t be hung on telephone poles, fire alarms or any other pole constructed by the authority of the Plymouth Common Council. Here is a copy of the ordinance section: City of Plymouth Sign Ordinance. Individual residents are allowed to have up to three sales per year.
Lengthy Meth Investigation Leads to Arrest
A months-long, multi-agency investigation into drug activity leads to an arrest. Continue reading
City of Plymouth Supporting Wheel Tax Proposal
The Plymouth Common Council will be sending a letter of support to Marshall County.
Due to anticipated cuts at the state level, Marshall County has been exploring options to continue funding road maintenance and repairs. Among the options being considered are a Local Option Highway User Income Tax and a Wheel Tax.
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Bids Tentatively Awarded For Water Treatment Upgrades
The Plymouth Board of Works has received bids for various projects to the Ledyard Water Treatment Plant.
Those bids were reviewed during last night’s meeting. The project was broken down into three divisions, but they contained alternate bids.
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Marshall County School Corporations Form New Pre-School Class
A new pre-school location will be opening in Marshall County.
According to a press release from the Culver Community Schools Corporation, the pre-school classroom will be located at Argos Elementary School. The class will accept students from three school corporations, including: Argos, Culver, and Triton.
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Access Ancilla Gives Prospective Students Time to View College Campus
Ancilla College will be giving prospective students some time to access their campus.
The Catholic based liberal arts school periodically hosts “Access Ancilla” Days. It’s designated as an open house to offer tours to interested students.
Goshen Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure, Public Intoxication in Plymouth
A Goshen man who told a Plymouth Police officer he was trying to get home spent Saturday night in the Marshall County Jail instead after his arrest for indecent exposure and other charges. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Award Capital Project Contracts
The Plymouth Board of Public Works will award several contracts for the wastewater treatment plant improvement project when they meet this evening. Bids were opened and taken under advisement two weeks ago for the Ledyard Water Treatment Plant, water main extension and Ledyard Water Treatment Plant storage building. The board will also approve the signing of contracts with Midwestern Engineers for the project. Continue reading
