Indiana is getting a lot of attention from both the Democrat and Republican presidential candidates. Continue reading
Secretary of State Encourages Hoosiers to Go to the Polls This Election Day
Secretary of State Connie Lawson is encouraging Hoosiers to vote during the May 3rd primary election.
Lawson’s offices compile voting data by county and measure changes in voter behavior year-to-year. Primary elections typically see lower turnout than the November General Election, but often decide the candidates moving onto the next step of their campaign.
BMV Branches to Extend Hours for Primary Elections
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is extending its hours on Monday and Tuesday, to help voters get the identification cards they need to cast their ballots. BMV license branches will be open Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, Election Day, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Continue reading
Click-It or Ticket Campaign Promotes Safety, Better Enforcement
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department says they will once again be participating in the national Click-It or Ticket campaign.
Efforts are supported by federal funding from the Traffic Safety Division of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, and are designed to remind motorists to wear a seat belt while driving. You can also visit https://carguidenation.com/ to know more. Officers from around the state have been participating in the Click-it or Ticket campaign for the last 20 years.
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Plymouth Sewer Rate Hike Recommended
Sewer rates may soon be going up for Plymouth residents. During Monday’s Board of Works meeting, John Julien with accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates presented a 23-page financial analysis of the city’s Wastewater Department. Continue reading
Culver Park Board Repeal Heads to Ordinance Reading
The Culver Town Council will consider a proposal to repeal the existence of its Park Board at its meeting on Tuesday night.
Indiana Beats National Average for Parental Incarceration
A recently released policy report says Indiana leads other states when it comes to the number of children whose parents are incarcerated.
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Donnelly Staffers to Host Service Academy Information Sessions
Students interested in attending a Military Service Academy have the chance to learn more about the application process this week. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly’s office is hosting information sessions to help students apply to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Continue reading
Family Express Receives Hoosier Homegrown Fuels Grant
Family Express plans to make ethanol-blended fuel easier to get, thanks to a grant from the Indiana Office of Energy Development. The gas station chain has been awarded over $789,000 to install 45 blender pumps in northern Indiana, including locations in Starke, LaPorte, and St. Joseph counties. Continue reading
Toy Gun Found on Plymouth School Bus
Plymouth Schools were able to manage a situation Monday morning involving a toy gun on a local school bus.
Ultralight Pilot Airlifted After Falling from Tree
A South Bend man was flown from Marshall County to Memorial Hospital of South Bend on Saturday after his ultralight aircraft got stuck in a tree and he fell about 60 feet. Continue reading
Pickup Truck Stolen from 12B Road Residence
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in. A resident in the 10600 block of 12B Road in Plymouth notified them Sunday and advised someone broke into his pole barn and stole his 1997 Ford pickup truck, two power generators and a welder. Continue reading
Plymouth Declares Support for Local Road Funding Options
The Plymouth Common Council has come out in favor of additional taxes in Marshall County to support road improvements and economic development. During a special session last week, the council passed a resolution supporting the adoption of a Local Option Highway User Tax (LOHUT) and a County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT). Continue reading
Plymouth Receives High Marks in School Rankings Report
U.S. News and World Report released its ranking of best high schools by state and a Marshall County school rounds out the top 15.
The rankings were released last week, and evaluate schools across the country on several criteria, including: student/teacher ratio, test scores, college readiness, and graduation rates, among others.
Plymouth Schools Organize Fundraiser Through Commemorative Bricks
The Plymouth School Corporation is hosting a fundraiser that will make improvements to their facilities, but also make a lasting memory for donors.
Saturday Absentee Voting Available in Marshall County
Absentee voting continues until May 2nd, but Marshall County voters have an opportunity to vote early for each of the next two Saturdays.
Expert Says Farmers Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
Cyber attacks are reported in the news all the time, but you don’t often think of farmers as being potential victims. While pest control jacksonville fl can help with pests, cyber attacks need to be addressed as well. Internet Security Alliance President Larry Clinton says many of the agriculture industry’s closely held secrets are vulnerable.
“There’s valuable soil and content data; there’s GMO variables; there’s pesticide and chemical formulas, genetic engineering, innovative animal breeding techniques, planting, harvesting, processing, storing, transporting. There’s a lot of important business data there.” Continue reading
Culver Academies’ Carillon Recital Series Returns
Culver Academies’ first carillon recital of the year will be held next Saturday. Academies Carillonneur and Organist John Gouwens will perform several carillon works, including Gian Carlo Menotti’s “Six Pieces for Carillon,” Matthias van den Gheyn’s “Prelude no. 9,” and one of Gouwens’s own compositions, “Cortege.” Continue reading
Plymouth Appropriates Funds for Blueberry Festival Fireworks Upgrades
Fireworks at the Marshall County Blueberry Festival were again up for discussion during Wednesday’s special session of the Plymouth Common Council. Last month, the Common Council voted to give the festival an additional $25,000 for this year’s fireworks, after festival organizers asked the city to fund the upgrades in recognition of the Blueberry Festival’s 50th anniversary. On Wednesday, council members formally decided to take that $25,000 out of the city’s General Fund. Continue reading
Ancilla to Hold Second Annual Day of Giving Next Week
Ancilla College is asking the public to “Join the Charge” and take part in its second annual Day of Giving next week. Continue reading
