The time for Culver’s local Stellarbration event has been amended to accommodate a change in Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch’s schedule.
Culver was named the Division II Stellar Community by Lt. Governor Crouch on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The state Stellarbration was held the following week while the Town of Culver scheduled the local event for Nov. 8. The start time for the event has been moved to 4:30 p.m. ET. Continue reading
This Saturday, Markley’s Triple M Auctions is running a public auction at 10 a.m. ET at Hanes Farms in Bourbon. The description indicates that Mr. Hanes is retiring and he is auctioning a large portion of his tools, concrete equipment and farm related items. Continue reading
Staff members of Culver Community School Corporation now have the ability to use the fitness center at Culver Academy.
At the Culver Community School Board meeting earlier this week, Superintendent Karen Shuman alerted board members that an interesting opportunity recently received the approval from the Academy Board. Continue reading
The Indiana State Police Lowell Post is hosting a local fundraiser to purchase additional Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) for patrol cars at the Lowell Post. Each post in the state is hosting a fundraiser toward the same goal.
The 5K Family Fun Run is set for Nov. 10 at 8 a.m. CT at the Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore on State Road 49. For more information, call the Lowell Post at 1-800-552-8917. If you do not want to participate in the event, but would like to donate toward the effort, visit this donation link. Continue reading
A man wanted for dealing and possession of methamphetamine in Kosciusko County was reportedly taken into custody in Plymouth Thursday afternoon.
A Marshall County drug investigation led to the arrests of two Argos residents in Plymouth Wednesday. Jacob Urednick, 27, and Tory Good, 41, were taken into custody around 2:45 p.m. in the 300 block of Michigan Street, according to Plymouth Police.
Work will begin soon on a Marshall County Community Crossings grant project.
Highway Supervisor Jason Peters said paving on Beech Road could start either on Friday, Nov. 10 or Monday, Nov. 13. Inclement weather could play a factor on the start of the project and the overall completion. Continue reading
Flu season is officially upon us and getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself from coming down with the most common strains of the disease.
Each year, influenza viruses are spread through coughing, sneezing, and close contact. The sickness can strike suddenly and last for several days. Symptoms vary by age but typically include a runny or stuffy nose, head and muscle aches, fatigue, fever or chills, a sore throat and coughing. Continue reading
Officials at Culver Community Schools are asking local parents to help them determine whether or not there is a need for Pre-Kindergarten classes for 4 and 5-year-olds within the town of Culver and the surrounding area.
Superintendent Karen Shuman is encouraging interested parents to contact the corporation office and says parents should be ready to answer questions, such as whether or not the child is currently 4 or 5 or if they will be 4 by August 1st of 2018.
They’re also collecting information about preferences for AM, PM or all-day classes. They want to know whether or not the parent is currently working or attending school and if the child would need transportation in order to attend a Culver Pre-K class. Continue reading
More than 1,300 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs were collected by the Indiana State Police, during Saturday’s Take Back initiative. Locally, 41 pounds of medications were turned in at the Bremen Post, while the Lowell Post collected 25 pounds. Several local law enforcement agencies also took part.
Members of the Culver Middle School Student Council are collecting turkeys to help families in need this Thanksgiving.
Those wishing to donate a turkey can take it to the main middle school entrance following the school day until 4 p.m. ET. Donations can be taken to the high school main office any time during school hours.
Two local individuals who recently graduated from the 77th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy have been assigned to their specific posts.
On Monday, 29-year-old Timothy Borsa was officially welcomed into the Indiana State Police Lowell Post. Borsa is originally from Marshall County but currently resides in Porter County. He graduated from Triton Senior High School in Bourbon and studied conservation at Vincennes University.
Benjamin Beers, a 21-year-old originally from Knox, joined the ranks of the Indiana State Police Toll Road Post earlier this week. Beers gradated from Foundations Christian School in Plymouth and earned an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Ancilla College. Continue reading
Two men were arrested Halloween night after alleged threats were exchanged toward a single victim in downtown Plymouth.
Plymouth Police say an off-duty officer requested assistance on Michigan Street and Washington Street shortly after 7 p.m. after threats were exchanged and a weapon was brandished. Duane Longacre, 32, of Plymouth, and Justin Haining, 27, of LaPaz were allegedly threatening a person. Continue reading
Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, Nov. 5.
Before you go to bed Saturday night, or at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, you will need to turn your clock back one hour. A modernized, digital clock may perform the task on its own, but manual clocks will need to be changed. Continue reading
The 2017-2018 Master Teacher’s Contract was ratified by the Culver Community School Board when they met Monday night.
Superintendent Karen Shuman mentioned that the Culver Community Schools Teacher’s Association unanimously ratified the contract last week on Thursday. A newly hired teacher will make a minimum of $32,500 if they have zero to five years of experience. A new hire can make a maximum of $45,000 if they have sixteen or more years of experience. Continue reading
When the Argos School Board met last week Superintendent Ned Speicher presented the board with a review of the potential reimbursements allowed to the general fund for the past five years. He said that $200,000 worth of funds have been collected through various education sales over the years and up until now it has been in a savings account.
In order for that money to be spent, it had to be transferred from savings to checking. However, Superintendent Speicher mentioned that the money most likely won’t be used but it’s good to have it available, should the need arise. The board unanimously approved the additional appropriation to be added to the 2017 general fund. Continue reading
Over fall break, a few Triton faculty members and their children ventured to the Dominican Republic for a mission trip. According to Superintendent Donna Burroughs, the staff worked training teachers and principals at the mission school and brought supplies and materials for the classrooms as well.
When Elementary School Principal Jeremy Riffle returned he shared a bit about the trip through an email to fellow faculty members. He said that they worked at Second Mile Educational Center as well as the House of Hope. Riffle shared that their children interacted well with the kids of the community. He claimed to be amazed about how language barriers can be torn down by simple friendly gestures, such as smiles, hugs and “fist bumps.” Continue reading
A family Thanksgiving celebration event is planned in Culver for Friday, Nov. 17 at the Culver Beach Lodge.
Those who register can bring their small children to the event and enjoy a Thanksgiving show at 5 p.m. Dinner and crafts begin at 6 p.m. followed by an old trunk magic show at 7 p.m. ET. Organizers say food and crafts will be available in between or after the shows. Pizza will be served along with fruit, vegetables, apple cider, and hot chocolate. Continue reading
With the gardening season coming to an end, now’s the time to start getting ready for winter, according to Purdue Extension Agricultural Educator Phil Woolery. Continue reading
November 1st marks the start of National Diabetes Awareness Month. The American Diabetes Association reports that annually, more deaths are caused by diabetes than breast cancer and AIDS combined.
There are three types of diabetes, type 1, type 2 and gestational. Gestational diabetes only affects pregnant women and can cause high blood pressure that can potentially harm the unborn child. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults. Only five percent of people with diabetes have type 1.
The most common form of diabetes is Type 2. This type is characterized by an issue within the body that causes blood glucose levels to rise higher than normal, causing the body to not use insulin properly. Continue reading
