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Culver Work Session May Extend Sidewalk Snow Removal to Commercial District
The Town of Culver may consider snow removal from the sidewalks of some commercial businesses in the near future.
Business representatives asked the Town to consider implementing the service after it was noticed that the downtown merchants often scoop their sidewalks at different points in the day. The inconsistent snow can obstruct pedestrian traffic.
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Culver Town Council Approves Amended Golf Cart Regulations
The Culver Town Council has approved updated rules to regulate the use of golf carts within the community.
Last night’s meeting was the first for new board members Tammy Shaffer and Joel Samuelson. The two were faced with an immediate decision to raise fees to register the vehicles for use within the town.
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Vote Centers Ready to Move into Planning Phase in Marshall County
Check another item off the list for changing Marshall County into a vote center county.
The idea is to reduce the number of polling sites, but to allow registered voters to cast the proper ballot from any of the locations based on a state identification. Marshall County has already purchased e-poll books to aid in the process.
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Incumbent Commissioner Draws Primary Challenger
A member of the Marshall County Council has decided to challenge the incumbent for a seat on the Marshall County Board of Commissioners.
Marshall County Road Repair Plan Up Against Available Resources
A multi-year plan for improving road conditions in Marshall County will be considered in the near future.
Reduced funding levels and ailing infrastructure has prompted the Marshall County Highway Department to develop the plans – which calls for treating the roads most in need, and estimating the cost of bringing the roadways to a quality level.
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Marshall County Approves Gifting Service Weapon to Retired Deputies
Retired members of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will now get to keep their service weapon following action by the Marshall County Commissioners.
Marshall County’s steps to provide law enforcement officers with their service weapon follows similar action taken by the City of Plymouth to bestow their police officers with their firearm upon retirement.
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Marshall County Approves Intergovernmental Agreement with Plymouth
A bit of extra consideration has led the Marshall County Commissioners to approve an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Plymouth.
The contract was tabled at the Commissioner’s previous meeting. Under the agreement, Plymouth financially compensates the County for the use of their Planning and Zoning services.
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Marshall County to Re-Consider Intergovernmental Agreement
The Marshall County Commissioners will once again consider an agreement with the City of Plymouth to share the use of the County’s Planning and Inspection Departments.
Marshall County Community Corrections Makes Small Budget Adjustments
A few housekeeping items will be affecting the way Marshall County’s Community Corrections program monitors its spending. If people want to know more about Residential Cleaning Service, they can hire them from here!
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Council meeting, Ward Byers – who administrates the program – said changes to the department’s budget are required as part of an agreement with the Indiana Department of Corrections.
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Saturday Storm Brings Winter Weather Advisory for much of Northern Indiana
The National Weather Service has declared a Winter Weather Advisory for much of Northern Indiana, Saturday.
Speed Limit Established North of Michigan Road Roundabout
Marshall County has established a speed limit in Plymouth that hopes to improve safety and manage traffic flow.
Ohio Teens Arrested in Marshall County Following Discovery of Fake ID’s
The Marshall County Police Department arrested four teens on Friday following the discovery of what is alleged to be fake ID’s.
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Marshall County Nearing Passage of Buggy Ordinance Tax
The Marshall County Commissioners have taken another step toward the establishment of a buggy ordinance.
Amish populations often use local roadways, but establishing a fee to pay for repairs incurred by their use of Marshall County’s roads was found to be in use in neighboring counties.
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Marshall County Begins Extra Holiday Travel Patrols, Friday
Holiday travel is prompting the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department to increase its traffic patrols.
Marshall County Seats Newest Council Member
The newest member of the Marshall County Council took his seat for the first time, Monday morning.
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Starke County Attempting Conservation Projects with State Grants
Two state departments have awarded nearly $1-million in grants that look to improve conservation efforts in the Hoosier State.
Man Flees St. Joseph County Accident, Arrested Following Second Accident in Marshall County
A Plymouth man was arrested in the early hours on Sunday morning following what authorities say is multiple car accidents.
Marshall County Resident Decries Road Quality, Funding Issues
A Marshall County resident continues to press the County Commissioners about available road funding in their fiscal year budget.
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Culver Looks to Finalize Unsafe Buildings Ordinance
The Culver Town Council has an opportunity to bring itself in line with a recently established practice in Marshall County, tonight.
According to their agenda, Culver will bring an “Unsafe Buildings” ordinance to second and third reading. The ordinance passed first reading earlier this month.
