Grand Marshal Named for Yellowstone Trail Fest Parade

Jim Cooley and his granddaughter, Riley, are frequently spotted on his blue tricycle
Jim Cooley and his granddaughter, Riley, are frequently spotted on his blue tricycle

A lifelong Hamlet resident is the grand marshal for this year’s Yellowstone Trail Festival Parade. Jim Cooley is known as the Hamlet Inventor. He’s been tinkering since his teenage years, when he worked at Jones’ Repair Shop. Cooley did body work, mechanical repairs, painting and whatever else needed done on a vehicle. He also got hands-on lessons about gyrocopter manufacturing from Merle Jones. Continue reading

State Fire Marshal Informs Hoosiers About Fireworks Laws

fireworks-2As Independence Day draws near, the State Fire Marshal’s office is reminding Hoosiers about fireworks laws currently on the books.

In Indiana, the person setting off the fireworks may be held liable for damage to any property. In addition, fireworks are only allowed to be discharged on the owner’s property, or on the property of someone who has consented to it. Some communities may have specially designated areas for fireworks usage.

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Marshall Commissioners Recommend Funding Elevator Upgrades

Courtesy of Michiana Forum
Courtesy of Michiana Forum

Aging elevators at the Marshall County Courthouse are prompting the maintenance department to recommend a fix.

The Courthouse in Plymouth has two elevators, north and south, that have been a mixture of benefits and problems for the maintenance crew. A company is contracted to help maintain the elevators, which has advised the elevators are aging past their usefulness.

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Marshall County Proposes Health Services Agreement for Employees

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner
Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner

The Marshall County government is moving forward with plans to provide greater access to healthcare for some of its employees.

Partnering with St. Joseph Regional Health Systems, the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning heard a presentation about the benefits of implementing a wellness program through a professional services agreement.

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