The Plymouth Community School Corporation is formally updating some of its eLearning policies. On days when school is canceled due to weather or other reasons, eLearning days allow students to take part in classes and complete assignments online. Continue reading
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State Police Report Success with Drug Take Back Event
Last week’s Prescription Drug Take Back Event resulted in nearly 1,400 pounds of unwanted drugs being collected by Indiana State Police. That’s not counting those collected by 36 other law enforcement agencies around the state who took part in the event, including the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and the Bremen Police Department. Continue reading
Voters to Decide on Argos School Referendum
Voters in the Argos Community Schools district will decide on additional school funding today. A referendum asks voters to consider a property tax levy increase to as much as 61-cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Continue reading
Argos Referendum May Impact Other Local School Corporations
The results of today’s Argos school funding referendum could have an effect on the Culver Community Schools Corporation. Argos school officials have said that if the proposal to raise the property tax levy fails, the corporation would be forced to find ways to consolidate with other local school districts. Continue reading
Voters Head to Polls for Primary
Several county offices are up for grabs in today’s primary election. It will be up to Republican voters to choose the next Marshall County treasurer, coroner, and surveyor. No Democrats have filed for those offices. Continue reading
Culver Schools Marketing Team Hopes to Boost Branding Effort with New Fundraiser
The Culver Community Schools Corporation’s Marketing Team continues working to get the corporation’s new brand out into the community. They’ve announced a new fundraiser to help pay for banners, signs, and other marketing materials with the new logos, hence know more about social media marketing services here as well as updates to the corporation’s website. Continue reading
Early Voting Ends Today
Today is the last chance to vote early before tomorrow’s primary election. In-person absentee voting takes place at the Marshall County Clerk’s Office from 8 a.m. until noon. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Get Update on School Administration Building
The Culver School Board will get an update tonight on how much it would cost to move the corporation’s administrative offices out of their current stand-alone building. It’s been estimated that the corporation could save $50,000 a year by moving the offices into the Middle/High School. Continue reading
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Auditions Approaching
Auditions are approaching for the Maxinkuckee Players’ summer production of “Beauty and the Beast.” Continue reading
Driver Hospitalized After Single-Vehicle Crash
A juvenile has been taken to Memorial Hospital in South Bend after a single-vehicle collision in Marshall County. Police say a passerby found a car on the side of Veterans Parkway just east of the intersection with U.S. 31, around 5:19 Sunday morning. Continue reading
Verizon Hopes to Boost Cell Phone Coverage in Centennial Park
Increased cell phone coverage may be coming to Centennial Park in Plymouth. Last year, Verizon had a truck placed in the park to provide additional coverage during the Marshall County Blueberry Festival. Now, the company’s looking for a year-round solution. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Approves Soil Analysis for Safe Routes to School Project
Completing Plymouth’s Safe Routes to School project may take a bit longer and cost a bit more than originally thought. Continue reading
Ancilla Day of Giving Today
All day today, Ancilla College is asking donors to “Join the Charge” by taking part in its second annual Day of Giving. Ancilla is hoping to get 200 donors to give at least $24 each. Continue reading
Plymouth Railroad Improvements Move Ahead
Improvements are underway at some of the railroad properties in the City of Plymouth. City Attorney Sean Surrisi told the Board of Works Monday that discussions with the Chicago, Fort Wayne & Eastern Railroad have gotten off to a good start. Continue reading
Local Agencies to Take Part in Drug Take Back Event
Many law enforcement agencies around the country are teaming up for a Prescription Drug Take Back Event on Saturday. This will be the 11th nationwide Drug Take Back Day. It’s sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration and aims to prevent drug abuse and theft by helping people properly dispose of their prescription drugs. Continue reading
Plymouth Mayor to Host National Day of Prayer Breakfast
National Day of Prayer is being celebrated next week in Plymouth. Mayor Mark Senter will once again host a Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 5 at 6:30 a.m. at Christo’s Banquet Center. Continue reading
Plymouth to Take Action on Unsafe Building
The City of Plymouth may soon be taking action regarding an unsafe building. Continue reading
BMV Branches to Extend Hours for Primary Elections
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is extending its hours on Monday and Tuesday, to help voters get the identification cards they need to cast their ballots. BMV license branches will be open Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, Election Day, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Continue reading
Plymouth Sewer Rate Hike Recommended
Sewer rates may soon be going up for Plymouth residents. During Monday’s Board of Works meeting, John Julien with accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates presented a 23-page financial analysis of the city’s Wastewater Department. Continue reading
Donnelly Staffers to Host Service Academy Information Sessions
Students interested in attending a Military Service Academy have the chance to learn more about the application process this week. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly’s office is hosting information sessions to help students apply to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Continue reading
