Members of the Plymouth FOP Lodge 195 and BPPOAES Inc. have been busy donating backpacks to students in need this fall.
Continue readingPlymouth FOP Lodge 195 and BPPOAES Inc. Busy with Backpack Donations
Argos School Board Approves Furniture, Sound System Purchases
The Argos School Board members took action this week to approve proposed purchases of equipment for the corporation.
Continue readingDowntown Plymouth Business to Make Roof Repairs Thanks to City Rebate
A Downtown Plymouth business will be upgrading its building, thanks to some funding help from the city. The city council last week approved Gary Treat’s application for a Commercial Revitalization Rebate Program Grant to repair a leaky roof.
Continue readingBourbon Sport Court Surpasses Crowdfunding Goal, Receives State Grant
The Bourbon Sport Court crowdfunding campaign has reached its $30,000 goal, unlocking a match from the state. “I am quite excited to say that we raised $32,065,” Town Council President Ward Byers announced during last week’s meeting, “and we will be receiving the match of $30,000 from the State of Indiana.”
Continue readingTriton School Board Approves Donations, Purchase of New Chromebooks
The Triton School Board members recently accepted donations to help various organizations within the Triton School Corporation.
Continue readingCulver School Board Accepts Donation to Cover Unpaid Pre-K Fees
Families of Culver Elementary School’s pre-k students are getting some help, thanks to an anonymous donor. The school board Monday accepted a donation of over $500 to cover any unpaid preschool fees from last semester.
Continue readingCulver School Board Accepts $1,500 Donation for Negative Lunch Balances
Culver Elementary School students who’ve fallen behind in their lunch payments are getting some help, thanks to the Starke County Sheriff’s Department. The school board recently accepted a $1,500 donation to help pay off negative lunch balances, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingPlymouth School Corporation Expands Partnerships to Make Sure Students Don’t Go Hungry
The Plymouth Community School Corporation is adding to its community partnerships, to make sure students get the nutrition they need, even when they aren’t in school.
Continue readingNeighborhood Center Hosts Day of Giving to Help Reach Fundraising Goal
Thousands of local people receive assistance from the Marshall County Neighborhood Center. Today during their “Day of Giving” you can take action to help them continue providing beneficial resources and programs.
Continue readingDonations Are Being Collected for the Families Impacted by the Rochester Bus Stop Tragedy
In an effort to provide some assistance to the families impacted by Tuesday’s bus stop accident in Rochester, all Good to Go Convenience Stores will be accepting donations now until Sunday, November 11th.
Some nearby locations include Culver, Medaryville, North Judson and Winamac. Continue reading
Blood Shortage Prompts Red Cross to Issue Urgent Call for Eligible Donors of All Blood Types
The American Red Cross saw a dip in the number of blood drives held during the beginning of July and it has prompted them to issue an urgent call for eligible donors of all blood types.
According to a press release, the Red Cross delivers blood donations to 80 hospitals across the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services region and needs an average of 500 blood donations each day to support patient needs. Continue reading
Triton Students Continue to Blanket the Community with Kindness Thanks to Generous Donations
Triton school board members approved a donation worth $1500 when they met last Monday.
Superintendent Jeremy Riffle explained that the donation is intended for the Junior High resource program, led by teacher Sarrah Davis. Superintendent Riffle said that students in that class have recently been working on a volunteer project to assist the community. Continue reading
Culver Blessings In A Back Pack Seeks Donations, Program To Continue into Summertime
Volunteers with Culver’s Blessings in a Backpack program realize that hunger doesn’t halt just because school is no longer in session.
Thanks to the generous donations of committed community members, Blessings in a Backpack was able to expand their winter school program into the summertime last year.
This year, they will continue the summer program and will be working in conjunction with the USDA Summer Food Service Program to provide weekend meals to students who require additional assistance. Continue reading
$10,000 Donation From Gene Haas Foundation Among Consent Items Approved by Plymouth School Board
The Plymouth School Board considered accepting donations made to Jefferson Elementary School as well as Plymouth High School when members met Tuesday night.
According to the donation reports provided in the interactive agenda through BoardDocs, from March 13th through the 20th, a total of $650 dollars was donated to Jefferson Elementary School from various individuals.
Additionally, a $10,000 donation was submitted to the high school on behalf of the Gene Haas Foundation in April. Continue reading
Help Local Students Achieve Dreams of Higher Education with Argos Dollars for Scholars
If you’d like to help students within Marshall County achieve their post-secondary education dreams, consider making a donation to Argos Dollars for Scholars.
On their organization website, the program is described as an affiliate chapter of the national organization Scholarship America. Argos Dollars for Scholars is a non-profit organization made up of local, unsalaried student and adult volunteers.
It was established to help raise scholarship money for deserving high school graduates who show exceptional past performance and promising future potential. Continue reading
Culver Community Schools Benefit from the Season of Giving
Culver Community School Board members approved multiple donations when they met earlier this week.
A large donation that was up for board approval was from a local family who provided $10,000 to the band program this year and promised to donate $5,000 annually for the next three years.
Superintendent Karen Shuman stated that much of the donation money from this year will be used to purchase instruments and band chairs but some funds could potentially go toward redesigning the band room as well. Continue reading
Plymouth Baptist Church Seeks Donations for Hurricane Victims
Pastor Thomas Keb of the Plymouth Baptist Church is working closely with the Sabine Neches Baptist Area Association to provide assistance to Texans impacted by the recent natural disaster. Keb said a semi-trailer will be parked at Plymouth Baptist Church and he’s looking to fill it with requested items that can help assist victims in regaining some type of normality in these trying times. Continue reading
Donations Allow Culver Library Chance to Provide Emergency Medical Care
The Culver-Union Township Public Library is now home to a medical device that may one day save a life.
Members of the library’s fundraising arm, Friends of the Library, have been accepting donations to purchase an Automated External Defibrillator. The equipment is used as a means to restart a proper heart rhythm during cardiac arrest.
IRS Offers Tips for Year-End Giving
If you’re still planning on making some year-end gifts to charity, the IRS has some tips for properly deducting them from this year’s taxes. Continue reading
Culver School Board Accepts Donations, Review Summer Activity Calendars
The Culver Board of Education has accepted a couple of donations.
During last night’s School Board meeting, a donation was received from the Culver Kiwanis Club for $800. The funds will be donated for Culver High School’s Business Professionals of America Club.
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