Marshall County Crossroads has officially been designated this year’s Stellar Community. The designation opens the door to millions of dollars of grant opportunities from various state agencies and federal programs. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs made the announcement Thursday morning.
Continue readingPublic Hearing Held on Proposed Hoham Drive Reconstruction Project
A public hearing at the Marshall County Building in Plymouth Tuesday evening outlined project details surrounding the proposed Hoham Drive reconstruction project in Plymouth.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Superintendent Unsure about 2025 Call for Projects
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters asked the Marshall County Commissioners on Monday if he should move forward with an INDOT application for the 2025 Call for Projects that includes the extension of Veteran’s Parkway.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Considers Meals and Miles Allowance Ordinance
The Plymouth City Council members considered additional readings of an ordinance that outlines the allowance for meals and miles for city employees and officials.
Continue readingIndiana Chamber of Commerce Names City of Plymouth Community of the Year
The City of Plymouth kicked off Blueberry Festival weekend on a great note by receiving some exciting news this morning.
Community members and local leaders gathered in the City Council Chambers and listened eagerly as Brock Hesler, Vice President of Membership and Foundation Relations for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, shared an important announcement.
Continue readingAncilla College President to Be Keynote Speaker at Plymouth Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
The president of Ancilla College will give the keynote speech during the City of Plymouth’s annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. Dr. Michele Dvorak of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ will be the featured speaker at next month’s event, according to a press release from the Mayor’s Office.
Continue readingPlymouth Mayor Delivers State of the City Address
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter delivered his annual State of the City Address Monday night during the City Council meeting.
Continue readingPlymouth Leaders Attend U.S. 30 Coalition Legislation Day
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter and City Attorney Sean Surrisi attended a U.S. 30 Coalition legislation day earlier this month where the coalition members engaged with the legislature to put the project before them.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Works Closes Out Fall Street and Sidewalk Projects
The Plymouth Board of Works took action last week to close out the fall 2018 street and sidewalk projects. Board members approved a change order for the closeout documentation, after City Engineer Rick Gaul presented a summary of the cost under-runs and overruns. “Essentially, the amount of the change order is a minus $29,033.11, basically,” he said, “and it was all described on the next pages that we had out, if you wanted the details.”
Continue readingMarshall County Crossroads Misses Stellar Designation
Marshall County Crossroads was not chosen as a designee in the Regional Stellar Communities process this year, but officials from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs encouraged the group to keep moving forward with the projects proposed in the Stellar application. OCRA Executive Director Jodi Golden said a group from the state will meet with those involved in the Stellar process in a feedback session after the first of the year.
Plymouth Mayor Hosts Blood Drive Today
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter is hosting a blood drive today from 8 a.m. to noon at the Plymouth Fire Station.
Plymouth Redevelopment Commission Member Resigns
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter presented the resignation of Plymouth Redevelopment Commission member Dan Tyree to the commission members Tuesday night. Tyree recently served as the president of the organization.
Groundbreaking Set for Aquatics Center, MCCF and Early Childhood Learning Center
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter announced Monday night that the groundbreaking ceremony is set for the community Aquatics Center and the building for the Marshall County Community Foundation and the Growing Kids Early Childhood Learning Center.
Plymouth BOW Discusses Sidewalk Requests
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members discussed sidewalk requests during their recent meeting.
Plymouth School Board Approves Documents for Aquatics Center
The Plymouth Community School Corporation has officially agreed to be part of the city’s new Aquatics Center. The project is a collaboration involving several entities, with funding from a number of sources. Once it’s complete, it will be shared by the swim teams from Plymouth High School and Ancilla College, along with the general public.
Plymouth City Council and Board of Public Works and Safety to Meet Tonight
A public hearing will be held over a waiver of non-compliance for tax abatement permitted to DAC Enterprises Inc. during tonight’s Plymouth City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.
An update from the fee schedule subcommittee will be presented and reports on previous business will be entered by Mayor Mark Senter and City Attorney Sean Surrisi. City council members will consider a resolution to approve an application from Marshall Clevenger for a commercial revitalization rebate program grant. Continue reading
Public Input Requested on Proposed U.S. 30 Freeway Project
Public input is requested regarding the proposed U.S. 30 freeway project that would upgrade the highway to freeway standards between Valparaiso and Fort Wayne.
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter and Marshall County Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Jerry Chavez are putting together a proposal for the state and public opinion is needed to include in the collection of data.
Plymouth City Council Adopts Ordinance to Amend Department of Aviation Fee Schedule
While presenting Plymouth City Council with an ordinance to amend the fee schedule for the Department of Aviation, City Attorney Sean Surrisi recommended that members consider suspending the rules and adopting the ordinance on all three readings.
When members met last Monday, Surrisi explained that the Aviation Board recently approved a few changes to the fee schedule that had to come before the city council before they could be officially implemented. A $10 increase to hangar rent was proposed, shifting the rent from $85 to $95. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety Members Consider Request to Work in Right-of-Way
City Engineer Rick Gaul approached the Plymouth Board of Works members with a request related to working in the right-of-way when they met last Monday.
Gaul explained that the request was submitted from United Telephone, or CenturyLink Services. According to Gaul, the company asked to run an underground communications line off of Evergreen Drive, perpendicular to the right-of-way, in order to bring services to a property at 212 Eastwood Estates. Continue reading
Annual Prayer Breakfast to Feature Mike Lightfoot
The Annual Prayer Breakfast hosted by Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter is set for Thursday, May 3.
The keynote speaker is Mike Lightfoot. Lightfoot just recently completed 30 years as a head coach at Bethel College. He is now the regional director for Nations of Coaches. The organization mentors college coaches.