The Marshall County Council members held a jail information public meeting Monday night where several representatives of law enforcement and the judicial system spoke about their role in the process and how measures are being taken to keep down the jail population to help alleviate a jail overcrowding situation.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Department Prepares Community Crossings Application
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters is putting figures together to submit an application to INDOT for the January call for projects for the Community Crossings Matching Grant program.
Continue readingMarshall County Election Board to Work on Required Security Protocol
In an update of items discussed at a recent Indiana Election Conference in December, Marshall County Clerk Deb VanDeMark stressed to the Election Board members that a security protocol needs to be put in place.
Continue readingCulver School Board Transfers $200,000 from Education to Operations Fund
The Culver School Board took action Monday to make sure the Operations Fund has enough money in 2020. Superintendent Karen Shuman says $200,000 was transferred from the Education Fund.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Approves Donations & Board Compensation
Over $9,000 worth of donations for the Plymouth High School were accepted by the School Board when members met on Tuesday.
Continue readingFlooding Concerns Heighten with Rain Predicted the Weekend
Emergency Management Agency Directors in Marshall County and Starke County warn residents of weather hazards with the amount of rainfall predicted in the next few days.
Continue readingSearch Warrant Results in Three Arrests in Plymouth
Three people were arrested in Plymouth on Wednesday following the execution of a search warrant.
Continue readingMarshall County Prosecutor Presents Bond, Judicial Information during Jail Public Meeting
Several law enforcement and judicial members presented information in a public meeting Monday night surrounding a potential expansion project at the Marshall County Jail.
There is a proposal to expand the jail to include additional space to house inmates to help alleviate the current overcrowding situation. A full 320-bed expansion could cost upwards of $19 million, if approved.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Vote to Complete Sale of Land for Manufacturing Center
The Marshall County Commissioners recently approved the sale of land at 2809 Jim Neu Drive in Plymouth for a manufacturing center and they took another step forward this week in the process.
Continue readingCampaign Finance, Annual Reports Due Next Week
Campaign finance reports are due next week in the Marshall County Clerk’s Office.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Approves Calendar for 2020/21 School Year
The corporation calendar for the 2020-2021 School Year was presented to Plymouth School Board members Tuesday night.
Continue readingCulver School Board Chooses New President for 2020
The Culver School Board has chosen new leadership for 2020. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the board reorganized for the year Monday.
Continue readingDonation Collection for PIT Count Participants Runs through Monday, January 13th
The Marshall County Community Foundation and United way are collecting items to create hygiene kits for this month’s Point In Time (PIT) Count.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Shares Statistics during Jail Information Meeting
A public meeting Monday night allowed several officials who deal with criminal justice and legal aspects of the judicial system to explain information behind the proposed jail expansion project.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Presented with Quality Correctional Care Contract
The Marshall County Commissioners considered a contract with Quality Correctional Care, the company that provides medical services to the inmates in the Marshall County Jail.
Continue readingCulver Community Schools to Seek Input on Offering Credit for Religious Education
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is a step closer to letting students take religious education classes for credit. Last year, the Indiana General Assembly approved an update to state law that lets public secondary schools award academic credit for religious instruction offered by a church or similar organization, if the school board adopts a policy allowing it.
Continue readingCandidate Filing for 2020 Election Begins Today!
Today is the first day candidates can file for office for the 2020 Election.
Continue readingPlymouth School Board Retains Same Officials and Approves Board Appointments
When the Plymouth School Board met for the first meeting of 2020, members organized for the new year.
Continue readingMarshall County’s Homeless Population to be Assessed with Point-in-Time Count
In order to collect data on homelessness and housing insecurities in the area, the United Way of Marshall County and the Marshall County Community Foundation will conduct a survey later this month.
Continue readingTwo Arrested after Alleged Theft Incident
Two people were arrested in Plymouth early Tuesday morning after the Plymouth Police Department was alerted of an alleged theft in progress at Walmart.
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