Ancilla College is giving local health care workers the chance to sharpen their skills using a robotic patient simulator named iStan. Continue reading
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Culver School Board Approves 2016-2017 Calendar
The Culver School Board officially approved the 2016-2017 School Calendar Monday, after delaying their decision due to a conflict with the state’s testing schedule. At the board’s meeting earlier this month, Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell told members that the PSAT was scheduled to be given during the time Culver and several other corporations were planning to have fall break. Continue reading
Culver School Board Formally Approves Removal of Assistant Principal Position
The Culver School Board voted Monday to formalize an administrative cut begun last month. In January, the school board decided to issue a preliminary notice that they were considering the non-renewal of Julie Berndt’s contract as Elementary School assistant principal/Title 1 director. Continue reading
NIPSCO Electric Increase to be Smaller Than Originally Planned
NIPSCO’s electric rate increase is moving ahead, but prices won’t be going up as much as originally planned. The company has reached an agreement with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, its industrial customers, and other groups. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Consider Another Administrative Cut
The Culver School Board will consider another administrative cut during tonight’s meeting. According to the meeting agenda, the non-renewal of an administrator contract will be up for discussion. Continue reading
NIPSCO Environmental Grants Now Available to Local Nonprofits
Local nonprofit organizations working to protect the environment can get some help, thanks to a grant from NIPSCO. The company is now accepting applications for its new Environmental Action Grant. Continue reading
Financial Aid Workshops to be Held Tomorrow for College Goal Sunday
Tomorrow is College Goal Sunday. Around the state, workshops will be held to help prospective college students fill out their financial aid forms. Continue reading
Earthworks Market to Close Plymouth Store, Seek Other Outlets
A local market offering environmentally-sustainable food will be closing its store. The Earthworks Market located at 900 W. Jefferson Street in Plymouth will close for business on Friday, but it will continue in a new form. Continue reading
College Goal Sunday This Weekend
Students planning to attend college this fall will get a bit of extra encouragement this weekend. Financial aid professionals around the state will be working together to make sure all interested students have the information they need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It’s all part of an annual event called College Goal Sunday. Continue reading
Culver Schools’ Online Shop Launches
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is taking another step forward in its branding effort. Members of the public now have the chance to wear the corporation’s new logos, thanks to a new online store featuring clothing and accessories with the corporation’s new brand. Continue reading
Second Round of Grant Applications Available for Homegrown Fuels Program
Gas stations have another chance to apply for grant funding to help them make higher blends of ethanol fuel available to the public. The Indiana Office of Energy Development has opened a second round of applications for its Hoosier Homegrown Fuels Blender Pump Program. Continue reading
Organizers Reveal Plans for 2016 Yellowstone Trail Fest
Hamlet’s Yellowstone Trail Fest may still be over six months away, but organizers have already announced some of their plans for this year’s event. They say the festival will focus on the 1920s this year, and will also commemorate the Indiana Bicentennial as well as the centennial of the National Parks Service. Continue reading
Ancilla College Growth Continues
Ancilla College continues to expand its offerings for students. Vice President of Enrollment Management Eric Wignall says the school will have some new sports teams next school year, and that’s just the beginning. Continue reading
Affordable Care Act Brings Changes to Tax Preparation
There may be a few changes this year in the way you prepare your taxes, thanks to the Affordable Care Act. For the first time, certain taxpayers may be getting health care information forms to help them complete their tax returns and keep with their tax records. Continue reading
Argos High School to Host Freshman Orientation
Students planning to attend Argos High School in the fall have the chance to get some more information next week, during the Argos High School Orientation. Continue reading
Plymouth Business Owners Promote City with Video
The City of Plymouth is getting some promotional help, thanks to a video unveiled late last week. “Positively Plymouth” was commissioned by local business owners Randy and Eleanor Danielson. Continue reading
Plymouth High School to Host First Robotics Competition
Plymouth High School is hosting its first VEX Robotics Tournament tomorrow. Thirty teams from high schools around the state are scheduled to compete, including a team from Culver Academies, as well as the six teams from Plymouth High School. Continue reading
Offices to Close for Presidents’ Day
Some government offices will be closed Monday for Presidents’ Day. The City of Plymouth and the Town of Culver will both be closed, along with Pulaski County offices. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Approves Excavator Purchase for Cemetery
The City of Plymouth’s cemetery is about to get an equipment upgrade. The Board of Works Monday approved the purchase of a mini-excavator from Bobcat of Warsaw. Continue reading
Plymouth Moves Forward with Fire Department Helmet and Boot Purchase Ordinance
The City of Plymouth is moving ahead with efforts to allow retiring firefighters and paramedics to keep their helmets and boots. An ordinance giving fire department employees the chance to purchase their helmets and boots for a dollar was presented for first reading during Monday’s Common Council meeting. Continue reading
