Marshall County Commissioners to Discuss LOHUT in Today’s Meeting

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

A local resident will be giving her opinion about a wheel tax to the Marshall County Commissioners when they meet this morning.

The Culver Town Council and the Plymouth Common Council have approved letters of support to the Marshall County Commissioners and the council for a proposed Local Option Highway User Tax (LOHUT). A LOHUT includes a vehicle excise tax and wheel tax that is payable at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles when vehicle registration is due. Those fees will be distributed to the county for use to construct, reconstruct, repair or maintain streets under county, city or town jurisdiction.

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Ancilla College President Discusses Agriculture Program

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

Ancilla College is adding a new two-year degree program in agriculture. President Dr. Ken Zirkle says classes will be offered this fall. Students who complete the program can either transfer to Purdue and get a bachelor’s degree or enter the workforce.

Zirkle says the head of a regional agriculture-related corporation recently told him they need workers with training beyond high school but not a bachelor’s degree. He says that’s a perfect fit for what Ancilla has to offer. School officials will be working with local corporations to develop classes to meet their needs. Continue reading →

Absentee Voting Available Today

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

Voters in the City of Plymouth Primary Municipal Election have a chance to vote absentee today in the Marshall County Clerk’s office.

The Marshall County Courthouse is open to absentee voters today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET. One more opportunity remains to vote absentee. The last chance to submit a ballot before Election Day is Monday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to noon.

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Some BMV Branches to Changes Hours for Primary Elections

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be changing their hours slightly, next week.

According to BMV Commissioner Kent Abernathy, branches located in counties with elections in May will extend their hours on Monday and Tuesday. The extended hours will allow the BMV to issue driver’s licenses and state ID cards that can be used for identification at polling sites.

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DNR Approves Grants to Eradicate Invasive Aquatic Vegetation

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

The Department of Natural Resources has issued grant money to local counties to fight invasive aquatic vegetation. Lake and River Enhancement program grants from the DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife allow for the completion of projects that would be difficult for local organizations to fund on their own.

Lake users will benefit from efforts to control non-native species, including Eurasian watermilfoil, curly-leaf pondweed, and starry stonewort. The grants can provide economic benefits to lake communities by improving and increasing public access opportunities for those who fish or pleasure-boat.

Starke County has been granted $18,800 for work at Bass Lake, Pulaski County will receive $5,000 for Bruce Lake projects, $8,800 is set for Koontz Lake in Marshall County and a grant for $12,400 was approved for Lake of the Woods in Marshall County.

A total of $447,009 was granted to 55 counties in the state.

DNR Redesigns, Launches Mobile “App”

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources may be providing easier access to information.

A mobile “app” that the DNR oversees for mobile devices has been redesigned for both Apple and Android operating systems. The remake comes after the previous “app” was launched in 2011. According to the DNR, the previous application was downloaded almost 33-thousand times.

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Electric Vehicle Owners Offered Charging Station in Plymouth

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

A bit of infrastructure is now in place for what could be the future of motor vehicle transportation.

NIPSCO, Pine Creek Plaza, and Mancino’s Pizza and Grinder’s have been working to install Plymouth’s first charging station for electric cars. The charging station allows owner’s of electric vehicles to receive the energy necessary for the car to continue traveling, and provides a stop along U.S. 30 for long-distance travelers.

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Volunteers Needed for Mayor’s Youth Council Earth/Arbor Day Celebration

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

The Mayor’s Youth Council plans to show Mother Earth some love tomorrow. Volunteers ages 11 and older are needed for their third annual Earth Day celebration. It gets under way at 9 a.m. at River Park Square on Garro Street and continues until 1 p.m. Participants are asked to wear long pants and shoes with closed toes. Work gloves are required, and safety vests will be provided. Continue reading →

Marshall County Economic Development Taking On Capital Campaign

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

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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Culver’s Affordable Housing Project Works Through Vicious Circle

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

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

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

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.”

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