The deadline is approaching for Indiana residents to sign-up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, and several organizations are hoping to target rural Hoosiers.
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Another Plymouth Robotics Team Qualifies for State and National Tournaments
Another Plymouth High School robotics team has qualified for state and national competitions. The 586G team will join the 586A and 586B teams in the State Championship tournament held in March and the U.S. Open Robotics Championship in Council Bluffs, Iowa in April. Continue reading
State Board of Education Releases 2014-15 A-F Grades
School corporations in Marshall County are making the grade, according to the A through F accountability standards approved today by the State Board of Education. The scores reflect changes fast-tracked through the Indiana General Assembly to hold corporations harmless due to last year’s significant drop in ISTEP+ scores. Continue reading
Plymouth to Choose from Four Contractors for Wastewater Plant Project
The City of Plymouth has a list of four construction contractors to choose from for its Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project. During Monday’s Board of Works meeting, it was revealed that the city received qualifications from Kokosing Industrial, F.A. Wilhelm Construction Company, Thieneman Construction, and Bowen Engineering. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Sets Goals for 2016, Revisits Entry Level Housing
The Culver Town Council will be discussing a few goals they have for 2016 at a work session meeting tonight, but they also plan to get a bit more specific on a project they’ve been working on for several months.
State Trooper Discusses Meth Dangers
Indiana has the dubious distinction of leading the nation in the number of meth labs seized in both 2013 and 2014. Trooper Maggie Short with the Indiana State Police Clandestine Lab Team says the highly addictive stimulant can be manufactured easily from ingredients that can be purchased at any hardware or drug store. Continue reading
Plymouth High School Students Receive Awards in JAG Competition
Several Plymouth High School students received awards at the Jobs for America’s Graduates Regional Career Development Conference last week in South Bend. Continue reading
State Rep. Reminds Hoosiers of Education Donation Option on Tax Returns
Indiana residents can support public education when they file their state tax returns for 2015.
Illinois Man Arrested on Reckless Driving Charge
A Zion, Ill. man faces reckless driving charges in Marshall County following a Sunday afternoon traffic stop on U.S. 30. Continue reading
Ancilla Golf Coach Collects Water for Flint
An Ancilla College coach is working to give clean drinking water to the people of Flint, Michigan, after a switch of the city’s water supply caused a spike in lead poisoning. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Open Wastewater Plant Construction Proposals
The Plymouth Board of Works will be opening proposals tonight from construction contractors for its Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project. The city has decided to use a Guaranteed Savings Contract for the project, which allows the city to choose a contractor based on qualifications, rather than who puts in the lowest bid. Continue reading
Three-Way Race Shapes Up for Surveyor
A third candidate has filed for the office of Marshall County Surveyor. Continue reading
Culver Schools Reaches Initial Fundraising Goal for Marketing Project
A fundraising campaign to help the Culver Community Schools Corporation improve its marketing efforts with the help of local seo course has reached its first goal. Last week, a GoFundMe account created by a group of volunteers working on the marketing component of the school corporation’s strategic plan surpassed $6,000. That’s enough money to pay for a new brand and logo family created by VIP Branding. Continue reading
Ancilla Financial Aid Worship Scheduled at O-D
High school students and their parents will have the chance to learn more about how to pay for college at Oregon-Davis High School this evening. Financial Aid staff from Ancilla College will give a presentation on where help is available and how to apply. Continue reading
Culver Community High School Receives Donation for Yearbook
During a school board meeting dominated by the discussion of budget and staff cuts, the Culver Community Schools Corporation was also able to share a bit of positive financial news Monday. Continue reading
Plymouth Library to Host Candy Guessing Contest
The Plymouth Public Library Children’s Room is hosting a Candy Guessing Contest. Children up to and including 5th grade are invited to go to the library and guess how much candy is in the container. Continue reading
Plymouth Police Arrest Two Women on Drug Charges
Three children were removed from a Plymouth home this morning after police arrested two women there on drug charges. Continue reading
Marshall County Awaits Funding Source for Five-Year Road Plan
Marshall County now has a five-year road plan, but it may be a bit of time before funding is found to put it into action.
During this week’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting, the county’s Highway Department re-addressed the plan. Marshall County is currently operating on a two-year chip and seal plan that hopes to maintain road standards for the time being.
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Marshall County Vote Center Plan Developing
The Marshall County Election Board is beginning to put ideas to paper that may affect the future of voting in Marshall County.
Thursday night, the Election Board held a public hearing on a plan that would transition their operations during election season to a vote center model. The concept aims to reduce the number of polling sites, but allow voters to cast the proper ballot from any of the locations. Thursday night’s meeting was used to explain the process, but also begin to form more concrete proposals.
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Culver Town Hall Meeting Looks to Reach Economic Development Consensus
Residents of Culver may have a say in Marshall County’s economic development planning.
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