Street repair work may soon be coming to a section of Michigan Street and the Eastwood Subdivision in Plymouth. The Plymouth Board of Works tentatively approved awarding a quote Monday to Pavement Solutions, Inc. of Middletown. Continue reading
Competition Leads to Wide Differences in Gas Prices
Gas prices have been heading down over the past few weeks, but the drop’s been more noticeable in some places than others. As of Wednesday, GasBuddy.com was reporting prices of $2.19 per gallon or lower in places like Plymouth and Hamlet, but about 20 cents higher in Knox and Culver. Continue reading
VA Official Discuses PTSD Diagnoses, Treatment
Almost 25-million people in the United States are living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, according to the support group PTSD United. That includes thousands of Hoosiers who have suffered a traumatic event, from crimes or natural disasters to events surrounding military service. Continue reading
Beware of Email Scam
Area residents are receiving emails purported to be from a Knox pastor raising money for a grant to assist needy people. The request gives a telephone number and requests that you send money with a pre-paid card from Walmart. The entire effort is a scam. Report any contact to local law enforcement officials.
Stabbing Suspect Sentenced to 12 Years Following Guilty Plea
A Plymouth man was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Wednesday for his alleged involvement in a 2015 stabbing.
According to the Marshall County Prosecutor’s office, 33-year-old Robert James was arrested after Plymouth Police were called to the 500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue on March 29th, 2015.
Moped Chase Loses Suspect, Investigation Underway
Plymouth Police say they are searching for a suspect who escaped police following an hours-long pursuit.
Plymouth to Go All In for Community Crossings Funds
The City of Plymouth is going for the maximum amount of money from Indiana’s Community Crossings 50-50 matching grant program for street projects. The Plymouth Common Council voted Monday to begin the process of appropriating a million dollars for the local match. That’s the most the state says it will match for each local government entity. Continue reading
Culver Updates Sewer Rate Ordinance for Future Developments
The Culver Town Council is updating its Sewer Rate Ordinance, and now they’re accommodating new development in the community.
Ancilla College Prepares for Autism Education Center
Ancilla College says it intends to use grant funds to help develop programs for those diagnosed with Aspeger’s Spectrum Disorder.
The Ball Brothers Venture Fund helped provide $75-thousand worth of grants for various projects through the Independent Colleges of Indiana. Ancilla College’s share of the benefits is just more than $20-thousand.
Bicentennial Torchbearers to Be Announced Today
Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb will announce the names of the 2,200 Hoosiers selected to carry Indiana’s Bicentennial Torch during a ceremony today at the state capitol. Continue reading
Grand Marshal Named for Yellowstone Trail Fest Parade
A lifelong Hamlet resident is the grand marshal for this year’s Yellowstone Trail Festival Parade. Jim Cooley is known as the Hamlet Inventor. He’s been tinkering since his teenage years, when he worked at Jones’ Repair Shop. Cooley did body work, mechanical repairs, painting and whatever else needed done on a vehicle. He also got hands-on lessons about gyrocopter manufacturing from Merle Jones. Continue reading
Five Receive Medical Treatment Following Buggy Crash
Injuries were reported on Monday evening in Marshall County following a vehicle versus buggy collision.
Plymouth Council Takes Next Step in Granting Tax Abatement
The Plymouth Common Council continues moving ahead with a tax abatement request from a local garage door business. After a brief public hearing Monday, council members approved a resolution confirming their decision to designate the site of DAC Enterprise an Economic Revitalization Area. That makes the business eligible for a tax abatement. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Considers Sewer Rate Changes
The Culver Town Council will consider a change to its sewer rate ordinance when it meets this evening.
Plymouth FOP Deems “Cops and Bobbers” Fishing Event a Success
Plymouth’s Fraternal Order of Police is working to get kids outdoors, and give them a more positive perspective.
The organization held its first ever “Cops and Bobbers” event on Saturday. The gathering was designed to take children around the age of 10-years-old fishing while providing a bit of education about what law enforcement does.
Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum Turns to Public to Cover Legal Fees
As the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum continues its efforts to resume excursions to LaCrosse, it’s asking the public for help covering its legal fees. The museum believes the restriction of its trains is a violation of the terms of an INDOT grant the Town of North Judson received in 2004 to purchase the line. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Schedules Public Hearing for DAC Enterprise Tax Abatement Request
The Plymouth Common Council will consider taking the next steps in granting a tax abatement to a local business. A public hearing is scheduled during tonight’s meeting on a proposed tax abatement for DAC Enterprise. Continue reading
Marshall County Museum Sports Exhibit Receives $30,000 Grant
Efforts to recognize the history of high school sports in Marshall County are getting a big boost. The Marshall County Museum has gotten a $30,000 grant to upgrade its Sports Room. The museum is one of 25 organizations included in the first group of recipients of the Indiana Historical Society’s Heritage Support Grant. Continue reading
State Fire Marshal Informs Hoosiers About Fireworks Laws
As Independence Day draws near, the State Fire Marshal’s office is reminding Hoosiers about fireworks laws currently on the books.
In Indiana, the person setting off the fireworks may be held liable for damage to any property. In addition, fireworks are only allowed to be discharged on the owner’s property, or on the property of someone who has consented to it. Some communities may have specially designated areas for fireworks usage.
Dairy Trail Brings Farm Facts to Northern Indiana Region
The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation is recognizing a bit of recent progress. That includes an event being held today called the Dairy Trail. MCEDC says the six-county region encompassing Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, Noble and St. Joseph counties has more dairy farms than any other part of the state. Continue reading
