The Culver Community Schools Corporation is down 54 students from last year. Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell provided updated enrollment figures to the school board Monday. Continue reading
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Culver Schools Schedule Cyber Safety Presentations
Students at the Culver Community Schools Corporation are learning how to keep themselves safe online. Elementary School Principal Erin Proskey told the school board Monday that a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is giving presentations to students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Continue reading
Hoosier Racing Tire Acquired by Continental
The Hoosier Racing Tire Corporation has been acquired by Continental Tire. Continental announced the acquisition in a press release Tuesday. Continue reading
Monterey School Building Draws Interest from Two Potential Buyers
Just over halfway through the bidding period, the Monterey School Building has been generating some interest. The two-week auction on the property began on September 23. Continue reading
Plymouth Sewer and Water Upgrades Continue
A few public works projects continue to move ahead in the City of Plymouth. Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson gave the Board of Works an update last week. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Consider Library Board Reappointment
The Culver School Board is expected to consider the reappointment of a member of the Monterey-Tippecanoe Township Public Library Board. Continue reading
CDC Urges Vaccination as Flu Season Approaches
The arrival of fall also marks the beginning of flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the best way to protect yourself from the disease is to get a flu vaccine each year by the end of October. Continue reading
Plymouth Plans Property Purchase to Resolve Migrating Alley Issue
The City of Plymouth is prepared to take action over an alley that appears to have migrated outside of its right-of-way. Back in June, a neighboring property owner approached the Board of Works, after she learned that the land where the alley currently sits actually belongs to her. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves Zoning Changes for Habitat for Humanity House, Historic Neighborhoods
Efforts to add a Habitat for Humanity home in Plymouth cleared a hurdle with the city’s Common Council this week. Continue reading
Plymouth Parking Compromise Leads to More Problems
The Plymouth Board of Works is revisiting the issue of parking on Harrison Street. The stretch of Harrison between Michigan and Plum sees frequent truck and school bus traffic, leading the board of works back in April to ban parking from Michigan to the alley half a block to the west. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Examines Proposed Cuts to 2017 Budget
The City of Plymouth is moving ahead with some cuts to next year’s budget. Last month, Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver told the Common Council the city would have to cut about $2 million from the proposed 2017 budget to avoid having to dip into cash reserves for day-to-day expenses. Now, after working with the city’s department heads, Xaver says the city’s been able to cut nearly $1.2 million of that. Continue reading
1st Source Bank Warns Customers of ATM Skimming
1st Source Bank has issued a response after skimming devices were found on some of its ATMs. They’re designed to look like a regular card slot, but allow thieves to capture credit or bank card information. Earlier this month, Plymouth Police said they located a skimmer on a 1st Source ATM in the city. Continue reading
IRS to Privatize Some Debt Collection
The Internal Revenue Service will be turning over the collection of certain overdue federal tax debts to private collection agencies that will be assisted by the filing ch 7 bankruptcy lawyers. Starting this spring, the IRS will be assigning some accounts that it’s no longer working on itself to four private contractors: CBE Group of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Conserve of Fairport, New York; Performant of Livermore, California; and Pioneer of Horseheads, New York. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Creates Economic Revitalization Area for Viking Paper Corporation
Another tax abatement is moving ahead in the City of Plymouth. Viking Paper Corporation plans to make $3.6 million in capital improvements, according to Viking Paper President Justin Mooter. Continue reading
Culver-Union Township Public Library Completes Technology Upgrades
Faster Internet is now available at the Culver-Union Township Public Library. The library has completed its computer infrastructure upgrade project, which involved the replacement of most of the network switches, as well as the firewall. Continue reading
Ancilla College to Visit Local High Schools, Communities During College GO! Week
Students interested in attending college will have a few chances this week to learn more about Ancilla College. As part of Indiana College GO! Week, Ancilla enrollment counselors will be visiting several schools around the local area. Continue reading
Tax Abatement Discussions to Continue During Tonight’s Plymouth Council Meeting
Tax abatements will again be discussed when the Plymouth Common Council meets this evening. Earlier this month, the council passed a resolution declaring the planned Pretzels Inc. site to be within an Economic Revitalization Area. Continue reading
Sen. Donnelly Touts Passage of CARA in Combating Cost of Overdose Deaths
Opioid overdose deaths continue to take a large toll on the State of Indiana, but U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly says steps are being taken at the federal level to combat the problem. Continue reading
Sen. Donnelly Hopes to Protect Veterans’ Credit from VA Issues
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly is hoping to protect veterans’ credit scores while making sure they get the proper health care. Continue reading
Kewanna Food Pantry to be Honored During Fall Festival Parade
The Kewanna Fall Festival continues today and tomorrow, with plenty of performances, contests, carnival rides, and food. Continue reading
