MARSHALL COUNTY — The Plymouth Common Council unanimously approved a letter of support to commit the unrestricted and the abated funds from the 2022 and 2023 Opioid Settlement in the anticipated two-year total amount of $85,840.33 to Marshall County’s Project HOPE.
Continue readingPlymouth Redevelopment Commission Approves Resolution that Amends Economic Development Plan
The Plymouth Redevelopment Commission reviewed a resolution last week that would amend the Economic Development Plan for the U.S. 30/Pine Road Economic Development Area, or TIF #3.
Continue readingArgos Man Arrested on Suspicion of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated
An Argos man was arrested following an investigation by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department into a rollover accident Sunday, February 25.
Continue readingMarshall County Election Board Releases Vote Center Locations for May Primary Election
The Marshall County Election Board has released information on the Vote Center locations where Marshall County voters can submit ballots in this Primary Municipal Election.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Consider Marian University’s Ancilla College Request for Grant Match Funds
The Marshall County Commissioners heard from Marcella Hopple, Director of Business Affairs at Marian University’s Ancilla College last week concerning a commitment letter for the READI Grant fund match previously approved by the Marshall County Council for a simulation and skills lab to support a nursing degree at the college to address a shortage in nurses.
Continue readingPlymouth Redevelopment Commission Members Receive Update on Solar Project
The Plymouth Redevelopment Commission received an update on the Wastewater Treatment Facility’s new solar energy project last week.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will meet tonight where they will open bids for the town’s Community Crossings project that will widen Lakeshore Drive from Academy to State Road 10.
Continue readingBill to Modernize Public Health Services in Indiana Passes Senate
Indiana Senate Bill 4 that would help modernize Indiana’s public health services passed the Senate last week by a vote of 41-7.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Approves Plan Commission/Zoning Contract
The Bourbon Town Council recently approved 2-1 the Plan Commission / Zoning Contract with Chuck DeWitt for a period of six months. Vice President Les McFarland and Councilman Terry Clemens approved; President Ward Byers voted against. McFarland said that he thought the communication has improved, but he wanted to evaluate again in six months. Clemens echoed the improvement in communication and agreed with the six month reevaluation.
Continue readingJohn Glenn Theatre Company Presents Excerpt of Upcoming Play to School Board
Members of the John Glenn Theatre Company presented a song from the upcoming musical Oliver! to members of the John Glenn School Board last week.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Public Works and Safety, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety will meet tonight where the board members will consider a resolution concerning the adoption of advanced emergency medical technician training reimbursement agreement.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Fatality Accident
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Department investigated a fatality accident that occurred shortly after midnight Sunday, February 26 in the 3000 North block of U.S. 35 in La Porte County.
Continue readingArgos Awarded Federal Grant
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced 22 rural Indiana communities will receive more than $12.5 million in federal grant funding to create and expand community facilities, remove blight and improve water infrastructure.
Continue readingMarshall County Recommendations for U.S. 30, U.S. 31 Given to Company Working on PEL Studies
The Marshall County Commissioners and Plan Director Ty Adley presented recommendations on what type of connections Marshall County stakeholders would like to see concerning any updates to U.S. 30 and U.S. 31 in the next decade or two.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Holds Public Hearings Surrounding Proposed Building Projects
The John Glenn School Board members opened a public hearing this week on proposed upcoming building projects at Walkerton Elementary School and at North Liberty Elementary School. A Preliminary Determination public hearing was also held on the process on how the corporation will fund the projects.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Considers Tax Abatement Request
BOURBON — Greg Hildebrand, Interim Director of Marshall County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC), approached the Bourbon Town Council regarding a Personal Property Tax Abatement request on the estimated capital investment of $5.8M on behalf of Shells Inc. The total tax savings after seven years, if approved, would total $133,586.
Continue readingBremen Public School Board to Hold Work Session
The Bremen Public School Board will hold a work session Saturday, February 25 to discuss the state of current facility projects and future facility projects.
The board will meet at 9 a.m. ET in the High School Media Center at 511 W. Grant Street in Bremen.
Town of LaPaz Asks Marshall County Commissioners, ARPA Committee for Funding Help for Proposed Water Project
A proposed water project could help attract economic development, assist with fire suppression efforts, and provide residents in the Town of LaPaz with quality drinking water, but town officials need funding help to get to that point.
Continue readingBroadband Project to Begin Soon in Culver
The broadband internet project in the Town of Culver will begin in the next few weeks.
Continue readingCulver Community School Board Updated on Construction Project Timeline
The Culver Community School Board members made several additional approvals regarding the upcoming construction project when they met Monday night.
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