Plymouth Police have apprehended three following two separate reports of residential burglary.
Officers responded to the 600 block of South Michigan Street around 2:45 p.m. on Thursday. Neighbors reported seeing three young men allegedly break into a house and subsequently leave the residence.
The Town of Argos plans to re-do a vote taken last month to determine who fills a vacancy on its Town Council.
During their November 18th meeting, the Argos Town Council took a vote to break a tie between incumbent Dustin Johnson (D) and Randy Snead (R) following the General Municipal Election. The Marshall County Clerk’s office notified the town of the need to break the tie after certifying that one had indeed taken place.
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The board tasked with putting $42-million in Regional Cities grant funds to use will be meeting over the coming weeks to determine how best to use the monies.
Those aims were set by the Indiana General Assembly when it was determined how to implement regional economic development projects.
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Area interest groups are praising a plan announced on Wednesday to increase taxes levied on tobacco products in the Hoosier State.
Saving up for retirement could become a little easier for Hoosiers. State lawmakers plan to reintroduce the Hoosier Employee Retirement Option (HERO) bill when the legislative session starts January 5. Continue reading
Officers from the Plymouth Police Department made 26 arrests during a recent Operation Pull Over blitz. Continue reading
An Indiana-based economist says the regions submitting applications for Regional Cities Grant Funds did their homework.
The 2016 Marshall County Blueberry Festival will have a nostalgic theme to coincide with Indiana’s bicentennial celebration. Continue reading
Culver Schools Superintendent Vicki McGuire is is resigning from the position to take over as superintendent at a school corporation in Central Indiana. The Eastern Hancock school corporation has announced that McGuire will be its new superintendent starting January 1, after she signs a three-and-a-half-year contract with the corporation Monday morning. Continue reading
A Plymouth factory has gotten its tax abatement request approved by the city. The Common Council Monday approved a seven-year personal property tax abatement for WestRock. The company’s planning to make $5.2 million in equipment upgrades at its Plymouth facility. Continue reading
The Culver Community Schools Corporation has wrapped up its bond refunding process. Superintendent Vicki McGuire says it will give the corporation just under a million dollars for some small construction projects. Some planned improvements include concrete and roof repairs, as well as the purchase of a utility truck. Continue reading
A few housekeeping items will be affecting the way Marshall County’s Community Corrections program monitors its spending. If people want to know more about Residential Cleaning Service, they can hire them from here!
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Council meeting, Ward Byers – who administrates the program – said changes to the department’s budget are required as part of an agreement with the Indiana Department of Corrections.
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Months of waiting have paid off for the North Central Indiana Region.
It was announced Tuesday afternoon that Marshall County, St. Joseph, and Elkhart Counties will receive $42-million in Regional Cities grant funds. The region was one of three top prize winners announced through the project.
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Officials in Marshall County will be awaiting an announcement Tuesday afternoon from the state of Indiana.
The winner, or winners, from an extensive Regional Cities Initiative application process are expected to be announced during that time. Marshall County has joined forces with St. Joseph and Elkhart counties in their application.
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The Plymouth Common Council has approved an ordinance changing the Fire Department’s work schedule. Continue reading
The Marshall County Council may soon be considering how they approve budget transfers.
During Monday morning’s meeting, administrators within the county government questioned how the County Council is now approving budget transfers. According to multiple department heads, county elected officials are not necessarily required to approve budget line item transfers within the same fund.
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The Plymouth Common Council will hear comments from the public this evening regarding a tax abatement for the WestRock factory. WestRock is planning a $5.2 million upgrade at its Plymouth facility, which manufactures packaging used at fast food restaurants. Continue reading
The Marshall County Council will receive a bit of an update on economic development matters at their morning meeting.
Graduation may still be a few months away for high school seniors, but it’s not too early to start thinking about financial aid for college. Continue reading
A few local communities were recognized by the Office of Community and Rural Affairs for their participation in various state programs.
