The Marshall County Commissioners reorganized for 2017 Tuesday, as new member Mike Delp took his seat for the first time. The former Plymouth councilman replaces Deb Griewank as District 2 commissioner. During Tuesday’s meeting, Commissioner Kevin Overmyer was reelected board president, while Kurt Garner replaces Griewank as vice president. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners to Consider 2017 Appointments
The Marshall County Commissioners will continue making some preparations for 2017. First on the agenda for this morning’s meeting is the reorganization of the board, as Mike Delp takes his seat for the first time. Continue reading
Marshall County Prosecutor to Explore Options for Drug Lab Services
The Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office is looking to keep its options open, when it comes to choosing a lab to examine drugs in criminal cases. On Monday, the county commissioners voted to reduce the county’s two-year contract with Great Lakes Labs to a one-year contract at the same price. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners Consider Updates to Plymouth’s Central Dispatch Agreement
Marshall County is putting the finishing touches on its centralized emergency dispatch service. Starting January 1, Marshall County will officially take over dispatch services for most areas in the county. A committee has been formed to help divide the cost of the service among the county, towns, and other local government units. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners Sign Letter of Support for 2018 Community Corrections Grant
Marshall County Community Corrections has gotten the support of the county commissioners, as it goes about creating its fiscal year 2018 budget. The commissioners’ approval is a required step before Community Corrections is able to apply for grant funding from the state. Continue reading
Updates to Ordinance Violations Bureau Approved by Marshall County Commissioners
Marshall County is expanding the scope of its Ordinance Violations Bureau. The county commissioners approved an ordinance Monday that reaffirms the use of the bureau and lists which county ordinances it would enforce. Continue reading
Ordinance Violations Bureau to be Considered by Marshall County Commissioners
The Marshall County Commissioners are taking input from the public this morning on the establishment of an Ordinance Violations Bureau. The commissioners are considering an ordinance creating the bureau and specifying which ordinances it would enforce. Continue reading
Marshall County Council Approves Sheriff’s Contract, Recognizes Outgoing Member
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel’s contract for 2017 was approved by the county council Monday. It calls for the sheriff to receive $85,506 next year and was already approved by the county commissioners and the sheriff. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Introduced to New Member
The next member of the Plymouth Common Council was introduced during Monday’s meeting. Bill Walters was selected to fill the remainder of Mike Delp’s term during a Republican Party caucus last week. Continue reading
Sunday Recognized as Indiana Statehood Day and Bicentennial in Marshall County
Tomorrow is Indiana’s 200th birthday, and Marshall County is marking the occasion. 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
Marshall County Updates Prepayment Policies, Ordinance Violation Bureau
Marshall County has updated its prepayment policies to make it easier for the county’s Highway Department to pay the local share of matching grants. Continue reading
Denial of Grants, Emergency Declaration Among Challenges Noted in Quarterly EMA Report
The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency has had $246,000 in grant funding requests denied by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Continue reading
New Marshall County Health Department Offices Almost Ready
The Marshall County Health Department’s new offices should be completed next week. The department is moving to the Community Resource Center to make room for the expansion of the County Prosecutor’s Office in the Marshall County Building. Continue reading
Updates to Marshall County’s Prepayment Procedure to be Considered During Commissioners Meeting
The Marshall County Commissioners will consider changes to the county’s prepayment procedure this morning. Also on the agenda is a resolution to transfer a tax certificate to the Town of Bremen. Continue reading
Plymouth Renews Planning, Animal Control Agreements
The City of Plymouth has renewed some of its agreements with various service providers for another year. Continue reading
Marshall County Council to Revisit Overtime Pay During Special Session
The Marshall County Council plans to revisit its decision to make more county employees eligible for overtime pay. Changes at the federal level that were set to take effect December 1 would have required employees making less than about $47,000 to be eligible for overtime. Continue reading
Bowen Center Plans Changes in Shady Rest Home Ownership
A facility providing mental health services plans to legally separate some of its operations, in anticipation of changes at the state level. The Bowen Center took over operations of the Shady Rest Home from Marshall County in 2002. Continue reading
Marshall Commissioners Approve Jail Intercom Upgrades, Police Vehicle Purchase, Sheriff’s Contract
The Marshall County Jail’s communication equipment will be getting a bit of an upgrade. Sheriff Matt Hassel told the County Commissioners Monday the update to the jail’s intercom system actually solves a problem created by a previous upgrade. Continue reading
Marshall County Commissioners Get Community Resource Center Update
Efforts to move the Marshall County Health Department to the Community Resource Center continue to move ahead. During Monday’s County Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Kurt Garner reported the project’s general construction cost currently sits at just over $163,000. Continue reading
