Marshall County is looking to better understand the scope of its homeless population with a survey taking place this month.
According to information provided by the United Way of Marshall County, the organization is employing the help of the Marshall County Neighborhood Center to undertake the study.
The weather station at the Starke County Airport should be back in service in the near future. It stopped reporting local weather conditions a few months ago, causing current conditions to be left blank on the National Weather Service website and some local weather reports. Continue reading
Many government offices will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Day. Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski County offices will all be closed, as well as the City of Plymouth and the Town of Culver. Continue reading
An issue that surfaced at the end of December was brought back up by the Marshall County Council, this week.
Several department heads attended the meeting to seek clarification on exactly how budget transfers between major categories are approved. Budgetary line items are required by the state of Indiana to remain in the black.
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A revised plan to issue permit fees has received an initial nod from the Culver Town Council.
A public hearing was held on the plan – which was recommended from the Town’s Plan Commission. Culver is taking the steps to deal with increasing costs from Marshall County to compensate for the use of their building inspector.
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The City of Plymouth is moving ahead with efforts to choose a construction contractor for its 9.8-million-dollar 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
Indiana’s elected representatives in Congress are providing their opinions on this week’s State of the Union address.
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The eight officers from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department who took part in a recent Operation Pull Over enforcement blitz logged 81 hours of overtime during the 24-day period. Continue reading
The City of Plymouth may soon be looking at an upgrade for its offices. Continue reading
The Culver Town Council has approved updated rules to regulate the use of golf carts within the community.
Last night’s meeting was the first for new board members Tammy Shaffer and Joel Samuelson. The two were faced with an immediate decision to raise fees to register the vehicles for use within the town.
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Check another item off the list for changing Marshall County into a vote center county.
The idea is to reduce the number of polling sites, but to allow registered voters to cast the proper ballot from any of the locations based on a state identification. Marshall County has already purchased e-poll books to aid in the process.
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Two robotics teams from Plymouth High School will soon be competing on the state and national levels. Plymouth’s 586A and 586B robotics teams both received tournament championship trophies at Saturday’s Jay County Border Wars Nothing But Net Competition in Portland, Indiana. Continue reading
A winter weather advisory is in effect for the entire listening area until noon Eastern, 11 a.m. Central today. The National Weather Service advises periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Motorists should be prepared for snow-covered roads and use caution while driving. Continue reading
A member of the Marshall County Council has decided to challenge the incumbent for a seat on the Marshall County Board of Commissioners.
The Marshall County Treasurer’s office is looking to save on time and on resources when it comes to tax bill preparation.
For the past 15 years or so, the Treasurer’s office has printed property tax bills in-house. Marshall County Treasurer Penny Lukenbill requested Monday morning that the preparation methods be changed to contract with an outside company.
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The Plymouth Common Council looked a bit different when it met for the first time in 2016. Continue reading
The Culver Town Council will be sitting new board members at their meeting this evening, and they may already have a say in raising fees.
Plymouth High School is hosting a Freshmen Orientation Program tomorrow. The school corporation says it’s designed to create a smooth transition for eighth graders who plan to attend Plymouth High School this fall. Continue reading
With snow and frigid temperatures moving into the area, state officials are reminding residents to stay safe during winter weather. Continue reading
An Argos man faces charges in connection with a Saturday evening hit and run crash in downtown Plymouth. Continue reading
