Parents and guardians with children that will be attending Argos Community Schools in the fall can now register their student for the 2018-2019 school year online. School officials announced recently that individuals who lack access to a computer or internet can come to Argos High School next week to utilize the computer lab to register online. Continue reading
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Blood Shortage Prompts Red Cross to Issue Urgent Call for Eligible Donors of All Blood Types
The American Red Cross saw a dip in the number of blood drives held during the beginning of July and it has prompted them to issue an urgent call for eligible donors of all blood types.
According to a press release, the Red Cross delivers blood donations to 80 hospitals across the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services region and needs an average of 500 blood donations each day to support patient needs. Continue reading
Triton Superintendent Discusses Sidewalk Repair Project
Triton School officials are still waiting to see progress on a sidewalk repair and pipe replacement project that was awarded a bid in May. Continue reading
Policy Guidance for Graduation Pathways Unanimously Approved by State Board of Education
In order to provide some clarification about the Graduation Pathways Policy that was passed by the State Board of Education in December of 2017, a policy guidance document was approved last week.
The policy guidance approval apparently follows six months of outreach that included meetings with educator and administrators, state agencies and officials, members of the business community, national education and workforce organizations and higher education leaders. Continue reading
Tonight’s Summer in the Park Concert will Make You Want to Shake Your Tail Feather
The City of Plymouth will host a musical and colorful spectacle tonight when the Parrots of the Caribbean perform live as a part of the Summer in the Park Concert series in River Park Square.
Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert will start around 7:30 p.m. It will run until 9:30 and will be held rain or shine. Tickets are required and cost $10 for adults and youth gets in for free.
According to the band’s website, they put on a high energy, original “trop-rock” stage show that features a salute to Jimmy Buffett. Event organizers encourage everyone to dress up in their most vibrant tropical apparel to really get into the spirit of the show. Continue reading
Back to School Registration at Triton to be Offered Online and In-Person
Back to school registration for the Triton Community School Corporation will be available to parents online and in-person.
Superintendent Jeremy Riffle shared that registration will start up later this month, with the online registration opening on July 25th. Continue reading
Certain Marshall County Emergency Personnel will Receive New Phones Thanks to IDHS Grant
At the Marshall County Commissioners’ first meeting in July, Commission President Kevin Overmyer shared that new cell phones will now be available to Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery as well as some patrol officers with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.
He said these phones are being provided to certain members of the county’s emergency personnel thanks in part to grant funding. Continue reading
Triton Superintendent Shares that Auxiliary Gym Project is Ahead of Schedule, Other Bond Projects Moving Along as Planned
The ongoing bond projects at the Triton Community School Corporation are all on track to be finished up by their estimated completion dates.
As a reminder, the bond projects include the construction of a new auxiliary gym, renovations to the roof at the Jr./Sr. High School and the installation of a new HVAC system at the Elementary School. Superintendent JeremyRiffle mentioned that the auxiliary gym project is moving along even faster than originally planned. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners Approve Drainage Board Appointment
A new member was appointed to the Marshall County Drainage Board during the County Commissioners’ first meeting in July.
County Auditor Julie Fox reminded the commissioners that following the recent resignation of Dan Voorhees, there was an open seat on the drainage board. Commissioner Kevin Overmyer noted that they were prepared to fill the position with Dave Stultz Continue reading
Your Child Has a Chance to be One of the First Students to Attend Triton’s Preschool Program!
Local parents still have a chance to register for the all-day preschool program being offered at Triton Elementary School this coming school year.
Superintendent Jeremy Riffle noted that there was a nice turn out at the Parent Information night that was held at the end of June. He explained, “We did have the informational night and there were probably 30 parents in attendance. So by the time they lef,t there were six who were already registered.”
Riffle said the cap for the class is twenty students and ten children were registered as of Wednesday afternoon so interested parents need to act fast. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners Decide Not To Proceed with Ordinance Regulating Off-Road Vehicles in County Forests
An ordinance that was created to regulate the use of off-road vehicles in county-owned forests was not adopted by Marshall County Commissioners when they met last Monday.
