Students at Plymouth High School could soon be spelling their way to a state title.
Contested Races Bring Attention to Election Day
Voters head to the polls today in Marshall County to weigh-in on several contested races.
In the Town of Argos, Lisa Mullaney (R) and Kelli Vanderweele (D) are vying for the Clerk-Treasurer’s seat. Voters in Argos will also be able to select three candidates from a list of four to serve on the Town Council, including: Craig Ellis (R), Charles Snead (R), Juli Stauffer (R), and Dustin Johnson (D).
Marshall County Sees Hundreds of Absentee Ballots Cast
Marshall County saw more than 200 ballots cast absentee in this year’s General Election.
Marshall County Commissioners Approve E911 Services Contract
A laborious negotiating process has led to the approval of a contract between CenturyLink and the Marshall County government.
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting, an E911 contract was reviewed. The county has been working with CenturyLink on a 24 month contract to help provide infrastructure for E911 services.
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Culver School Board Approves Library Board Reappointment, Tax Neutrality Resolution
The Culver School Board voted to reappoint Karen Boland to the Culver-Union Township Public Library Board during Monday’s School Board meeting. Continue reading
United Way Fundraiser Continues
There are more opportunities this month to support local nonprofit agencies by eating at area restaurants. Continue reading
Final Day for In-Person Absentee Voting, Monday
Today is the final day for in-person absentee voting in Marshall County.
Health Insurance Open Enrollment Now Underway
Open Enrollment for health insurance policies is now underway, and the Indiana Department of Insurance is encouraging Hoosiers to review their current coverage and check to see what else is available. Continue reading
Marshall County Further Considers E911 Contract
The Marshall County Commissioners will receive an update on contract talks between the County and Century link.
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Culver School Board to Consider Library Board Reappointment
The Culver School Board will consider the reappointment of one of the members of the Culver-Union Township Public Library Board. In total, the Library Board has three of its six members appointed by the School Board. Continue reading
In-Person Absentee Voting Continues Saturday in Marshall County
Absentee voting continues Saturday in Marshall County.
The Marshall County Election Board, along with the County Clerk’s office, have set in-person absentee voting from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Absentee voting will continue on Monday morning from 8:00 a.m. until Noon.
Plymouth Schools Not Alone In Use of Complicated Financing Tool
The Plymouth Community School Corporation is using a legal tactic to help them finance future renovations to several of its facilities.
The $2-million project will expand seating at the athletic complex and upgrade restrooms and ticket offices. Construction will also provide more space for meetings and file storage at the School Corporation’s Administration Building.
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Culver Library Fundraising Group Seeks Donations for Defibrillator Purchase
The Culver Union Township Public Library is attempting to purchase a potentially life-saving device for their facility.
According to information provided by officials with the library, their fundraising arm: Friends of the Library approached them about possibly buying an Automated External Defibrillator, or AED.
Time Change Prompts Safety Reminder
It’s time to “fall back in the fall.” Dayling Saving Time ends early tomorrow (Sunday) morning, so be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson says it’s also a good time to change batteries in smoke alarms and remove dust from the front of the devices. He recommends having at least one working smoke detector in a residence and says they should ideally be placed outside of each sleeping area and on each floor of a home. Continue reading
Plymouth Marching Band Takes Electricity-Inspired Show to Semi-State
The Plymouth High School Marching Band heads to the Semi-State competition tomorrow. Continue reading
Culver Prepares for Adoption of New Permit Fee Model
Months of work have led the Town of Culver prepared to adopt a new model for permit fees used in building construction.
The Town Council will not consider the changes until their first meeting in November. Town Manager Jonathan Leist, however, says it leaves plenty of residential remodels and additions alone.
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Donnelly Highlights Federal Progress with Pain Prescription Abuse
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly is touting efforts designed to curb prescription opioid abuse and drug addiction.
The Senator has been working for the past two years to find solutions: not only to Indiana’s addiction problems, but drug problems across the nation. Appearing via conference call with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Donnelly says training medical doctors with better prescribing practices could go a long way.
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Nurse Recommends Flu Shots, Good Hygiene
State health officials this week confirmed the first flu-related death of the season. No details about the person’s age or county of residence were released due to privacy laws. Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch says now is the time to get your flu shot if you haven’t done so already. Continue reading
Corrections Officials Work to Keep Halloween Safe
The Indiana Department of Correction is working to keep kids safe this Halloween. The Parole Services Division is teaming up with local agencies for the tenth annual Operation Safe Halloween. Continue reading
Political Yard Signs Prompt INDOT Reminders
With election season upon us, political yard signs are becoming a more common occurrence.
The Indiana Department of Transportation is urging political candidates and their supporters to prevent road signs from blocking traffic visibility. According to INDOT, intersections, interchanges, and right-of-ways that run along a road should not be utilized for political yard signs.
