The Marshall County Council members considered an additional appropriation request from Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel concerning the proposed jail expansion project.
Continue readingArchitect, Financial Representatives Provide Information during Jail Information Meeting
Members of the Marshall County Council hosted an informational meeting Monday night about variables surrounding a possible addition of a housing pod at the Marshall County Jail to help alleviate an overcrowding situation there.
Continue readingStatistics Presented at Marshall County Joint Session Emphasize Need for Jail Expansion
With jail overcrowding concerns at the forefront of many minds in Marshall County, it should come as no surprise that statics presented during November’s joint session between County Council members and commissioners showed a need for additional space.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Vote to Move Forward on Jail Pod Design
Representatives from the Architecture and Engineering Firm RQAW requested permission from the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning on whether or not to move to the next phase in the design aspect of the construction of a new inmate housing pod at the Marshall County Jail.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Approves Additional Legal Services for Jail Lawsuits
The Marshall County Commissioners continue to deal with lawsuits filed due to overcrowding issues at the jail.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Addresses Jail Overcrowding
The overcrowding issue at the Marshall County Jail is just one of the complaints in new lawsuits filed against the county.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Hire Architects, Bond Counsel for Possible Jail Expansion
Marshall County’s proposed jail expansion took another step forward Tuesday. The county commissioners approved a contract with architecture firm RQAW. RQAW President and CEO Troy Woodruff said the design will depend on input from local stakeholders.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Hold Hearing over Proposed Infrastructure Development Zone
Marshall County residents will have a chance to weigh in this morning on a measure that would make certain broadband infrastructure exempt from property taxation.
A public hearing over a proposed infrastructure development zone will be held during this morning’s county commissioners meeting. The designation was requested by Marshall County REMC last month.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Receive Proposals for Additional Pod at Jail
With the rising population numbers at the Marshall County Jail, the Marshall County Commissioners are looking to add an inmate housing pod to alleviate some overcrowding issues.
Continue readingJail Pod Addition Discussions to Begin
The Marshall County Jail may be expanding to accommodate the growing number of inmates in the jail.
Plymouth City Building Project Delayed
The staff members who occupy the Plymouth City Building will have to wait a little while longer before moving into the newly renovated structure.
Plymouth City Building Renovation Project Sees Delay
It will be a few more months before the Plymouth City Building will reopen to staff and residents.
Challenges Arise in Plymouth City Hall Renovation Project
The companies working on the Plymouth City Hall renovation project have encountered some challenges.
Tyler Kelsey from RQAW told the Plymouth Redevelopment Commission members on Tuesday night that demolition work is nearly complete and new construction is happening on the second floor of the city building.