Bourbon Fire Chief Mike Chapman informed town council members that firefighters recently went to a public auction for the Osecola Fire Department where they were able to obtain some supplies at a significantly reduced price. Continue reading
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Battery Suspect Located by Plymouth Police Department
The Plymouth Police Department has canceled the attempt to locate alert for 26-year-old Aaron Sneed. Continue reading
Argos Town Council Considers Contract with Argos Community Development Corporation
When Argos Town Council members met last week, they heard a proposal from the Argos Community Development Corporation regarding future real estate development.
The Argos Community Development Corporation proposed entering into a 5-year contract worth $200,000 to build houses within the town. Continue reading
Bremen Superintendent Holds Work Session to Discuss Building Improvements
Bremen Superintendent Dr. Jim White held a special work session on Monday to discuss potential building improvements with school board members.
During their January meeting, Dr. White suggested looking into the possibility of taking out a bond in order to make some renovations to the school buildings.
Superintendent White called the work session because he said he wants members to have ample time to consider the option, with some of the proposed projects in mind, before they vote on whether or not to move forward with the bond during their next meeting. Continue reading
Triton Students Will Be Receiving New Computers for Project Lead the Way Classes
Triton schools will be receiving more than 20 new computers to assist with Project Lead the Way curriculum, following a decision made by Triton School Board members on Monday.
Members approved a quote of $16,258 from DakTech for 22 computers to assist with Project Lead the Way. Superintendent Jeremy Riffle explained that the older computers didn’t have necessary features that are required for particular lessons. Continue reading
Marshall County Historical Society Considers Summer Architecture Tour of Argos
The possibility of a summertime architecture tour around Argos is being considered by town council members.
Council member Suzanne Umbaugh was contacted by a Marshall County Historical Society Museum representative about potentially doing a walking or driving tour of various structures in the town.
Historical Society Assistant Director Sue Irwin stated the tour would focus on Argos buildings that were designed by William Lake Foker, an accomplished stonemason of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Continue reading
There’s Still Time to Register for the Argos EMS Emergency Medical Technicians Class
Argos EMS is offering an Emergency Medical Technicians-Basics Class in March and the deadline to register is approaching.
To attend the EMT-B Class you must be registered by Thursday, February 15th.
It will begin on March 7th at 6:30 p.m. at the Argos EMS Building and it’s expected to conclude around June 1st. Continue reading
End-of-Year Financial Report Shows Increased Balance for Culver Community Schools
The Culver School Board received an end-of-year financial report during their meeting last Monday.
Culver Superintendent Karen Shuman shared that the school corporation saw positive results from their sensible spending methods in 2017. Continue reading
Looking for FAFSA Assistance? Don’t Miss College Goal Sunday at Plymouth High School
College-bound students looking for financial assistance will need to fill out a FAFSA and unfortunately, many people find the process time consuming or confusing.
However, there’s no need to stress, as free financial aid assistance is just a few weeks away with College Goal Sunday.
At 2 p.m. ET on February 25th financial aid professionals will be volunteering at 40 sites across the state, assisting Hoosier students with filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This year’s nearest College Goal Sunday site is Plymouth High School. Continue reading
Argos Town Council Welcomes New Member
Earlier this week, Argos Town Council members welcomed a new member, according to Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney.
Mullaney said that Dylan Colburn will be fulfilling Juli Stauffer’s term which will be up in January of 2020. Continue reading
Culver Community School Board Considers Transportation Replacement
Culver School Board members approved a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC) when they met on Monday.
Superintendent Karen Shuman explained that school officials are looking into potentially selling some old buses and purchasing some new ones. Continue reading
Argos Town Council Approves Property Subdivision Request from Marshall County Economic Development Corporation
Argos Town Council members unanimously agreed to allow the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation to subdivide approximately 17 acres of property at their meeting Wednesday night.
Town Attorney Derek Jones explained that the MCEDC initially intended to utilize 15 acres for the manufacturing center project at the Dewey Street property so they came before the council to request the additional acreage.
Culver School Board Appoints New Member
At this week’s Culver School Board meeting, members appointed a new individual to the board.
Karen Lee was sworn-in on Monday and is replacing Marina Cavazos who announced her resignation back in January. Continue reading
Plymouth Police Respond to Call about Intoxicated Man with Knife
On Wednesday, Plymouth Police officers responded to a call reportedly regarding an intoxicated man with a knife at an apartment complex in the 1300 block of South Michigan Street.
The police report indicates that incident happened around 11:40 a.m. on February 7th. Continue reading
Culver Superintendent Informs School Board of Leftover Bond Funds
At Monday night’s Culver School Board meeting, Superintendent Karen Shuman told members that renovations to the cafeteria at the Middle/High School are officially complete.
She stated that the flooring and furnishing portion of the cafeteria project cost about $90,000 and was paid for with bond funds.
Shuman also shared that there is a little more than $300,000 worth of bond funds leftover which must be spent prior to the end of the fiscal year in December. Continue reading
Triton Graduate Among ISP Probationary Troopers who Received Car for Solo Patrol
Former Marshall County resident Timothy Borsa was among thirty-two probationary troopers from the 77th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy who were issued their state police cars earlier this week. The cars were presented during a ceremony on Tuesday at the Indiana State Police Youth and Education and Historical Center in Indianapolis.
The officers recently completed a three month field training period with veteran troopers along with 917 hours of structured training in law enforcement techniques at the ISP Recruit Academy. Continue reading
Culver School Board Members Hold Work Session to Discuss Strategic Plan
Culver School Board members held a 2-hour work session prior to their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night.
Superintendent Karen Shuman stated that the work session was to go over policies and to discuss a strategic plan for the school corporation. “We’ve just started looking at creating the goals and objectives and then creating action steps.” Continue reading
Help Local Students Achieve Dreams of Higher Education with Argos Dollars for Scholars
If you’d like to help students within Marshall County achieve their post-secondary education dreams, consider making a donation to Argos Dollars for Scholars.
On their organization website, the program is described as an affiliate chapter of the national organization Scholarship America. Argos Dollars for Scholars is a non-profit organization made up of local, unsalaried student and adult volunteers.
It was established to help raise scholarship money for deserving high school graduates who show exceptional past performance and promising future potential. Continue reading
Today is Safer Internet Day in the USA
Nowadays, internet usage is so common and some may not realize the dangers that could be lurking behind the screen. Today is recognized as Safer Internet Day.
According to organization representatives, the initiative aims to create an internet environment that empowers everyone to use technology responsibly, respectfully critically and creatively. It is geared toward children and young people as well as parents, caregivers and educators to make the most of out the internet’s potential to bring people together.
On Safer Internet Day, consider some of these tips from Indiana’s Attorney General’s Office. Continue reading
Stellar Communities Designation Program Widens Scope to Encourage Regional Collaboration
Once geared toward individual towns and cities, the Stellar Community Designation Program will now be asking communities to come together to propose regional development plans.
The Stellar Community program, which is offered through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, will now focus on encouraging towns, cities and counties to form partnerships to develop comprehensive solutions to regional and local challenges throughout rural Indiana.
“We believe that it is extremely important that communities work together and that we utilize and combine resources.” Continue reading
