Marshall County Community Foundation Awards Scholarship

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

A Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipient has been named in Marshall County.

The scholarship includes sufficient funds for the recipient to receive full tuition at a four-year college or university. The Lilly Endowment scholarship also includes a $900 stipend for books and other equipment.

The Marshall County Community Foundation says Haley Klimaszewski was this year’s recipient. She currently attends Culver Community High School, but is planning to attend Indiana University in Bloomington.

The scholarships are managed as part of a statewide initiative to help residents achieve higher levels of education.

A committee made the recommendation to the Marshall County Community Foundation’s Board of Directors. The recommendation comes after the committee interviewed three individuals out of 20 applications.

Klimaszewski plans to study genetics during her time at university.

 

Applications Available for Miss Blueberry Pageant

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

An annual scholarship pageant for girls in Marshall County now has applications available.

The 2015 Miss Blueberry Pageant will take place June 27th at the Argos High School Auditorium. The pageant is held prior to the Marshall County Blueberry Festival which acts as a continuation of a 150th anniversary celebration of Marshall County and honors the areas’ blueberry crop production. That festival will take place Labor Day weekend.

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Utility Provider Encourages Marking Service Lines Prior to Spring Work

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A local utility provider is encouraging safety before individuals or businesses begin any spring and summer excavation projects.

NIPSCO says April marks National Safe Digging Month and is encouraging residents to call the national “call-before-you-dig” number 8-1-1 two days prior to starting work. The 48 hour suggestion allows work crews to properly mark utility lines to avoid problems.

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INDOT Prepares for Busy Travel Weekend

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The combination of the Men’s Final Four in Indianapolis and spring break traffic will make for a busy weekend on Indiana’s highways. Of the four teams playing in the NCAA tournament, three are within a five-hour drive of Indiana. INDOT advises motorists should also expect additional traffic on interstates 65, 69, 74 and U.S. 31. Officials say contractors will pull back construction barrels and have to buy stanchions and install barricades as much as possible on highways to welcome basketball fans. Some road restrictions will remain in place for ongoing projects, though. They include I-65 north of Louisville for construction of a new Ohio River bridge and I-74 in Montgomery County between State Road 25 and U.S. 231. U.S. 31 is also down to one lane in each direction north of Indianapolis between State Roads 38 and 32 in Westfield. I-69 is reduced to one lane in each direction on weekdays as well for bridge rehabilitation at State Road 4 near Ashley. Continue reading →

DNR Hunting and Fishing Licenses Available Online

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

Indiana hunters and fishermen can purchase their annual licenses from retailers or through the DNR website. Annual licenses are valid from April 1 through March 31 of the next year and are available for residents and non-residents. Seasonal fishing, hunting, trapping and combination licenses are also available. Find more information online at http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/2380.htm. Continue reading →

Indiana Department of Revenue Aims to Prevent Identity Theft

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The Indiana Department of Revenue has implemented programs to help deter tax refund fraud and identity theft. Those programs have stopped more than $5.3 million in attempted identity theft and refund fraud this year.

Increased security features confirm the identity of each Indiana resident before processing tax returns. As part of the program, more than 179,000 taxpayers have been asked to complete an Identity Confirmation Quiz that features four questions that takes three minutes to complete. Those required to complete the quiz receive a letter with directions from the Indiana Department of Revenue. The quiz can be completed online or over the phone. Once the quiz is successfully done, his or her refund will be processed and delivered within 14 days if electronically filed and within 12 weeks if filed by paper.

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Unemployment Rates Dropped in February

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

The February unemployment report looks more favorable than the January report.

The January report released earlier this month indicated an increase in unemployment, where the February numbers showed a decrease in figures in all counties.

Marshall County is ranked 58th in the state with an unemployment rate of 5.5 percent. The county remains one of the lowest in unemployment in the area. The rate was over 6 percent in January.

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Plymouth Chamber Conducting Jack Greenlee Memorial Food Drive

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The Plymouth Chamber of Commerce is collecting items for a local food pantry in memory of a late public servant. Jack Greenleee died last month at the age of 85. He served as mayor from 1992-2000. Greenlee is credited with establishing the Annual Prayer Breakfast and Christmas Parade. He also served on the county board and city council. Mayor Mark Senter recently presented Greenlee a Key to the City. Continue reading →

Volunteers Look to Raise Awareness About Stormwater Pollution

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A group of volunteers will continue reminding Plymouth residents to keep hazardous materials out of stormwater drains.

Members of the Boy Scouts of American told the Plymouth Board of Public Works this week they will be placing small medallions on the stormwater inlet grates. The project is designed to help residents understand that chemicals mixed into stormwater runoff can affect lakes, streams, and even drinking water.
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Fire Officials: Don’t Burn Yard Debris on a Windy Day

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

Temperatures becoming more spring-like and it’s tempting to get out into the yard to get rid of leaves and brush left over from the winter months. The most common way to get rid of the debris is to burn it. On occasion, burn piles can get out of control and the fire department is called to assist a homeowner in putting out the flames.

Firefighters have responded to several brush fires in the past few days.

Fire officials urge residents to take caution if burning is the preferred method of ridding the property of yard waste. Despite the recent moisture received, it is still very dry. Do not leave fires unattended. Burning after dark is prohibited.

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Plymouth Teenager Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

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A Plymouth teen is in the Marshall County Jail after an alleged domestic violence incident.

Plymouth Police officers arrived at the Carriage Green Apartments on Dora Lane on Friday after they received a report of a woman battered by her boyfriend. Officers reviewed evidence at the scene and took Juan Hernandez, 19, into custody.

Hernandez was booked into the Marshall County Jail on preliminary charges of domestic violence in the presence of a minor, strangulation, and possession of marijuana. He is being held on a $3,505 cash bond.