The Argos Volunteer Fire Department and EMS responders will now have the ability to better care for pets in emergency fire situations.
Oxygen masks designed for house pets were recommended for emergency responders to carry after a structure fire more than a week ago. A grant application made the purchase of the masks possible.
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The Town of Culver has, for now, delayed further discussing water fluoridation.
Design and development plans for a new Water Treatment Plant are at the stage where the Town can make a decision regarding the use of fluoride in the water system. The chemical is commonly used in the prevention of tooth decay.
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Now that the calendar has turned to May, the Culver-Union Township Public Library is celebrating historic preservation.
The library, located on North Main Street in Culver, was partially constructed as a Carnegie Library. They were built around the country using funds from the businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.
Aspiring thespians can audition this weekend for a part in this summer’s Maxinkuckee Players production of “Hello, Dolly!” Auditions will take place tomorrow from 9 a.m. until noon and 1 until 5 p.m. EDT and Sunday from 2 until 6 p.m. at the Culver Community High School auditorium. If you try out, be prepared to sing a song of your choice and read from a script excerpt. A pianist and a CD player will be available for accompaniment. Continue reading
The Mayor’s Youth Council plans to show Mother Earth some love tomorrow. Volunteers ages 11 and older are needed for their third annual Earth Day celebration. It gets under way at 9 a.m. at River Park Square on Garro Street and continues until 1 p.m. Participants are asked to wear long pants and shoes with closed toes. Work gloves are required, and safety vests will be provided. Continue reading
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department has opened an animal cruelty investigation after a show goat was reportedly killed Monday night. Continue reading
The Town of Culver is following suit to support a wheel tax being considered at the county level.
During Tuesday night’s Culver Town Council meeting, members considered writing a letter to the Marshall County Council – who is in the process of considering the tax due to lacking state support for road maintenance and repairs.
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The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation will be looking for additional money to aid in their efforts.
The non-profit partnership was developed in 2007, but is now turning its focus toward expanding its efforts. According to a press release, the company is launching “Invest in Marshall County,” a four-year capital campaign to help raise about $200-thousand annually.
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A Plymouth High School student is now considered one of the top poetry readers in the country.
According to information provided by the Plymouth School Corporation, Emma Libersky has been selected to advance beyond the first round of the National Poetry Out Loud competition.
The Town of Culver is still loosely working to attract affordable housing to the lake community.
Major employers provided demographic data about their employees to the Town in the hopes of better assembling data to present to developers. Next on the list is conducting a market analysis to show developers whether a strong demand exists for affordable housing in Culver.
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Fine Arts students at Plymouth High School will be showcasing their talents on Friday and Saturday.
The students have assembled their spring production which, this year, will once again be a variety show. Over 100 students involved in different groups, such as: the Pit Band, Chorus, Crimson Connection, Winter Guard, and Drum Line will participate. According to a press release, the show is being called “Time Machine.”
Indiana hunters harvested more than 120,000 deer in the 2014 season, according to information released this week by the state Department of Natural Resources. That’s down from the previous two years, but state officials say it reflects their efforts to reduce the deer population. Continue reading
The Culver Town Council made quick work of several ordinances working their way through the hurdles.
Those items have been extensively discussed during previous public hearings, as well as a first reading earlier this month by the Town Council.
A local high school is among 281 statewide schools designated as Four Star Schools for the 2013-2014 school year.
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz announced Tuesday that John Glenn High School was recognized as a Four Star School.
Four Star Schools must be in the top 25th percentile on ISTEP English/Language Arts and Math scores. They must also earn an “A” in the state’s accountability rankings and be accredited by the Indiana Department of Education. In addition, the requirement of 95 percent student participation rate has to be met.
Work continues on the campus of Ancilla College.
The two-year liberal arts school is in the process of constructing a residence hall for freshman students. The building is expected to be finalized before the fall semester begins in August.
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Efforts by individuals and businesses across Marshall County will be recognized in a special event tomorrow evening in Plymouth.
The United Way of Marshall County’s Campaign Volunteer and Donor Recognition will focus on the 2014 sensational seven campaign chairs. They include Donna Burroughs, Pam Mahler-Lee, Ginny Munroe, Cindy Rash, Debi Sahlhoff and Jeannette Teall. In addition to being honored with this distinction, Cindy Rash will also be recognized as the Volunteer of the Year Award for Marshall County by the Indiana Association of United Ways.
A project for Leadership Marshall County is turning recycling into a bit of entertainment.
The group’s “Class of XX (20)” is hosting the Marshall County Recycle Rally this Saturday. Residents of Marshall County are being asked to come to the Solid Waste District and Recycle Depot to dispose of recyclable items.
Many residents will be shopping at their neighbor’s homes for deals when the yard sale season gets underway this summer.
The City of Plymouth does not have a yard sale permitting process, however the city’s sign ordinance regulates where yard sale signs can be posted to advertise the event. They can’t be hung on telephone poles, fire alarms or any other pole constructed by the authority of the Plymouth Common Council. Here is a copy of the ordinance section: City of Plymouth Sign Ordinance. Individual residents are allowed to have up to three sales per year.
A months-long, multi-agency investigation into drug activity leads to an arrest. Continue reading
The Plymouth Common Council will be sending a letter of support to Marshall County.
Due to anticipated cuts at the state level, Marshall County has been exploring options to continue funding road maintenance and repairs. Among the options being considered are a Local Option Highway User Income Tax and a Wheel Tax.
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