The downtown area in Bremen has taken on a different look to gather public opinion on a future project.
Bremen Storefronts under New Ownership
A string of storefronts in the downtown area in Bremen are under new ownership and could undergo a transformation, according to Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy.
Marshall County Stellar Officials Preparing State Presentation
The members of the Marshall County Crossroads Regional Stellar Communities Initiative are getting ready to present their projects to officials from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
Town of Bremen Submits Community Crossings Application
Several streets in Bremen will be rehabilitated if awarded grant funds from the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Community Crossings program.
Marshall County Regional Stellar Communities Presentation Set for November
The committee members are getting ready to present plans for the Marshall County Regional Stellar Communities application.
Community Crossings Work Ongoing in Bremen
Crews are in the Town of Bremen today working on the projects awarded funds in the most recent grant round of INDOT’s Community Crossings program.
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.
Marshall County Council Approves $25,000 in Flood Recovery Efforts
The Marshall County Council members considered a request to appropriate up to $25,000 in funds to assist those homeowners recovering from the February flood event.
Bremen Spring Clean up Days Coming Soon
Spring clean-up days in the Town of Bremen are scheduled for Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12.
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.
Bremen Downtown Project Set for 2020
The Bremen Town Council members are working on paperwork for a downtown project in 2020.
Bremen Town Council Receives Annexation Paperwork
The Bremen Town Council members reviewed more paperwork last week in a proposed annexation project north of town.
Flood Damage Assessments Continue in Bremen
The Town of Bremen continues to assess damage done to buildings and grounds during the recent flood event.
Furnace and cooling units at the wastewater treatment facility will be replaced. An insurance claim was able to cover the cost of replacing those items, and more assessments are being made to other equipment and buildings that were damaged at the end of February.
Insurance Payment Received for Flood Damage at Bremen Wastewater Plant
The Town of Bremen received insurance money for equipment damaged in the recent flood event.
According to Bremen Town Attorney Anthony Wagner, the furnace and cooling units were damaged at the wastewater treatment facility including other factors that help run the buildings. Wagner said the insurance coverage was able to cover the replacement costs without much extra needed to fund necessary repairs. He mentioned that officials are reconsidering the placement of some of the equipment to avoid damage if a flood event occurs again.
Town of Bremen to Upgrade Wastewater Treatment Facility
The Town of Bremen is undertaking improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant which will take place over the course of two years.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said the wastewater department crews would like to have the same pumps and controls installed on all nine lift stations.
Bremen Continues with Downtown Revitalization Plans
The Town of Bremen is moving forward with the downtown revitalization project.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said The Troyer Group has been contracted to help with the plans. The downtown revitalization project includes new streets, sidewalks, curbs and lighting. It is expected to begin in 2020.
Bremen Flood Clean-up Ongoing
The Town of Bremen is still working to clean up after flood waters wreaked havoc in the area last week.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said the wastewater treatment facility was under close watch as two to three feet of water surrounded the plant.
“It remained operational all the way through, but we were really close in getting water into our electrical components which would have been a really big mess,” explained Weldy. “The town guys worked around the clock. We had three fire trucks and eight hoses to pump water out of there in order to keep the facility above water to function correctly.”
Flood Warning, Travel Advisory Issued in Marshall County
Marshall County is under a flood warning and a watch level travel advisory.
Marshall County EMA Director Clyde Avery says the Yellow River and Tippecanoe River are expected to crest later this week well above Major Flood Stage. The Yellow River is expected to crest at 16.4 feet by 7 a.m. on Thursday and the Tippecanoe River is expected to crest at 14 feet by 7 a.m. on Saturday. Avery says residents can expect flooding of urban areas and small streams, ditches and creeks.
Doc Bowen Day Set in Bremen
Every year on Feb. 26, the Bremen community celebrates the life and accomplishments of Dr. Otis R. Bowen who served as Indiana’s Governor and as Secretary of Health and Human Serves under President Ronald Reagan, among many other lifetime achievements.
Dr. Bowen passed away in 2013. On Feb. 26, 2018, the Town of Bremen will recognize what would have been his 100th birthday.
Bremen Town Council Discusses Snow Removal
A lot of snow has fallen in the Marshall County area this winter and the Town of Bremen is not immune to the effects.
Bremen Director of Operations Trend Weldy said the street department crews have worked hard to clear the streets and sidewalks of snow and ice. Piles of snow are being hauled away for better visibility and ease of traffic.
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