Marshall County Commissioners Hear Attorney Report, ACLU Lawsuit Dismissal Signed and Notice Prepared

Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger updated the Marshall County Commissioners this week that the dismissal paperwork for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) lawsuit has been signed and notices have been prepared. That paperwork is still in a waiting period before it can be submitted to the judge for final approval of the dismissal agreement.

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Indiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map

The number of counties with a moderate-to-high community spread of COVID-19 keeps diminishing.  Five counties are now in the yellow status, which means a moderate spread of COVID-19.  Those counties include Starke County, Fulton County, Newton County, Tipton County, and Perry County.  The rest of the counties in the state are in the blue status, meaning a low community spread of COVID-19. 

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Commissioners Approve Grant Requests for Health Department

Pilot News Group Photo / Jamie Fleury Marshall County Health Administrator Faith Freed stands by wrapped Mobile Medical Unit. The Mobile Medical Unit will be at the Bremen High School Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. to offer childhood immunizations. Parents were provided with information on how to register their child / children through the schools. Freed confirmed that no child will be turned away.

Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Marshall County Commissioners approved two grant requests made by Marshall County Health Department (MCHD) Administrator Faith Freed during their meeting Monday morning.

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Commissioners Updated on Marshall County Highways, Cost Increases to Impact 2022 Projects

Pilot News Group Photo / Jamie Fleury Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters

Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters updated the Commissioners during their regular meeting Monday that a sharp increase in fuel costs of 40% to 44% will have an impact on road work this year. “With the increase in pricing of 40 to 44% this will most likely have a slight impact on our road program this year.”

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