Marshall County to Question Method for Budget Transfers

Marshall County Council
Marshall County Council

The Marshall County Council may soon be considering how they approve budget transfers.

During Monday morning’s meeting, administrators within the county government questioned how the County Council is now approving budget transfers. According to multiple department heads, county elected officials are not necessarily required to approve budget line item transfers within the same fund.
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Marshall County Considers Setting Curfew Amid State Changes

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

Marshall County may soon consider an ordinance specifying a curfew for youth residing, or traveling through the County.

During Monday morning’s Marshall County Commissioner’s meeting, Sheriff Matt Hassel explained to the board that the state of Indiana has made changes leaving the responsibility on several matters up to local governments.
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Senator Responds to Lower ISTEP+ Scores

Sen. Randy Head
Sen. Randy Head

At least one state lawmaker has weighed in on the significant drop in ISTEP+ scores. Sen. Randy Head, R-Logansport, represents the southern portion of Marshall County. He says low scores are a result of the new, more difficult test being graded against the same expectations as the old test. Head adds Hoosiers should not view the drop in scores as a signal that schools are failing. Continue reading