The Bremen Town Council members took action this week on a decision concerning the town’s funding support toward Blue Zones.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Rescinds Funding for Blue Zones
Marshall County Council Rescinds Funding Commitment for Blue Zones Initiative
The Marshall County Council voted by majority Thursday night to approve a resolution that would rescind a previous decision to provide funding for Blue Zones.
Continue readingBremen Town Council Discusses Blue Zones Match Money
The Bremen Town Council members discussed the town’s match toward a possible Blue Zones initiative in Marshall County.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Revisits Blue Zones Discussion
The Culver Town Council revisited a discussion about Blue Zones during their last meeting in December.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Votes by Majority to Pull Partial Funding for Blue Zones Initiative
Culver Town Council President Bill Githens initiated a discussion Tuesday night concerning the town’s match toward a proposed Blue Zones initiative that is reportedly designed to improve access to health and wellness for residents. The topic was not an agenda item.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Appropriation for Blue Zones
The Marshall County Council members reviewed an additional appropriation request for Blue Zones health initiative Monday morning.
Continue readingBourbon Council to Consider Blue Zones
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, Staff Writer at The Pilot News
Linda Yoder, Co-Chair on the Health and Wellness Committee for Marshall County Crossroads, presented the Blue Zones Project to the Bourbon Town Council during their regular meeting in July.
Continue readingPlymouth Council Supports Blue Zones 5 to 2
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Common Council voted 5 to 2 in support of Resolution No. 2022-1002, A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Plymouth Pledging Financial Support for the Marshall County Blue Zones Project. Voting against the resolution were council members Greg Compton and Randy Longanecker with approval from members Robert Listenberger, Duane Culp, Jeff Houin, Don Ecker, and Shiloh Carothers Milner. $520,000 was pledged in support of the Blue Zones Transformation.
Continue readingPlymouth Common Council Tables Blue Zones
Plymouth Common Council shown from left to right: Robert Listenberger, Duane Culp. Greg Compton, Jeff Houin, City of Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter, Don Ecker, Shiloh Milner, and Randy Longanecker.
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Common Council tabled the Resolution to support the Marshall County Crossroads Regional Planning Team Health and Wellness Committee’s proposal for Blue Zones. Council member Jeff Houin began the conversation with a motion to take the resolution off the table so that it may be discussed noting that the council was not ready to make a final determination.
Continue readingBlue Zones: Community Transformation on the Agenda for Monday’s Plymouth Council Meeting
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
MARSHALL COUNTY — The Plymouth Common Council will be deciding whether to support the Blue Zones Project during the meeting Monday.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves $75,000 to Marshall County Blue Zones, Premier Marshall County Crossroads Project
Director of Marshall County Community Foundation and United Way Linda Yoder
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
The Culver Town Council approved a commitment of $75,000 over a period of three years to support Marshall County Blue Zones.
Continue readingMarshall County Communities Proposing Projects for READI Funding
Marshall County’s communities are putting proposals together for the state’s new regional development initiative. The READI program lets regions of counties, cities, and towns apply for up to $50 million for quality of place and talent attraction.
Continue readingMarshall County Blue Zones Activate Assessment Begins June 22
Blue Zone representatives will be in Marshall County to meet with local leaders to determine how to make communities better in terms of enhancing the lifespan and well-being of residents community-wide, improving employee and student productivity, and boosting economic vitality and development.
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