The Marshall County Jail is still holding about 200 inmates, but efforts are being made to reduce that number.
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Indiana State Police K9s Receive Ballistic Vests
A church in rural Ligonier was able to raise funds to purchase five Indiana State Police K9 ballistic vests.
FEMA Teams to Arrive in Marshall County Friday
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams will be in Marshall County on Friday, May 11.
DLGF Public Hearing Held on Cumulative Bridge Fund Increase
Officials from the Department of Local Government Finance presided over a public hearing as a remonstrance was filed opposing the increase of the Marshall County Cumulative Bridge Fund.
Marshall County Commissioners Approve Reading on Speed Limit Ordinance Amendment
The Marshall County Commissioners discussed action to reduce the speed limit on Veteran’s Parkway east and west of the Linden Road intersection.
Bremen Man Arrested for Allegedly Dealing Methamphetamine
A Bremen man was arrested on drug charges Tuesday following a traffic stop.
Commissioner, Council Races Draw Voters to Marshall County Polls
The county commissioner and county council races in Marshall County kept election workers busy at 12 vote centers on Primary Election Day.
Highway Crews Finish Reclaiming Roads, Resurfacing Planned This Year
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters told the county commissioners Monday morning that the process of reclaiming roads is complete. Calcium is being applied to help keep down the dust. It also acts as a binding material.
Vote Centers Open for Primary Election Day
Twelve vote centers in Marshall County are now open for voters to cast ballots in the May Primary Election. All vote centers are open until 6 p.m. tonight. Any registered Marshall County voter can vote at any Vote Center.
County to Move Forward in Informing Public on Federal Reimbursement for Flood Damage
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery informed the county commissioners Monday morning that Marshall County will be receiving individual and public assistance.
Public Hearing on Cumulative Bridge Fund Set
A public hearing to record opinions for and against reestablishing the Cumulative Bridge Fund at a rate of $.0524 per $100 of assessed valuation will be held on Wednesday, May 9.
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will consider a speed limit and stop sign ordinance on Veterans Parkway and Linden Road. They will also discuss the 2018 road plan for Underwood Road in Union Township and 12th Road in Bourbon Township.
Parking in Downtown Plymouth a Discussion Topic on May 19
The City of Plymouth and Discover Plymouth are taking comments on what parking improvements could be made in downtown Plymouth.
President Trump Approves Funding for Areas Affected by Flooding
President Donald Trump announced Friday that a major disaster exists in Indiana which makes federal funding available to affected residents in eight counties including Marshall County.
Culver Town Council to Hold Public Hearing on PUD Rezoning
The Culver Town Council members will hold a public hearing on Tuesday evening that pertains to the rezoning of parcels at 17664 State Road 17 and 19456 State Road 10 to a Planned Unit Development.
John Glenn Building Trades Open House Planned
An open house to celebrate the efforts of the John Glenn Building Trades class is planned for May 20.
Marshall County Election Board Reviews Absentee Voting Turnout
The members of the Marshall County Election Board were updated on early voting Wednesday morning. As of Wednesday morning, the clerk’s office recorded 135 travel board votes, 90 mail-in ballots and 428 walk-in votes. In the May Primary Election in 2016, there were over 1,100 total votes, but it was noted that it was a Presidential Election. The members are hoping that more voters turn out at the polls on Tuesday, May 8.
Bremen Spring Clean up Days Coming Soon
Spring clean-up days in the Town of Bremen are scheduled for Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12.
John Glenn Teacher of Year, Retirees to be Honored
The John Glenn School Board members were reminded that the teacher of the year winner and the school year’s retirees will be honored on May 16 at 3:30 p.m.
Marshall County Election Board Discusses Campaign Finance Reports
The Marshall County Election Board members discussed the late filing of campaign finance reports by three candidates during their meeting Wednesday morning.
