Visitors to the Town of Bourbon and residents of the community can visit new historic markers on the Lincoln Highway.
Continue readingNew Historic Markers Unveiled in Bourbon
Lincoln Highway Panels to be Placed in Bourbon
The Town of Bourbon will join the Indiana Lincoln Highway Association in placing two history panels at the corner of Main and Center Streets to celebrate and honor the Lincoln Highway through Bourbon.
Continue readingDavid’s Courage Selected as Lowe’s Heroes Project
The residential recovery program David’s Courage was recently selected as a Lowe’s Heroes project!
Through this program, Lowe’s employees team up and adopt a volunteer project with local nonprofit organizations and schools. They donate materials and their time to assist with restoration efforts.
As David’s Courage continues to work on their “Open the Doors” campaign, these volunteers will contribute valuable construction assistance to help complete repairs and renovations at the transitional residency facility that will be for individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Continue reading
Two Injured in Marshall County Crash
Two people were injured in a crash near Plymouth Wednesday afternoon. Marshall County Police say it happened around 3:40 at the intersection of Lincoln Highway and King Road.
This Saturday, Help David’s Courage Spruce Up The Yard At Their Facility
Those running the recovery center David’s Courage are looking for volunteers to help them spruce up the yard around their building this weekend. Continue reading
Shady Rest Committee to Take Public Input Under Advisement Before Making Any Recommendations to Commissioners
Last night’s Shady Rest Committee public hearing was emotionally charged with various members of the community coming out to show support, ask questions and express concerns over Ted Hayden and Gregg Erickson’s proposal to utilize the county building for an addiction recovery facility.
Those speaking in favor of the “David’s Courage” program taking occupancy of the Shady Rest Home included County Health officials, recovered addicts and family members personally impacted by addiction, as well as people who wanted to see the historic structure utilized to help the community. Continue reading
Saturday Morning Collision Resulted in Vehicle Rolling, Injuries Sustained
Marshall County Dispatch received a report of a 2 vehicle collision in the 100-block of Lincoln Highway and Fir Rd in Bourbon around 11 a.m. on Saturday. Initial information included that one vehicle had rolled over and there were injuries at the scene.
According to the police report, at the scene it was found that a 2007 Subaru driven by 19-year-old Dawson Kratzchmar, of Plymouth, was traveling north on Fir Road when at Lincoln Highway he failed to yield the right-of-way at the intersection and was struck by a 1992 Oldsmobile driven by 58-year-old Lorre Osburn, of Bourbon. Osburn was driving west on Lincoln Highway approaching Fir Road. When he struck the passenger side of the 2007 Subaru it caused the vehicle to roll and both vehicles then traveled northwest off the roadway. Continue reading
Present Your Soft Proposals for the Shady Rest Home
The Shady Rest Home Advisory Committee is asking for soft proposals from parties interested in long-term use and occupancy of the Marshall County property formerly known as “Shady Rest”. Soft proposals should not exceed three pages and should indicate use, ownership structure, one’s ability to sustain operations and maintenance, and approximate number of individuals who would benefit from services provided. Include appropriate contact information and name on the proposal. Continue reading
Plymouth Looking to Restore Historic Light Pillars
The City of Plymouth is hoping to preserve some of the historic street lighting on the city’s east side. Continue reading
Historians Discuss Plans for Lincoln Highway Byway
Representatives of the Indiana Lincoln Highway Association met with local historians last week in LaPorte to develop a coordinated plan for the development of a Lincoln Highway “byway.” The “byway” is the route U.S. 30 took when it was first developed in 1913 and then rerouted in 1928. The 1928 update of the highway (old U.S. 30) brought it through Hamlet and Grovertown in northern Starke County.
