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Marshall County Council Considers Outsourcing Tax Preparation
The Marshall County Council will be meeting for the first time in 2016 this morning.
Candidate Filings Stall in Marshall County
The first day of candidate filing in Marshall County was a busy one, but things have since slowed down considerably. Continue reading
Fresh Food Bill Clears Senate Committee
A bill authored by a local lawmaker to help provide fresh food to underserved areas will move to the full Senate for consideration. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Randy Head, R-Logansport, would allow the State Department of Health to help new and existing businesses and nonprofits offer fresh and unprocessed foods to communities in food deserts, which are underserved geographic areas where affordable and healthy foods are difficult to obtain. Continue reading
Marshall County Road Repair Plan Up Against Available Resources
A multi-year plan for improving road conditions in Marshall County will be considered in the near future.
Reduced funding levels and ailing infrastructure has prompted the Marshall County Highway Department to develop the plans – which calls for treating the roads most in need, and estimating the cost of bringing the roadways to a quality level.
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Culver Continues Search for New Park Director in Face of Building Renovations
The search for a new Park Director hasn’t slowed down efforts to rehabilitate the park lodge in Culver.
Right now, applications are being accepted for the position – which was vacated at the end of 2015 by Marc Hayden. He unexpectedly accepted a position as an aquatics instructor with a school corporation in St. Joseph County.
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Child Pornography Bill Clears Senate Committee
A bill authored by a local lawmaker to strengthen the penalties for people convicted of certain child exploitation and pornography crimes is headed to the full Senate for consideration. Sen. Randy Head’s measure would enhance penalties for offenders he describes as the “worst of the worst.” Continue reading
Grovertown Man Arrested for Forgery
A Grovertown man faces forgery charges in connection with a series of bogus travelers checks he reportedly attempted to cash. Continue reading
Opening Day for County Office Brings List of Candidates
The first day candidates can file to run for office in November’s General Election put several names on the ballot.
Marshall County Approves Gifting Service Weapon to Retired Deputies
Retired members of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will now get to keep their service weapon following action by the Marshall County Commissioners.
Marshall County’s steps to provide law enforcement officers with their service weapon follows similar action taken by the City of Plymouth to bestow their police officers with their firearm upon retirement.
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Auditors Recommend Changes to Plymouth Schools Bonding Policy
The Plymouth School Corporation will soon make a few adjustments to its bonding insurance policies.
During Tuesday night’s meeting, Business Manager Kandi Tinkey said Auditors from the Indiana State Board of accounts requested the changes. Three auditors were tasked with reviewing the district’s operations and procedures over the holiday period.
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Executive Action on Guns Draws Divided Reaction
Indiana’s elected representatives in Congress are reacting to action taken by President Barack Obama on the subject on guns.
Following statements made this week from the executive branch, Republican Senator Dan Coats said the President is trying to “sidestep Congress” to legislate. Coats went as far as to say that the changes proposed through executive action are unconstitutional.
State Releases ISTEP Scores, Local Corporations Fare Poorly
ISTEP scores released today by the state indicate a double-digit decline in the passing percentage over last year. In 2013-14, 74 percent of public school students across Indiana passed both the English/Language Arts and Math standardized tests. The 2014-15 scores indicate only 52-percent of public school students made the grade on both tests. Both percentages are slightly higher when private and charter school students are factored in. Continue reading
Semi Crash Shuts Down U.S. 31
A truck driver from Kansas only sustained minor injuries when he apparently fell asleep at the wheel and crashed his rig on southbound U.S. 31 early this morning. Continue reading
Central Dispatch Ideas Resurface After Hiatus
Marshall County plans to resurrect a project that fell by the wayside in recent years.
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Commissioner’s meeting, the board requested of Sheriff Matt Hassel to form a committee to explore the idea of developing a cost sharing plan for central dispatch.
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Plymouth Schools Accept Bleacher Construction Bid
The Plymouth School Board has taken another step toward renovating its athletic facilities.
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Marshall County Further Pursuing Vote Center Model
Marshall County plans to further consider implementing a vote center concept during election season.
County Clerk Debbie Vandemark said the Election Board is ready to move ahead with the idea following the acquisition of electronic poll books. About 1/3 of the counties in Indiana are now using the model. Under the proposal, the polling sites in Marshall County could be used by anyone properly registered to vote and residing in the county.
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RFRA Expected to Dominate Legislature Again
The controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act that put Indiana in the national spotlight last year is expected to once again dominate the statehouse. Lawmakers return to work today. Sen. Jim Arnold, D-LaPorte, says a bill has already been filed seeking to lessen the blow by making amicable measures for everyone concerned. Continue reading
Plymouth Schools Plan to Extend Administrator Contracts
The Plymouth School Board will consider extending administrator contracts during their meeting, tonight.
South Bend Woman Faces Drug Charges Following Crash
A South Bend woman who crashed her car in Marshall County early Sunday morning faces drug and alcohol charges in connection with that incident. Continue reading
