Many of the funds Marshall County officials are spending in response to COVID-19 are expected to be reimbursed, according to Marshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer. He told the Marshall County Council members on Monday that Barnes and Thornburg officials are processing claims through representatives of the Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) who determines if it is a valid expense for reimbursement.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Commit Funds to Help Feed Residents
The Marshall County Commissioners took action to help fund food bank efforts to keep Marshall County residents fed.
Continue readingMarshall County Council to Work on 2021 Budget
The Marshall County Council members will start working on the 2021 budget soon and Marshall County Commissioner Kevin Overmyer said both government entities will be working together to make sure the county works through what could be a tough budget year.
Continue readingMarshall County Coroner Requests Construction of County Morgue
Marshall County Coroner John Grolich asked the Marshall County Council Monday morning to consider funding the construction of a county morgue.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Approve CARES Act Reimbursement Counsel
Marshall County will be getting help putting together the paperwork for reimbursement of costs associated with COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Let Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration Expire
The Marshall County Commissioners have decided to allow the current Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration to expire on Friday. It had been extended every Friday since March 20.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Waiting for Court Services Report
The Marshall County Commissioners have yet to receive a report from Indiana Court Services regarding a review of the county’s court system. The delay is most likely due to measures surrounding COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Department to Operate on Adjusted Summer Hours
Employees at the Marshall County Highway Department will start working four, 10-hour days during the summer months.
Continue readingMarshall County Building Open to the Public on Monday, May 4
The Marshall County Building will open to the public on Monday, May 4 at 8 a.m.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Expected to Extend Public Health Emergency Disaster Declaration
As the Marshall County Building opens up to the public on Monday, May 4, Marshall County Commissioner Kevin Overmyer said the staff will be following guidelines when it comes to procedures in the building.
Continue readingMarshall County Campgrounds to Stay Closed, Governor to Update Operations Friday
In a press gathering on Thursday morning, Marshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer said they are following the direction of County Health Officer Dr. Byron Holm when it comes to certain regulations.
Continue readingMarshall County Leaders Proud of Efforts during Pandemic
Marshall County leaders are applauding the efforts of staff and the public for efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingWestville Correctional Facility Inmate Denied Transfer to Marshall County Jail
An inmate from the Westville Correctional Facility was scheduled to be housed in the Marshall County Jail in response to an active warrant, but that transfer was halted due to COVID-19 concerns.
Continue readingNo Layoffs Expected at Marshall County Highway Department
The Marshall County Commissioners stressed that there will be no layoffs at the Marshall County Highway Department.
Continue readingMarshall County Employees to Return to Work on Tuesday
Marshall County employees are permitted to return to work Tuesday, April 21.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Hope to Open County Buildings, Businesses in May
Marshall County Commission President Kevin Overmyer said he hopes the county can get back to business at the beginning of May.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Request $50,000 in COVID-19 Funds
The Marshall County Council members considered a request by the commissioners on Monday morning to transfer $50,000 into a COVID-19 Pandemic 2020 fund.
Continue readingMarshall County Employees Staying Safe While at Work
The essential employees working at the Marshall County government buildings are following the COVID-19 response guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingMarshall County Buildings Open to Essential Employees
The Marshall County Commissioners opened the Marshall County Building and Marshall County Courthouse and Annex to essential employees on Monday. The public remains restricted from accessing the offices for now.
Continue readingMarshall County Attorney Gives Update on Indiana Court Services Visit
Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger updated the Marshall County Commissioners last week on a recent visit by Indiana Court Services. The government agency has been tasked to identify procedures in the Marshall County judiciary system to see if there is more that can be done to reduce the jail population.
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