The Marshall County Council members looked at several additional appropriation requests Monday morning.
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Marshall County Council Looks at Proposed Job Descriptions
The Marshall County Council members reviewed the last three job descriptions needed to complete the process to match with the county’s salary ordinance.
Continue readingMarshall County Applying for CDBG Grant for COVID-19 Assistance
The Marshall County Council members reviewed the application for Community Development Block Grant funds from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Request $50,000 in COVID-19 Funds
The Marshall County Council members considered a request by the commissioners on Monday morning to transfer $50,000 into a COVID-19 Pandemic 2020 fund.
Continue readingMarshall County Donates $5,000 to Help Food Pantries Meet Emergency Needs
Marshall County is providing funding to help food pantries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The United Way of Marshall County says it’s gotten $5,000 from the Marshall County Council and Commissioners for its COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund.
Continue readingMarshall County Buildings Open to Essential Employees
The Marshall County Commissioners opened the Marshall County Building and Marshall County Courthouse and Annex to essential employees on Monday. The public remains restricted from accessing the offices for now.
Continue readingMarshall County Officials Provide Update
The Marshall County Building and Marshall County Courthouse and Annex remain closed to the public and many of the employees are working four hours to record funding receipts and then working remotely from home. This is in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Funding for Flood Repair
The Marshall County Council members reviewed an additional appropriation request Monday morning for funding to continue repairs from the 2018 flood event.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Considers Additional Appropriation Request for Sheriff’s Department
The Marshall County Council members considered an additional appropriation request from Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel concerning the proposed jail expansion project.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Submits Grant Request for Jail Addictions Program
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel asked the Marshall County Council members Monday morning for permission to seek a grant to help pay for a new Jail Addictions Program.
Continue readingMarshall County Council to Meet Today
The Marshall County Council members will meet this morning where Allie Shook and Mike Reese will present information on the county trails master plan. The plan is part of the Marshall County Crossroads Regional Stellar Communities Initiative.
Continue readingMarshall County Highway Superintendent Seeks Funding to Help Close out Flood Repairs
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters asked the county council last week to ask for funds to help close out the repairs from the 2018 flood.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff to Apply for Grants
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel recently asked both the Marshall County Commissioners and the Marshall County Council to apply for two different grants.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Reviews 2020 Commissary Budget with County Council
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel reviewed several programs that are ongoing at the jail and how one program will be sustained in budget projections this year.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Discusses Additional Appropriation for Jail Rooftop Units
An additional appropriation request to pay for rooftop heating and cooling units at the Marshall County Jail was before the Marshall County Council on Monday.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Asks for Clarification Concerning Leased County Vehicles
The Marshall County Council members reviewed vehicle purchase requests Monday morning which led to confusion on what vehicles the county is buying, and what vehicles the county is leasing through Enterprise.
Continue readingMarshall County Postpones Jail Ordinance Readings, Asks for More Input
The Marshall County Council would like to hear a recommendation from a committee who’s consulted with more of the players within the justice system in the county before deciding on a possible jail expansion.
Continue readingMarshall County Council to Meet Today
The Marshall County Council members will meet today where they will consider what action to take, if any, on two ordinances that pertain to the proposed jail expansion project. They are listed on the advance agenda as items for discussion by the council members.
Continue readingEncore Performance of Heartless Planned for Sunday in South Bend
An encore performance of Heartless will take to the stage on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. ET at the South Bend Civic Theatre.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Looks at Potential Operating Costs for Proposed Jail Expansion
With all of the discussions being held on how much a proposed jail expansion would cost, Marshall County Council members are analyzing preliminary figures on the operation of the jail pod once it’s built.
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