Expensive Assessment Software Brings Productivity, Dependability

The software isn’t in use just yet, but a few area counties have spent nearly $200-thousand to better assess real estate and personal property values.

“XSoft” software is currently used by 43 Indiana counties as well as the state Department of Local Government Finance. Marshall County gave approval to use the software in May hoping the new platform will streamline productivity.
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Marshall County Council Signs Onto Population Expansion Effort

The Marshall County Council has decided to give the go ahead for a project that could bring millions to the region.

In conjunction with Michiana Partnership, the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation advised the creation of a Regional Development Authority. The RDA would be formed along with St. Joseph and Elkhart counties in the pursuit of state grant funds.
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Culver Library Dedicates StoryWalk

Families are encouraged to take a stroll through the Culver Town Park and enjoy a story. Officials with the Culver-Union Township Public Library cut the ribbon on the StoryWalk along Lake Maxinkuckee on Saturday. The idea originated in Vermont. Culver-Union Township Public Library Youth Services Director Jill Gavlick says the library board and staff was looking for a special way to celebrate the centennial and came across the idea by doing a Google search. Continue reading