Area interest groups are praising a plan announced on Wednesday to increase taxes levied on tobacco products in the Hoosier State.
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Plymouth Police Release Operation Pull Over Results
Officers from the Plymouth Police Department made 26 arrests during a recent Operation Pull Over blitz. Continue reading
Regional Cities Efforts In Spotlight According to State Economist
An Indiana-based economist says the regions submitting applications for Regional Cities Grant Funds did their homework.
Theme Announced for 2016 Marshall County Blueberry Festival
The 2016 Marshall County Blueberry Festival will have a nostalgic theme to coincide with Indiana’s bicentennial celebration. Continue reading
Marshall County Community Corrections Makes Small Budget Adjustments
A few housekeeping items will be affecting the way Marshall County’s Community Corrections program monitors its spending. If people want to know more about Residential Cleaning Service, they can hire them from here!
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Council meeting, Ward Byers – who administrates the program – said changes to the department’s budget are required as part of an agreement with the Indiana Department of Corrections.
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Marshall County Among Those to Benefit from Regional Cities Grant Funds
Months of waiting have paid off for the North Central Indiana Region.
It was announced Tuesday afternoon that Marshall County, St. Joseph, and Elkhart Counties will receive $42-million in Regional Cities grant funds. The region was one of three top prize winners announced through the project.
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Marshall County Awaits Regional Cities Grant Funds Announcement
Officials in Marshall County will be awaiting an announcement Tuesday afternoon from the state of Indiana.
The winner, or winners, from an extensive Regional Cities Initiative application process are expected to be announced during that time. Marshall County has joined forces with St. Joseph and Elkhart counties in their application.
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Marshall County to Question Method for Budget Transfers
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 Council Considers 2016 Salary Ordinance
The Marshall County Council will receive a bit of an update on economic development matters at their morning meeting.
Local Communities Recognized During OCRA’s 10-Year Celebration
A few local communities were recognized by the Office of Community and Rural Affairs for their participation in various state programs.
Crash Sends Three to Plymouth Hospital
A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Road 17 and Baker Street in Plymouth on Thursday sends three people to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth via ambulance. Continue reading
Early Morning Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests
A man and woman from Knox face drug charges following an early morning traffic stop in Marshall County. Continue reading
Culver Bumping Employee Wages, Fire and EMS Raises Considered Next Year
The Town of Culver has set salaries for its employees heading into the new year.
Prior to finalizing those pay levels, Culver first has to approve them in the form of a salary ordinance. It’s an annual measure that is expected to be well documented by the state of Indiana.
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Indiana Begins Bicentennial Celebration
Indiana’s bicentennial celebration gets underway today with Statehood Day events across the Hoosier State. Continue reading
Let the MAX 98.3 Elves Wrap Your Gifts
Stop by the MAX 98.3 FM studio in Plymouth tomorrow and let Santa’s elves wrap your Christmas gifts. Continue reading
Culver Prepares for Another Shot at Permit Fee Revamp
Culver will take another crack at changing the way it imposes permit fees on local construction and renovation projects.
Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist says the Town’s Plan Commission has scheduled a public hearing for a new proposal on December 15th.
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Marshall County Considers Setting Curfew Amid State Changes
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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Plymouth Woman Arrested Following Nude Incident
A Plymouth woman was arrested on Tuesday after police say she revealed too much.
Senator Responds to Lower ISTEP+ Scores
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
Buggy Ordinance Inches Forward in Marshall County
Marshall County is preparing for the adoption of the Buggy Ordinance.
