Argos residents who live in Westview Court are encouraged to set aside some time tonight to attend an informational public hearing about a major drainage project planned in the subdivision. The meeting will be held at Argos Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. Continue reading
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Five-Month Long Run for the Fallen Pays Tribute to Nearly 20,000 Service Members
America’s Run for the Fallen aims to commemorate the brave heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice by “blazing a tribute trail across our nation”.
The run individually recognizes nearly 20,000 Service Members who have fallen since the USS Cole bombing in October of 2000.
It spans across 6,000 miles, over 19 states in 5 months. Starting in Fort Irwin, California, it began on April 7th and it will come to a close in the Arlington National Cemetery on August 5th. Continue reading
Marshall County’s Unemployment Rate Rose Slightly in the Month of May
The most recent Indiana Department of Work Force Development unemployment report indicates that Marshall County’s labor force saw in increase in May, but unfortunately so did the county’s unemployment rate. Continue reading
INDOT Closes Section of State Road 17 For Chip and Sealing Operations
Starting today, Culver residents and commuters should be prepared for an ongoing road closure on State Road 17.
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that State Road 17 in Marshall County will be closed between State Road 8 and State Road 10 as crews perform chip sealing operations. The work will begin today and that section of road is expected to reopen by the end of the day on Friday, June 22. Continue reading
FEMA Officials Provide Additional Guidelines in Public Notice
FEMA recently issued a public notice in regards to the major flooding that occurred earlier this year and the subsequent public and individual funding assistance being offered to several counties including Starke, Pulaski, Marshall and La Porte. Continue reading
Triton School Board Approves Handbooks and Textbook Rental Fees for Next School Year
The student handbooks, as well as textbook rental fees for the 2018-2019 school year, were up for approval during Triton School Board meeting Monday evening. Continue reading
New Promotional Video for Town of Bourbon Now Available to View
If you’re unfamiliar with the town of Bourbon and its unique history and available opportunities, you can now learn more thanks to a promotional video that the community recently unveiled. Continue reading
Three Individuals Arrested in LaPaz After Investigation Reveals Illegal Drug Activity
Three people were arrested in LaPaz on Tuesday, after an investigation revealed illegal drug activity at a home in the 200 block of Michigan Street in LaPaz.
On June 12 at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers from the LaPaz Police Department, the Marshall County Drug Task Force, the Indiana State Police and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department as well as troopers from the Indiana State Police executed a search warrant for a home located at 210 South Michigan Street. Continue reading
Parents Can Learn More About the Triton Pre-School Program Next Week
This coming Thursday, Marshall County parents are invited to attend an informational meeting about the Triton Elementary School Pre-School Program.
The Parent Information Night will be held June 21st at 6:30 p.m. in the Triton Elementary School cafeteria.
This meeting is intended provide parents with more details about the full-day pre-school that will be offered at Triton in the 2018-2019 school year. Continue reading
The Relay of Life of Marshall County is Almost Here!
The Relay for Life of Marshall County will be held tomorrow at River Park Square from noon until midnight. This year’s theme is “Carnival for a Cure.”
As of Thursday afternoon, the Marshall County Relay for Life Teams had collectively gathered about $18,058 for the American Cancer Society to assist with patient programs and cancer research. Continue reading
Triton School Board Members Consider Cafeteria Contracts and Field Trip Request
Triton School Board members provided approval for a few different matters when they met Monday evening. Continue reading
Draft Ordinances Discussed with Marshall County Commissioners
Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger created two draft ordinances for County Commissioners to look over prior to official consideration.
When the commissioners met last Monday, Clevenger asked them to check their emails for a few draft ordinances that he recently drew up. Continue reading
Argos Town Council Sets Dates for Preliminary Budget Hearings
Argos Town Council members set the dates for their preliminary budget hearings during their meeting last Wednesday.
The hearings were set for Monday, July 16th and Tuesday, July 17th, according to Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney. She added that they will most likely be held in the evening, around 6:30 p.m. on both days. Continue reading
Replacement for Marshall County Plan Director Found
An offer of employment has been extended to Ty Adley, who is scheduled to take over for Marshall County Plan Director Ralph Booker once he retires.
At last Monday’s Marshall County Commissioners’ meeting, Commissioner Mike Delp noted that as long as Adley passes the background check and the preliminary steps involved in the hiring process, he will officially replace Booker on July 1st. Continue reading
Long-Term Equipment Investments for Hwy Dept. Discussed with Marshall County Commissioners
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters informed County Commissioners about some long-term equipment investments that his department has been researching. Continue reading
Argos Industrial Park Designated a Economic Development Area
Argos Town Council members took steps last Wednesday to designate the Industrial Park on Dewey Street an economic development area.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney said that a public hearing was held to give citizens a chance to weigh in on the matter. Continue reading
New Housing Options in Argos to Be Highlighted at Today’s Open House
Colonial Home Sales is holding an open house this weekend so community members can get a look at some homes that recently came on the market in Argos.
The event is being held at Colonial Court Mobile Home Park today from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney said that this event highlights the fact Argos offers reasonably priced housing options for individuals and families seeking a new place to live. Continue reading
Road Cut Request Presented to Marshall County Commissioners
A road cut request was submitted to Marshall County Commissioners when they met Monday evening.
County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters presented the commissioners with the request on behalf of REMC to make a cut between US 30 and 11th Road. Continue reading
Argos Town Council Enters into Agreement with Red Door Marketing
Argos officials entered into an agreement this week that will help them make the public more aware of the Town’s existing amenities and recent developments.
With the recent completion of the Manufacturing Center and the possibility of new housing being developed on 12 empty lots by the end of 2019, officials are looking to get the word out about the growing possibilities.
You can know because this is who I told , Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney shared that Town Council members approved an agreement with Kerri Langdon Martin, the owner of Red Door Marketing, during their meeting Wednesday night. Continue reading
Commissioners Receive Update About Marshall County Council on Aging
Marshall County Commissioners recently heard a presentation from Jackie Wright with the Marshall County Council on Aging.
Wright came before the commissioners previously to obtain permission to apply for public transit funds from INDOT. At that time, she was asked to gather some more specific details and come back to another meeting.
Commissioner Kevin Overmyer noted that one reason she was asked to return is because the County will soon be preparing their budget and since an $8,000 donation is provided to the Council on Aging annually, he just wanted the commissioners to hear a bit of an update organization’s operations. Continue reading
