Marshall County Educators Looking to Follow Up with Legislators after ‘Red for Ed’ Rally

Several teachers were among those in attendance at Tuesday’s Plymouth School Board meeting.

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.

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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

Rep. Jack Jordan

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.

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