Marshall County department heads have submitted their budgets for 2022 to the Marshall County Auditor’s office.
Continue readingMarshall County Department Heads Submit Budgets for Review by County Council
Marshall County Council Considers County Museum Elevator Upgrades
The Marshall County Museum’s elevator could soon be getting an upgrade. Maintenance Director Doug Masterson told the county council earlier this month that efforts were underway to get it back up and running.
Continue readingMarshall County Officials Continue Exploring Land Purchase for Historic Cabin Move
Marshall County officials continue exploring a potential site for the historic West Township Trustee Cabin. Parks and Recreation Board Member Deb VanDeMark says they’re looking at buying part of the old West Township School property and moving it across the street from its current location.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Additional 911 Dispatcher
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is adding a new 911 dispatcher. Sheriff Matt Hassel told the county council this month that the switch to a county-wide dispatch center a few years ago resulted in 30-to-40-percent increase in his department’s dispatch services. Now, he says the funding is in place to increase staffing to keep up with demand.
Continue readingPlymouth Library Renovations to Start this Fall, following County Council’s Funding Approval
Culver Town Council Adopts Electronic Meeting Policy
Some local officials will continue to be able to attend government meetings virtually. Virtual meetings first became allowed in Indiana last year during the health emergency. House Bill 1437 made that option permanent, if the governing body adopts a written policy allowing it.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Pledges Support for Veterans Parkway Extension
The Veterans Parkway extension has gotten the support of the Marshall County Council, but not before a full hour of discussion Monday. The project would extend Veterans Parkway from Michigan Road west to Pioneer Drive.
Continue readingMarshall County Council to Get Updates on Proposed Veterans Parkway Extension, Paving Projects
The Marshall County Council will get an update this morning on the proposed extension of Veterans Parkway. The project would extend the parkway from Michigan Road west to Pioneer Drive.
Continue readingMarshall County Probation Officials Ask County Leaders to Apply for Grants
Marshall County Chief Probation Officer James Bendy and Beth Harner asked both the Marshall County Council and Marshall County Commissioners to apply for two grants.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Asks to Adjust Salary Ordinance for Full-Time Cook, Security Cameras for New Court
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel asked the Marshall County Council last week to adjust the salary ordinance to reflect a change in the hours worked by the full-time cook.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Considers East Shore Corporation Bond Resolution
The Marshall County Council members opened a public hearing Monday morning concerning a bond for the East Shore Conservancy District in Culver.
Continue readingMarshall County Public Health Nurse Requests Permission to Apply for Grants
Marshall County Public Health Nurse Lisa Letsinger asked the Marshall County Council members Monday morning for permission to apply for a few different grants.
Continue readingNewly-Appointed Marshall County Judge Discusses Staffing with County Council
Matt Sarber discussed staffing the third Marshall County Superior Court and progress thus far in the new court with the Marshall County Council Monday morning.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Discusses Transfer to Rainy Day Fund
The Marshall County Council members reviewed a resolution Monday morning that would transfer $2 million from the county’s General Fund to the Rainy Day Fund.
Continue readingMarshall County Council to Meet Today
The Marshall County Council will meet today where they will hold a public hearing concerning the appropriation of proceeds from the East Shore Conservancy District bonds for 2021.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Reviews Council on Aging Budget
Marshall County Council on Aging Executive Director Janis Jeffirs Holiday presented operating budget information to the Marshall County Council last week for approval.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Considers Grant Request Presented by Public Health Nurse
The Marshall County Council members reviewed information in a grant request last week submitted by Marshall County Public Health Nurse Lisa Letsinger.
Continue readingThree Marshall County Council Members Agree to be on American Rescue Plan Committee
Three Marshall County Council members will join a committee of members who will make recommendations on projects for American Rescue Plan funding.
Continue readingMarshall County Judge Updates County Council on New Court, Council Considers Additional Appropriation
The Marshall County Council members considered an additional appropriation for a court administrator Monday morning for the county’s newest court as it prepares to open July 1.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Additional Appropriation for Jail Program Director
The Marshall County Council members approved an additional appropriation Monday morning to pay the rest of the year’s salary for the jail program director by a vote of 5-1-1.
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