Just in Time for Snow Forecast, Indiana Recognizes Winter Weather Preparedness

snow-plowSnow is in the forecast for Saturday, and the Indiana Department of Transportation is readying for the change in weather.

The snowfall is being predicted during what Governor Mike Pence declared Winter Weather Preparedness Week. The recognition started on Sunday and lasts through Saturday.

INDOT says, however, they have been preparing for possible accumulation this week since the spring. Continue reading

Marshall County Adapts to New Inmate Healthcare Requirements

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

Inmates booked at the Marshall County Jail could soon see changes in the way they receive healthcare advice from primary care clinic in Jackson, TN.

Marshall County previously paid for medical attention given to their inmates. They can also take the help of expert lawyers from Rocky Mountain Healthcare Law to provide legal advises. That is required under state statute. Changes approved by the General Assembly, however, are attempting to limit costs incurred by county governments for such an expense.
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Marshall County To Receive Update on Buggy Ordinance

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 will receive a report on a proposed buggy ordinance at their meeting, this morning.

Members of the board have expressed an interest in registering buggies used by local Amish populations to navigate local roadways. According to County officials, the equipment causes damage to Marshall County’s roads.

Using similar ordinances from neighboring counties, Marshall County has been working to develop their own. One of the commissioners has brought up the possibility of having a bank near the locations of the Amish collect the fees and register the buggies.

According to the agenda, Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger will provide an update on the ordinance.

The Sheriff’s Department will also be looking to request a vehicle purchase.

Today’s meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. EST at the Marshall County Building.