The Marshall County Clerk’s office is reminding voters of a few upcoming deadlines prior to the May 3rd primary election.
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Knox Man Sentenced to 20 Years on Meth Charges in Marshall County
A Knox man was sentenced on Wednesday in Marshall County Superior Court on charges of dealing methamphetamine.
33-year-old Ryan Smith was arrested in August of 2015 after a vehicle he was in was stopped by Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies. An air sniff was conducted by a K9 Unit and indicated the presence of drugs inside the vehicle.
Multiple Counts Filed Against Kosciusko County Sheriff, Two Others
An investigation into the alleged criminal activity of a Kosciusko County resident has also led to the arrest of the county’s Sheriff.
Multiple charges have been filed against three individuals following an extensive investigation by Warsaw Police and Indiana State Police. A press conference was held Monday afternoon to address the matter by appointed Special Prosecutor Nelson Chipman in Marshall County. He says the grand jury charges stem from an investigation started as part of Kevin Bronson’s separate cocaine and gang-activity arrest in August of 2015.
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Meth Discovered Following Arrest for Traffic Violations
Marshall County authorities have arrested a Claypool man after a suspended driving arrest led to the discovery of methamphetamine.
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Marshall County Sees Insurance Premium Increase for Multiple Policies
The Marshall County government has decided to continue with the same companies for property and casualty insurance.
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting, three representatives of Gibson Insurance made the recommendation and explained several of the changes planned for the coming year.
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New Candidates File in Marshall County As Deadline Nears
The deadline is drawing near for candidates to file to run for elected office.
Marshall County Plans Training in Face of Internal Controls Requirements
Marshall County has decided to implement a system of financial controls at the encouragement of state statute.
County Attorney Jim Clevenger says the Indiana General Assembly requested the State Board of Accounts to come up with the new standards. The policies – which are to be adopted at the local level – are designed to hopefully prevent mismanagement of government funds, even delving into the possibility of criminal actions.
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Marshall County Treasurer Seeking County Council Seat
Only a few days remain for candidates interested in running for elected office to file the proper paperwork to do so.
Marshall County Adds Names to Growing Candidate List
Marshall County has attracted a few more names to the ballots heading into 2016’s primary and general elections.
Culver Revises Building Permit Fees Following Numerous Discussions
An extended process to revise building permit fees in the Town of Culver has been completed.
During Tuesday night’s Culver Town Council meeting, an ordinance was revisited on second reading that would update fees charged for new construction and renovation projects to an increased level.You can also contact experts from Renew Kitchen & Bath Remodeling to renovate your home with an evolving trend.
More Names Added to Political Races in Marshall County
Add a couple more names to the list of candidates for political office in Marshall County.
Marshall County Finalizes Contract for Tax Bill Preparation
Marshall County has outsourced its tax bill preparation services.
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Budget Transfer Policy Enacted by Marshall County Council
An issue that surfaced at the end of December was brought back up by the Marshall County Council, this week.
Several department heads attended the meeting to seek clarification on exactly how budget transfers between major categories are approved. Budgetary line items are required by the state of Indiana to remain in the black.
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Marshall County Tax Bill Preparation Soon to be Outsourced
The Marshall County Treasurer’s office is looking to save on time and on resources when it comes to tax bill preparation.
For the past 15 years or so, the Treasurer’s office has printed property tax bills in-house. Marshall County Treasurer Penny Lukenbill requested Monday morning that the preparation methods be changed to contract with an outside company.
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Marshall County Further Pursuing Vote Center Model
Marshall County plans to further consider implementing a vote center concept during election season.
County Clerk Debbie Vandemark said the Election Board is ready to move ahead with the idea following the acquisition of electronic poll books. About 1/3 of the counties in Indiana are now using the model. Under the proposal, the polling sites in Marshall County could be used by anyone properly registered to vote and residing in the county.
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Offices to Close for Christmas
Most government offices will be closed starting tomorrow for the Christmas holiday. Marshall County, the City of Plymouth, and the Town of Culver will all be closed on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Continue reading
Marshall County Among Those to Benefit from Regional Cities Grant Funds
Months of waiting have paid off for the North Central Indiana Region.
It was announced Tuesday afternoon that Marshall County, St. Joseph, and Elkhart Counties will receive $42-million in Regional Cities grant funds. The region was one of three top prize winners announced through the project.
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Marshall County to Question Method for Budget Transfers
The Marshall County Council may soon be considering how they approve budget transfers.
During Monday morning’s meeting, administrators within the county government questioned how the County Council is now approving budget transfers. According to multiple department heads, county elected officials are not necessarily required to approve budget line item transfers within the same fund.
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Marshall County Considers Setting Curfew Amid State Changes
Marshall County may soon consider an ordinance specifying a curfew for youth residing, or traveling through the County.
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Commissioner’s meeting, Sheriff Matt Hassel explained to the board that the state of Indiana has made changes leaving the responsibility on several matters up to local governments.
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Buggy Ordinance Inches Forward in Marshall County
Marshall County is preparing for the adoption of the Buggy Ordinance.
