A total of seven people were arrested in drug busts at two Plymouth homes Tuesday morning. Plymouth Police say a search warrant was executed in the 1200 block of North Walnut Street at about 7:35 a.m.
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The Plymouth School Board is expected to name a new assistant principal for Lincoln Junior High School tonight. The position became vacant last month, when Craig Hopple was appointed principal at Menominee Elementary.
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An Elkhart man was arrested, after police say he crashed a motorcycle while under the influence of alcohol, injuring his female passenger. Marshall County Police say they were called to the area of U.S. 6 and U.S. 31 at around 1:15 Sunday morning, after getting a report of a woman walking down the road with visible injuries. After investigating, officers believe that Dustin Isaiah Cavinder, 42, had been operating a motorcycle with the woman as a passenger, when he crashed on U.S. 6, just west of U.S. 31.
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Culver Elementary School will have a few new teachers when students return to class this week. The school board approved another round of hirings during a special session last week.
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Those looking to file a claim in the Equifax data breach settlement are being warned not to inadvertently compromise their data again.
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The Culver Community Schools Corporation is seeing some positive indicators when it comes to enrollment. “I can tell you right now, we just added a third section of pre-K a week ago, and it’s already full,” Superintendent Karen Shuman told the school board during Monday’s work session on the corporation’s referendum money.
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State Road 8 will be closed between State Road 23 and State Road 17 Monday and Tuesday for chip seal operations. The Indiana Department of Transportation’s official detour uses State Road 23, U.S. 30, and State Road 17. INDOT says State Road 8 should reopen by Tuesday night, weather permitting.
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Last year’s Culver school referendum is helping to fund teacher raises, LED lighting installation, and some new academic programs. Last November, voters agreed to let the school district raise property taxes by up to 17 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for an eight-year period. A breakdown of how that money is being used so far, as well as some future plans, was presented during a school board work session Monday.
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With many local students returning to class next week, Indiana State Police have issued a few safety tips. Drivers are reminded to watch for stopped school buses in the morning and afternoon, as well as children waiting at bus stops and walking to and from school.
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The Culver Community Schools Corporation’s breakfast and lunch prices will stay the same for another year. Superintendent Karen Shuman previously said that the school corporation was asked to raise prices by 19 cents, but on Monday, she told the school board that a waiver has officially been granted.
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Culver Community Schools will look a bit brighter when students return to class next week. The school board got a look Monday at the LED lighting installation that’s currently underway.
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A program to help bring preschool within the reach of low-income families is now available in all 92 Indiana counties. The On My Way Pre-K program continues enrolling students for the 2019-2020 school year.
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A state senator is stepping down and taking over as Pulaski County’s chief deputy prosecutor. Randy Head announced Monday that he’ll be leaving the State Senate August 12. The Logansport Republican has represented Senate District 18 since 2008. His district currently includes Cass, Fulton, and part of Marshall County.
Continue readingThe Culver School Board has approved a plan to separate the athletic director position from the middle/high school assistant principal position. The approval came during a special session Monday, following a discussion during a work session.
Continue readingWith the start of the school year approaching, the Culver School Board will be considering some personnel items tonight. Board members are expected to discuss personnel during a work session scheduled for 6:00 p.m. EDT. Then, they’ll convene a special meeting at 7:00, where personnel items may be approved.
Continue readingTwo people were arrested on suspicion of drug-related offenses, following a traffic stop in Plymouth early Wednesday morning. Plymouth Police say that around 1:20 a.m., they pulled over a vehicle near the intersection of North Michigan Street and Veterans Parkway.
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Changes in school bus safety regulations and a number of other laws are prompting the Culver Community Schools Corporation to update its policies. Superintendent Karen Shuman says a list of recommendations from policy consultant NEOLA was presented to the school board last week.
Continue readingSome students at the Culver Community Schools Corporation will get help paying for lunch. A donation from First National Bank of Monterey was accepted during last week’s school board meeting, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
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Marshall County’s unemployment rate moved a bit higher last month, but it’s still lower than it was during the same period last year. The county’s June unemployment rate was three percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
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Two Plymouth residents were taken to jail for allegations of meth possession, following a Friday night traffic stop. Plymouth Police say around 10:00 p.m., they pulled over a vehicle at the intersection of Center and Monroe for a traffic infraction.
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