The Culver Community Schools Corporation is asking for input on next year’s school calendar. “There’s going to be a survey that’s going to go out next week,” Superintendent Karen Shuman says, “to make sure that we get community and parent input on our school calendar for the ’19-’20 school year.” She says school officials don’t have any specific changes in mind yet, but instead would like to make a decision based on the data received from the survey.
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Culver Town Council Approves Police Vehicle Purchase
The Culver Police Department is getting a new vehicle. The town council Tuesday approved the purchase of a Dodge Durango from Country Auto Center in Plymouth. It will cost just under $26,500, after trade-in.
Culver Town Council Finalizes 2019 Salary Ordinance, Town Manager Contract
The Culver Town Council gave its final approval to the town’s 2019 salary ordinance Tuesday. It was previously explained that the ordinance includes a 50-cent increase for all hourly employees, as well as an incentive for street, water, or wastewater employees who earn certifications. It also outlines how town employees who serve on the fire department will be compensated for responding to calls during business hours.
Culver School Board Prepares for New School Funding Structure
The Culver School Board has finalized preparations for the new school funding structure. Starting January 1, each school corporation’s General Fund will be replaced by an Education Fund, while the Capital Projects, Transportation, and Bus Replacement Funds will be combined into an Operations Fund.
Culver Police Chief Voices Concern with Allowing Alcohol in Beach Lodge
The idea of allowing alcoholic beverages in the Culver Beach Lodge during private events drew a mixed reaction during a public input session held by the town council Tuesday. Such a move might make it easier to hold weddings at the new Damore Amphitheater, followed by a reception in the Beach Lodge. The town is looking at putting policies in place that would allow people to rent the amphitheater, including potential fees and guidelines.
Gas Prices May Soon Head Back Up, Pending OPEC Announcement
The steady drop in gas prices may soon come to an end. GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says the average price of gas in Indiana has dropped from almost three dollars a gallon at the start of October to $2.20 on Monday. “But that may soon coming to a halt,” he says. “Oil prices are up sharply on the prospects that OPEC will cut oil production when it meets later this week at its annual meeting. In addition, there’s some optimism that a trade deal could be looming between the U.S. and China, thus bolstering the economy in the near short-term future.”
Plymouth Men Arrested, Following Suspected Break-In at Storage Facility
Two Plymouth residents were arrested early Sunday morning, in connection with an apparent break-in at a storage facility. It happened shortly before 3:00 a.m. near Jefferson Street and Oak Drive, according to Marshall County Police.
Five Injured in Wednesday Afternoon Crash Near Bremen
Five people were hurt in a crash last week at 4th Road and Plymouth-Goshen Trail. Marshall County Police say it happened Wednesday afternoon around 4:15. Officers believe Richard Grounds II, 30, of Bremen, was driving a 2005 Chevy Tahoe east on 4th Road, when he drove into the path of a 2007 Nissan Sentra that was heading south on Plymouth-Goshen Trail.
Plymouth Man Arrested for Battery, Intimidation
A Plymouth man was arrested Thursday, after police got a report of a battery. Marshall County Police say they were called to the 9000 block of King Road just before 5:00 p.m. Thursday, following a 911 call about a physical battery between a male and a female.
Spike in Drug Overdoses Seen in Marshall County Last Weekend
A spike in drug overdoses over the Thanksgiving weekend has the Marshall County Health Department urging residents to learn to use the overdose reversal drug Narcan. A total of seven overdose events were reported in Marshall County last Saturday and Sunday, according to the Indiana State Department of Health Overdose Surveillance Team. None of them were fatal.
Pair of Local School Principals Get State-Level Recognition
Marshall County’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 3.4 Percent
Unemployment is up in Marshall County. The county saw a 3.4-percent unemployment rate in October, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. That’s up from 2.8 percent in September and 2.6 percent in October of 2017. The county’s labor force grew slightly from September, but it’s smaller than it was in October of last year.
Plymouth Residents Arrested for Cocaine Possession, Following Friday Night Traffic Stop
A Friday night traffic stop led to two Plymouth residents being arrested for cocaine possession. Marshall County Police say that around 8:50 p.m., they tried to pull over a 2012 Nissan pickup truck near the intersection of 9A and Richter roads. When the driver, Roberto Landron Fonseca, 27, stopped the truck in the Ace Fitness parking lot in Plymouth, police reportedly discovered that he was driving without a license.
Knox Man Arrested After Allegedly Failing to Pull Over for Marshall County Police, Driving Off Road
A Knox man was arrested early Monday morning, after he allegedly failed to pull over for Marshall County Police. Officers say that just after 2:00 a.m., they got a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 3500 block of Olive Road in Marshall County.
Culver Tree Lighting Set for November 30
Police Respond to Overturned Semi on U.S. 30 Wednesday Morning
Marshall County Police responded to an overturned semi on U.S. 30 near Bourbon Wednesday morning. Officers say it happened just before 2:00 a.m. near Elm Road.
Culver School Board Issues Request for Qualifications for Potential Energy Savings Project
The Culver School Board has decided to move ahead with requesting formal proposals for energy-savings upgrades. Board members have heard presentations from a few companies. Last week, they decided to take the next step by advertising a request for qualifications from guaranteed energy savings providers.
Food, Crafts, Entertainment to be Featured at Culver Park Department’s Thanksgiving Celebration
Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Culver Park Department this Friday evening. The Thanksgiving Celebration will run from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. EST at the Beach Lodge.
Culver School Board Approves Sale of Surplus Property at West Central School Auction
Some surplus school equipment will be up for auction Saturday. The auction will take place at West Central High School in Francesville, starting at 10:00 a.m. EST.
Riverside Intermediate Students Discuss Catapults, Vietnam War Battle Diorama with School Board
Catapults and a Vietnam War battle were the two topics that Riverside Intermediate School students discussed with the Plymouth School Board last week. Principal Kyle Coffman explained that as part of the school’s SOAR block, which stands for Securing Outstanding Academics at Riverside, students have the chance to explore topics of interest to them.
