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. Continue reading
Marshall County Receives Bids for Apple Road Bridge Replacement
The replacement of the Apple Road Bridge has drawn interest from four companies. Bids were opened during this week’s Marshall County Commissioners. Continue reading
Marshall County Museum Proceeds with Grant Applications
The Marshall County Museum is moving ahead with upgrades to its Sports Room, as well as a few other projects. Continue reading
Marshall Commissioners Approve E-Recording Agreement
Marshall County is moving ahead with the addition of e-recording services. The county commissioners approved an agreement Monday with e-recording vendor Simplifile. Continue reading
Expansion of Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office Underway, Following Health Department Move
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. Continue reading
Marshall Commissioners Proceed with Paver Purchase
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. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners to Consider E-Recording
The Marshall County recorder’s plans for electronic document filing will be considered by the county commissioners this morning. Recorder Marlene Mahler is expected to ask the commissioners to approve a contract with e-recording provider Simplifile, after the county council gave its support last week. Continue reading
Marshall County Weighs E-Recording Services
The Marshall County Recorder’s Office may soon allow certain documents to be filed electronically. The county council gave its support Monday to a contract with e-recording provider Simplifile. Continue reading
Hickory Road Bridge Replacement Preparations Continue
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. Continue reading
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 Sheriff’s Department Purchasing Tool to Help Find Hidden Drugs in Vehicles
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is getting a new tool that will help officers find drugs and other items hidden in vehicles. Continue reading
New Marshall County Health Department Offices Now Open
The Marshall County Health Department has completed its move to the Community Resource Center. The Health Department’s new offices officially opened Monday. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners to Consider Contracts, Contraband Detector Purchase
The Marshall County Commissioners will consider a contract between Marshall County Community Corrections and the Bowen Center during this morning’s meeting. Continue reading
Marshall County Health Department Finalizes Plans for Move to Community Resource Center
The Marshall County Health Department is gearing up for its move to the Community Resource Center. Continue reading
Marshall County Eases Restrictions on Sign Content
A Supreme Court decision on free speech has led to changes in Marshall County’s sign ordinance. Continue reading
Culver Teams Up with Marshall County for Planning Services
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. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners to Discuss Zoning Ordinance Changes, Intergovernmental Agreement
A few changes to Marshall County’s zoning ordinance are being discussed by the County Commissioners this morning. The sections up for discussion involve sign standards, as well as permits and fees, according to the advance meeting agenda. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners Approve Community Corrections Grant Application
Marshall County Community Corrections’ request for state funding in 2018 has been approved by the County Council. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners Updated on Hickory Road Bridge Replacement
The Hickory Road bridge replacement is moving closer to getting underway. Continue reading
Marshall County Ordinance Violations Bureau Updates to Take Effect Next Month
Starting next month, several Marshall County ordinances will be enforced through the county’s Ordinance Violations Bureau. Last month, the county commissioners passed an ordinance expanding the scope of the bureau and specifying which ordinances it will enforce. Continue reading