The Bremen School Board has approved a contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Jim White. The agreement approved during last week’s meeting extends his employment through July 15 of 2022.
Continue readingCulver Community Schools Focusing on Students’ Social/Emotional Learning
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is taking steps to boost students’ social and emotional learning skills. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the school board last week approved the addition of a new social/emotional academic learning coordinator, as one of a number of hirings for the new school year.
Continue readingCulver School Board Approves Employee Pay Raise
Some Culver Community Schools employees will soon be getting a raise. The school board approved a salary and wage schedule for the 2019-2020 school year Monday, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingBremen School Board Hears Budget Presentation
The Bremen School Board got an update on the budgeting process Wednesday. Superintendent Dr. Jim White says the Education Fund, which is where teacher salaries are budgeted, is pretty tight.
Continue readingBremen School Board Directs Superintendent to Keep Researching Potential Referendum
Bremen school officials will continue researching a possible property tax referendum. Superintendent Dr. Jim White has raised the idea of asking voters for permission to raise property taxes, to help support mental health initiatives for students. He says that discussion continued during Wednesday’s school board meeting.
Continue readingApplications for Marshall County Community Foundation Grants Due August 1
Nonprofit organizations have two weeks to apply for the fall round of Marshall County Community Foundation grants. Applications for Community Fund grants are due by Thursday, August 1 at 4:30 p.m.
Continue readingPlymouth Man, 70, Arrested After Report of Public Nudity
Public nudity is what Plymouth Police say landed a 70-year-old man in jail Tuesday morning. Officers say shortly before 11:30 a.m., they got a report about “a male subject exposing himself,” in the area of Liberty Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Continue readingNew Jersey Man Arrested Following Two-Vehicle Accident in Plymouth Tuesday Night
A report of a two-vehicle accident in Plymouth Tuesday night led to the arrest of a New Jersey man. Plymouth Police say it happened around 10:40 p.m. near the intersection of U.S. 30 and Pioneer Drive.
Continue readingPlymouth School Corporation Prepares to Welcome New Teachers
The new school year is quickly approaching, and, judging from last week’s school board meeting, Plymouth School Superintendent Andy Hartley seems to be looking forward to it.
Continue readingPulaski County Attorney Responds to Culver Schools’ Bus Stop Question
A question about whether a school bus may use the easement alongside a roadway to pick up students has generated a response from the Pulaski County attorney but no formal action from the commissioners. Back in June, Culver Community Schools Superintendent Karen Shuman asked for a decision, after a Monterey-area family expressed concern with the pickup location.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Renews Agreement with The Crossing
Plymouth students who’ve struggled in a traditional high school environment will continue to have the option to attend The Crossing School of Business and Entrepreneurship. The Plymouth School Board voted last week to renew its agreement with the faith-based alternative high school for the coming school year.
Continue readingSuspect Apprehended Following Report of Armed Robbery, Vehicle Theft in LifePlex Parking Lot
Plymouth Police are reporting an armed robbery and theft of a vehicle in the LifePlex parking lot Wednesday afternoon. Officers were called to the scene just before 3:30.
Continue readingPlymouth Community Schools Set to Get About $700,000 for Surplus Computers
Selling old MacBooks and iPads should bring in about $700,000 for the Plymouth Community School Corporation. Last week, the school board accepted a bid for surplus computers from Total Technology Results.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Chooses Contractor for $2 Million High School HVAC Upgrade
Plymouth High School will be getting more than $2 million in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system upgrades over the coming months. The school board voted last week to award the full project, including all four alternates, to Havel.
Continue readingRoofing Installation Continues at New Lincoln Junior High School
The new Lincoln Junior High School continues to take shape. In an update to the Plymouth School Board last week, Project Manager Derek Anderson said crews have started installing the roof over the two-story classroom wing, and most of the elevated slabs are complete. Concord Roofing Pros – Roofing Services in Concord, NC offers the best installation package which comes with affordable price with skilled workers working throughout the installation.
Continue readingPlymouth Police Arrest Two on Suspicion of Battery
Two people were arrested on suspicion of battery in separate incidents in the City of Plymouth. Around 12:15 Tuesday morning, Plymouth Police say they were called to the 1300 block of West Jefferson Street for an unwanted guest and ended up arresting Thomas Lamb, 46, of Elkhart.
Continue readingPlymouth Man Arrested After Thursday Night Traffic Stop
A Plymouth man was arrested after a traffic stop late Thursday night. Plymouth Police say that around 11:30 p.m., they pulled over a vehicle near the intersection of 6A and Oak roads.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff’s Office Warning Residents of Tax Warrant Phone Scam
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a phone scam. In a post to the Marshall County Central Dispatch Facebook page Wednesday, officials said they’ve been getting complaints about someone calling residents and telling them they have a tax warrant through Marshall County.
Continue readingReport of Stolen Credit Card Leads to Theft Arrest
An arrest has been made, after a report of a stolen credit card. On June 16, a Culver-area resident told Marshall County Police that someone had stolen her credit card and then used it at Walmart in Plymouth.
Continue readingNew Principals Named for Menominee, Webster Elementary Schools
Menominee and Webster elementary schools’ next principals have been named. Craig Hopple was appointed to take over at Menominee, and Brooke Busse was selected for Webster, during Tuesday’s Plymouth School Board meeting.
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