Marshall County Commissioner Stan Klotz and Marshall County Council members Jesse Bohannon, Tim Harman and Jim Masterson will be meeting with State Representative Jack Jordan and State Senator Ryan Mishler to discuss LIT funding.
Continue readingMarshall County Educators Looking to Follow Up with Legislators after ‘Red for Ed’ Rally
Last month’s “Red for Ed” rally was just the starting point when it comes to discussions between educators and legislators. The Plymouth School Board Tuesday heard from a few of the 82 Plymouth teachers who attended last month’s event at the Statehouse.
Continue readingState Distribution of Highway Funding a Concern
The Marshall County Highway Department is about $300,000 short of funding this year as compared to last year.
Continue readingMarshall County Educators Propose Meeting with State Lawmakers
State lawmakers don’t understand the challenges facing Marshall County schools. That’s according to Plymouth Education Association President Laura Kruyer.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Endorses Resolution for Highway Name Dedication
A stretch of U.S. 30 in Plymouth could be renamed next year if a resolution passes in the General Assembly.
Marshall County Commissioners Approve Letter of Support for Road Renaming
The Marshall County Commissioners were asked to provide a letter of support in the process of renaming a portion of U.S. 30 in memory of Ray Reed.
More Dissenting Comments Given Toward J-Turns
Opinions have not changed concerning J-turns at intersections in Marshall County. They’re not welcome.
INDOT officials reviewed their proposed plans for a J-turn intersection at U.S. 31 and State Road 110 during a public hearing Wednesday night and residents restated their distaste for the suggested improvement.
INDOT officials say that a J-turn intersection will improve safety by diverting traffic from a median crossroad and allowing drivers to turn into a median allowing a left turn, making a U-turn, joining traffic and turning at the desired location. Continue reading
Local Legislator’s Bill becomes Law
Governor Eric Holcomb recently signed into law a proposal that changes the type of titles issued for specialty-built cars.
In the bill sponsored by State Representative Jack Jordan (R-Bremen), newly produced vehicles would discontinue using a reconstructed title, which is equated to a salvaged title in other states. Jordan says the current titling law discourages out-of-state customers when purchasing specialty-made cars from Indiana businesses. He believes Senate Enrolled Act 340 will help to stimulate economic opportunities in Indiana.