Is the Town of Culver ready for a sustained emergency event?
That’s the question Marshall County’s EMA Director Clyde Avery wanted members of the Culver Town Council to ask themselves. Avery presented before the Council on Tuesday both to introduce himself to new members, but also to bring Culver up-to-date on what is expected while preparing for possible emergencies.
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Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday morning at 2:00. That means clocks need to be turned forward by an hour Saturday night. Continue reading
Taxpayers for Argos Schools and Kids is planning several upcoming events to brief the public on a possible increase to their property tax levy.
Whether to apply an additional $.61 per $100 of assessed valuation will go to ballot referendum during May 3rd’s primary election. If approved by voters, about $1-million in revenue is expected to be generated to retain both teachers and extracurricular programs.
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The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is hoping to be able to better track license plates for buggies registered in the county.
Earlier this year, the Marshall County Commissioners established an ordinance outlining the procedures and fees. Buggies used by local Amish populations are thought to cause damage to local roadways, but prior to the ordinance adoption, a fee is not applied to their registration to help pay a portion of the damage costs.
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The Culver Community Schools Corporation will soon be giving local police the ability to monitor school buildings using the corporation’s existing security cameras. Continue reading
It was thought the issue was settled last year. Not so fast, says a reshuffled Culver Town Council.
Flouridating the Town of Culver’s drinking water supply was considered late last year as part of engineering plans for a new water treatment facility currently under construction. Talks were quite contentious with dentists and medical professionals voicing their support for adding fluoride. You can also search for best dentist near me to sort out any kind of dental issues.
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Time is running out for students to apply for financial aid for college. There’s just one more day to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Continue reading
A Chicago man was arrested following a traffic stop in Marshall County on Sunday for cocaine-related charges.
An 18-year-old Plymouth man faces numerous charges after he allegedly broke into a house and beat up a resident. Continue reading
An Argos-based group is hoping to influence public opinion to support a tax increase for local schools this May.
The Taxpayers for Argos Schools and Kids (TASK) group plans several public events to help raise awareness of the budget difficulties faced by the Argos Community School Corporation. Argos is no different than many other school corporations, where reductions in student population translate to a reduction in funding.
Both spring break and summer vacation will start a little later for students at Culver Community Schools. The school board on Monday approved an adjustment to the school calendar, after two days were canceled last month due to snow. Continue reading
Plymouth High School students are teaming up with the Marshall County Historical Society to document the history and evolution of the county’s agriculture industry. Continue reading
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is planning to encourage deputies to begin carrying weapons while off-duty.
The proposal was brought forward by Sheriff Matt Hassel. Should Sheriff’s Deputies begin carrying weapons while conducting their personal routine business within the county, it is thought an added layer of protection would be in place.
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The Culver Town Council will continue discussions on a few zoning changes for the local CVS Pharmacy.
The company that owns the location has requested of the Town to make an alley behind the location a one-way. That would create the possibility of a drive-thru window for prescription pick-ups.
An increase in flu-related deaths has Indiana health officials urging residents to get vaccinated. The Indiana State Department of Health says 19 Hoosiers have died from the virus since October, including two children. They say many of those people did not get a flu shot. Continue reading
Snow makeup days will be up for discussion when the Culver School Board meets this evening. Two days of classes were canceled last month due to snow. Continue reading
The Plymouth Community School Corporation has set the schedule for summer school classes this year. Continue reading
The Marshall County Commissioners plan to learn a bit about Gypsy Moths during their meeting this morning.
Scammers looking to steal personal and financial information are now targeting payroll departments this tax season. The Internal Revenue Service says scammers are sending out e-mails to payroll and human resources professionals claiming to be their company’s CEO. Continue reading
Diabetes is a common disease affecting many people around the world, but some people may already have the disease without even knowing it. Continue reading
