Marshall County Commissioners Consider Marian University’s Ancilla College Request for Grant Match Funds

The Marshall County Commissioners heard from Marcella Hopple, Director of Business Affairs at Marian University’s Ancilla College last week concerning a commitment letter for the READI Grant fund match previously approved by the Marshall County Council for a simulation and skills lab to support a nursing degree at the college to address a shortage in nurses.

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Bourbon Town Council Approves Plan Commission/Zoning Contract

The Bourbon Town Council recently approved 2-1 the Plan Commission / Zoning Contract with Chuck DeWitt for a period of six months. Vice President Les McFarland and Councilman Terry Clemens approved; President Ward Byers voted against. McFarland said that he thought the communication has improved, but he wanted to evaluate again in six months. Clemens echoed the improvement in communication and agreed with the six month reevaluation.

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Bourbon Town Council Considers Tax Abatement Request

BOURBON — Greg Hildebrand, Interim Director of Marshall County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC), approached the Bourbon Town Council regarding a Personal Property Tax Abatement request on the estimated capital investment of $5.8M on behalf of Shells Inc. The total tax savings after seven years, if approved, would total $133,586.

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