County Attorney Jim Clevenger was asked to create an ordinance that would help address citizen complaints about excess noise and damage to the trails caused by these types of vehicles. He presented it to commissioners at last week’s meeting. Continue reading
Over $2,800 Raised for Triton Community Schools at Drive-4-Ur-School Event
Officials at Triton Community School Corporation recently extended their gratitude to Auto Park Ford in Bremen for their assistance with a Drive-4-Ur-School event over Memorial Day weekend.
At Drive-4-Ur-School events, people are able to test drive a car on the lot as long as they contribute a donation to the cause. Altogether, the fundraiser raised more than $2,800 for Triton Community Schools. Continue reading
Argos Town Superintendent Discusses Sewer Extension Project on Woodland Trail
Town Superintendent Jamie Lindstrom came before Argos Town Council members on Thursday to discuss a sewer extension project on Woodland Trail.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney explained that the project has been on the docket for a few years but since residents weren’t reporting any issues, they allowed them to remain hooked up to their own sewer line. Continue reading
Marshall County Auditor Discusses IPEP Unemployment Claims Tracker Contract with County Commissioners
Marshall County Auditor Julie Fox discussed a proposed agreement with the Indiana Public Employers’ Plan with County Commissioners last week.
Fox explained that the agreement with IPEP would help manage the County’s unemployment insurance claims. She said County Attorney Jim Clevenger looked over the agreement and mentioned that he would be in support of it.
She said the document was modified to show that it would be an agreement with Marshall County only and stated that it would only require the president’s signature. She elaborated a bit about what the agreement would provide. Continue reading
EMA Director Discusses Salary Reimbursement Grant with Marshall County Commissioners
The Marshall County Commissioners were alerted of a potential grant opportunity when they met last Monday. Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery asked the commissioners for permission to apply for a grant opportunity being offered through the Department of Homeland Security. Continue reading
Argos Town Council Finalizes Decision to Switch to Bi-Weekly Recycling Pick-Up
An addendum to the agreement that the Town of Argos has with Republic Services was signed when town council members met last week.
At their final meeting in June, members decided to proceed with their trash provider’s recommendation to switch to every other week recycling pick-up. When members met on Thursday, they finalized the decision by signing the addendum, according to Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney. Continue reading
Marshall County Building Inspector Informs Commissioners of Important Policy Change
Marshall County Building Inspector Chuck Dewitt altered County Commissioners of a policy change that will directly impact his department’s permitting process.
When the Commissioners met Monday morning, Dewitt shared that Senate Enrolled Act 393 requires officials to report any kind of” advanced structural components. Continue reading
Argos Town Council Approves Proposal from New Focus HR
Proposals from two different HR companies were consider when Argos Town Council members met Thursday evening.
One proposal came from New Focus HR and the other was from HR Unlimited. Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney said the council members reviewed both proposals and came to the conclusion that New Focus would be the best fit for the town. Continue reading
Emergency Management Agency Director Seeks Request Approval from Marshall County Commissioners
The Marshall County Commissioners considered a number of requests submitted by Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery when they met Monday morning.
Director Avery told the Commissioners that the Blueberry Festival security requested to use the Emergency Operations Center from August 30th through September 3rd. He explained, “They’ve used it in the past, they’ve been provided access to the building and to that room specifically so they can use the equipment.”
Next, Avery sought permission to attend two events that have no cost associated with them. Continue reading
Plymouth Man Faces Another Child Molestation Charge
Another sexual molestation allegation has been made against 20-year-old Edgar Herrera, of Plymouth.
According to Detective-Sergeant Leo Mangus of the Plymouth Police Department, on Monday, June 4th a second juvenile female reported that she was also sexually molested by Herrera. The minor was apparently 11-years old at the time of the incident which reportedly occurred in March of this year. Continue reading
