The Plymouth Community School Corporation’s capital projects plan for the years 2020 through 2022 was officially adopted by the school board Tuesday.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Adopts Capital Projects, Bus Replacement Plans
Deadline to Register to Vote in Municipal Elections Is Monday
Those who want to vote in next month’s municipal elections but are not registered have just a few days left to get that done. The voter registration deadline is Monday, October 7.
Continue readingArgos Official Addresses Concerns about Heavy Machinery Reportedly Speeding Through Town
The Argos Town Attorney will be consulting with officials from the Indiana Department of Transportation to address a concern that was brought up during the Town Council’s meeting on Wednesday.
Continue readingWork in and Around New Lincoln Junior High School Continues As Winter Approaches
Work on the new Lincoln Junior High School remains on schedule, as crews prepare for winter. Project Manager Derek Anderson told the Plymouth School Board Tuesday that good weather has helped with progress over the past month.
Continue readingJohn Glenn Superintendent Reviews ADM information
John Glenn School Superintendent Christopher Winchell looked further into the corporation’s Average Daily Membership count and reviewed that with the school board this week.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Considers Road Salt Purchase, EMS Services Contract
The Culver Town Council members took action last week to approve the purchase of road salt for the upcoming winter season.
Continue readingThe FASFA Application for 2020-2021 School Year is Now Available
All college-bound individuals, regardless of age and income level, are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is now open for the 2020-2021 school year.
With more than $350 million in state financial aid available, as well as billions of dollars in federal aid, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education reminds Hoosiers it’s more important than ever to file the FAFSA by April 15, 2020.
Continue readingThe Marshall County Humane Society’s ‘Bark in the Park’ Event is Almost Here!
Community members and their canine companions are invited to attend the annual ‘Bark in the Park’ event hosted by the Marshall County Humane Society.
Continue readingRibbon Cutting Ceremonies Planned for Saturday in Plymouth
Three ribbon cutting ceremonies are set for Saturday in Plymouth.
First, an open house and tours of the new Growing Kids Learning Center and the Marshall County Philanthropy Center begin at 11 a.m. at the facility at 2860 Miller Drive in Plymouth. That will be followed by the ribbon cutting ceremony conducted by the Marshall County Community Foundation and United Way of Marshall County to officially welcome the Marshall County Philanthropy Center in its newly constructed building at 11:30 a.m. and then the Growing Kids Learning Center at 11:45 a.m.
At noon, a ribbon cutting ceremony is planned at the Dr. Susan Bardwell Aquatic Center at 2740 Miller Drive in Plymouth. All organizations and individuals who are involved with the project will dedicate and christen the pool.
All are invited to attend the ceremonies and visit Plymouth’s new facilities.
Gas Prices Expected to Continue to Go Down
The decrease in gas prices is expected to continue. Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, says prices have been inching lower, following a spike during the attacks in Saudi Arabia. “The statewide average in Indiana is down about five cents a gallon in the last week,” DeHaan says. “It stands at $2.51. That’s about 50 cents lower than last year.”
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Finalizes Paperwork Prior to Bond Sale
The John Glenn School Board members took steps this week to finalize paperwork prior to the sale of General Obligation bonds.
Continue readingWork Continues on Stellar Communities Projects in Culver
Work continues on two projects within Culver’s Stellar Communities Designation plans.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Adopts 2020 Budget
The Plymouth Community School Corporation’s 2020 budget was adopted during Tuesday’s school board meeting. It calls for a total budget of more than $36 million. Just over $20 million of that is the Education Fund, with an Operations Fund of more than $9 million. Business Manager Kandi Tinkey said she anticipates the total tax rate to be about 1.16 percent, up from just over 1.1 percent.
Continue readingCulver Officials Partner with MCEDC & USDA to Start Small Business Micro-Loan Program
The Town of Culver and the Culver Redevelopment Commission have teamed up with the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation to start a new small business micro-loan program in partnership with the USDA.
Continue readingNewer Christmas Decorations to be Featured in Bremen
The Town of Bremen will display some newer Christmas decorations this holiday season.
Continue readingShow Support for ‘Blessings in a Backpack’ with the Bolt for Blessings Fundraiser
Community members are invited to help ‘send hunger packing’ during the 5th annual Bolt for Blessings Fun Run and Walk.
The fundraiser will benefit the Culver Blessings in a Backpack program which provides assistance to students struggling with food insecurity.
Continue readingHelp Keep Invasive Species from Taking Over Indiana Landscapes with a Management Plan
According to DNR officials, exotic animal and plant pests are invading Indiana and multiplying, causing economic and visual damage to the natural environment.
Continue readingPlymouth Community School Corporation Reports Slight Enrollment Drop
The Plymouth Community School Corporation’s enrollment is down slightly from last year. Superintendent Andy Hartley told the school board Tuesday that the preliminary figures from last month’s official count show that there were 3,430 students.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Board Holds Hearing on 2020 Budget
The John Glenn School Board members opened a hearing Tuesday night to hear public comments on the 2020 budget.
Continue readingPlymouth Building Commissioner Recommends Member on County Unsafe Building Committee
Plymouth Building Commissioner Keith Hammonds recommended that a city representative be a part of the county’s Unsafe Building Committee.
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