Marshall County Prosecutor to Explore Options for Drug Lab Services

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

The Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office is looking to keep its options open, when it comes to choosing a lab to examine drugs in criminal cases. On Monday, the county commissioners voted to reduce the county’s two-year contract with Great Lakes Labs to a one-year contract at the same price. Continue reading

Stay Safe During the Holiday Season

Indiana Department of Homeland SecurityDon’t leave yourself vulnerable to the Grinch or other Christmas thieves by sharing too much information on social media about your holiday plans. That advice comes from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Spokesman John Erickson says posting information about extended vacations could make you a target for burglars. He also cautions against telling strangers what you will be doing. Continue reading

Marshall County Commissioners Consider Updates to Plymouth’s Central Dispatch Agreement

911Marshall County is putting the finishing touches on its centralized emergency dispatch service. Starting January 1, Marshall County will officially take over dispatch services for most areas in the county. A committee has been formed to help divide the cost of the service among the county, towns, and other local government units. Continue reading

Marshall County Commissioners Sign Letter of Support for 2018 Community Corrections Grant

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 Community Corrections has gotten the support of the county commissioners, as it goes about creating its fiscal year 2018 budget. The commissioners’ approval is a required step before Community Corrections is able to apply for grant funding from the state. Continue reading

Culver Second Century Gets Town Council’s Support in Effort to Receive Main Street Designation

Culver Welcome SignThe Town of Culver is moving ahead with its efforts to be designated a Main Street Community, but an additional tax may be needed for the town’s revitalization efforts to reach their full potential. The Indiana Main Street program helps communities boost their downtowns, by focusing on historic preservation, economic revitalization, and other areas. The program encourages private investment, but also makes communities eligible for various grants. Continue reading

Ordinance Violations Bureau to be Considered by Marshall County Commissioners

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

The Marshall County Commissioners are taking input from the public this morning on the establishment of an Ordinance Violations Bureau. The commissioners are considering an ordinance creating the bureau and specifying which ordinances it would enforce. Continue reading