Plymouth High School will serve as the west vote center in Plymouth for the November General Election. Continue reading
Time is Running Out to File for One of the Open Argos School Board Seats
If you’re interested in serving as one of the very first elected Argos School Board members, you have until noon on Friday, August 24th to file in the Marshall County Clerk’s Office.
Superintendent Ned Speicher noted that a reminder was issued during Monday night’s school board meeting to alert board members, as well as interested individuals in the community, that there’s still time to file. Continue reading
Marshall County Election Board Approves Vote Center Change
The Marshall County Election Board members took action Wednesday to approve a change to the Vote Center Plan for the upcoming November General Election.
Candidates Can File for Lake of the Woods Sewer District
Two positions on the Lake of the Woods Sewer District are open in the November General Election.
Three Argos School Board Seats to be on General Election Ballot
For the first time in the school’s history, the Argos School Board will be elected by a vote instead of the method of appointment.
DLGF Approves Culver School Referendum Wording for November Ballot
Marshall County Clerk Deb Vandemark told the Election Board members this week that the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) approved the wording for the Culver Community School Corporation’s referendum question on the November General Election ballot.
Plymouth High School to be a Vote Center This November
The Marshall County Election Board members unanimously approved the Plymouth High School as a Vote Center in this November General Election.
Plymouth High School Proposed as Vote Center
The Plymouth High School may be used as a Vote Center in the upcoming November General Election.
Indiana Department of Education to Approve Argos School Board Resolution
It will be up to the Indiana Department of Education to approve a resolution by the Argos School Board to change the method of how the school board is selected.
Marshall County Election Board Certifies Primary Election
The Marshall County Election Board members took action last week to certify the results of the May Primary Election.
Marshall County Election Board Reviews Absentee Voting Turnout
The members of the Marshall County Election Board were updated on early voting Wednesday morning. As of Wednesday morning, the clerk’s office recorded 135 travel board votes, 90 mail-in ballots and 428 walk-in votes. In the May Primary Election in 2016, there were over 1,100 total votes, but it was noted that it was a Presidential Election. The members are hoping that more voters turn out at the polls on Tuesday, May 8.
Marshall County Election Board Discusses Campaign Finance Reports
The Marshall County Election Board members discussed the late filing of campaign finance reports by three candidates during their meeting Wednesday morning.
Absentee Voting Picking up in Marshall County
Absentee voting started out slowly, but the Marshall County Election Board members learned this week that the numbers are beginning to increase.
Marshall County Election Board Addresses Vote Center Confusion in Bourbon
The Marshall County Election Board members discussed a decision by the Bourbon Town Council members to use the Matchett Center as a Vote Center.
Marshall County Election Board Approves Resolution Concerning Early Voting
The Marshall County Election Board took action Tuesday morning to include new legislation that pertains to extracting early votes.
Clerk Deb VanDeMark explained that a vote may need to be withdrawn in the event that a voter who cast an early vote dies before Election Day. The current procedure involves a tedious process. Instead, a Voter ID will be assigned to the voter when they sign in and the machine on which the voter casts a ballot will be noted on the ballot receipt so that information can be easily obtained to correct. The 10-digit code can be entered and it will speed up the process.
Voter Registration Ends April 9
Now is the time to register to vote for the May Primary Election.
The Marshall County Election Board members encourage all residents to vote.
Voters may register to vote online by visiting www.indianavoters.com. Indiana residents with a valid Driver’s License or state-issued identification card may register online or update a registration record.
Marshall County Election Board Seeks Alternate Vote Center Site
The National Guard Armory in Plymouth is undergoing renovations and cannot be used as a Vote Center for the May Primary Election.
With the unavailability of the 12th vote center site, the Marshall County Election Board members Tuesday morning discussed simply moving forward with 11 vote centers or finding an alternate site. Clerk Deb Vandemark suggested checking on availability at the Knights of Columbus building in Plymouth to host more machines. Parking may be an issue, but the building would offer enough space and it would meet Vote Center requirements.
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will have several discussion items before them when they meet this morning.
Argos Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney will discuss an intergovernmental agreement for planning services. Clerk Deb Vandemark, acting on behalf of the Marshall County Election Board, will present a contract with Microvote and Brian Kubicki will have an annual agreement with Gibson Insurance for approval. Treasurer Angie Birchmeier will have a tax billing contract proposal from Worrell Corp. and Planning Director Ralph Booker will present a right-of-way dedication for approval for Carl Stockberger.
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
Marshall County Election Board Releases Polling Site Information
The Marshall County Election Board has approved polling sites for the 2015 Municipal Primary Election on May 5.
Center 1 and Center 2 voters in Plymouth will cast ballots at the National Guard Armory at 1220 W. Madison Street while Center 3 and Center 4 voters will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 901 E. Jefferson Street.
In Bremen, voters in German 3, German 4 and German 5 precincts will be voting at the Bremen High School at 511 E. Grant Street.
