Tuesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health showed 33 new COVID-19 cases in the tri-county area. Marshall County had 22 new COVID-19 cases while Starke County had five new COVID-19 cases and Pulaski County had six new COVID-19 cases.
Continue readingCulver Community School Board Considers Contractor for Ventilation Project
The Culver Community School Board members considered a recommendation from SiteLogIQ to hire Herman and Goetz, Inc. to complete ventilation project work.
Superintendent Karen Shuman reminded the board members of the proposed projects.
“This is the project that is replacing two air handling units at the high school and two air handling units, plus a rooftop unit, at the Elementary School that we’re using ESSER II money for,” explained Shuman. “We had a bid from D.A. Dodd and a bid from Herman and Goetz, Inc. and Herman and Goetz has been approved to meet the specifications of the bid packet.”
The board members approved the recommendation with a unanimous vote.
Linda Rippy Honored by Marshall County Commissioners
Article submitted by James Master, Managing Editor of The Pilot News
Linda Rippy was honored for her 29 years of service as executive director of the Marshall County Historical Society, Museum and Crossroads Center during the Marshall County Commissioners meeting Monday morning.
Continue readingPlymouth Community School Board Amends Student Handbook Regarding eLearning Days
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, Staff Writer The Pilot News
The Plymouth Community School Corporation (PCSC) board amended the student handbook to remove the limit of three consecutive eLearning Days. Prior to the amendment, designated make-up days during the academic school year or added to the end of the school year would have been required.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Corporation Receives Addition to Agri-Solar Science Program
The John Glenn School Board members recently recognized the John Glenn Education Foundation for sponsoring a piece of equipment for the school corporation’s newly implemented Agri-Solar Science program.
Continue readingMarshall County May Primary Election to Feature Several Races
The last of the candidate filings for the 2022 May Primary Election took place on Monday in the Marshall County Clerk’s Office. The voters will have some work to do in May.
Continue readingSixteen New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
There were 2,062 new COVID-19 cases reported in the state from February 1 to February 6 with nine new cases in Marshall County, four new cases in Starke County and three new cases in Pulaski County, according to Monday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingJohn Glenn, South Bend School Corporations Working on Annexation Process for Greene Township School
The John Glenn School Corporation and the South Bend School Corporation are working together to come to an agreement on an annexation process for Greene Township School, according to Superintendent Christopher Winchell.
Continue readingPCSC to Benefit from Improvements to Facilities including HVAC, Solar Installation, and Water Efficiency Upgrades
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Community School Corporation (PCSC) Board of Directors adopted Project Resolution 2022-2 to move forward with $10.6 M worth of proposed upgrades and renovations including Heating Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) improvements, solar installation and water efficiency upgrades to schools. The projects will improve the long term sustainability of the school and enhance good stewardship of resources.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Bourbon Town Council members will hold a public hearing concerning a new water plant when they meet tonight.
Continue readingMore Candidates File for 2022 Primary Election in Marshall County
More candidates have filed for the 2022 Primary Election in the Marshall County Clerk’s Office and candidates have until noon ET today (Monday, February 7) to file for office.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Regional Sewer District
The Marshall County Commissioners will be taking public comment on the proposed Regional Sewer District Monday, February 21.
Continue readingHB 1002 and how it would impact Marshall County
Article Submitted by The Pilot News Managing Editor James Master
Before most of the county was shut down by the snowstorm, members from government municipalities across the county gathered at the county building to hear a presentation about House Bill 1002 and how it could potentially reduce the amount in business personal property (BPP) assessments.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet this morning there they will get updates from the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation, Purdue Extension, Marshall County Museum, and the Boys and Girls Club operations in Plymouth and Bremen.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will meet tonight – one day ahead of their regular meeting schedule this week.
Continue readingCulver Community School Board to Meet Tonight
The Culver Community School Board members will meet tonight where they will consider a contractor to complete the ventilator project paid for with ESSER grant funds.
Continue readingWatch Level Travel Advisory in Effect in Marshall County
The Marshall County Commissioners have determined that the roads have improved enough to terminate the Warning Level travel Advisory and the disaster declaration. A Watch Level travel advisory is now in effect which means only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies and other organizations.
Continue readingMarshall County Candidate Filing Deadline Extended to Monday, February 7
The closure of county government offices in Marshall County on Friday has pushed the candidate filing deadline to Monday, February 7 at noon ET.
Continue readingSixty-Five New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Tri-County Area
There were 6,615 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the state from January 21 through February 2, with 34 new cases in Marshall County, 19 new cases in Pulaski County and 12 new cases in Starke County, in Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingCommon Council Adopts The ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right of Way
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
PLYMOUTH — The City of Plymouth Common Council approved Resolution 2022-991 adopting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right of Way during the meeting held on Monday, January 24.
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