The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today where they will hear from Sheriff Matt Hassel who will present an intergovernmental agreement to the commissioners for consideration. Sheriff Hassel is attempting to lower the jail population by housing inmates at neighboring facilities, but an agreement needs to be approved first with a daily rate.
Continue readingBremen Schools to Implement Pre-K Program, Renovations Needed
Officials at the Bremen Public School Corporation will launch the On My Way Pre-K program at the Elementary School this fall.
Continue readingCulver Elementary School to Get Outdoor Classroom, Thanks to $5,000 Grant
Culver Elementary School is getting a new outdoor classroom, and volunteers are being sought to help with the installation. The school recently got a $5,000 grant from the Lowe’s Toolbox for Education, according to a school press release. That money will be used to install an outdoor classroom, which will include covered seating, an art area, space for gardening and science projects, and bird watching tools.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Provides $500 Donation to Summer Discovery Program
The Bourbon Public Library received a significant donation for their Summer Discovery Program during this week’s town council meeting.
A $500 donation for the program was approved when members met on Tuesday.
Continue readingTriton School Board Approves List of Items for FFA Consignment Auction
Triton School Board members recently authorized a number of items to be included in the 10th Annual FFA Consignment Auction.
Superintendent Jeremy Riffle shared that in order to get rid of corporation items, it must be done in a public sale.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Agrees to Join HGAC to Purchase Equipment
The Culver Town Council members are moving ahead to join HGAC to get the best prices on equipment.
Continue readingPlymouth BOW Discusses Banner Placement on Michigan Street
Requests for banners that are placed above Michigan Street in Plymouth will continue to go through the Blueberry Festival office, but crews from the Plymouth Street Department will hang the banners.
Continue readingLocal Group to Form to Combat Invasive Species
The Marshall County Soil and Water Conservation District is offering help to residents who need to get rid of invasive species.
Continue readingPlymouth Man Arrested after Report of Shots Fired
A Plymouth man was arrested Thursday night after officers responded to a report of shots fired.
Continue readingArgos Officials Discuss Concerns Over Lowest Bidder on Colonial Estates Community Crossings Project
Argos Town Council members approved bids for their two major Community Crossings projects when members met last Wednesday. The Town was awarded about $926,970.24 in the most recent grant round.
Continue readingMarshall County Crossroads Regional Stellar Communities Initiative Plans to Apply for Designation
Officials with the Marshall County Crossroads Regional Stellar Communities Initiative plan to submit another application this spring toward an official designation this fall.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Discusses Overtime Exemptions, Non-Exemptions for Employees
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel discussed with the county council members this week a concern about exempt and non-exempt status for some employees at the Sheriff’s Department.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Declares Police, Park Equipment as Surplus
Two pieces of equipment from the Town of Bremen will be advertised for sealed bid.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Advised of Spring Leaf Pick-Up, Approves Quotes from Eco Infrastructure Solutions
Bourbon Town Council members were advised that spring leaf pick-up will start in the second week of April when they met Tuesday evening.
Continue readingTech Upgrade at Triton HS Approved by School Board
Triton School Board members approved a major tech-upgrade for the high school when they met Monday night.
Continue readingCulver Beach Lodge Construction Plans Complete
The construction plans for the Culver Beach Lodge are now complete. The project is ready to go to bid, according to Town Manager Jonathan Leist.
Continue readingArgos Officials Discuss Possible Business and Downtown Building Incentive Programs
To help small businesses grow and thrive in The Town of Argos, officials are in the process of working out the details to potentially offer a small business incentive as well as a downtown building incentive.
Continue readingMarshall County Community Corrections to Apply for Grant
Officials with the Marshall County Community Corrections organization plan to apply for a grant through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute for a piece of equipment in the Probation Department.
Continue readingNew Signage to be Installed at Triton Community School Corporation
As the number of creative services like https://signaramafranchise.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-open-a-sign-printing-franchise/ that provide banners and signage is many, Triton’s campus will be revamped a bit, following the school board’s decision to approve the installation of some new signage.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Discusses Trash, Recycling Services
The Culver Town Council members reviewed the trash and recycling services contract Tuesday night.
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