The date has changed for a Republican Party Caucus to fill a vacant seat on the Culver Town Council.
Continue readingNew Caucus Date Scheduled to Fill Culver Town Council Vacancy
Marshall County Republican Party Caucus Scheduled
The Marshall County Republican Party will hold a caucus on Friday, April 23 at 5 p.m. ET at the Marshall County Republican Headquarters facility to fill a vacancy on the Culver Town Council.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Stellar Funding Request
The Culver Town Council members took action this week to put money toward the Marshall County Crossroads Stellar Communities Initiative.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Continues Fire Truck Discussion
The Culver Town Council members were updated on the purchase price of a new aerial fire truck for the Culver-Union Township Fire Department last week.
Continue readingCulver-Union Township Fire Department Continues Fundraising Quest for Aerial Truck
The Culver-Union Township Fire Department continues to raise funds for a needed aerial truck.
Culver-Union Township Fire Department Asking for Help to Fund Truck Purchase
The Culver-Union Township Fire Department is asking for the public’s help in obtaining funding for an aerial platform fire truck.
Culver-Union Township EMS Sells Ambulance
An old ambulance no longer needed by the Culver-Union Township EMS Department has now sold.
Culver Town Council Approves Support of Proposed Fiber Optic Survey
Culver Redevelopment Commission President Rich West approached the Culver Town Council this week with a statement of support with moving forward to distribute an online survey to attract a fiber optic project.
Culver Town Council Approves Donation for St. Joseph Regional Medical EMS Fund Raiser
Culver Town Council members considered making a donation to the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center EMS Fundraiser when they met last Tuesday.
EMS Director Kathy Hart explained that there are a few pieces of equipment that the hospital is interested in purchasing.
She said nothing is finalized but they’re looking to laptops for the rigs as well as an automatic chest compression device. Continue reading
Culver Town Council, Stellar Committee Prepare for Site Visit
The finishing touches are complete on the Stellar Strategic Investment Plan for submission to the Stellar Communities Designation Program committee for the Town of Culver.
Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist said Union Township submitted a letter of support toward the project along with a $40,000 contribution toward the effort. The Marshall County Community Foundation, in coordination with the Vonnegut Fund through the organization, contributed $80,000 toward the bike and pedestrian trail project and Elkay Manufacturing is partnering with the town to provide cabinetry and plumbing fixtures for the proposed Sandhill Farm workforce development housing project.
Culver Town Council Holds Public Hearing on Additional Appropriation
The Culver Town Council held a public hearing Tuesday night to hear comments on the appropriation of funds for a new ambulance.
Clerk-Treasurer Karen Heim explained that the new ambulance is arriving soon but the money wasn’t earmarked in the budget for the replacement of an older truck. Heim said the older ambulance was overdue for replacement. It will be sold with the proceeds to be split between the town and Union Township.
Culver Council Approves Ambulance Purchase
The Town of Culver is moving ahead with the purchase of a new ambulance. On Tuesday, the town council voted to approve its share of the $128,000 cost. Union Township is also expected to contribute funds. Continue reading
Culver Moves Ahead with Minor Annexation Effort
The Town of Culver has moved ahead with annexing land for a future development.
During Tuesday night’s meeting, Council members considered a couple of items related to the annexation. The 13 acres resides in Union Township in the 500 block of West Jefferson Street. To properly bring utilities to the area, the owner petitioned the Town to annex the land.
‘Cemetery Crawl’ Planned for Culver Area
Residents have a chance to learn some local history by taking a tour of Culver-area cemeteries this month. The Marshall County Genealogical Society is organizing a “cemetery crawl” for Tuesday, June 21, and they’re inviting members of the public to join them. Continue reading
