Retired and inactive EMS professionals can now get back to work, as part of the fight against COVID-19.
Continue readingExecutive Order Lets Inactive EMS Professionals Return to Work during Public Health Emergency
Bremen Park Board Releases Information about Town Park Facilities
The Bremen Park Board voted Monday night to temporarily change rules to the park facilities to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingPlymouth Mayor Signs Order Regarding Recreation Areas
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter signed an Executive Order on Monday that concerns recreation areas.
Continue readingMarshall County Facilities Close, Essential Employees to Continue Services
Marshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer signed a resolution Tuesday afternoon that calls for the emergency closure of all county facilities until April 6.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Education Announces Actions on Extended Closure of Schools
Governor Eric Holcomb announced that all schools will be closed through May 1 and the Indiana Department of Education is responding to that executive action.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb: Schools to Close until May 1, Economy and Unemployment Information Changes
Governor Eric Holcomb announced Thursday afternoon that all K-12 public schools will remain closed until May 1. Additionally, all state-mandated assessments will be canceled for the current academic year.
Continue readingIndiana Small Businesses Eligible for Financial Assistance
Indiana small businesses are eligible for financial assistance under a disaster designation by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Now Accepting Applications for Fellowship Program
Governor Eric J. Holcomb is now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 Governor’s Fellowship. Applications for this highly selective program will be accepted through February 28, 2020.
Continue readingTop Priority Safety Projects Identified by Hoosier Schools Funded Through SSSG
All Indiana schools that applied for funds through the Secured School Safety Grant program were recently notified that all eligible items listed as top priority requests have been fully funded.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Education Releases 2019 ILEARN Scores
Low ILEARN scores are drawing concerns from state officials. The Indiana Department of Education says that across the state, the 2019 ILEARN showed a drop in achievement levels, compared to the old ISTEP test.
Continue readingWorkshops Scheduled for Round Two of Next Level Trails Grant Program
Anyone interested in applying for funds in the second round of the Next Level Trails grant program is encouraged to attend one of the application workshops being held during the month of August.
Continue readingArea Educators Monitoring Teacher Salary, School Referendum Bills
Local educators are keeping an eye on some education-related bills in this year’s state legislative session. Raising teacher salaries was identified as a priority in Governor Eric Holcomb’s State of the State address. But Plymouth Education Association President Laura Kruyer told the school board last week that she’s been disappointed with the bills that have followed, saying that they’ve lost the momentum.
Continue readingBremen Superintendent Addresses Handheld Metal Detectors
Though administrative staff members at Bremen Public Schools were trained to use the corporation’s new handheld metal detectors by the county sheriff, school officials are waiting for a more solid set of rules to come through before they start utilizing them.
Superintendent Dr. Jim White reported that 6 metal detectors were received through Governor Eric Holcomb’s recent state-wide safety initiative. Continue reading
Local Schools Among Recipients of Secured School Safety Grants
The State of Indiana has awarded more than $14 million in this year’s round of Secured School Safety grants. The program provides a 50-50 match to help schools buy security equipment, hire resource officers, or conduct threat assessments.
Lieutenant Governor Tours Culver Town Park Stellar Projects
Culver officials showed off some upgrades to the Town Park, during a visit by Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch Thursday. They’re part of the town’s Stellar Community designation, a program the lieutenant governor oversees.
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.
Current Healthy Indiana Plan Extended Through the End of February
The current Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) program, which was originally set to expire today, has received an extension to continue operations through February 28th.
The extension was granted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Governor Eric Holcomb stated that as a result, the more than 400,000 HIP participants will see no change in service, for now. Continue reading
Governor Eric Holcomb Responds to Resignation Letter from Department of Child Services Director
On Friday, Governor Eric Holcomb’s press secretary released a statement regarding the resignation of Department of Child Services Director Mary Beth Bonaventura. However, another statement was sent out on Monday, following the release of Bonaventura’s resignation letter.
In his initial statement, Governor Holcomb announced that after learning of her resignation, he started the search for the next leader of the ‘critical state agency.’ He also commented saying how grateful he was to Bonaventura for her five years of service and unwavering commitment to the safety of Hoosier children in the midst of a growing opoid epidemic that has impacted so many families.
In her resignation letter, Bonaventura charges that the administration has systematically slashed funding to the agency as well as damaged relationships with foster parents, placement agencies and treatment centers, according to a report by Network Indiana’s John Herrick. Continue reading
New Partnership Aims to Bring High-Speed Internet to All Hoosier Students
Governor Eric Holcomb and Indiana State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick have announced a partnership that aims to give all Hoosier students access to the tools and resources needed for digital learning with high-speed internet in every classroom.
The state is teaming up with Education Super Highway (ESH), the nation’s leading non-profit focused on upgrading internet access in every public school classroom in America, at no cost to tax payers. ESH will work with the Indiana Department of Education and local school districts to determine need, whether that’s fiber infrastructure, greater and more affordable bandwidth or Wi-Fi upgrades. Continue reading
Community Crossings Grant Recipients Announced
Local communities are learning how much money they’ll get for street projects, as part of the second round of Community Crossings grants.
