Approximately 625 kindergarten and first-grade students from Plymouth, Culver, Triton, and Bremen schools had a chance to explore a college campus yesterday thanks to Marshall County Promise. Continue reading
Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Property Damage Crash
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is looking into an incident that occurred last week where a vehicle involved in a property damage crash left the scene. Continue reading
Marshall County Police Responded to Two Separate Thefts Over the Weekend
Marshall County Police responded to two calls of reported theft over the weekend. Continue reading
Marshall County Leaders Attend Regional Stellar Input Session
Nearly 100 Marshall County leaders and organization representatives attended an input session Thursday morning surrounding the county’s quest to become a Regional Stellar Community. The event was held at the Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth.
NWS Confirms Tornado in Recent Weather Event in Marshall County
Strong storms that blew through Northern Indiana on Friday, July 20 produced two tornadoes – one was in Marshall County.
Marshall County Auditor Advises of New Financial and Payroll Systems
The system that records time and attendance of Marshall County employees recently underwent an update as well as the county’s financial system.
Marshall County’s Unemployment Rate Rose Slightly in the Month of May
The most recent Indiana Department of Work Force Development unemployment report indicates that Marshall County’s labor force saw in increase in May, but unfortunately so did the county’s unemployment rate. 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
FEMA Officials Provide Additional Guidelines in Public Notice
FEMA recently issued a public notice in regards to the major flooding that occurred earlier this year and the subsequent public and individual funding assistance being offered to several counties including Starke, Pulaski, Marshall and La Porte. Continue reading
Replacement for Marshall County Plan Director Found
An offer of employment has been extended to Ty Adley, who is scheduled to take over for Marshall County Plan Director Ralph Booker once he retires.
At last Monday’s Marshall County Commissioners’ meeting, Commissioner Mike Delp noted that as long as Adley passes the background check and the preliminary steps involved in the hiring process, he will officially replace Booker on July 1st. Continue reading
Nearly 100 Marshall County Officials Attend Stellar Communities Workshop
Almost a hundred local leaders from around Marshall County gathered in Plymouth Thursday for a Stellar Communities workshop. A cooperative effort involving the county and its six municipalities is a finalist for this year’s designation.
Marshall County Officials to Attend Today’s Stellar Communities Workshop
Marshall County officials will be attending a workshop this morning that details expectations surrounding the Regional Stellar Communities Designation Program.
Flood Relief Fundraiser Set for Saturday, May 19
A fundraising event to help neighbors affected by the February flooding event is set for Saturday, May 19 at River Park Square in Plymouth.
A community benefit concert is planned from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with music from Cool Change and The Ukulele Klub of Elkhart with entertainment by the Plymouth Juggling Club, Slow Orbit and many more.
Multiple Marshall County Police Forces Plan to Join the Click It-or-Ticket Summer Initiative
There were reportedly 10,428 unbuckled motorists killed in crashes in the U.S. in the year 2016. Seat-belts were estimated to save an additional 14,668 lives in that same year, according to a Marshall County Sheriff’s Office press release.
In order to keep community members safe, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and the Plymouth and Bremen Police Departments will be teaming up with law-enforcement agencies across the country to increase enforcement of seat-belt laws for the Click It-or-Ticket initiative. Continue reading
President Trump Approves Funding for Areas Affected by Flooding
President Donald Trump announced Friday that a major disaster exists in Indiana which makes federal funding available to affected residents in eight counties including Marshall County.
Town of Bremen Working on Stellar Efforts
With Marshall County becoming a finalist for the regional Stellar Communities Designation Program, officials with the Town of Bremen are putting together their list of projects to be included in the program that could bring $8-$10 million in unmatched funds into the county.
Absentee Voting Picking up in Marshall County
Absentee voting started out slowly, but the Marshall County Election Board members learned this week that the numbers are beginning to increase.
Argos Company Pays Back Taxes and Redeems Property in Full
Attorney Derek Jones provided the Argos Town Council with an update over a property that was behind on property taxes when members met last Wednesday. Continue reading
Argos Town Council Approves Marshall County Multi-Hazard Emergency Management Mitigation Plan
Argos Town Council members approved a resolution last week that formally adopts the Marshall County Multi-Hazard Emergency Management Mitigation Plan.
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery recently informed all town and city officials within the county that the plan was ready to be approved by each jurisdiction that participated in the mitigation planning process. Continue reading
Street Superintendent Discusses Semis Causing Yard Damage at Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting
Plymouth Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt alerted Board of Public Works and Safety Members about some problems with out-of-town semis utilizing residential streets and causing damage to yards.
During Monday night’s BOW meeting, Marquardt said he’s received similar complaints in the past but they’ve been coming in more frequently lately.
“This spring has been crazy on semis coming down Beerenbrook, trying to turn onto Harrison to go toward Flora and they’re just tearing yards up,” Marquardt explained, “and before they’ve had some little problems, but in the past week, it’s happened three times.” Continue reading
