The Monterey School Building officially goes up for auction today. The Culver Community Schools Corporation will begin accepting bids this morning at 9:00 EDT. Continue reading
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Kewanna Fall Festival Returns for 13th Year
The Kewanna Fall Festival gets underway this afternoon. Festival committee chair Tom Mate says this is the 13th year for the festival, which started out as a way to bring fun activities to the young people of the community. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Meet with Superintendent Search Consultants
The Culver School Board will soon be getting some more information about the process to find a permanent superintendent. Board members have expressed interest in getting some outside help with the search. The process was discussed a bit further during Monday’s school board meeting. Continue reading
Culver Schools See Enrollment Drop
Declining enrollment continues to be a challenge for the Culver Community Schools Corporation. Continue reading
Sen. Donnelly Looks to Boost Small Businesses
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly is touting his efforts to help small businesses. Last week, the National Federation of Independent Business presented Donnelly with its Guardian of Small Business Award. Continue reading
Ancilla College Schedules Open House This Weekend
Students interested in attending college have the chance to visit Ancilla College this weekend. Ancilla’s hosting an open house this Saturday, starting at 10:30 a.m. EDT. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Votes to Allow Prepayment of Claims, Paving Way for Dump Trailer Purchase
A change in the way the City of Plymouth handles sewage has led to an update in the way the city may pay for certain items. An ordinance amendment allowing the city to prepay certain claims was approved by the Common Council last week. Continue reading
Culver Blessings in a Backpack Plans Second Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser
Efforts to make sure school children receive the proper nutrition continue in the Culver area. Several Culver Elementary School students are getting food to take home over the weekends, when they’re not getting meals at school, thanks to volunteers from Blessings in a Backpack. Continue reading
Human Trafficking Focus of Upcoming Indiana Youth Institute Program
The dangers of human trafficking and exploitation will be discussed during an event Friday in Rochester. The Indiana Youth Institute is teaming up with Purdue Extension in Fulton County for the presentation. Continue reading
Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay App Now Available
The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay is underway, and there’s a mobile app available to help Hoosiers track the torch’s progress. Continue reading
Missing Teen Found Dead East of Plymouth
A 16-year-old has been found dead in a wooded area east of Plymouth. Rylan Clark was found unresponsive by Plymouth Schools Resource Officer Ted Brown, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. Continue reading
Plymouth to Close Jefferson Street Railroad Crossing Repairs Starting Monday
The City of Plymouth plans to close the Jefferson Street railroad crossing starting Monday morning. Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt told the Board of Works this week that Pioneer Railroad has scheduled repairs for the Jefferson Street crossing. Continue reading
Culver School Board Seeks Options for Superintendent Search
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is getting ready to search for its next superintendent. The school board last week requested some information about how much it would cost to get some outside help with the search. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Approves CDL Reimbursement Policy
Some Plymouth city employees will have to reimburse the city for specialized training received at the city’s expense, if they leave their position within three years. Specifically, city drivers who get help in obtaining their Commercial Driver’s License will be subject to a new reimbursement agreement adopted by the Plymouth Board of Works Monday. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves $500,000 Boys & Girls Club Appropriation
The City of Plymouth is moving ahead with its $500,000 contribution to the Boys & Girls Club of Marshall County’s rebuilding project. The Common Council voted five-to-one Monday to appropriate that money out of the city’s Rainy Day Fund. Continue reading
Health Care Professionals Raise Awareness of Sepsis Dangers
Nearly 3,500 Hoosiers die each year as a result of sepsis. During the month of September, health care professionals are working to improve those statistics by raising awareness. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Creates Economic Revitalization Area for Pretzels Inc.
Pretzels Inc. is a step closer to getting a tax abatement from the City of Plymouth. The Common Council Monday passed a resolution Monday to place the planned facility within an Economic Revitalization Area. The snack producer plans to move into the Marshall County Shell Building near Pioneer Drive and U.S. 30. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Moves Ahead with City Funding for Regional Cities Projects
A pair of Regional Cities projects proposed for the City of Plymouth may soon be getting city funding, following action by the Common Council Monday. Council members voted four-to-two to appropriate $1.5 million from the city’s Rainy Day Fund to a public-private partnership to develop the South Gateway apartment project. Continue reading
Rail Safety Week Declared in Indiana
It’s Rail Safety Week in Indiana, following a declaration from Governor Mike Pence. Indiana State Police and the Indiana Department of Transportation are working with local police and railroads to raise awareness of the dangers of disobeying railroad crossing laws, as well as trespassing on railroad property. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Consider Incentives for Pretzels Inc.
Incentives for a snack producer moving into the Marshall County Shell Building will be considered this evening by the Plymouth Common Council. Pretzels Inc. announced plans last week to spend $15 million to purchase and equip the building near Pioneer Drive and U.S. 30, creating 65 new jobs in the process. Continue reading
