The Culver Community Schools Corporation is a step closer to letting students take religious education classes for credit. Last year, the Indiana General Assembly approved an update to state law that lets public secondary schools award academic credit for religious instruction offered by a church or similar organization, if the school board adopts a policy allowing it.
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An initiative that aims to keep non-violent individuals out of jail while awaiting trail is now in effect throughout Indiana. Indiana Criminal Rule 26 seeks to move the criminal justice system from a cash bond system to one based on risk, according to Starke County Prosecutor Leslie Baker.
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While concerns about ILEARN results continue to hold up the release of the state’s school letter grades for the 2018-2019 school year, the separate federal accountability ratings are now available.
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Those thinking about running for office in 2020 can start filing on Wednesday. Several county offices are on the ballot this year.
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Indiana State Police are still looking for potential new troopers. They’re accepting additional applications for the 80th Recruit Academy. Those who complete the training and join the force will get a starting salary of $48,000 a year, health insurance, a lifetime pension after 25 years of service, and other benefits.
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Indiana’s 2019 graduation rates were released by the Department of Education Tuesday.
Of the school districts serving Marshall County, John Glenn had the highest total graduation rate at 94.9 percent, followed by Bremen Public Schools at 92.9 percent.
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Gas prices ended 2019 almost 50 cents higher, on average in Indiana, than where they began the year. That’s according to statistics from GasBuddy. The state’s average was at $2.52 a gallon, as of Tuesday afternoon.
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The state is now accepting grant applications for projects aimed at improving waterways, as well as trail development. Applications for Lake and River Enhancement grants are due to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources by January 15.
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The Culver Community Schools Corporation may soon allow students to take religious education classes for credit, following a recent change in state law.
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Plymouth and Winamac natives are among the newest Indiana State Troopers. Indiana State Police recently held a graduation ceremony for its 79th Recruit Academy. Tyler J. Vermillion of Plymouth will be assigned to the ISP Toll Road District, while Nicholas Isajczuk of Winamac will go to the Lowell District.
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Culver Elementary School students who’ve fallen behind in their lunch payments are getting some help, thanks to the Starke County Sheriff’s Department. The school board recently accepted a $1,500 donation to help pay off negative lunch balances, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingHelping new teachers get the support they need is the goal of a new system approved by the Culver School Board last week.
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Marshall County’s unemployment rate continues to go up. Its November unemployment rate was 3.1 percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Continue readingThe Culver Community Schools Corporation will soon have its own communications director. The school board approved the creation of the position during last week’s meeting, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingThe Culver Community Schools Corporation is getting $50,000 to boost its STEM education efforts. The Indiana Department of Education announced the recipients of the 2019 K-12 STEM Acceleration Grants Friday.
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A Plymouth man is accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, after police say he initially refused to pull over for a traffic stop early Sunday morning. Plymouth Police say Jared M. Knapp, 25, briefly tried to elude police before eventually pulling over near the intersection of Angel and Charles streets.
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A familiar presence at Plymouth Community Schools will soon be stepping down. Last month, the school board accepted the retirement of Athletic Office Aide John Scott. High School Athletic Director Michael Delp took some time to recognize Scott during the board’s December meeting.
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Washington Discovery Academy is the first Marshall County school to have its own barn quilt. In a video presented last week to the Plymouth School Board, teacher Kim Riddle explained that the effort was part of a fourth-grade project last school year.
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Local school officials are anticipating a few education-related bills in the upcoming legislative session. Plymouth School Superintendent Andy Hartley told the school board last week that he’s met with some legislators, and he offered board members some predictions.
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Marshall County Police have released more details surrounding Tuesday afternoon’s fatal pickup truck versus buggy crash. LeRoy Hochstetler, 80, of Bremen, was killed, when the buggy he was driving was reportedly hit from behind by a pickup truck on 3B Road.
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