Kankakee River Basin Commission Votes to Fund Preliminary Repair Costs

When Kankakee River Basin Commission members met Thursday morning, they permitted a total of $254,000 to be paid to three counties in order to assist with immediate repair needs resulting from the recent flooding.

Initially, members considered having all funding requests submitted at a meeting that would be held within the next 30 days but a few members said there were some issues with that idea. Continue reading

Marshall County Recycle Depot Accepting Some Flood-Damaged Items

Generally, Chemical Waste Disposal requires a level of care and attention beyond what is usually required needed when disposing of normal waste.Hence,the Marshall County Recycle Depot is the county’s headquarters for recycling and household chemical and hazardous waste disposal. Sometimes, EZ Staten Island Junk Removal is hired for such waste disposals. Executive Director Marianne Peters announced today that any residents whose homes have been damaged by the recent flood waters can dispose of some household items at the Depot. Continue reading

Thursday Update from Marshall County Emergency Management Agency

The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency has announced that the “Warning” level travel advisory that was implemented yesterday morning has been terminated and a “Watch” level travel advisory has been put in place.

The City of Plymouth has implemented an Executive Order for a “Watch” level travel advisory as well. The Marshall County Building and Courthouses are now open. Continue reading