Marshall County officials are working toward getting information together to present to the Stellar Communities Designation officials this fall for a chance to be named the 2018 regional designee.
Intergovernmental Agreement Pertaining to Planning Services to be Reviewed Monday
The intergovernmental agreement between Marshall County and the City of Plymouth for planning services with Planning Director Ralph Booker will be discussed by the Plymouth City Council members on Monday.
County Attorney Jim Clevenger told the Marshall County Commissioners on Tuesday morning that Plymouth City Attorney Sean Surrisi was off much of the last part of December and didn’t have a chance to review the paperwork prior to Tuesday’s commissioners meeting.
Newly Formed Culver Economic Development Commission to Meet Tonight
The Culver Economic Development Commission will meet tonight.
The three members, Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist, Marshall County Commissioner Kevin Overmyer and Don Fox, will organize and consider an ordinance for a residential tax abatement for the Sand Hill Farms workforce development housing project. The proposed format of the tax abatement will also be discussed.
The Culver Economic Development Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. ET tonight at the Culver Town Hall.
Marshall County Officials Defend Cumulative Capital Development Fund Increase to DLGF
Marshall County residents had another chance to weigh in on a proposed tax hike Thursday. Back in April, the county commissioners voted to reestablish the Cumulative Capital Development Fund at its maximum rate. But the Department of Local Government Finance held a public hearing of its own Thursday, after residents appealed the decision.
J-Turn Intersection Draws Concerns from Argos Residents, Elected Officials
A proposal to add J-turn intersections to U.S. 31 drew an overflow crowd to the Argos Town Hall Tuesday. Officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation say that adding J-turn intersections at State Road 10 and State Road 110 would significantly improve safety.
Marshall Commissioners Renew Jail Treatment Program Counseling Contract
Marshall County Community Corrections plans to continue using the Bowen Center’s counseling services for its jail treatment program. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners May Consider Jake Brake Restrictions to Combat Truck Noise
A complaint about truck noise was heard by the Marshall County Commissioners Monday. Resident Jim Hulse said that trucks traveling to and from Legacy Farm have been making life difficult.To get the best quality trucks and truck services,people can view this site. Continue reading
INDOT Announces Groundbreaking for New Plymouth Facility
The Indiana Department of Transportation will break ground next week on a new base of operations in Plymouth. The 40,000 square foot facility at the intersection of Commerce Street and Pioneer Drive will house a 22,000 foot, state of the art operations center and an 18,000 foot salt and Cargill brine making building. Continue reading
7th Road Project in Marshall County Still under Construction
Crews are waiting for asphalt plants to open before resuming work on the 7th Road project in Marshall County.
Commissioner Kevin Overmyer said the roundabout needs to be complete, and a top coat of asphalt needs to be added to the new road leading from North Michigan Road east to the new U.S. 31 highway. Crews will also complete seeding and other aesthetic aspects before wrapping up the project.
Marshall County Safety Commission Discusses Blocked Railroad Crossings
The Marshall County Safety Commission heard concerns about trains stopped at crossings which creates an issue when buses are transporting students to and from school.
Cindy King from the John Glenn School Corporation said there are at least three instances a week where a train blocks a bus route for buses transporting students to school. She said a new route will have to be constructed for next year.
Indiana State Police officers and Marshall County Sheriff Tom Chamberlin both indicated that they have talked with Norfolk Southern and CSX officials and the issues are getting better. Several tickets have been written to the engineers to help curb the issue.
Norfolk & Southern Cited for Blocking Railroad Tracks
Elkhart-based Norfolk & Southern Railroad was cited for blocking State Road 17 in Burr Oak for an extended period of time Sunday morning. A Marshall County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a complaint around 9:30 a.m. and observed the train not moving for more than 10 minutes. He then drove to the Redwood Crossing area and spoke to the conductor, who said they were waiting for a long train from the Fort Wayne area to pass. It’s the latest in a series of problems at that crossing. On Oct. 30 a verbal warning was given, and the conductor was told citations would be issued for future occurrences. Continue reading
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