Summer can often bring with it carnivals or trips to the amusement park, but the Indiana Department of Homeland Security says it’s important to stay informed about the safety of the rides.
Summer Reading Program Aims for Better Financial Understanding
Financial literacy is the goal of Secretary of State Connie Lawson’s Summer Reading program.
Convicted Felon Faces Weapons Charges Following Traffic Stop
A Michigan woman who told police she was in the process of moving to Plymouth wound up in jail in LaPorte County for possession of a firearm by a violent felon and theft of a firearm. Continue reading
Rep. Harman Looks to Cash Reserves, Jail Tax Revenues for Road Funding
Marshall County’s looking to spend a significant amount of money to bring roads up to a good state of repair, but State Representative Tim Harman says he’s figured out a way to do it without raising taxes. Continue reading
StellarFest Gives Culver Chance to Educate Public on Improvement Efforts
The Town of Culver will be taking part in a host of Saturday events in the town park.
Grand Opening Planned for Bremen Dog Park
The Town of Bremen’s new dog park is set to open in a couple weeks, and local residents are invited to join in the celebration. According to Ridgeside K9 NorCal Dog Training : a park exclusively for dogs can help them create new friends and be more cordial.The new amenity is set to open Thursday, June 23. It will include two fenced-in areas, one for larger breeds and one for smaller breeds, giving dogs a space to play off-leash with their owners, as well as other dogs.It is best to check out this useful reference and hire dog training services. Continue reading
Plymouth Schools Extend Contract with The Crossing
The Plymouth Community School Corporation has decided to continue using the services of al alternative education program for some of its students.
Grants Again Available for Storm Shelter Construction
Hoosiers looking to install a storm shelter at their home have another chance to get some help paying for it. A misunderstanding about the terms of the grant has led the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to reopen the application period. Continue reading
NIPSCO Customers May Report Outages Via Text
As the summer storm season gets underway, NIPSCO is reminding customers of their options when it comes to reporting power outages. The utility provider says one easy way is to send them a text message. Continue reading
Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum Announces Mint Festival Events
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum is gearing up for the North Judson Mint Festival over Father’s Day Weekend. The museum’s planned some special events for dads and the entire family to enjoy. Continue reading
Marshall County Increases Cume Cap Development Rate
The Marshall County Commissioners have increased a tax they say is being encouraged by the state of Indiana.
Plymouth Schools Announce Summer Food Service Program Schedule
The Plymouth Community School Corporation is once again taking part in the federal Summer Food Service Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to serve more than 200 million free meals to children 18 years and under at approved SFSP sites. Continue reading
Plymouth Schools Continue Facilities Upgrades
Work is still progressing on a facilities upgrade project at the Plymouth School Corporation.
Construction was started earlier this year on the football field and the administration building, but the Plymouth School Board received an update on the project on Tuesday night. Superintendent Dan Tyree says the expansion of the school corporation’s administration building got back on course after a bit of a hiccup rerouting city water pipes.
‘Cemetery Crawl’ Planned for Culver Area
Residents have a chance to learn some local history by taking a tour of Culver-area cemeteries this month. The Marshall County Genealogical Society is organizing a “cemetery crawl” for Tuesday, June 21, and they’re inviting members of the public to join them. Continue reading
Plymouth Mayor Comments on Bizarre Greenway Trail Incident and Investigation
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter has decided to weigh-in on an investigation into an alleged attack on the Greenway Trail in Plymouth.
Plymouth School Board Offers Stipend for AP and Dual Credit Teachers
The Plymouth School Board has decided to incentivize some of its teachers to obtain greater levels of education.
Two years ago, the Indiana General Assembly devised rules allowing salary increases for teachers teaching AP and Dual Credit courses. The catch is the teacher overseeing the dual credit courses must possess a Master’s Degree and undergo 18 hours of graduate coursework in that subject by 2020 to receive the stipend.
Marshall County Approves EMA Communications Plan
The Marshall County EMA will leave a few things as they are, but update a few other items in its Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
A discussion took place Monday morning when Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery approached the Marshall County Commissioners. Several incidences over the past six months required the preparation of “After-Action” reports.
Forever Stamp Commemorates Indiana’s Bicentennial
A photograph of a rural Kosciusko County landscape graces Indiana’s Statehood Forever Stamp. It’s available at U.S. Post Office locations across the Hoosier State today in celebration of Indiana’s bicentennial. Continue reading
Rise in Syphilis Cases Prompts Stronger Testing Recommendations
The Indiana State Department of Health is reacting to an increase in the number of reported syphilis cases in the Hoosier state.
Police say Greenway Trail Attack Allegedly Occurred in Town of Bourbon
The Plymouth Police Department is updating the public on an alleged attack on the Greenway Trail, but an investigation has revealed something much different.
