Officials at the St. Joseph Health System are prepared to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine as presented in the Indiana Department of Health’s guidelines.
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Plymouth Officials Green Light Bonding for Winona Building Products Expansion Project
The Plymouth business Winona Building Product Inc. got the ‘green light’ to proceed with bonding for planned expansion after the Plymouth City Council and Economic Development Commission considered and approved documents related to the project.
Continue readingPlymouth Fire Chief Submits Request to Board of Public Work and Safety
Plymouth Fire Chief Rod Miller went before the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety last week, seeking permission to provide a payment to Wiers Trucking.
Continue readingPlymouth Manufacturing Facility to Expand
Officials from a Plymouth manufacturing facility plan to expand the existing plant.
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
Driver’s Failure to Yield to Right of Way Causes Collision Wednesday Afternoon
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded to a collision at the intersection of Veterans Parkway and US 31 in Plymouth shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
According to a police report, Jason Allen Henderson from South Bend was traveling southbound on the exit ramp for U.S 31 driving a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox.
He was reportedly heading toward the intersection with Veterans Parkway when he failed to stop for the sign and failed to yield to the right of way of a 2011 International Semi Tractor driven by Plymouth resident Mark Zimmerman. Continue reading
Pre-Adoption Budget Hearing Held by Plymouth City Council
Plymouth City Council members held a pre-adoption public hearing over their 2019 budget when they met last Monday.
Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver shared that the published budget is based on 85 percent of the current year’s assessed valuation (AV). She explained that the current AV is $391 million and 85 percent of that is $333 million.
Xaver said based on that reduced AV, the anticipated tax rate for 2019 would be $2.12 per $100 of net assessed valuation and added that excludes the cumulative capital development fund’s rate. She also noted last year’s rate was advertised at $1.95 and it ended up being a $1.65. 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
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
Plymouth Police Warn of Potential Door-to-Door Scam
The Plymouth Police Department is advising residents to be aware of potential scammers going door-to-door.
According to a police report from Plymouth PD, two individuals were in the area and made contact with a woman at her residence. The two men reportedly misrepresented themselves as if they were with her medical alert company. 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
Tonight’s the Night – The 3rd Annual Taste of Marshall County is Finally Here
The event your taste buds have been waiting for since last year is finally here. The third annual Taste of Marshall County will run from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. tonight. Plymouth will be bustling this evening with exciting opportunities that will appeal to the whole family.
In addition to the variety of foods that vendors will be selling throughout the event, there will be activities geared toward children and for individuals 21 and up, there will be a beer and wine garden. Continue reading
Hear Festival Returns to Help Raise Funds and Awareness for Mental Illness
Time is running out to purchase tickets for the Hear Festival in Plymouth tomorrow.
The Hear Festival is an annual event that helps raise money and awareness for those with mental illness and their loved ones. Tickets will be available online until 5 p.m. today.
The musical festival is put on by Here/Hear, a local nonprofit organization aimed at providing hope and support to individuals with mental illness by helping people find counseling, providing educational events and offering suicide prevention and awareness training. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners Address Accidental Mowing on Pretty Lake Trail
The unintentional mowing of a man’s plants that are placed in the County’s right-of-way sparked a discussion during the Marshall County Commissioners’ meeting Monday evening.
Commissioner Mike Delp began by recognizing that the plants were mowed accidentally and explained that the mowing crews did not realize they were placed there intentionally.
Marc Eads, a resident of Pretty Lake Trail in Plymouth, went on to discuss the strategic placement of the plants. He said they are a part of what is called a “bioswale” which assists with drainage. Continue reading
Celebrate Marshall County’s History at the Yellow River Festival This Weekend
If you’re a history buff, you certainly won’t want to miss the 12th Annual Yellow River Festival this weekend! There is no cost for admission and the festival will be held today and tomorrow at River Park Square in Plymouth.
The festival celebrates Marshall County history, encompassing the years 1840 through the 1940s. It will feature re-enactments, demonstrations, storytelling, period music, dancing and kids’ games. Continue reading
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
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Offers Affordable Building Supplies to Residents
As many Marshall County residents are looking to renovate and refurbish their homes to address flood damage, homeowners should keep the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in mind.
According to the organization’s website, the mission of Habitat’s ReStore is to keep reusable building materials from going to the landfill by supplying the community with low-cost home improvement supplies. Rolwes Company build all the homes in an Eco-friendly manner under proper guidelines and makes sure that the wastage is very less. Continue reading
FEMA Teams to Arrive in Marshall County Friday
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams will be in Marshall County on Friday, May 11.
Free Narcan Training Class to be Held by the Marshall County Health Department Tonight
The U.S Surgeon General and former Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Jerome Adams recently issued an advisory recommending that more Americans carry the opioid overdose-reversing drug, naloxone otherwise known as Narcan.
The Marshall County Health Department has been offering free community Narcan training throughout the month of April and tonight is your final chance to attend one of these life-saving classes. The training will be held at 5 p.m. at the Community Resource Center at 510 West Adams Street in Plymouth. Continue reading
