10/31/11 If Marshall County residents didn’t receive their monthly payments from the Social Security Administration, 8.9 percent of total personal income in the county would be lost, a total of $120,099,857 in 2009. Marshall County is more dependent on Social Security payments than is the rest of the country. Nationally, 5.5 percent of total...
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02/16/11 The preliminary Marshall County 2010 Census figures are in.   Marshall County grew 4% during the last 10 years from 45,128 to 47, 051.  Indiana grew at a 6.6% rate.  Most of Indiana’s growth occurred in the center part of the state.  Hamilton and Hendricks counties were the fastest growing areas of the state....
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12/21/10 The Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) certified Marshall County’s 2011 budget order and tax rates on December 20, paving the way for on-time property tax bills for the second year in a row. The budget certification puts the county in a position to have taxes due on May 10, 2011. Marshall County...
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The Marshall County Commissioners will meet Monday morning at 9:30 in their second floor meeting room of the County Building. Their first item of business is Ed Charleston of Goodwill Industries.  County Assessor Debbie Dunning will present contracts for approval, Neal Haeck head of the County Highway Department will report on the activity in...
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Swan Lake Resort was the sight of the Golden Anniversary of United Way in Marshall County.  United Way has been helping Marshall County residents for 50 years. Mike Linter, Master of Ceremonies, open the celebration welcoming Co-Chairs for this year’s special celebration, Jim and Susan Wagner.  They said they were honored to be selected...
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Living on the Land is a two part educational series that explores farming practices and various crop and animal enterprises that can be done on small acreage and other aspects of living in a rural setting.  This training series well be held at several locations across Indiana.  Marshall County is hosting a site for...
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The Marshall County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau will be giving away a 4 x 4 Barn Quilt.  By purchasing a candy bar for $5.00 you will receive an entry for the drawing.  The barn quilt is called “Hands all Around.”  We invite visitors to stop by and see the quilt block and learn more...
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Marshall County Neighborhood Center is gearing up for the holiday season. We have taken applications in partnership with Leadership Marshall County and Plymouth Community Schools at school registration. However, if you missed us there and are in need of assistance this holiday season please come and fill out an application during the following days/times:...
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Internship opportunities are coming to the Marshall County Community Foundation (MCCF).  Beginning in the 2011 spring semester, the foundation will employ up to two (2) students each term through the summer of 2012.  Full- or part-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in accredited two- or four-year Indiana colleges and universities are eligible to apply....
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09/03/10 Souvenirs at the Marshall County Blueberry Festival are a big deal.  You’ll find everything from a shot glass, to T-shirts and sweatshirts, coffee mugs, and more.  They have hats, bags, magnets and tote bags. The annual collectable Blueberry Baskets have been flying off the shelves at the office and only a very limited...
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