Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters wants to review the permitting process when it comes to road cuts, bores, and right-of-way access.
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Marshall County Officials to Meet with Indiana Office of Court Services Today
Marshall County officials will be meeting with representatives from the Indiana Office of Court Services today where an assessment will be done on the county’s pretrial practices.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Review Jail Medical Contract
The proposed contract for inmate medical services is under more review by Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger who wants to correct some items in the contract before the commissioners approve a revised version.
Continue readingIndiana Office of Court Services to do Pretrial Assessment in Marshall County on March 4
Marshall County officials will be meeting with representatives from the Indiana Office of Court Services on March 4 where an assessment will be done on the county’s pretrial practices.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioner Consider Solar Ordinances
The Marshall County Commissioners were presented with an amendment to a solar ordinance which gives the county stricter guidelines on the installation of solar projects.
Continue readingMarshall County Conservancy District Study Nearly Done
Work on a study concerning septic systems and the potential placement of conservancy districts in Marshall County is nearly done.
Continue readingGovernment Leaders Continue to Work on Solar Energy Regulations
Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger told the commissioners Monday morning that a meeting is scheduled next week to discuss zoning amendments for solar energy.
Continue readingMarshall County Attorney Updates Commissioners on Fourth Court
Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger told the County Commissioners this week that he attended the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on a bill that would add a fourth court in Marshall County.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Put Brakes on Jail Expansion Project
The Marshall County Commissioners made the decision Tuesday morning to stall the proposed jail expansion project.
Continue readingMarshall County EDC to Build another Manufacturing Center
More Lawsuits Filed Surrounding Jail Overcrowding
Amid discussions of moving forward with solutions to help reduce the jail population, Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger continues to address several civil lawsuits filed that deal with the overcrowding situation.
Continue readingCulver Council Appoints Town Manager to Marshall County Unsafe Building Committee
Marshall County communities continue tweaking the way they deal with unsafe buildings. A proposed ordinance update is expected to be presented to the Culver Town Council next week.
Continue readingHawk Lake Residents Consider Sewer Options, Following Septic Issues
A Hawk Lake homeowner says sewage issues have left her property uninhabitable, but finding a cost-effective solution may take a few years.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Support Formation of East Shore Conservancy District
The Marshall County Commissioners unanimously approved a motion last week to produce a letter of support for the establishment of the East Shore Conservancy District in Culver.
Continue readingMarshall County Council, Commissioners to Meet in Joint Session Regarding Jail Project
The Marshall County Council and Commission members will meet in a joint session next week to hear more details of a proposed jail pod construction project.
Continue readingMarshall County Attorney Updates Commissioners on Jail Overcrowding Issues
Marshall County Officials Move Forward with Jail Expansion Discussion
Preliminary cost estimates remain in the gathering process for the time being for the construction of an additional inmate housing pod at the Marshall County Jail.
Continue readingMarshall County Attorney Issues Update about Elkhart County Inmate Agreement
The daily rate that will be charged to house Marshall County inmates in the Elkhart County Jail to help alleviate overcrowding has been officially established.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Hire Architects, Bond Counsel for Possible Jail Expansion
Marshall County’s proposed jail expansion took another step forward Tuesday. The county commissioners approved a contract with architecture firm RQAW. RQAW President and CEO Troy Woodruff said the design will depend on input from local stakeholders.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Approve Property Tax Exemption for Broadband Upgrades
New broadband infrastructure will now be exempt from property taxes in much of Marshall County.
The county commissioners agreed Tuesday to designate all unincorporated areas in the county an infrastructure development zone.
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