Repealing the Affordable Care Act will be one of the first priorities congressional Republicans have, when the legislative session starts in January. That’s according to U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski. Continue reading
Tax Abatements Clarified by Marshall County Council
The Marshall County Council took steps to clarify the language in a couple of recently-granted tax abatements. Faulkner Fabricating and Homestead Dairy had abatement requests approved in the past few months. Continue reading
Bitter Cold Temperatures Prompt Wind Chill Advisory
Old Man Winter is making himself right at home. A wind chill advisory is in effect for LaPorte, Starke, Pulaski, Fulton, Marshall and Kosciusko Counties from late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
South Gateway Plans Revealed
Plymouth residents got a closer look Tuesday at the planned South Gateway apartment development. It’s one of the local projects being undertaken as part of the Regional Cities Initiative. If you are curious about authors opinion, her comment is here in this article. Continue reading
Plymouth Officially Joins Marshall County Central Dispatch
The City of Plymouth is officially signing on to Marshall County’s centralized emergency dispatch service. An intergovernmental agreement was approved by the Plymouth Common Council Monday. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Approves Sheriff’s Contract, Recognizes Outgoing Member
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel’s contract for 2017 was approved by the county council Monday. It calls for the sheriff to receive $85,506 next year and was already approved by the county commissioners and the sheriff. Continue reading
U.S. Rep. Walorski Pleased with Trump’s Appointments, Dismisses Claims of Election Interference
U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski is not jumping to any conclusions about President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state. ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson has been announced as Trump’s choice for the job, pending confirmation of the U.S. Senate. Continue reading
Bremen ISP Post Receives AED Donation
State troopers from the Bremen post have access to potentially life-saving equipment thanks to the continued generosity of a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting heart health. Continue reading
Potawatomi Wildlife Park Hosting Bird Census Event
Area wildlife enthusiasts can take part in a nationwide holiday tradition at local park this weekend. Continue reading
Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Promotes Nixle Alerts
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department urges residents to sign up for a free alert service to receive potentially life-saving information. Continue reading
South Gateway Developer to Present Plan During Public Forum this Evening
Plymouth residents will have the chance to learn more about the South Gateway apartment project during a public forum this evening. Architect and developer Scott Sivan will give a presentation on the so-called residential resurgence project at 5:30 p.m. in the old NIPSCO building at the corner of Michigan and LaPorte Streets. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Introduced to New Member
The next member of the Plymouth Common Council was introduced during Monday’s meeting. Bill Walters was selected to fill the remainder of Mike Delp’s term during a Republican Party caucus last week. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Plans to Replenish Rainy Day Fund
The Marshall County Council is looking to add some money into the county’s Rainy Day Fund, as 2016 comes to an end. Continue reading
Season’s First Winter Storm Packs a Whallop
The first winter storm of the season cut into the weekend for snow plow drivers. Continue reading
Tax Abatement Amendments, Sheriff’s Contract to be Considered by Marshall County Council
The Marshall County Council will consider changes to a couple recently-granted tax abatements this morning. Faulkner Fabricating and Homestead Dairy have had abatement request approved in the past few months. Amendments to those abatements will be considered, during today’s county council meeting. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Finalize Boys & Girls Club Sewer Relocation
The Plymouth Board of Works is expected to take steps to wrap up the Boys & Girls Club Sanitary Sewer Relocation project. The work paves the way for the replacement of much of the Boys & Girls Club facility with a new, larger one. Continue reading
Culver School Board Considers Usage Charge for Boys & Girls Club
The Culver Boys & Girls Club may soon have to pay for the space it uses at Culver Elementary School. Continue reading
Sunday Recognized as Indiana Statehood Day and Bicentennial in Marshall County
Tomorrow is Indiana’s 200th birthday, and Marshall County is marking the occasion. Continue reading
Culver School Board Accepts Interim Superintendent’s Retirement, Extends Administrators’ Contracts
Culver Schools Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell made his retirement official this week. Continue reading
State Fire Marshal Shares Tips for Home Heating Safety
The most wonderful time of the year can also be one of the most dangerous if proper precautions are not taken to safely heat homes as temperatures drop.
Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson says home fires occur more often in winter than in any other season, and alternative heating sources, such as space heaters, are involved in roughly one out of every six of those fires. Continue reading
