The Plymouth Common Council amended the previous approval of a Facade Grant for Wild Rose Moon to increase it to the full 20% of cost for eligible repairs. During the previous Common Council meeting the grant was approved for 20% of total cost of repairs; not including the amount covered by an OCRA grant. Upon further review of past approvals, it was discovered that The REES benefited from multiple grants for the roof. To maintain consistency and fairness; the Council revisited the issue at the recommendation of Councilman Duane Culp and approved the 20% match for the approximately $75,000 total project cost which included coverage from the OCRA grant.
Continue readingPlymouth Buildings Awarded Historic Renovation Grant Program Funding
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced 10 properties were awarded about $728,000 through the Historic Renovation Grant Program, including two buildings in Plymouth.
Continue readingMarshall County Arts Organizations Receive Grant Funding
Two arts organizations based in Marshall County recently received grant funds through the Arts Organizations Support and Arts Project Support grant programs.
Continue readingLocal Art Nonprofit Organizations Receive Funding Help from Indiana Arts Commission
La Porte County and Marshall County nonprofit art organizations have received funding help from the Indiana Arts Commission.
Continue readingHeartland Artists, Wild Rose Moon Get Grants from Indiana Arts Commission
Two Marshall County arts organizations have gotten a funding boost. The Indiana Arts Commission recently approved its latest round of grants. Heartland Artists and Wild Rose Moon each got $6,565 in Arts Organization Support funding.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Public Works and Safety Members Discuss Street Closure Requests
Area residents will soon get to enjoy some activities in downtown Plymouth after the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members approved street closure requests in order to host a few events.
Continue readingHeartland Artists, Wild Rose Moon Get Arts Organization Support Grants
Two Marshall County arts organizations have gotten funding in the latest round of grants from the Indiana Arts Commission. Heartland Artists and Wild Rose Moon were each awarded almost $5,500 in Arts Organization Support Grants. That money will help with their ongoing operating costs.
Continue readingWythougan Valley Preservation Council to Hold Informational Meeting
An informational meeting for property owners in Marshall County’s historic districts is set for next week.
The meeting is expected to deliver information on economic development benefits of historic districts, locations of these districts in the county, the value of Main Street as a model for downtown development and Bremen’s experience with the program. In addition, information on grant and tax incentive opportunities will be given.
Mayor Senter Discusses Housing, Downtown Revitalization during State of the City Address
New housing, parks, and job opportunities are a few of the things Plymouth residents can expect to see in the near future, according to Mayor Mark Senter. During his annual State of the City Address Monday, Senter gave an update on the city’s progress in implementing its 2013 Comprehensive Plan. Continue reading
Rees Theater Plans Discussed
The Rees Theater in Downtown Plymouth may become a multi-use event space in the coming years. Randy Danielson and a growing committee of volunteers have been working with the Wythougan Valley Preservation Council on a renovation plan. Community members filled Wild Rose Moon Thursday to hear an update on the project and offer input. Continue reading
Indiana Poet Laureate to Hold Readings in Marshall County
Indiana’s poet laureate is coming to Marshall County next week. Continue reading