The race is on for regions to get their applications in for up to $50 million from the state’s new Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). Indiana Economic Development Corporation Chief of Staff Luke Bosso told members of the Northwest Indiana Forum Wednesday that the hope was to make a bigger and better version of 2016’s Regional Cities Initiative.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council Approves Bid for Wastewater Project
The Bourbon Town Council members accepted and approved the lowest responsible bid for the upcoming wastewater project. The project is listed in the Regional Development Plan as part of the Marshall County Crossroads Regional Stellar Communities Initiative.
Continue readingCulver School Superintendent Discusses ESSER Grant Funds
While county and municipal governments have received CARES Act funding, school corporations have been given funds to assist with expenses and projects. More funds for schools were also included in the recent American Rescue Plan Act.
Continue readingTriton School Board Approves Stipend for Staff, Instructional Waiver
The Triton School Board members approved a stipend for staff when they met last week.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
Marshall County and Starke County are in the yellow status and Pulaski County is in the blue status in the state’s updated weekly County Metrics Map that measures community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingCandidate Needed to Fill Vacant Seat on Argos School Board
An Argos School Board member has resigned and interested residents are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to fill that seat on the board.
Continue readingCulver School Board Hires New Elementary School Principal
The Culver Community School Board approved the hire of Erika James as the new Culver Elementary School Principal Monday night.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Reviews Council on Aging Budget
Marshall County Council on Aging Executive Director Janis Jeffirs Holiday presented operating budget information to the Marshall County Council last week for approval.
Continue readingFilter Work Continues at Bremen Water Plant
Filter repair at the old Bremen water plant is ongoing.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Demolition of Former Evil Czech Building
The building that formerly housed the Evil Czech business at 530 S. Ohio Street in Culver will soon be demolished.
Continue readingAnother Pulaski County Resident Dies of COVID-19
Another Pulaski County resident recently died of COVID-19, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That raises the total number of COVID-19 deaths in Pulaski County to 46.
Continue readingMarshall County Resource App Available to Residents
A new app that holds emergency and community resource information for Marshall County residents was unveiled during Monday’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting.
Continue readingLt. Gov. Pleased with Restructuring of Indiana’s Main Street Program
The restructuring of Indiana’s Main Street program is already showing signs of success, according to Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch. The program provides downtown revitalization help for designated communities through grants, training sessions, and other resources.
Continue readingClick it or Ticket Campaign Underway
Law enforcement agencies around the state are participating in the national Click it or Ticket campaign from now until June 6.
Continue readingBourbon Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Bourbon Town Council members will meet tonight where they will award a bid for the sewer lift station project which is part of the Marshall County Crossroads Regional Stellar Communities Initiative.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board to Meet Tonight
The John Glenn School Board members are anticipated to take action on several items when they meet tonight.
Continue readingThree Arrested in Separate Incidents in Plymouth
Officers with the Plymouth Police Department arrested three people in different incidents Sunday, May 16.
Continue readingIndiana to End Pandemic Unemployment Programs Next Month
Unemployment benefits that were put in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic will be ending in Indiana on June 19. Governor Eric Holcomb announced Monday that he plans to end the state’s participation in all federally-funded pandemic unemployment programs.
Continue readingEight New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Eight more people in the tri-county area have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingFailure of House Bill 1381 Could Mean Higher Energy Costs, Warns Author
The failure of a bill to implement statewide standards for wind and solar development could ultimately lead to higher energy prices. That’s according to State Representative Ed Soliday, the author of House Bill 1381.
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