12/22/10 The Starke County Chamber of Commerce today announced that the 2010 Henry F. Schricker Award Winner is Marvin D. McLaughlin who is well known in Starke County for his active advocate for the citizenry. The prestigious award is named after Henry F. Schricker who was born in North Judson Indiana on August 30,...
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12/22/10 An application nominating the Historic Michigan Road between Madison and Michigan City, Indiana was submitted to the Indiana Department of Transportation on December 21st.  The nomination was submitted by a steering committee composed of individuals from the counties through which the historic route passes; members include elected and appointed officials, Main Street, economic...
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12/21/10 Monday morning the Marshall County Commissioners motioned to have the County Plan Commission study the Plan Director’s position to see if it might be possible to make it a part-time position. Commissioner Jack Roose said, “I may be way out on a limb here but I think the Plan Commission needs to study...
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12/21/10 Last Friday was the last day of school before the Christmas Holiday for students in the Plymouth Community School Corporation.  It also ended up being a day of parties and celebrations along with lots of fun. Superintendent Dan Tyree was at Webster Elementary School at 9 a.m. to commend the school for raising...
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12/21/10 The Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) certified Marshall County’s 2011 budget order and tax rates on December 20, paving the way for on-time property tax bills for the second year in a row. The budget certification puts the county in a position to have taxes due on May 10, 2011. Marshall County...
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12/21/10 Members of the Ancilla College volleyball and softball teams recently took time out of their schedules to volunteer at the St. Michael’s Family Night at St. Michael’s Catholic School in Plymouth. Organized through coordination efforts by Oliver Ford vice president Jennifer Houin, the student-athletes assisted with various crafts and sports activities at the...
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12/21/10 Lt. Governor Becky Skillman Monday issued the following statement on a gubernatorial run in 2012.  “With much disappointment, I am announcing today that I will not be a candidate for Governor in 2012.  My end of year physical exam revealed minor health issues.  Nothing will interfere with my devotion to my duties as Lt....
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12/21/10 The Plymouth Tri Kappa, Beta Delta Chapter is hosting the second annual “Promenade to Prom;” a chance to recycle or buy a gently used dress for just $10.  Tri Kappa is collecting gently-used dresses at these locations: Argos High School, Culver High School, Triton Jr. Sr. High School and Fernbaugh’s Diamonds and Fine...
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12/21/10 Volunteers are needed for elderly and disabled clients in Marshall County on a schedule basis to provide visiting, grocery shopping, home respite companionship, light housekeeping, and minor handyman repairs. Youth groups and service clubs are needed for lawn work and window washing.  For more information, call Area 2 Agency on Aging at 800-552-7982...
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12/21/1- The last meeting of 2010 for the Argos Town Council was a short one last Wednesday night.   The winners for the holiday decoration contest were announced.  Winning third place and $50 is Chris Brown on West Marshall Street.  Second place winner, with a $100 award, is Jim Hutchinson on North Street.  The first...
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