The Hickory Road bridge project continues to move forward.
Laurie Johnson from engineering firm DLZ told the Marshall County commissioners this week that all five right-of-way parcels have been secured. She said mitigation plans are the next focus.
“We move forward with survey, design, NEPA, and permitting of the mitigation project on the city owned property,” stated Johnson. “The archaeology report has been submitted and Cardno is completing the design. They actually submitted a preliminary design to us and to Ryan Cassidy at the Army Corp for preliminary review.”
A public hearing is set to gather input on the reestablishment of the Cumulative Capital Development Fund in Marshall County.
The Marshall County Commissioners will receive updates from various county department heads this morning. EMA Director Clyde Avery and Building Inspector Chuck DeWitt will each present their quarterly reports. 
The Marshall County Museum is moving ahead with upgrades to its Sports Room, as well as a few other projects. 
Now that the Marshall County Health Department has completed its move to the Community Resource Center, attention is now turning to the expansion of the County Prosecutor’s Office. 
Marshall County is moving ahead with the purchase of a $308,000 paver for the highway department. Caterpillar submitted the lower of the two bids the county received. 
Preparations for the Hickory Road Bridge replacement project continue to move ahead. Laurie Johnson with engineering firm DLZ told the Marshall County Commissioners Monday the paperwork on the final right-of-way parcel was expected by the end of this week. 
Marshall County Community Corrections plans to continue using the Bowen Center’s counseling services for its jail treatment program. 
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is getting a new tool that will help officers find drugs and other items hidden in vehicles. 
The Marshall County Health Department has completed its move to the Community Resource Center. The Health Department’s new offices officially opened Monday. 
The Marshall County Health Department is gearing up for its move to the Community Resource Center. 
A Supreme Court decision on free speech has led to changes in Marshall County’s sign ordinance. 
The Town of Culver is partnering with Marshall County for building and planning services. County Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt has been selected to serve as the town’s new building commissioner. He replaces Russ Mason, who stepped down in October. 
