The Argos School Board recently found out what it would take to bring the school’s auditorium up to current state standards.
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Bremen Library Board Members Receives Appointment for Full Term
The Bremen School Board authorized an appointment for the Bremen Public Library Board when members met last Wednesday.
After the school board’s previous appointment Don Harrison tendered his resignation in the fall of 2018, members were tasked with finding someone new to sit on the library board. School superintendent Dr. Jim White said the school board appointed Cynthia McKenzie at that time.
Continue readingBremen Public Schools Expected to Save on Banking Services Following Request for Proposals
The Bremen Public School Corporation is expected to save some money on banking services without having to switch providers following a recent request for proposals that was sent to various financial institutions.
Superintendent Dr. Jim White shared what a request for proposals entails.
He explained, “We did a request for proposals where we were talking about moving our accounts to whoever could provide us the best service for the lowest cost. Our existing provider stepped up and we’re estimating we’ll save $6,000 – $8,000 a year in fees.”
The School Corporation’s current provider is First Source Bank.
‘Made in Marshall County’ Event Allows Area Businesses to Connect with Local Students
For the third year in a row, the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation is offering an opportunity for local students to connect with employers from all across the community.
Continue readingThe New Argos School Resource Officer Starts Today
The School Resource Officer (SRO) for the Argos Community School Corporation will start his new job today.
Police Officer Dave Carrell was approved for the position.
Continue readingPlymouth Police Release Reports on Arrests Made this Week
Two Plymouth residents were reportedly charged with possession in separate cases and a Knox man is facing a theft charge after authorities responded to various incidents throughout this week.
Continue readingMarshall County Crossroads Secures Finalist Spot in Regional Stellar Communities Program
The Marshall County Crossroads Stellar Initiative will join three other Hoosier communities as a finalist in the Regional Stellar Communities Program.
Continue readingInfo about Incorporating Solar Energy Project into Roof Repairs Shared with Argos School Board
Details surrounding a potential a solar energy project at the Argos Community School Corporation were shared at this week’s school board meeting.
Superintendent Ned Speicher said presenters from Johnson Melloh Solutions came to provide some information to the board.
Continue readingArgos Businesses Encouraged to Add Info to the New “Biz in the ‘501” Online Directory
To help residents and visitors know where to go when they’re looking to shop local or access nearby resources in Argos, a business directory is being developed.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Discusses Fire Department Roof Repair Project
Bourbon officials discussed the proposed Fire Department roof repair project during last Tuesday’s town council meeting.
Continue readingDrainage Study Results Shared with Argos School Officials
Argos School Board members heard the results of a drainage study when they met Monday night.
According to Superintendent Ned Speicher, no official actions were taken but discussions were held about some of the existing problems.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff’s Department to Participate in Drug Take Back
To help prevent prescription drug abuse the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will be participating in the DEA’s National Drug Take Back on Saturday, April 27th.
Continue readingBourbon Officials Review Compliance Forms for Companies Granted Tax Abatements
Every year, businesses that have been granted tax abatements must submit CF-1 forms so officials can assess their compliance and determine whether or not to continue supplying the abatement.
When Bourbon Town Council members met last week, they reviewed the CF-1 forms for Harmony Leasing and Bates Real Estate Corporation.
Continue readingMan Struck by Light Pole Due to Friday’s High Winds
Plymouth Police investigated an incident that sent an individual to the hospital Friday afternoon.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Permits Community Crossings Projects to be Advertised
The Bourbon Town Council permitted the engineering firm JPR to advertise the town’s Community Crossings Projects to prospective bidders when members met last Tuesday. The bids will be opened during the council’s May meeting.
Continue readingMarshall County Community Foundation Announces Spring Grant Round Award Recipients
Twice each year, the Marshall County Community Foundation invites nonprofit organizations to submit funding requests for projects.
During their spring grant round this year, approximately $121,660 was distributed from the Community Fund as well as the Ralph C. Vonnegut Jr. Fund.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Permits Bates Real Estate Corp. to Proceed with Annexation Process
Bourbon town council members got the ball rolling on a proposed annexation when they met Tuesday evening.
Town officials were informed that the Bates Real Estate Corporation is looking annex an 88 acre parcel of land at the corner of 12th and Cedar Roads for future development.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Considers Ordinances Pertaining to Junk Vehicles and Unsafe Structures
Bourbon Town Council members considered two updated ordinances on first reading when they met this week.
Continue readingTriton Elementary School Officials Inform School Board about Team-Building “Family Groups” Initiative
A team-building initiative that teaches leadership and collaboration skills to Triton Elementary School students was highlighted when school board members met Monday night.
Continue readingPotential Impact of Today’s Conditions Include Marginal Chance for Thunderstorms, Tree Damage and Downed Power Lines
Today’s temperatures are expected to be in the 70s before a cold front moves in later this evening, bringing a marginal chance for thunderstorms.
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