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Nickel Plate Trail Getting Extension Through Rochester After 11 years
ROCHESTER — Those using the Nickel Plate Trail in Fulton County may travel further on it in the future. Rochester recently approved a bid by E&B Paving to extend the trail approximately eight-tenths of a mile from its current end at a gazebo near Wabash Avenue to the trail running by the Round Barn Golf Club along Ninth Street.
Marshall County Economic Development Corporation CEO Provides Update to Plymouth Redevelopment Commission
CEO of the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation Greg Hildebrand made a presentation to the Plymouth Redevelopment Commission during their recent meeting on his office’s activities saying that there had been $170 million in capital investment in the county that had a $20 million effect on payrolls. He said...
Advancing Community Together In Nappanee & Wakarusa Announces Website
A new website that helps Indiana voters check the status of their voter registration and provides information on how to register to vote has been launched by ACT Nappanee-Wakarusa. Two useful information sources regarding voter registration can be accessed easily by first going to the “Activism” tab on the website...
Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety Hears Updates on Streets and Roads
Street Department Superintendent Jimmy Marquardt updated the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety (BPWS) on streets and roads. Marquardt informed the board that Rieth-Riley Construction is tentatively scheduled to start the Community Crossings street and sidewalk projects on August 9, 2024. If weather permits they expect to complete work by September 14, 2024. That work includes portions of Garro St., Fourth St., Washington St., Bayless St., Miner St, Clinton St., and Monroe St.
Annual "Rally The Region" event celebrates ongoing developments
"Rally the Region" is a regional partnership that brought community leaders, partners, and stakeholders together to celebrate ongoing developments. "This region has been on an upward trajectory for the last decade and it really is because of the people that going to be here today," said Bethany Hartley, South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership President and CEO.
Time Capsule From 1974 Unearthed In Nappanee
Pictured from left are John Hutsell, Nick Newcomer and Lloyd Hershberger who worked to open the 50-year-old time capsule, which was buried as part of the city of Nappanee’s centennial celebration in 1974. The contents are now being decontaminated and will soon be documented by staff members and volunteers...
Marshall County Rural Pitch Competition Applications due August 15
Applications are due August 15 for the Marshall County Rural Pitch Competition. The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation is working with Notre Dame’s IDEA Center and Startup South Bend – Elkhart in this competition aimed at Marshall County entrepreneurs. The “Shark Tank” type event will be an opportunity for entrepreneurs to present their business idea or start up to win a cash prize.
Museum Fun Day Saturday, July 27
ROCHESTER — The Fulton County Historical Society is holding a Museum Fun Day from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, July 27. The museum is located at 37 E. 375N, Rochester. This will give members and public the opportunity to learn more about the museum with tours of the buildings in the Living History Village. Food will be available from 2-3 p.m. for members and 3-6 p.m. for the general public.
Ribbon Cutting for Second Pop-Up Store in Knox Held
The City of Knox held a ribbon cutting and open house downtown Wednesday for their second pop-up store. In a previous Knox City Council meeting, Mayor Dennis Estok announced a second pop-up store would be opening at 6 North Main Street. He stated the pop-up store will offer low cost start up fees to small businesses with the hope of giving them a head start in becoming successful. It was noted this program is designed to attract small businesses and create retail shopping in downtown Knox. Business owners will have an opportunity to sell and showcase products and services of interest to area residents and tourists.
Culver Community School Board Discusses Cell Phone, Attendance Policy
The Culver Community School Board members took time during their meeting Monday, July 15 to discuss cell phone and attendance policy changes. Superintendent Karen Shuman explained that the cell phone policy will be that students will not possess cell phones during instructional time. Students in grades 9-12 may use cell phones in between classes and during lunch. Students may use cell phones after school. Shuman said bus drivers may allow students to use cell phones on the bus at the driver’s discretion.
Culver Community School Superintendent Updates Board on Summer Projects, Discusses GO Bond
Culver Community School Superintendent Karen Shuman updated the school board on many projects that have taken place since the students exited the buildings in May. She noted during the meeting Monday, July 15 that contractors are putting fixtures in the Elementary School restrooms and installing epoxy in those facilities. Ceiling grids are being installed and partitions should be delivered soon. Work at the Elementary School should be done at the end of the month.
Bremen Town Council Discusses UTV Use, Chickens in Work Session
The Bremen Town Council members took time last week to discuss the possible allowance of UTV use in the town limits of Bremen. The council members have been approached by a few residents asking for an ordinance that would allow the use of UTVs in the town limits of Bremen. They spent an hour discussing potential rules for an ordinance allowing that use.
Culver Redevelopment Commission, Culver Town Council to Meet Today
The Culver Redevelopment Commission members will meet tonight where they will receive an update concerning The Dunes housing project. The commission members will also discuss train depot repairs and get a briefing from Park Superintendent Amber Cowell about the Culver Lake Fest that occurred over the weekend. The Culver Redevelopment...
Knox Board of Public Works Updated on Storm Clean Up Efforts
The Knox Board of Public Works heard an update on clean up efforts from recent storm damage during their meeting Wednesday. City of Knox Street Superintendent Jeff Borg announced his department had 92 dump truck loads of debris cleaned up from the storm. It was noted they had finished their clean up effort on Tuesday. City of Knox Mayor Dennis Estok thanked the street department for their effort in cleaning up the debris swiftly. He stated the work that went in last week can not go unnoticed.
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