Contested Races Bring Attention to Election Day

vote-3Voters head to the polls today in Marshall County to weigh-in on several contested races.

In the Town of Argos, Lisa Mullaney (R) and Kelli Vanderweele (D) are vying for the Clerk-Treasurer’s seat. Voters in Argos will also be able to select three candidates from a list of four to serve on the Town Council, including: Craig Ellis (R), Charles Snead (R), Juli Stauffer (R), and Dustin Johnson (D).

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Marshall County Commissioners Approve E911 Services Contract

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

A laborious negotiating process has led to the approval of a contract between CenturyLink and the Marshall County government.

During Monday morning’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting, an E911 contract was reviewed. The county has been working with CenturyLink on a 24 month contract to help provide infrastructure for E911 services.
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Plymouth Schools Not Alone In Use of Complicated Financing Tool

Plymouth School CorporationThe Plymouth Community School Corporation is using a legal tactic to help them finance future renovations to several of its facilities.

The $2-million project will expand seating at the athletic complex and upgrade restrooms and ticket offices. Construction will also provide more space for meetings and file storage at the School Corporation’s Administration Building.
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Time Change Prompts Safety Reminder

Fall Time ChangeIt’s time to “fall back in the fall.” Dayling Saving Time ends early tomorrow (Sunday) morning, so be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson says it’s also a good time to change batteries in smoke alarms and remove dust from the front of the devices. He recommends having at least one working smoke detector in a residence and says they should ideally be placed outside of each sleeping area and on each floor of a home. Continue reading