A few Marshall County employees will be getting a raise, while others will get an updated job description. The county council approved several recommendations from the county’s personnel committee Monday. Continue reading
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Marshall County Weighs E-Recording Services
The Marshall County Recorder’s Office may soon allow certain documents to be filed electronically. The county council gave its support Monday to a contract with e-recording provider Simplifile. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Approves Vehicle Purchases
The City of Plymouth will be getting some new vehicles, following action by the board of works Monday. Board members approved the purchase of two police utility vehicles and a truck for the street department from Oliver Ford. Continue reading
Culver Council to Consider Zoning Update
The Culver Town Council will consider updating the zoning designation for a local business during tonight’s meeting. Elizabeth’s Garden at 104 North Plymouth Street sits on land that’s zoned for residential development. An ordinance changing that designation to commercial will be considered on second and third readings tonight. Continue reading
Marshall Council to Consider Job Descriptions, Commissary Budget
The Marshall County Council will consider updates to several of the county’s appointed positions this morning. Job descriptions, pay rates, or both will be considered for the positions of first deputy treasurer, Community Corrections case manager, part-time Community Corrections officer, and County Museum assistant director. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Discuss Vehicle Purchases
The Plymouth Board of Works will consider a few vehicle purchases tonight. The board is expected to award a quote for a truck for the street department, while quotes for police department vehicles will be opened. Continue reading
Plymouth School Board Updated on Education Bills
Plymouth school administrators are keeping an eye on several education bills being considered in the Indiana General Assembly. Assistant Superintendent Andy Hartley gave a legislative update to the Plymouth School Board Tuesday. Continue reading
Bremen FFA Students Launch Scholarship Fund
Bremen High School’s FFA chapter is looking to improve its scholarship offerings, thanks to the Marshall County Community Foundation and the Bremen High School farm. Continue reading
Indiana’s Family of Farmers Holds Student Video Contest
Indiana students are being asked to consider the future of agriculture, as part of a video contest from Indiana’s Family of Farmers. Continue reading
Amtrak to Resume Providing Equipment, On-Board Services for Hoosier State Train
The Hoosier State passenger train will once again be using Amtrak equipment starting next month. The train runs between Chicago and Indianapolis, with stops in Dyer, Rensselaer, Lafayette, and Crawfordsville. Continue reading
Plymouth School Board Starts Building Rainy Day Fund, Sets Student Transfer Policies
The Plymouth School Board has begun the process of building up the corporation’s Rainy Day Fund. Continue reading
Hickory Road Bridge Replacement Preparations Continue
Preparations for the Hickory Road Bridge replacement project continue to move ahead. Laurie Johnson with engineering firm DLZ told the Marshall County Commissioners Monday the paperwork on the final right-of-way parcel was expected by the end of this week. Continue reading
Plymouth Principals Plan Response to ISTEP Scores, School Letter Grades
The Plymouth School Board reviewed ISTEP scores and school letter grades for the elementary and intermediate schools Tuesday. Continue reading
Culver School Board Reviewing Superintendent Applications
The Culver Community Schools Corporation’s superintendent search is moving ahead. Applications were due Monday. Now, the school board is starting the process of reviewing them to determine which candidates they’d like to interview. Continue reading
Marshall Commissioners Renew Jail Treatment Program Counseling Contract
Marshall County Community Corrections plans to continue using the Bowen Center’s counseling services for its jail treatment program. Continue reading
Plymouth Schools Superintendent Announces Retirement
Plymouth Schools Superintendent Dan Tyree has announced his retirement. After nine years as superintendent and 38 years with the school corporation in total, he told the school board Tuesday his last day will be June 30. Continue reading
Culver School Board Appoints New Member
The Culver School Board has a new member. On Monday, the board appointed Theresa Thompson to fill the remainder of Jim Wentzel’s term, according to Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell. Continue reading
Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Purchasing Tool to Help Find Hidden Drugs in Vehicles
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is getting a new tool that will help officers find drugs and other items hidden in vehicles. Continue reading
New Marshall County Health Department Offices Now Open
The Marshall County Health Department has completed its move to the Community Resource Center. The Health Department’s new offices officially opened Monday. Continue reading
Plymouth School Board to Review ISTEP Scores
The Plymouth School Board will get an update tonight on ISTEP results and school letter grades for the corporation’s elementary schools and Riverside Intermediate School. School administrators will also discuss some of the steps the corporation plans to take in response. Continue reading
