Most government offices will be closed starting tomorrow for the Christmas holiday. Marshall County, the City of Plymouth, and the Town of Culver will all be closed on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Continue reading
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McGuire Says Goodbye to Culver Schools
The Culver School Board has formally accepted Superintendent Vicki McGuire’s resignation. She’s leaving Culver to take over as superintendent at the Eastern Hancock school corporation in Central Indiana. Continue reading
Protect Your Valuables from Theft This Holiday Season
December and January rank highest when it comes to thefts, but there are some steps you can take to keep your home and belongings secure this holiday season. That’s according to State Farm, citing information from 2014. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Take Steps to Replace Superintendent
Back L-R: William J. Sonnemaker, Mark Maes, Ryan Sieber, Ken Vandeputte, Jack Jones, Jim Wentzel
The Culver School Board is expected to formally accept Superintendent Vicki McGuire’s resignation this evening. McGuire is leaving Culver to take over as superintendent at the Eastern Hancock school corporation in Central Indiana. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Extends Paramedic Search
The City of Plymouth is continuing its search for a new paramedic. Continue reading
State Lawmakers to Reintroduce HERO Bill
Saving up for retirement could become a little easier for Hoosiers. State lawmakers plan to reintroduce the Hoosier Employee Retirement Option (HERO) bill when the legislative session starts January 5. Continue reading
Culver Schools Superintendent Accepts New Job
Culver Schools Superintendent Vicki McGuire is is resigning from the position to take over as superintendent at a school corporation in Central Indiana. The Eastern Hancock school corporation has announced that McGuire will be its new superintendent starting January 1, after she signs a three-and-a-half-year contract with the corporation Monday morning. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves WestRock Tax Abatement Request
A Plymouth factory has gotten its tax abatement request approved by the city. The Common Council Monday approved a seven-year personal property tax abatement for WestRock. The company’s planning to make $5.2 million in equipment upgrades at its Plymouth facility. Continue reading
Culver Schools Completes Bond Refunding
The Culver Community Schools Corporation has wrapped up its bond refunding process. Superintendent Vicki McGuire says it will give the corporation just under a million dollars for some small construction projects. Some planned improvements include concrete and roof repairs, as well as the purchase of a utility truck. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves Fire Department Schedule Change
The Plymouth Common Council has approved an ordinance changing the Fire Department’s work schedule. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Hold Tax Abatement Hearing, Decide on Fire Department Schedule Changes
The Plymouth Common Council will hear comments from the public this evening regarding a tax abatement for the WestRock factory. WestRock is planning a $5.2 million upgrade at its Plymouth facility, which manufactures packaging used at fast food restaurants. Continue reading
Students Encouraged to Prepare for FAFSA
Graduation may still be a few months away for high school seniors, but it’s not too early to start thinking about financial aid for college. Continue reading
Keep Your Home Safe from Heating Fires
With cold weather right around the corner, now’s the time to make sure your home is safe, as well as warm. Continue reading
Archery Program Presented to Culver School Board
The Culver Community Schools Corporation may be looking at adding an archery program for its students. School Board members heard a presentation Monday about the National Archery in the Schools Program. Continue reading
Prevent the Flu During National Influenza Vaccination Week
The flu season may be off to a mild start this year, but it’s still important that you get a flu shot. That’s the message state health officials are working to get out this week during National Influenza Vaccination Week. Continue reading
Secretary of State Warns Hoosiers of Dangers of Asset Recovery Firms
People who’ve lost money in an investment scam are at risk of becoming victimized a second time by companies offering to help them recover their money or bring the perpetrator to justice. That’s according to an advisory issued Thursday by Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson. Continue reading
Culver School Board Considers Removing Spring Intercession
Back L-R: William J. Sonnemaker, Mark Maes, Ryan Sieber, Ken Vandeputte, Jack Jones, Jim Wentzel
Budget issues have forced the Culver School Board to consider removing the April intercession period from the school calendar. It’s a one-week period immediately following spring break in which students who are struggling with certain classes can work to improve their grades. Continue reading
Culver Schools Schedule Makeup Day
Culver Community Schools has announced that school will be in session on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 18.
That change in the schedule is to make up for the cancellation of classes this past Monday due to weather.
MAX-FM Has Your Hotline to Santa
MAX 98.3 FM is making it a little easier for kids to tell Santa Claus what they want for Christmas. Parents are invited to help their children call toll-free 855-240-4542 ext. 135 and leave a message in Santa’s voicemail box. Continue reading
Culver Schools Expect Budget Reductions, Consider Staff Cuts
Culver Community Schools could be looking at cutting teaching and administrative positions in an effort to help balance the budget. The corporation’s treasurer Casey Howard told the school board during a study session on next year’s budget Monday it looks as though the state will be cutting nearly $2 million of Culver Schools’ funding in 2016. Continue reading
