Any illegally placed campaign signs in the Town of Culver will be removed if there are complaints received.
Street Closure Requests Considered by Plymouth Government Officials
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members considered two requests to close alleys and streets for various events.
Bremen Town Council Members Receive Update on HCI Project
The Bremen Town Council members received an update on a project put in place two weeks ago by the Hometown Collaboration Initiative members.
Contracts Approved for Laporte Street Footbridge Project
More paperwork was approved last week for the Laporte Street footbridge project in Plymouth slated for 2020.
Bremen Downtown Transforms to Gather Opinions on Future Project
The downtown area in Bremen has taken on a different look to gather public opinion on a future project.
Campaign Signs Prohibited in State Right-of-Ways, Intersections and Interchanges
With the Election Day just around the corner, you can’t drive far without spotting campaign signs of various sizes and colors speckling front yards and lining the roadways.
While it’s understandable that candidates want to get their name out there, there are a few things they must keep in mind when it comes to placement. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Signs Off on Community Crossings Application
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he Marshall County Council agreed Monday to let the Highway Department proceed with this year’s Community Crossings grant application.
Marshall County Highway Department Nearly Ready to Submit Community Crossings Application
Marshall County’s application to INDOT’s next round of Community Crossings grant awards is nearly ready.
Funds Not Yet Available for Culver Stellar Projects
The Town of Culver is awaiting grant funds to begin two major projects outlined in the town’s Stellar Communities Designation Program plans.
Community Crossings Work Ongoing in Bremen
Crews are in the Town of Bremen today working on the projects awarded funds in the most recent grant round of INDOT’s Community Crossings program.
County Highway Working on Community Crossings Grant Application, Road Program
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters will be submitting the county’s projects to INDOT for consideration for Community Crossings grant funds.
Service Proposals Sought for Culver Stellar Projects
A proposal for engineering services for the INDOT related projects within the Town of Culver’s Stellar Communities Designation Program plans is still anticipated.
Argos Officials Discuss Extreme Safety Hazard at the Intersection of SR 10 and US 31
Officials in the Town of Argos are working to address a dangerous intersection where accidents happen frequently. Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney reports that just over the last two weeks, nine accidents that resulted in a total of twelve injuries occurred at the intersection of SR 10 and US 31.
“There are just a lot of accidents and a lot of people being hurt.” She explained, “In the past two weeks we’ve had at least three helicopters flown to that scene.”
Mullaney said the matter was addressed during Wednesday’s Town Council meeting, as council members plan to reach out to multiple resources to get something done about this safety hazard. Continue reading
INDOT Closes Section of State Road 17 For Chip and Sealing Operations
Starting today, Culver residents and commuters should be prepared for an ongoing road closure on State Road 17.
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that State Road 17 in Marshall County will be closed between State Road 8 and State Road 10 as crews perform chip sealing operations. The work will begin today and that section of road is expected to reopen by the end of the day on Friday, June 22. Continue reading
Commissioners Receive Update About Marshall County Council on Aging
Marshall County Commissioners recently heard a presentation from Jackie Wright with the Marshall County Council on Aging.
Wright came before the commissioners previously to obtain permission to apply for public transit funds from INDOT. At that time, she was asked to gather some more specific details and come back to another meeting.
Commissioner Kevin Overmyer noted that one reason she was asked to return is because the County will soon be preparing their budget and since an $8,000 donation is provided to the Council on Aging annually, he just wanted the commissioners to hear a bit of an update organization’s operations. Continue reading
Annual Operation Report for Local Roads and Streets Considered by Plymouth City Council
The 2017 annual Operations Report for Local Roads and Streets was submitted to Plymouth City Council members Monday night.
Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt and City Engineer Rick Gaul completed the documents and submitted them to the council for consideration. Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver explained that this report has to be submitted annually since the city receives funding from the Indiana Department of Transportation. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet this morning.
Highway Supervisor Jason Peters will have an update from his department and Jackie Wright from the Marshall County Council on Aging will present an INDOT proposal for 2019 and hold a public hearing for capital equipment.
Town of Bremen Awaiting Planning Grant Award Notification
Bremen town officials are waiting to hear of they are the recipient of a planning grant in order to move along plans for a downtown revitalization project.
Crash Claims Life of Argos Woman
An Argos woman lost her life in a two-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon.
U.S. 30 Freeway Plan Discussed with Marshall County Residents
The proposed upgrade of U.S. 30 to freeway standards was discussed with Marshall County residents Tuesday. The project would remove stoplights and at-grade intersections. Instead, the only way to get across U.S. 30 would be at an overpass, and the only way to get on would be at an interchange.
