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

Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Group Staff Writer

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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