Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced 22 rural Indiana communities will receive more than $12.5 million in federal grant funding to create and expand community facilities, remove blight and improve water infrastructure.
Continue readingINDOT Announces Road Work Changes Near Argos
Officials from the Indiana Department of Transportation announced Monday that lane closures between mile marker 216 and 218 to install a Weigh-in-Motion system on U.S. 31 in Argos are postponed. New dates have not been announced.
Continue readingArgos Officials Congratulate Boys’ Soccer Team for Winning State Championship
The Argos High School Boys’ Soccer team was recognized for their recent State Championship win when Town Council members met for their first meeting of the month.
Continue readingBiz in the ‘501 Initiative Highlights Argos Businesses
Various businesses in Argos have received an online shout out thanks to the Biz in the ‘501 initiative.
Back in April, officials announced that they were launching the online directory as a way to highlight local businesses.
Continue readingGoing Solar Workshop to be held in Argos Next Thursday!
A date has been set for the solar workshop in Argos.
It will be held in the Argos Municipal Building next week on Thursday, October 10th and will start at 6:30 p.m. ET.
This opportunity is open to farmers, business owners, church officials, and residents who are interested in installing solar panels as well as anybody who is curious about the growth and adoption of solar energy in recent years.
Continue readingYour Business Can Still Be Added to the Town of Argos Business Directory
The Town of Argos and Red Door Marketing are still looking to add more local establishments to the Biz in the ‘501 online business directory.
Continue readingTown of Argos to Hold Two Large Item Clean-Up Days This Month
To help community members spruce up their properties for springtime, the Town of Argos will conduct two separate large item clean-up days during the month of April.
When town council members met last week, Council President George Null encouraged residents to take pride in their properties and advised them to take advantage of these clean-up days to rid their yards of any big eye-sores.
Continue readingArgos Residents Can Now Pay and Review Utility Bills Online
Residents in the Town of Argos are now able to review and pay their utility bills online.
Town officials recently shared that the town will be utilizing the Payment Service Network (PSN) for utilities. As per the statement of a traffic violations lawyer, it was noted that all traffic violation tickets must still be paid through the Marshall County Clerk’s Office.
Continue readingArgos Community Development Corporation Unveils New Logo and Launches Website
The Argos Community Development Corporation (ACDC) has unveiled a brand new logo and launched a website.
The website design for assisted living homes is usually simple. For some background, this group works to improve, enhance, and promote the community of Argos by encouraging economic growth, developing affordable housing opportunities, and creating an appealing and desirable community to work and reside.
You can see their new logo and access their website by visiting GrowArgos.com.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Approves $12,000 Donation for Summer Kickoff Festival
A monetary contribution for the Argos Summer Kickoff Festival was approved during last Wednesday’s Town Council meeting. Members approved a $12,000 donation.
Continue readingMarshall County Municipalities Offer Town Facilities as Potential Warming Centers
As previously reported, conditions are expected to keep getting colder this week. Certain town facilities in Argos, Bourbon, Bremen
Argos Officials Issue Winter Reminders, Encourage Residents to Sign Up for REACH Alert
Argos officials have issued a few winter reminders for citizens as snowfall is anticipated throughout the weekend, into next week.
Continue readingMarshall County Building Commissioner Discusses Downtown Businesses with Argos Officials
Marshall County Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt came before the Argos Town Council last week with some information about efforts to tidy up the downtown area.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Members Appoint Department Liaisons
Argos Town Council members appointed department liaisons when they met on Wednesday.
Continue readingThe Maxinkuckee Singers are Spreading Holiday Cheer Throughout the Community
The Maxinkuckee Singers are spreading Christmas cheer around the community this holiday season. According to their website, this is a vocal performance off-shoot of the civic theater group ‘The Maxinkuckee Players. They’ve been active in the central northern part of Indiana for nearly three decades.
During the month of December, these singers put on several Christmas themed public performances throughout Marshall County and the surrounding area. With the first two shows behind them, community members still have five more chances to see them perform during their Home for the Holidays Tour. Continue reading
Plymouth and Argos Receive Funding From Community Crossings Matching Grant
Two Marshall County municipalities will be able to complete some major roadwork thanks to the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. Continue reading
Bourbon Town Council Passes Stellar Support Resolution, Commits Funds to Potential Projects
Bourbon Town Council members recently took action to document their Stellar support with a resolution they passed last week.
Town Council President Les McFarland shared that the resolution also indicates if the designation is received, Bourbon would commit up to $125,000 as a local match to offset the cost of the projects they’re hoping to tackle. Continue reading
Argos Town Council Holds Public Hearing over 2019 Budget
The Argos Town Council held a public hearing over the proposed budget for 2019 when they met on Wednesday. Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney said there were no comments provided by the public. The hearing was closed and council members went on with their regularly scheduled meeting where they approved the budget on first reading.
According to the Indiana Gateway for Governmental Units, Argos has a total budget estimate of $1,901,821. Continue reading
Electric Company Offers to Help Pay for Way-Finding Signage to Be Installed in Argos
Visitors traveling to Argos will soon have an easier time finding their way around town with the help of some signage that will be installed in the near future.
The town’s electrical services provider, the Indiana Municipal Power Agency (IMPA), has offered to pay 75 percent of the purchase and installation cost for more than ten new way-finding signs, according to Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney. Continue reading
Argos EMS Director Announces Plans for Resignation
Argos officials will be starting the search for a new EMS Director following a resignation announcement during Wednesday’s town council meeting. Continue reading