Diane Fisher from the Prevent Child Abuse Marshall County organization approached the Marshall County Commissioners this week to request permission to hold an event on the courthouse lawn.
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Kid’s Day at the Museum
The Marshall County Museum is hosting activities at the facility during the week of spring break.
On Wednesday, March 29, the Farmer’s Market teaches children how to use a cash register along with fishing in the Yellow River, picking vegetables, collecting eggs, and making a meal.
Maintenance Department Requests Equipment Purchases
The Marshall County Maintenance Department is looking to purchase a bucket lift truck to reduce outside contractor fees.
County Maintenance Supervisor Doug Masterson and Gary Masterson said the employees at the maintenance department can complete needed projects that require a lift truck without the need to rent the equipment or hire another contractor. Nearly $7,000 in savings can be realized if the county owned a lift truck.
Argos School Board Approves Raise in Meal Prices
The Argos School Board members this week made the decision to raise cafeteria prices. Interim Superintendent Dr. Robert Boyd commented that the prices needed to be brought up to standards.
John Glenn School Board Entertains Plans to Expand Weight Training Program
The John Glenn School Board members held a lengthy discussion this week concerning an idea of expanding the weight training program for students.
The class would be offered as an elective in addition to the current facility availability before and after school.
Open House Planned for Culver Water Plant
The Culver Town Council members invite residents to tour the water plant facility on April 8.
Town Manager Jonathan Leist said an open house is planned for residents to see the recent improvements made to the water plant.
Marshall County Treasurer to Extend Hours for Property Tax Collection
To accommodate taxpayers, the Marshall County Treasurer’s Office will be open extended hours for collecting spring and fall property taxes.
The Marshall County Commissioners heard the request from Treasurer Angie Birchmeier for extended hours for the acceptance of payments for the spring property tax installment due May 10.
John Glenn School Board Receives Update on Upcoming Property Sale
John Glenn School Superintendent Richard Reese updated on the school board on the progress of the sale of property donated to the school corporation by the Hiler family.
The property at 125 Shamrock Street was donated to the corporation at the end of 2015. The school board accepted the property then on behalf of the corporation. The property will be donated to the newly formed John Glenn Educational Foundation with the intention that the proceeds from the property sale will benefit the foundation.
Argos School Board Holds Public Hearing for Superintendent Contract
The Argos School Board held a public hearing Monday night to gather comments on the proposed superintendent’s contract.
Interim Superintendent Dr. Robert Boyd said the board is currently interviewing candidates to fill the superintendent’s position.
Indiana State Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint
Drivers traveling through Marshall County on Friday, March 24 may be stopped by police participating in an effort to keep roads safe from dangerous drivers.
Troopers with the Indiana State Police-Bremen Post will conduct a sobriety checkpoint as part of the Operation Pull Over Period Blitz #89 focused on dangerous driving. Troopers will be conducting high visibility enforcement efforts including sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols with emphasis on locating impaired motorists and dangerous drivers.
Marshall County Commissioners Approve Supplemental Contracts for Bridge Project
The Marshall County Commissioners discussed two supplemental contracts for the Hickory Road Bridge replacement project.
Engineering firm DLZ has increased the costs of contracts for extra work needed for the wetlands mitigation and the right-of-way portions of the upcoming bridge replacement project. Highway Administrator Laurie Baker said she has provided the contracts to INDOT and the officials there have blessed them for signatures.
Culver Town Council and CRC Move Forward with Stellar Communities Application
The Culver Town Council and Culver Redevelopment Commission met in a special joint session on Monday night to discuss the status of the Stellar Communities Program application.
Town Manager Jonathan Leist said the two groups have been meeting regularly since last year’s attempt at the recognition to make improvements to this year’s application. He said a vote was taken Monday night to take the next step in this year’s application process.
John Glenn School Board Approves Additional Teaching Position at Middle School
The John Glenn School Board voted Tuesday night to approve an additional teaching position at Urey Middle School. The position will be active at the beginning of next school year.
Superintendent Richard Reese explained to the board members that one new teacher will be hired to help teach English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies to create an additional section of classes in the seventh grade. The estimated number of students entering the seventh grade next year is about 180 which is approximately 30 students more than this year. It is the thought that the additional position would alleviate the potential of class overcrowding.
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Submits Preliminary Road Work List
The Marshall County Highway Department will be busy working on roads this summer. At first glance at a proposed road project list provided to the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning, chip and seal, double chip and seal, crack sealing and paving will take place on several miles of road this season.
Remember Flood Safety as Spring Arrives
Rain showers this spring could be potentially heavy so now is the time to make a plan in case of flooding in the area.
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery stresses the importance of not driving through flooded roadways, during this Flood Safety Awareness Week.
“If you see water across the road, turn around,” said Avery. “We don’t want people driving through it. You see all the time when people get out in the middle of a road that’s flooded and their car stalls. It could be worse where the current is strong enough that it can sweep away the vehicle.”
Culver Boys and Girls Club Going Strong
The Culver Community School Board received an update on programs offered with the Culver Boys and Girls Club.
Club Director Jessye Gilley said the club started in 2007 with 35 kids a day while today there are 92 students who attend activities as an average daily membership. The total active enrollment is 219. The club welcomes Culver students and many other students in the area to attend the available after school programs.
Marshall County Health Department to Hold Open House Today
To celebrate a new location and new programs, the staff at the Marshall County Health Department and St. Joseph Regional Health System will host an open house today to introduce the public to the surroundings.
County Health Administrator Christine Stinson told MAX 98.3 FM News that the public is welcome to tour the building, meet all of the staff and become familiar with existing programs within the health department in addition to new offerings. The festivities will be featured between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. today.
John Glenn School Board to Meet Tonight
The John Glenn School Board will approve a new teaching position for math, science, social studies and language arts at the middle school when the board members meet tonight. A high school curriculum change will be discussed as well as the 2017 Summer Enrichment Program.
Be Prepared for Severe Weather
It’s best to be prepared for any type of severe weather at any time.
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery urges residents to be aware of all types of severe weather that can impact our area.
Culver-Union Township Fire Department Looking for Firefighters
Culver-Union Township Fire Chief Terry Wakefield is looking for more volunteer firefighters.
He made a plea to the Culver Town Council last week after receiving a resignation from one firefighter. Wakefield said he’s received three applications for volunteer firefighters in two years. There are currently 18 firefighters.
