Argos School Board members made a few decisions related to summer projects and scheduling when they met Monday night.
Board members approved summer hours for faculty, setting up a 4-day work week schedule for all staff except for summer school teachers. Administrative Assistant Patti VanderWeele said that summer school staff is the exception, as they teach five days a week, typically from around 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. Continue reading
The official cause of death for 50-year-old Joseph F. Dillard has been ruled as an overdose caused by a combination of drugs, according to Marshall County Coroner John Grolich.
Dillard was found deceased, along with his unresponsive wife Melissa Dillard, at their Plymouth home on West La Porte Street on Saturday, January 27th.
The coroner explained that toxicology tests were conducted the night that Joseph Dillard came in and were then sent to a lab in Pennsylvania for results. He said the results were received earlier this week and showed that a number of drugs were in Dillard’s system. Continue reading
The transfer contract between David’s Courage, Inc. and Marshall County for occupancy of the Shady Rest Home has been approved with a few modifications.
According to County Attorney Jim Clevenger, facilitators Gregg Erickson and Ted Hayden asked the commissioners to drop the requirement that the facility continue to be named Shady Rest Home. A different designation was not provided at the time of discussions.
The Marshall County Election Board took action Tuesday morning to include new legislation that pertains to extracting early votes.
Clerk Deb VanDeMark explained that a vote may need to be withdrawn in the event that a voter who cast an early vote dies before Election Day. The current procedure involves a tedious process. Instead, a Voter ID will be assigned to the voter when they sign in and the machine on which the voter casts a ballot will be noted on the ballot receipt so that information can be easily obtained to correct. The 10-digit code can be entered and it will speed up the process.
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters updated the county commissioners on several items Monday morning.
He had the chance to submit the salt bid amount at 2,000 ton. He explained that it’s little more than in past years.
More than $2,000 of donations were accepted during Monday night’s Argos School Board meeting.
Administrative assistant Patti VanderWeele stated that the board members accepted a $500 donation that was provided by an individual for the athletics department. VanderWeele said an additional $1,588.32 was accepted from the Argos Old Gold Boosters Club. Continue reading
The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced that State Road 331, between 9th Road and 10th Road in Marshall County, has reopened.
Organization representatives stated that the stretch of road was closed back in February due to damage caused by the historic rainfall and flooding that hit the entire Northwest District of INDOT. Maintenance crews were able to expedite a project in order to fix the roadway. Continue reading
The preliminary figures are in concerning the amount of flood damage sustained on Marshall County roads.
Marshall County Supervisor Jason Peters gave the cost estimates to the county commissioners on Monday morning.
Construction on the Hickory Road bridge over the Yellow River in Marshall County will begin Monday, March 26.
To accommodate the planned construction, Hickory Road between 7B Road and 8B Road will be closed through a tentative date of July 7. The proposed detour utilizes 9B Road, Fir Road and 7th Road.
The Marshall County Election Board reviewed a proposal to house two Vote Centers at the Knights of Columbus building.
The board previously learned that the National Guard Armory building is undergoing renovations and those improvements will not be complete in time for the May 8 Primary Election. The members thought moving that Vote Center into the Knights of Columbus building would work. That location is already a Plymouth East Vote Center so the board opted to merge the two Vote Centers into that building.
A crash on U.S. 31 in Marshall County earlier this month has claimed a third life. Myles M. Brewer, 24, of North Judson has died from injuries sustained in the March 9 crash, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. Police say they received word of the death Monday evening.
The Marshall County Commissioners opened up a public hearing Monday morning to hear opinions on their proposal to increase property taxes $.0524 per $100 of assessed valuation to reestablish the Cumulative Bridge Fund.
The rate is not at its maximum level, but the proposed increase would gather another $660,000 next year to help in the cost to repair the county’s bridges.
Well water samples need to be returned today by 8:30 a.m.
The Marshall County Health Department is offering this free service to those who have experienced flood damage. Health Administrator Christine Stinson says flooding around a well can contaminate the well water and the casing of the well. That can lead to viruses and bacteria that could lead to illnesses.
Marshall County voters who plan on voting in this May’s Primary Election are invited to test the voting machine used in the election.
The public test of the voting machines begins at 10 a.m.
Be prepared for severe weather by creating a safety plan and prepare a household disaster kit.
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security encourages residents to practice severe weather emergency plans which include identifying an evacuation route in your home and in neighborhoods. During a tornado, the safest place is the basement or storm cellar. If those options are not available, go to an interior room on the lowest level with no windows. Seek shelter from flying debris by getting under a desk, table or sturdy object.
Marshall County Commissioner Mike Delp would like to ask an all-hazards preparedness facilitator to present information to county and municipal leaders.
Delp explained to the Plymouth City Council members that he attended a workshop in January in Elkhart County that focuses on efforts for leaders responsible for their community’s preparedness, response and recovery capabilities.
Two grant requests were brought before the Marshall County Council members this week.
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery asked to apply for the 2017 EMPG grant which allows reimbursement of half of his salary and benefits back to the county. He said all eligibility requirements have been met to meet obligations of the grant.
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today.
Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters will have an update on flood damage and other projects. A representative from the Telamon Corporation will have a presentation on energy savings and representatives from Dossett Consulting will discuss Title IV child support claims. Overtime wages for a security officer will be considered.
As a part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which runs from March 18th through the 24th, Indiana broadcast stations will participate in a statewide tornado drill on Tuesday, March 20th.
The National Weather Service test of the statewide Emergency Alert System will be issued for 15 minutes at 10:15 a.m. ET tomorrow morning. Continue reading
Applications will be accepted soon for the curb and sidewalk reimbursement program for the Town of Culver.
Culver residents who would like to replace and improve sidewalks may apply beginning Monday, April 2, at the Culver Town Hall. Project applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and reviewed by Utility Superintendent Bob Porter. Dimensions which include the width and length of the sidewalk and/or curb are required at the time of the application submission.
