03/07/12 After nine years of service, the Marshall County 4-H Drill Team founder, Harry Eskridge, has announced his retirement. Eskridge said, “It’s been a good ride, but now it’s time to hang up the spurs.” Eskridge said he is experiencing some heath problems that will no longer allow him to continue. The Drill...
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03/07/12 Plymouth’s Cemetery Superintendent, Jim Ousnamer has announced the annual clean-up for Oak Hill Cemetery. To facilitate spring cleaning at Oak Hill Cemetery, flowers and winter ornaments should be removed from grave sites before Monday, March 19th. Residents are asked to pick-up and arrangements or ornaments they wish to keep before that date....
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03/07/12 Chad Dreibelbis, 2011 Campaign Chair, was named “Volunteer of the Year” at the 2012 United Way and Funds Volunteer of the Year Awards Banquet held February 21 at the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel, Indiana. “Chad led the 2011 campaign as the Marshall County campaign chair. In spite of continuing economic uncertainty,...
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03/07/12 Yes Virginia, there will be a Lake Fest! Mark your calendars for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 20th, 21st and 22nd for the 29th annual “Culver Lake Fest.” Jean E. Overmyer, Lake Fest Committee President stated, “Preparations have already begun to plan this year’s festival. We are thrilled to bring back some of...
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03/07/12 Students from Plymouth High School add another Sectional Championship to their string of more than 30 consecutive! The Plymouth Speech Team out-distanced 2nd place Elkhart Central by a score of 234 to 85 in the 12-team field this past weekend. The dominant performance was executed as PHS became the only team in...
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03/07/12 Students and friends of music instructor Liza Woolever brought March in on a happy note with a jam session at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Friday evening approximately 20 musicians gathered in the Main Lobby to play their various folk instruments for the residents of Miller’s. Instruments included recorders, fiddles, guitars, dulcimer, harmonica,...
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03/06/12 The County Commissioners secured the longevity of the Marshall County Housing Authority during their meeting Monday. Housing Authority Executive Director Dean Byers and Interim Director Donna Vela appeared before the Commissioners hoping the county would provide free office space for their agency. Byers, who has been the director of the Housing Authority...
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3/06/12 Hoosiers are known for their generosity and willingness to help in time of need and the need is great for our fellow Hoosiers in the south and southeast portions of the state that have been devastated by this past Friday’s string of tornados. The Sellersburg State Police Post and other state police...
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03/06/12 The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has awarded a Major Moves contract to construct two new bridges on the south side of South Bend, one on Jackson Road over U.S. 31 and a second on Fellows Street over U.S. 20. Rieth Riley Construction of South Bend was awarded the $13.1 million contract. Bids...
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03/06/12 Relay for Life Marshall County will meet Wednesday, March 7 in the Laramore Rooms of the Plymouth Public Library. Committee meetings begin at 6 p.m., followed by Team meetings at 7 p.m. It’s never too late to help on a committee, start up a team or join one. This year’s goal is...
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