The Marshall County 4-H Fair Board Association opened bids last week for the proposed multi-use building to be constructed on the grounds of the Marshall County 4-H Fairgrounds in Argos.
Continue readingBids Opened for 4-H Multi-Purpose Building
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet today where they will talk more about a plan to help brand Marshall County. Marshall County Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Jerry Chavez and Lou Pierce from the Big Idea Company presented a plan to the commissioners last month that is anticipated to help steer visitors to the county and market to those looking to settle in the Marshall County.
Continue readingStellar Feedback Session with OCRA Officials Scheduled for Later This Month
A feedback session with OCRA Officials and the local representatives who make up the Marshall County Crossroads Stellar Initiative steering committee will be held on Thursday, January 24th.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Members Select Troyer Group to Conduct Feasibility Study
The Troyer Group was recently selected to assist the Town of Argos with a feasibility study pertaining to a potential building project that is being considered. Continue reading
Regional Stellar Designation Announcement Dec. 10
The five finalists in the Regional Stellar Communities Designation process completed the last step before state officials announce the designee.
Bourbon Officials Sign Contract with Wessler Engineering to Assist with Planning Grant
Bourbon officials discussed an OCRA wastewater planning grant that could potentially pave the way for a construction grant further down the line during Wednesday night’s Town Council meeting.
Clerk-Treasurer Kim Berger explained that the planning grant is worth $35,000 and it is intended to help officials review the Town’s wastewater system and plan for any potential repairs or upgrades. She noted that council members signed a contract with Wessler Engineering this week and they’ll be conducting the system review. Continue reading
Argos Officials Hope to Secure OCRA Grant to Help Fund Potential New EMS and Fire Department Building
After consulting with a grant writer, Argos Town Council members were informed about an OCRA grant available for 90/10 match that could be utilized for a possible new Fire and EMS building.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney said that the town has been working with Shannon McLeod from Priority Project Resources. Continue reading
Culver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will hold a public hearing tonight on the proposed ordinance that would move the Culver Town Council candidate selection to the May Primary Election.
$50,000 Broadband Readiness Planning Grant Awarded to Marshall County
Photo Source: Les McFarland
Marshall County was recently awarded a Broadband Readiness Planning Grant through OCRA’s Community Development Block Grant Program.
Officials from Marshall County, as well as the towns of Bremen, Bourbon, Culver and La Paz collaborated to apply for the grant.
Marshall County was selected as one of five recipients to be a part of the pilot program that will educate and help shape how broadband can be established throughout the entire state, according to OCRA Executive Director Jodi Golden.
Argos Officials Focus on Making the Town More “Walk-Able” As a Potential Stellar Project
Argos Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney said that officials continue to nail down some of the projects they would like to include the county’s Regional Stellar Communities application. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Holds Public Hearing on Community Parks Improvement Project
The Culver Town Council members held a public hearing Monday night to take comments on the Community Parks Improvement project that is encompassed in the Culver Stellar Communities Designation Program.
Culver Town Council President Assists with Regional Stellar Effort
Culver Town Council President Ginny Bess Munroe shared with the town council members this week that she worked with Marshall County Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Jerry Chavez in the county’s application for the regional Stellar Communities Designation Program.
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will meet this morning. They will receive information from the Shady Rest Committee concerning the committee’s favorable recommendation of an addiction recovery program to be conducted in the Shady Rest Home facility on Lincoln Highway in Plymouth.
Marshall County Council Approves Pledge Toward Multi-Purpose Building Grant
The Marshall County Council approved action on Monday morning to pledge funds toward the Marshall County 4-H Fair Board Association’s OCRA grant proposal for a multi-purpose building at the fairgrounds in Argos.
Angel Balsley explained that the project was not awarded the OCRA grant request in the fall for the $500,000 grant request but the application will be submitted again in an additional grant round in February. She approached the council members Monday morning with a funding request to help the fair board obtain the grant.
Culver Considers Consultant for Stellar Projects
The Culver Town Council members considered a proposal from Mike Reese with the Troyer Group to assist the town in the many aspects required within the town’s designation as a Stellar Community.
Reese said there are a lot of components to the grant and other requirements to be considered.
Culver Town Council Gets “Stellar” News
Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist delivered some “stellar” news Tuesday night to the town council members pertaining to funding for projects within the town’s designation as a Stellar Community.
“We had our first meeting with the grant administrative staff from the state and found out for our Community Development Block Grant funding through OCRA that they basically set aside $2 million for us,” said Leist. “A lot of that we’ll use at the Culver Beach Lodge and Cavalier Sports Park. That is a significant chunk of change that won’t require a local match at all. It’s very good news!”
Marshall County 4-H Fair Association to Apply for OCRA Grant
The Marshall County Fair Board will be applying for an Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) grant worth $500,000 for a multi-purpose building in the Town of Argos.
An application request was approved by the Marshall County Council members on Monday morning. Marshall County Fair Board Secretary Angel Balsley explained that the project did not receive grant funding in the previous round of OCRA grants but will apply for the additional grant round in February. The date to announce an intention to apply for the grant is Friday, Dec 1. The fee is $150 which will be paid for by the fair board. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Approves Beach Lodge Renovation Plan Resolution
The Culver Town Council this week reviewed a resolution for renovations to the Culver Beach Lodge.
A Community Development Block Grant of $15,000 was awarded to the town with a local match of $3,500 for the renovations. Officials with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs have reviewed the plans and are satisfied with how the grant money will be utilized.
Culver Reviews Stellar Communities
The Town of Culver held their follow-up meeting with OCRA on Friday after not receiving an Indiana Stellar Communities designation.
Culver Recruits New Blood for Indiana Main Street Project
The group working to designate Culver as an Indiana Main Street Community is looking for new members, and they believe they have the resources to expand.
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