The Plymouth City Council members made several appointments during their most recent meeting.
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Stick to Your New Year Resolutions with the Help of Local Libraries
Many people struggle to keep up with their New Year Resolutions but fortunately there is a valuable community resource available year-round that can help keep you on track.
Whether your objective is to read more, learn a new skill, pick up a hobby, or any number of other goals, it’s likely that your local library has a plethora of resources and activities that can help you achieve them.
Continue readingIndiana State Police Seeking More Recruits
Indiana State Police are still looking for potential new troopers. They’re accepting additional applications for the 80th Recruit Academy. Those who complete the training and join the force will get a starting salary of $48,000 a year, health insurance, a lifetime pension after 25 years of service, and other benefits.
Continue readingJohn Glenn, Bremen School Corporations Lead Area in 2019 Graduation Rates
Indiana’s 2019 graduation rates were released by the Department of Education Tuesday.
Of the school districts serving Marshall County, John Glenn had the highest total graduation rate at 94.9 percent, followed by Bremen Public Schools at 92.9 percent.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Approve Agreement with North Township
The Marshall County Commissioners reviewed an agreement with North Township as part of the Stellar Communities process.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Members Review Cemetery Ordinance Amendment
The Bremen Town Council members discussed an amendment to the Cemetery Ordinance Monday night.
Continue readingArgos Officials Approve Republic Services Contract Extension & Associated Ordinance
The Argos Town Council approved a contract extension related to trash and recycling collection when members met for their final meeting in December.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Reviews Park and Recreation Fee Ordinance
The Plymouth City Council members looked at the 2020 park and recreation fee ordinance during their last meeting in December.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Considers Utility Write-offs
Culver Clerk-Treasurer Karen Heim asked the town council members last week to approve several utility write-offs.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Tables Rate Change Requested by East Shore Corporation
A request to reduce the pump-and-haul rate the East Shore Corporation is paying the Town of Culver was tabled Monday night.
Continue readingRequest for Proposals for Historic ‘Old Gym’ in Bourbon due in March
With the New Year upon us, community members are reminded that Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the Bourbon Community Building, commonly referred to as the ‘Old Gym’, will be due in a few months.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Reimburses Local Farmer for Crop Loss
The Argos Town Council took action to reimburse a local farmer when members met for their final meeting of 2019.
Continue readingGas Prices Head Back Up to Start 2020
Gas prices ended 2019 almost 50 cents higher, on average in Indiana, than where they began the year. That’s according to statistics from GasBuddy. The state’s average was at $2.52 a gallon, as of Tuesday afternoon.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Look Forward to 2020
The Marshall County Commissioners are looking forward to what’s happening in the county in 2020.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Considers Community Crossings Bid
The Bremen Town Council members took action to approve a bid for the latest round of Community Crossings projects.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Approves Amendment to 2020 Salary Ordinance
The Plymouth City Council members discussed an amendment to the 2020 Salary Ordinance when they met last week.
Continue readingDNR Accepting Lake and River Enhancement, Recreational Trails Grant Applications
The state is now accepting grant applications for projects aimed at improving waterways, as well as trail development. Applications for Lake and River Enhancement grants are due to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources by January 15.
Continue readingStarke, Marshall Counties Issue Travel Advisory
Starke County Emergency Management Agency Director J. Nier and Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery have conferred with the highway departments and the commissioners to move to an “Advisory” level travel advisory on Tuesday morning.
Continue readingFundraiser Approved for Local Grief Center
The Marshall County Commissioners and the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety have both given permission for a 5K race to benefit Dustin’s Place.
Continue readingNew Culver-Union Township EMS, Fire Chief Named
The Culver Town Council members took action Monday night to appoint a new Culver Union-Township EMS Director. Current EMS Director Kathy Hart had previously announced her retirement and a committee has been working to find her replacement prior to her departure in January. The committee recommended Deanna Cleveland who gathered unanimous council approval to fill the EMS Director position. She will begin in the position in mid-January.
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