MCEDC and WorkOne Partner for Workforce Development

Pilot News Group Photo / Jamie Fleury Lorna Shively, Business Consultant for Fulton, Kosciusko, and Marshall County WorkOne and Laura Walls, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Marshall County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC

Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer

MARSHALL COUNTY — Laura Walls, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Marshall County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) updated the County Council on workforce development during the regular meeting in May. She brought with her Lorna Shively, Business Consultant for Fulton, Kosciusko, and Marshall County WorkOne to present the February 2022 Labor Market Review to shed light on some of the challenges facing employers to find employees.

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Marshall County Council Approves Grant Requests and Hears Quarterly Updates

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MARSHALL COUNTY — The Marshall County Council approved the grant application request made by the Marshall County Health Department (MCHD) for the Immunizations and Vaccines for Children COVID-19 Supplemental Grant. MCHD Public Health Nurse Sandy Dunfee confirmed that all vaccines must have parental consent.

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Marshall County Missed Window for Refinancing Jail Bonds, Council has No Desire to Pay off Bonds until LIT is Extended

Pilot News Group Photo / Jamie Fleury Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger and Marshall County Commissioner Kevin Overmyer

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MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Attorney James Clevenger and Marshall County Commissioner Kevin Overmyer updated the County Council during Monday’s meeting that the window has been missed for refinancing the jail bonds. The Council confirmed that they do not want to pay off the jail bonds until the General Assembly extends the Special Local Income Tax (LIT) at a rate of .15, .2, or .25 to ensure adequate financial support of jail operations.

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Marshall County Council Tables ARP Plan to Return to Commissioners, Public Input on Roads, Health and Wellness

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The Marshall County Council tabled the $7,900,000 American Rescue Plan (ARP) budget previously approved by the Marshall County Commissioners 3-0; Kevin Overmyer, Stan Klotz, and Michael Burroughs. The council wants the commissioners to review and clarify their plan before sending it back to the council for approval.

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Marshall County Commissioners Hear Attorney Report, ACLU Lawsuit Dismissal Signed and Notice Prepared

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MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger updated the Marshall County Commissioners this week that the dismissal paperwork for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) lawsuit has been signed and notices have been prepared. That paperwork is still in a waiting period before it can be submitted to the judge for final approval of the dismissal agreement.

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Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals Presents 2021 Report to Council

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Marshall County Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals Director Ty Adley

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Director of Marshall County Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals Ty Adley presented the Annual Report for 2021 to the Marshall County Council during the regular March meeting.

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