High winds could mean the potential for downed tree limbs this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. A High Wind Watch will be in effect Sunday from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST.
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School Board Members Meet with Legislators during School Boards Association’s Statehouse Day
School board members from around Indiana met with state legislators in Indianapolis Tuesday. The Indiana School Boards Association says it held its first annual Statehouse Day.
Continue readingArea Educators Monitoring Teacher Salary, School Referendum Bills
Local educators are keeping an eye on some education-related bills in this year’s state legislative session. Raising teacher salaries was identified as a priority in Governor Eric Holcomb’s State of the State address. But Plymouth Education Association President Laura Kruyer told the school board last week that she’s been disappointed with the bills that have followed, saying that they’ve lost the momentum.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Revenue Touts Electronic Tax Filing
Tax season is here again, and the Indiana Department of Revenue is encouraging Hoosiers to file their tax returns electronically. DOR officials say electronic filing often leads to a significant reduction in errors, along with faster refunds.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Recognizes Dance Marathon Participants, Retiring Staff Members
Plymouth High School students raised more than $44,500 for Riley Children’s Hospital during this year’s Dance Marathon. That’s more than $4,500 over this year’s goal. The Dance Marathon participants were congratulated during Tuesday’s school board meeting by Board President Todd Samuelson, who noted how much the event has grown over the years.
Continue readingPlymouth Man Arrested on Warrant Allegedly Found to be Hiding Meth
Plymouth Man Arrested, Following Tuesday Afternoon Crash at U.S. 30 and Pioneer Drive
A two-vehicle crash in Plymouth Tuesday led to the arrest of one of the drivers. Plymouth Police say it happened shortly after 3:00 p.m. at U.S. 30 and Pioneer Drive.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Schedules Make-Up Days on Feb. 18, Jun. 3
The Plymouth School Board has approved the addition of two make-up days, following weather-related cancellations. Students will now have to be in class on Monday, February 18 and Monday, June 3.
Continue readingFinancial Aid Workshops to be Held Next Weekend for College Goal Sunday
Students planning to attend college next fall will be able to get some free help with some of the paperwork next weekend. As part of College Goal Sunday, financial aid professionals around the state will be hosting workshops on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It needs to be filed by April 15, in order for students to qualify for federal and state grants, scholarships, and student loans.
Continue readingProgress Continues at New Lincoln Junior High School, Despite Weather Challenges
Crews continue to make progress on the new Lincoln Junior High School, despite the recent stretch of cold weather. Plymouth School Superintendent Andy Hartley told the school board Tuesday that work got set back a little over a week because it was simply too cold for workers. But he said they’re working hard to get back on track, and the slight delay poses no major concerns for the project’s overall schedule.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Votes to Put Operating Referendum on May Ballot
The Plymouth Community School Corporation will soon be asking residents for permission to raise property taxes to help fund school operations. The school board voted unanimously Tuesday to place a referendum on the May ballot.
Continue readingCulver Seventh Graders Discuss History Project with School Board
Students at Culver Community Middle/High School are using their technological skills to preserve the history of the school and local area.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board to Consider Make-Up Days During Tonight’s Meeting
Make-up days will be up for approval during tonight’s Plymouth School Board meeting. The proposed make-up days are Monday, February 18, and Monday, June 3, although there’s a chance the second make-up day won’t be needed.
Continue readingPolice Respond to Possible Burglary, Reportedly Find Meth, Pills Instead
A report of a possible burglary reportedly led to the discovery of methamphetamine Sunday morning. Starke County Police say they, along with Hamlet and Walkerton police, responded to a possible burglary in progress call at around 6:30 a.m. Officers say that when they got there, they determined that no burglary took place, but they did find methamphetamine, prescription pills, syringes, and paraphernalia.
Continue readingCulver School Board Selects Trane for LED Lighting Upgrades
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is moving ahead with lighting improvements. Last week, the school board selected Trane to upgrade the school buildings’ lights to LED technology, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Works Updated on Water Tower Repainting, Building Permit Software Change
Upcoming work at Plymouth’s north water tower was discussed during last week’s board of works meeting.
Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson reported that Dixon Engineering has completed specifications for repainting the water tower, according to Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver, and board members agreed to let him proceed with advertising for contractors.
Continue readingCulver School Board Approves Raise for Bus Drivers
Culver Community Schools’ bus drivers are getting a raise. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the increase in the daily wage was approved by the school board Monday. “Before, our bus drivers were at a $65 rate, and we increased them to an $80 rate,” she explains.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council May Clarify Holiday Pay Policy in Employee Handbook Revision
The Plymouth City Council may be looking to clarify the city’s employee holiday policy. Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver says there was recently some confusion about whether employees should get paid for holidays, if they don’t work the days before and after.
Continue reading2019-2020 School Calendar Approved by Culver School Board
The Culver School Board approved the 2019-2020 school calendar Monday. It calls for a first day of class on August 8, with the last day on May 28.
Continue readingFulton County Bus Stop Crash Remains Under Investigation by NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board is reviewing the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation’s transportation policies, as the investigation into October’s fatal bus stop crash continues.
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