FEMA reimbursement funds were recently distributed to Marshall County and Starke County from the 2018 flooding event.
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Plymouth School Board Amends Calendar to Incorporate Needed Make-Up Day
Plymouth School Board members voted to officially amend their 2017-18 school calendar to account for a needed make-up day when they met Tuesday night. Continue reading
Flooding, Cold Temperatures May Cause Slight Delays for Spring Planting
Cold and wet weather so far this year may delay spring planting a little, according to Purdue Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator Phil Woolery. “It’s certainly slowing things down,” he says. Continue reading
Plymouth School Superintendent Recognizes Staff, Students for Flood Response Efforts
The Plymouth Community School Corporation demonstrated its commitment to the local community, during the recent flood, according to Superintendent Andy Hartley.
Possible Impact Flooding Could Have on Agriculture
Though much of the high water we were seeing last week has receded, you may have noticed that there are still several fields that are looking more like lakes recently.
Depending on when these flood waters clear up completely, Hoosier farmers may run into some issues this farm season.
Purdue Extension Agriculture Educator Phil Woolery mentioned that the severity of impact will depend on how long a farmers’ field stays underwater. He said fields that dried up rather quickly probably won’t have any issues, while those that are having trouble draining may run into some problems down the line. Continue reading
United Way of Marshall County Holds T-Shirt Fundraiser for Flood Victims
As individuals begin assessing the severity of damage in the area, many Marshall County residents are seeking ways to assist those who were impacted the most by the flooding in February.
The United Way of Marshall County wasted no time coordinating with local businesses to organize a t-shirt fundraiser to assist those in need. According to United Way representatives, the shirts were provided through the generous support of Yoder’s Sports Center and Recon Media provided the t-shirt design free of charge. Continue reading
Emergency Response Vehicles Deliver Food and Clean-Up Kits Around Indiana
On Wednesday, Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles started delivering food and supplies to flood-affected areas around Indiana, including the counties of Marshall, Starke and Pulaski.
Local Red Cross Volunteer Sherry Fagner spent the beginning of this week working with the Mass Care Feeding League at Red Cross Headquarters in South Bend, organizing contracts with areas requesting assistance and preparing kits to deliver to the spots that were hit the hardest by the recent floods. Continue reading
Starke, Pulaski, Marshall Counties Included in Governor’s Disaster Emergency Declaration
Pulaski County was added to the state’s disaster emergency declaration Tuesday, in response to recent flooding. So far, Governor Eric Holcomb has declared a disaster emergency in 22 Indiana counties, including Starke, Marshall, St. Joseph, Fulton, and Jasper, as well as Pulaski.
Plymouth Schools Policy States No More than Three eLearning Days Can Be Held Consecutively
Plymouth Schools will not be in session today, but rather than holding an eLearning day students will need to make up today’s absence at the end of the year on Thursday, May 31st.
Superintendent Andy Hartley explained that the reason an eLearning day cannot be held today is due to a recommendation from the Indiana Department of Education.
Based on feedback they received from districts who piloted the program, IDOE recommends that schools should not have more than three eLearning days in a row. Continue reading
