The Marshall County Commissioners anticipate a full agenda this morning.
Commissioners Consider Temporary Road Closure Request
Commissioners Approve Contract for Health Department Design Work
Plans are now progressing for an eventual move of the Marshall County Health Department.
The idea has been discussed for a few years, but received approval by the Marshall County Council last week. During Monday morning’s County Commissioners meeting, a contract was presented that will lead to preliminary design and construction documents for the move.
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Marshall County Navigates State Requirements for Road Funding
Marshall County is taking steps to better fund road improvements over the next year.
During Monday night’s Marshall County Council meeting, resolution’s from the County’s communities were presented showing support for an increase in both a Local Option Highway User Tax and a County Economic Development Income Tax.
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Marshall County Plans Voting Upgrades Prior to November Election
The Marshall County Council has decided to pursue upgrades to its voting technology in preparation for November’s General Election.
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Marshall County Treasurer Extends Hours During Property Tax Collections
The Marshall County Treasurer’s office will be extending its hours for tax collection purposes next week.
Treasurer Penny Lukenbill made the request to the county commissioners during their Monday morning meeting. Property tax collection is undertaken in the spring and the fall in Indiana.
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Commissioners Considers Various Options for Securing County Building
Another option for securing the Marshall County Building will be presented to the County Council at their meeting next week.
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel discussed a recommendation from the County’s Personnel Committee to hire another security officer during Monday’s Commissioner’s Meeting. The recommendation comes following a previous recommendation to hire a deputy EMA Director to provide security at the site.
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Culver Considers Long-Term Funding for Marshall County Roads
Marshall County asked about taxes, and the Town of Culver has provided an answer.
Tuesday night’s Culver Town Council meeting was used to consider a resolution that will play a part in the future of local taxes. For several weeks, Marshall County has been developing plans that would implement a long-term funding solution for road repairs and maintenance.
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Family Focused PAC Endorses Republican for State Office
A candidate for state office in Marshall County has received the endorsement of a “Pro-Family” organization’s Political Action Committee.
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Impaired LaPorte Driver Arrested Following Multiple Phone Calls
A bit of erratic driving may have landed a LaPorte man in jail in Marshall County.
County Commissioners Consider Timber Sale in Mill Pond Area
The Marshall County Commissioners will discuss the possibility of a timber sale with the manager of a Marshall County forest.
Marshall County Performs Well in Annual Health Rankings Report
An annual study ranking Indiana’s counties by health factors and outcomes has been released, and Marshall County is ranked in the top third of Indiana counties.
County Council Considers EMA Expansion
The Marshall County Council will consider a request to expand the EMA Department after the matter was taken-up by the County Commissioners, last week.
Marshall County Prepares for All Scenarios During State Road Funding Talks
Marshall County may be readying for a lack of state action on road funding.
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting, a matter was reviewed arising from discussions with local government officials at Swan Lake Country Club.
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Marshall Commissioners to Learn About Gypsy Moth
The Marshall County Commissioners plan to learn a bit about Gypsy Moths during their meeting this morning.
Cash and Firearms Stolen From Rural Marshall County Home
Marshall County Police are investigating an incident that occurred on Wednesday.
Marshall County Council Adopts Budget for Sheriff’s Commissary Fund
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department now has a budget for spending revenue generated out of its Commissary Fund.
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Council meeting, Sheriff Matt Hassel approached the fiscal body about the prospect of adopting a budget for certain purchases that hopes to improve the department. The Commissary Fund is the account where money gained from the sale of products to inmates incarcerated at the Marshall County Justice Center is placed.
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County Commissioners to Consider Interview and Confession Upgrades
The Marshall County Council plans to review a proposal by the County Prosecutor and Sheriff’s Department during their meeting this morning.
Marshall County Chips Away at Bicentennial Celebration Goals
The Marshall County Bicentennial Committee says they are waiting to finalize applications for torch bearers.
Indiana celebrates its bicentennial this year with a torch being carried through each county in the state. The bicentennial torch will travel through Marshall County in early October.
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Marshall County Vote Center Plan Developing
The Marshall County Election Board is beginning to put ideas to paper that may affect the future of voting in Marshall County.
Thursday night, the Election Board held a public hearing on a plan that would transition their operations during election season to a vote center model. The concept aims to reduce the number of polling sites, but allow voters to cast the proper ballot from any of the locations. Thursday night’s meeting was used to explain the process, but also begin to form more concrete proposals.
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More Candidates File for Elected Office in Marshall County
A few more candidates have registered their names for elected office in Marshall County.
