Culver Elementary School’s new Pre-K program has gotten interest from about 30 families so far, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman and Principal Erin Proskey.
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Bremen School Board Moving Ahead with Financial Arrangements for Renovation Project
Bremen Public Schools is a step closer to issuing about $4 million in bonds for its upcoming renovation project. To do that, Superintendent Dr. Jim White says the school corporation is amending its existing lease with the building corporation. It’s a legally-separate entity that actually owns the building and borrows the money on behalf of the school corporation. “We had an existing loan out that falls off in 2022,” he explains, “so it was just as easy to amend that lease with the existing building corporation than to try to form something different.”
Culver School Board Approves Summer School Teacher, Summer Band Program
The Culver School Board continues to make arrangements for summer school classes. On Monday, board members approved the appointment of Mary James as the summer school teacher for Culver Community Middle/High School. They also gave permission for band director Jason Crittendon to offer a summer band program.
Walkerton Man Wanted for Dealing Meth Arrested in Plymouth
A Walkerton man wanted for dealing methamphetamine has been taken into custody in Plymouth. Christopher Bunch, 27, had an active Level 4 felony warrant, according to Plymouth Police.
Culver School Board Explores Referendum Possibility During Study Session
The Culver School Board is gathering information about a potential operational referendum. During a study session Monday, board members learned about the referendum process from representatives from accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates and law firm Ice Miller.
Culver School Board to Continue Discussing Summer Programs
The Culver School Board will continue discussing plans for summer school when it meets tonight. The summer band program, as well as the appointment of a summer school teacher for the middle/high school, will be up for board consideration. Board members approved plans for the elementary school’s IREAD remediation program earlier this month.
Marshall County Probation Checks Result in Three Arrests
Three people were arrested on drug charges, after Indiana State Police and the Marshall County Probation Department conducted a series of probation checks this week.
Indiana Manufacturers Association Touts Strength of Industry, in Spite of Workforce Challenges
Indiana’s manufacturing industry is strong, but if it’s going to stay that way, the state has some workforce issues to solve. That’s according to Brian Burton, the president and CEO of the Indiana Manufacturers Association.
Crude Oil Cost, Switch to Summer Blend Pushing Gas Prices Higher
High gas prices can be blamed on the cost of crude oil and the switch to summer blend gasoline, according to GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. “We’re seeing this across much of the Midwest,” he says. “We are transitioning to summer gasoline, and one of the larger refineries in the region is currently undertaking maintenance, which limits the ability to produce as much gasoline at a time of year that demand is starting to rebound. So really, those two factors, combined with oil prices that remain relatively high, are leading to higher gas prices.”
Indiana Department of Revenue Urges Taxpayers to Avoid Mistakes That Could Delay Refunds
As the income tax deadline approaches, the Indiana Department of Revenue has a few tips for avoiding refund delays. Department officials say many delays are caused by preventable errors, and an easy way to stop those from happening is to file electronically.
More Than 20 Employers to be Featured at Plymouth Job Fair Next Week
Job-seekers can meet with representatives from more than 20 local employers next week. MAX 98.3 and the Pilot News Group are hosting a job fair. It will take place Wednesday, April 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Christos Banquet Center at 830 Lincolnway East in Plymouth.
Flooding, Cold Temperatures May Cause Slight Delays for Spring Planting
Cold and wet weather so far this year may delay spring planting a little, according to Purdue Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator Phil Woolery. “It’s certainly slowing things down,” he says. Continue reading
Proposed Housing Developments Discussed with Culver School Board
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is keeping an eye on a proposed housing development. A 71-acre development is planned for the area just west of the school corporation’s property, on the east side of State Road 17.
Culver School Board Approves Summer IREAD Program
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is starting to plan for summer school. The school board Monday approved a remediation program for third graders who didn’t pass the recent IREAD test, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Marshall County Community Foundation to Announce Grant Recipients Next Week
The Marshall County Community Foundation will announce the recipients of its spring round of Community Fund grants next week. In a press release, the community foundation says it will award more than $100,000 from its Community Fund, plus over $6,000 from the Ralph C. Vonnegut Jr. Fund.
Winamac Man Arrested in Plymouth for Suspected Auto Theft
Plymouth Police have arrested a Winamac man for suspected auto theft. Officers say they were called to the Skylane Apartments area in Plymouth around 2:45 Friday afternoon, to look for someone who allegedly tried to take a truck. Police say they found 25-year-old Levi Clemons.
Two Men Reportedly Shot Friday Morning in Rural Fulton County Near Culver
Police say two men were injured in a shooting near Culver early Friday. It happened near the area of State Road 17 and Fulton County Road 700 North, according to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department. Officers say a 911 call came in shortly after midnight from a man who said he’d been shot near a home in the area. When responders arrived, they say they also found a second man who’d been shot at a residence on State Road 17.
North Judson Resident Dies from Injuries, Following Marshall County Crash
A crash on U.S. 31 in Marshall County earlier this month has claimed a third life. Myles M. Brewer, 24, of North Judson has died from injuries sustained in the March 9 crash, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. Police say they received word of the death Monday evening.
Marshall County Unemployment Up from December, Down from Last Year
Marshall County’s unemployment rate has started to head back up from its low point in December, but it’s still lower than the same period last year. Marshall County saw 3.3-percent unemployment in January, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, down from four percent the year before. Continue reading
Two Hospitalized, Following Tuesday Morning Crash
Road conditions are being blamed for a crash that sent two Plymouth residents to hospitals Tuesday morning. Marshall County Police say it happened shortly before 10:00 on Lincoln Highway east of Pioneer Drive.
