The Marshall County Commissioners had a few questions about a contract being signed for bridge inspections.
USI Consultants inspected the county’s bridges as part of Phase One of the contract period. Nine of Marshall County’s bridges received a score of 4 or below. That indicates they’re in poor condition.
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An April burglary in Marshall County has led to an arrest.
According to information released from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, the burglary occurred on April 6th in the 16-thousand block of Mill Pond Trail.
The software isn’t in use just yet, but a few area counties have spent nearly $200-thousand to better assess real estate and personal property values.
“XSoft” software is currently used by 43 Indiana counties as well as the state Department of Local Government Finance. Marshall County gave approval to use the software in May hoping the new platform will streamline productivity.
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A Michigan man was taken into custody on Sunday night after police say he was driving while intoxicated.
Around 11:45 p.m. on U.S. 30 in Marshall County, officers observed a vehicle traveling westbound in excess of 90 miles per hour. A traffic stop was conducted near the Grovertown Truckstop.
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A fire training facility received conditional approval from the Marshall County Commissioners on Monday morning.
The site has been in the works for some time, but plans are to move forward with construction for firefighter, police, and EMS training opportunities. The training tower recently received a recommendation from the Marshall County Jail Holding Corporation to host the site on the jail property adjacent to the employee parking lot.
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The Marshall County Commissioners have given their endorsement to a grant that could attract more people to the region.
During Monday morning’s Commissioners meeting, the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative was discussed. The program is designed to avoid the risk of losing population by attracting new residents to the area.
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Marshall County is accepting nominations for an honor that comes around once every 200 years.
A committee has been formed to help organize events surrounding the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. The event won’t take place until 2016, but volunteers must be found to carry the torch through all 92 counties.
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The People’s University of Marshall County is a learning center that teams up with local businesses to offer specialized classes for interested individuals of all ages. Currently, People’s U is seeking potential students and instructors as well as new ideas for desired courses. Continue reading
The Town of Culver may be waiting for another attempt before additional revenue is gained.
A letter was sent by the Town to the Marshall County Council expressing their support for a Local Option Highway User Tax and Wheel Tax. Due to stagnant funding from the state of Indiana, local entities are considering the tax as a way to raise revenue for road maintenance and repairs.
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The Marshall County Community Foundation is inching closer to receiving some major grant funds.
The Lilly Endowment announced a matching funds grant challenge in 2014. The Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) grant is designed to give charitable organizations a bit of flexibility in how their funds are used. According to a press release, local communities have raised around $130-million for communities in the state.
The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation will be looking for additional money to aid in their efforts.
The non-profit partnership was developed in 2007, but is now turning its focus toward expanding its efforts. According to a press release, the company is launching “Invest in Marshall County,” a four-year capital campaign to help raise about $200-thousand annually.
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A project for Leadership Marshall County is turning recycling into a bit of entertainment.
The group’s “Class of XX (20)” is hosting the Marshall County Recycle Rally this Saturday. Residents of Marshall County are being asked to come to the Solid Waste District and Recycle Depot to dispose of recyclable items.
The Plymouth Common Council will be sending a letter of support to Marshall County.
Due to anticipated cuts at the state level, Marshall County has been exploring options to continue funding road maintenance and repairs. Among the options being considered are a Local Option Highway User Income Tax and a Wheel Tax.
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A new pre-school location will be opening in Marshall County.
According to a press release from the Culver Community Schools Corporation, the pre-school classroom will be located at Argos Elementary School. The class will accept students from three school corporations, including: Argos, Culver, and Triton.
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Students in Marshall County may have an opportunity to learn more about a career in law enforcement.
The camp, which will be held between June 23rd and 26th has been an annual occurrence for the last 36 years. Marshall County Sheriff Tom Chamberlin says the statewide camp is targeted toward 7th and 8th graders.
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An accident on U.S. 31 at 9A east of Plymouth stopped traffic for a period on Thursday.
Marshall County, Plymouth Fire, and Plymouth EMS were called to the scene of the two vehicle accident around 12:20 p.m. on Thursday.
A Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipient has been named in Marshall County.
The scholarship includes sufficient funds for the recipient to receive full tuition at a four-year college or university. The Lilly Endowment scholarship also includes a $900 stipend for books and other equipment.
The Marshall County Community Foundation says Haley Klimaszewski was this year’s recipient. She currently attends Culver Community High School, but is planning to attend Indiana University in Bloomington.
The scholarships are managed as part of a statewide initiative to help residents achieve higher levels of education.
A committee made the recommendation to the Marshall County Community Foundation’s Board of Directors. The recommendation comes after the committee interviewed three individuals out of 20 applications.
Klimaszewski plans to study genetics during her time at university.
Crews responded to the scene of a house fire in Bremen on Saturday.
Firefighters from the Bremen Fire Department, and emergency responders with Bremen EMS were called to the 3-thousand block of Sea Lane where the home saw flames.
A vehicle was driven off the roadway in Marshall County last Friday, and authorities believe alcohol may have been a factor.
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A home in Marshall County is being called a total loss after a structure fire on Wednesday afternoon.
Volunteer firefighters in Tippecanoe received the call just before 3:00 on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency responders were on the scene of another call, causing them to take about 10 minutes to arrive at the scene.
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