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Marshall County EMA to Use Grant for Another Purpose

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

The Marshall County Emergency Management Performance Competitive Grant (EMPG) will be used for a different project.

Marshall County EMA Director Clyde Avery told the commissioners this week that the $8,485.29 grant was to be used for an Emergency Operations Center exercise, but it was canceled due to lack of interest.

“I did meet with the EMA Advisory Board and asked what they wanted to do with that money because I did not want to give it back to the State. They came up with a couple of recommendations. We purchased some additional emergency alert radios, and we also will be purchasing some additional preparedness materials to distribute to the folks in the community. That will take care of that grant.”

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Marshall County Commissioners Discuss Lawsuit over Stolen Documents

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

The Marshall County Commissioners got an update on a class-action lawsuit against a company who allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of data from the recorder’s office.

County Attorney Jim Clevenger told the commissioners that the lawsuit involves Marshall County and several other counties against Black Knight Real Estate Data Solutions. Recorder Marlene Mahler previously told the commissioners that the company reportedly took 2,700 documents totaling 39,000 pages out of the computer system without going through the proper channels. The recorder’s office would normally charge $1 per page so the company would owe $39,000. The lawsuit seeking damages would triple that amount.

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Travel Advisory Issued for Marshall County

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

Damage to Marshall County roads caused by the recent thawing prompts travel restrictions. County officials are asking for voluntary limits on the amount of weight being transported on county roads in order to avoid additional damage. The county is under and advisory, which is the lowest level of travel restriction. It indicates that hazardous conditions exist and that individuals should use caution or avoid these areas.

Legislation Would Allow Inmates E-mail Access

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Legislation sponsored by State Representative Tom Dermody will be signed into law.

According to a press release from the LaPorte Republican’s offices, the legislation would allow for additional options for prison inmates to correspond with their families. The Indiana Department of Corrections is required to provide necessary items to send mail through the postal service.

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Officials Break Ground for Freedom Park

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

Children with physical disabilities will soon have a playground to call their very own.

Plymouth City officials and project representatives were among two dozen people to witness the groundbreaking event for Freedom Park Tuesday afternoon.

Freedom Park Project Co-Chair Tony Gamble has a son with a disability and Tuesday’s event presented a very special moment for him. He said the park system in Plymouth is great, but there just isn’t the infrastructure available for his son to enjoy playing at a playground.

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Marshall County Commissioners Approve Permit Fee Schedule Ordinance

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

The Marshall County Commissioners held discussion on an ordinance to establish a fee schedule.

Several of the proposed fees for permits for residential and commercial construction were raised by $5.00 to cover costs. Permit fees for construction of accessory structures and larger structures went up even more. The proposed increases can be found here: permit fees

A fee was also included in a newly proposed roofing permit. Building Inspector Chuck DeWitt explained that they have the largest amount of calls with roofing projects.

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Man Turns Himself On Sexual Misconduct Warrant

Posted on Author Lenny Dessauer

A Culver man turned himself into Plymouth Police on Monday after he was accused of sexual contact with a minor several months ago.

Plymouth police say they received a phone call from 43-year-old Joey Maxon who stated he would be waiting for officers at the Wal-Mart in Plymouth. Maxon had an outstanding warrant for his arrest out of Pulaski County. He was taken into custody.
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