Culver Community Middle/High School’s new main entrance is just about done. “All glass is in,” Superintendent Karen Shuman told the school board Monday. “All rooms are created. All plumbing is into the nurse’s station. All painting is completed. All furniture has been delivered. And all carpet has been replaced that needed replaced. So at this point, we are just waiting for trim to be finalized and cleaning of the whole zone to make it shine.”
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Culver School Board Approves OCRA Sub Agreement for Cavalier Sports Park
The Culver School Board approved an agreement related to the development of the Cavalier Sports Park Monday. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the project is part of Culver’s Stellar Community Designation. “They’re putting three soccer fields, a concession stand with restrooms, and a small toddler park, and then expanding the parking,” she told board members.
Culver Council Extends Contract with Maxinkuckee Yacht Club for Sailing Lessons
The Maxinkuckee Yacht Club will be able to continue its kids’ sailing lessons at the Culver Beach, but further contract negotiations are expected in the coming months.For the best sailing lessons you can also avail classes at yacht rentals in Cancun.The town council last week voted to extend its current agreement with the yacht club along with sd yacht charter, through the end of January. For the past four summers, the group has been using the beach to host Saturday morning sailing lessons, along with four-day sailing camps.
Culver Town Council to Contribute $100,000 to Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Council
The Town of Culver has quadrupled its contribution to a levee project near Lake Maxinkuckee. Last week, the town council agreed to chip in $100,000 over the next four years to the Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Council for its project to upgrade the Kline levee.
Marshall County Council Agrees to Staff Changes in Buildings and Grounds Department
The Marshall County Council has agreed to a personnel change for the Buildings and Grounds Department. “Jim Morgan just retired, and he was a maintenance/custodian,” Supervisor Doug Masterson told council members last week. “He would clean in the morning, maintenance in the afternoon. What we would like to do . . . we want to take Jim’s position and just make it a cleaner, so we can have it over here in [the Marshall County] building.”
Culver School Board to Consider Debt Collection Policy Update, Cavalier Sports Park Agreement
The Culver School Board will consider an agreement regarding the Cavalier Sports Park tonight. The project will add restrooms, a concession stand, a walking trail, and more parking to a piece of school property that’s currently used for youth soccer fields. It’s part of Culver’s Stellar Community Designation.
Culver Town Council Reviews Planned Community Crossings Road Projects
The Culver Town Council is moving ahead with this year’s Community Crossings grant application. Town Manager Jonathan Leist told council members Tuesday the town is looking to finish a couple road projects that were originally planned for last year: Lake Shore Drive from Lakeview to Main, including sidewalk repairs, and Clover Street from White to Clymax.
New Member Sought for Culver-Union Township Public Library Board
The Culver-Union Township Public Library Board is looking for a new member. The Marshall County Council accepted Bill Cleavenger’s resignation Monday. Bill Githens abstained from voting since he’s also a member of the library board.
Marshall County Council Votes to Support Grant Application for Courthouse Tower Engineering Study
Efforts to restore the Marshall County Courthouse Tower took another step forward Monday. The county council agreed to let officials apply for a $25,000 Historic Preservation Fund grant to help pay for an engineering study.
Culver Town Council Approves Engineering Contracts for INDOT Stellar Projects
The Culver Town Council has finalized contracts with the Troyer Group for engineering services on three of the town’s Stellar Community projects.
Marshall County Council Continues Working on 2019 Budget Proposal
Lower state funding distributions are causing challenges for the Marshall County Council, as it works on its 2019 budget. Council members found themselves trying to cut about $1.3 million from the highway department’s budget proposal Monday.
Public Hearing Scheduled Over Culver’s Proposed Switch to Primary Election System
Culver residents will soon have the chance to weigh in on how candidates are nominated for elected town offices. The town council Tuesday continued discussing the possibility of letting voters choose candidates for council seats and the clerk-treasurer’s position during the May primary, according to Clerk-Treasurer Karen Heim. Under the current system, parties choose their candidates during a town convention.
Marshall County Council Finalizes Pay Raise for Highway Supervisor
The Marshall County Council has put the finishing touches on a pay raise for Highway Supervisor Jason Peters. Last month, council members voted to raise his salary to just over $57,000, retroactive to January 1.
Marshall County Council Signs Off on Community Crossings Application
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he Marshall County Council agreed Monday to let the Highway Department proceed with this year’s Community Crossings grant application.
Marshall County Council to Discuss Salary Ordinance Amendments, 2019 Budget
The Marshall County Council will continue discussing the county’s 2019 budget today. A public hearing on the budget proposal is scheduled for this morning’s meeting.
Plymouth High School Making Sure Seniors Are Ready for Life after Graduation
Making sure seniors have a plan beyond graduation is the goal of Plymouth High School’s transcript audit process. Director of Guidance Aimee Portteus, along with four graduating seniors, gave an update on the program to the Plymouth School Board Tuesday.
Plymouth School Board Holds Public Hearing on 2019 Budget Proposal
The Plymouth Community School Corporation’s 2019 budget proposal drew no comments or concerns from the public Tuesday. Business Manager Kandi Tinkey reviewed the various parts of the budget, along with the capital projects and bus replacement plans, during a public hearing held by the school board.
Argos Man Found Wandering Near Plymouth High School Arrested for Active Warrant
An Argos man was taken into custody after he was reportedly found wandering near Plymouth High School Wednesday morning. Plymouth Police say that shortly after 7:00, they got a call about a suspicious male who appeared to be intoxicated.
Plymouth School Board Finalizes Policy Updates
The Plymouth Community School Corporation has updated its policies on anti-harassment, nondiscrimination, and the employment of substitute teachers, among others. On Tuesday, the school board approved a list of policy updates recommended by policy consultant NEOLA.
Wanted Minnesota Residents Lead Police on Chase through Marshall County
Two Minnesota residents with active warrants reportedly led police on a chase through Marshall County Tuesday evening. It began when a Plymouth Police officer pulled over a car in the 2200 block of North Michigan Street at around 5:15. Police say the driver, Ace Blahoski, 31, of Miltona, Minnesota and the passenger, Jean Kelly, 33, of Willmar, Minnesota both had warrants out of Minnesota.
