Multiple Counts Filed Against Kosciusko County Sheriff, Two Others

ChipmanKosciuskoAn 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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Marshall County Sees Insurance Premium Increase for Multiple Policies

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner
Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner

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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Marshall County Plans Training in Face of Internal Controls Requirements

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner
Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner

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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Culver Revises Building Permit Fees Following Numerous Discussions

culver-town-hallAn 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.

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Marshall County Further Pursuing Vote Center Model

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner
Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner

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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Marshall County to Question Method for Budget Transfers

Marshall County Council
Marshall County Council

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 Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner
Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Deb Griewank, Kevin Overmyer and Kurt Garner

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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