Two have been pronounced dead following a weekend crash in Marshall County.
Culver School Board to Consider Proceeding with Teacher Cuts
Teacher cuts will be considered during tonight’s Culver School Board meeting. Last month, the board formally declared the need to cut up to four certificated teaching positions. The resolution cited a $250,000 reduction in General Fund support from the state for this year and the need for the corporation to cut $440,000 from its budget. Continue reading
Commissioners Consider Voting Equipment Upgrades
The Marshall County Commissioners will consider a request to update some of the county’s voting equipment prior to November’s General Election.
Plymouth Sidewalk Cleaning Scheduled This Week
Sidewalk cleaning will be taking place this week in Downtown Plymouth. Starting today, crews will be cleaning some of the sidewalks and treating them with a water-repellent sealer. Continue reading
Three in Critical Condition After Marshall County Crash
A crash early Sunday morning in Marshall County has sent three people to Memorial Hospital in South Bend. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department says the crash happened shortly before 2:00 a.m. at the intersection of Rose Road and Plymouth-LaPorte Trail. Continue reading
Culver’s Lakeshore Drive Construction Behind Schedule
A major construction project in Culver is officially behind schedule.
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Plymouth Discusses Street and Sidewalk Projects
The City of Plymouth is moving ahead with several street and sidewalk projects. City Engineer Rick Gaul told the Board of Works Monday that state funding has been approved to help cover the cost of soil testing for the Safe Routes to School project. Continue reading
Purdue Extension Offers Gardening Tips
The risk of frost has been significantly lowered as the calendar works its way through the month of May, and that means there are a few things to consider for a home garden.
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D.A.R.E. Essay Winners Honored
Seven local D.A.R.E. students were recognized during a banquet Thursday. Essay winners from each of the seven schools that take part in Marshall County’s D.A.R.E program had the chance to read their essay during the event. Continue reading
Marshall County Navigates State Requirements for Road Funding
Marshall County is taking steps to better fund road improvements over the next year.
During Monday night’s Marshall County Council meeting, resolution’s from the County’s communities were presented showing support for an increase in both a Local Option Highway User Tax and a County Economic Development Income Tax.
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Stellar Communities Plans Progress As Awareness Increases
Culver’s Stellar Communities plans are moving along as the deadline for Phase II of the application draws near.
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Mooney’s Ice Cream Sign Issues Continue
The City of Plymouth is once again discussing the signage at a local ice cream parlor. Last year, the placement of a sign at Mooney’s Ice Cream led to discussions with both the Plymouth Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. Now, electrical violations have brought the issue before the Board of Works. Continue reading
ISP Bremen Post Conducts Sobriety Checkpoint
A sobriety checkpoint will be conducted by the Indiana State Police in Elkhart County on Friday.
Indiana Homeland Security Awards Grants to Local Governments
The Indiana Homeland Security Foundation has allocated more than $175-thousand to the state’s public safety agencies, including some in the local area.
Culver to Contact INDOT for SR 10 Speed Reduction
State Road 10 in Culver may see its speed limit reduced, but the change may take up to one year.
The Culver Town Council on Tuesday night considered a request from the Plan Commission to reduce the speed limit on the state highway. No specifics were introduced, but Police Chief Wayne Bean says lowering the speed limit from 45 mph to 35 mph may be appropriate.
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Plymouth Wastewater Upgrades Continue
Progress continues at Plymouth’s wastewater facilities. Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson told the Board of Works Monday that Division 1 of the Ledyard Plant renovations is moving along smoothly. “We expect to have the plant start-up on the east side. The west side’s already up in operation, but the east side, we’re anticipating that to begin next Tuesday,” he said. “It’ll go for a Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday start-up process. The first side went relatively smooth, so we expect the same for the east side.” Continue reading
Security Upgrades Approved for Marshall County Building
The Marshall County Council has finalized an upgrade in security at the Marshall County Building.
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Plymouth to Host Active Living Workshop
Plymouth officials will soon be looking at ways to make it easier to get around the city by bike or on foot. Plymouth is one of seven cities in the state that have been selected to host an Active Living Workshop. Continue reading
Fight at Motel Ends with Arrest
A Plymouth man faces a domestic battery charge following an incident at a local motel. Continue reading
Culver Alcohol Ordinance Looks to Modernize Local Events
The Culver Town Council is taking steps to allow alcohol in the Town Park for special events.
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