PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Plan Commission will have a pair of meetings on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in the second-floor meeting room of the County Building at 112 W. Jefferson St. in Plymouth.

The first meeting is an executive session at 6 p.m. for the purpose of discussing a job performance evaluation.
The second is the regular monthly public meeting scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.
There is only one official item on the agenda, which is the request for a vacation of an easement in Rolling Meadow Subdivision.

PLYMOUTH — On Feb. 23 at 3 p.m., Plymouth Police assisted Marshall County Probation with an offender visit.

They had received a tip that Donald K. Allen, 63, of Bremen, had been living at the Economy Inn and had not registered it as a new address.
Upon making contact and after a brief investigation, Green was placed under arrest for a sex offender registration violation.

Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

PLYMOUTH — A fire last week at Heartland Art Center in downtown Plymouth has led to adjustments in the group’s upcoming

plans as they continue operation while working towards returning to their downtown Plymouth home.
In a press release on Monday, Heartland announced the following changes to its upcoming schedule:
— The reception for Melissa Coole on Friday, Feb. 27, has been canceled. They plan to reschedule once the renovation project is complete.
— Youth Art Month has been postponed to April. Updated dates will be shared soon, and families and schools will be contacted directly.
— Registered class participants will be informed individually regarding alternative locations and plans.
— The Northeast Neighborhood Update meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 25, has been moved to City Council Chambers at 124 N. Michigan St.
The release also stated that they hoped to have a temporary location soon and again thanked firefighters and volunteers who helped to ensure that no artwork was damaged in the fire.
Any questions can be directed to heartlandartistsgallery@gmail.com.

PLYMOUTH — A request by the Plymouth Aquatic Center brought a heated exchange between Plymouth Mayor Robert

Listenberger and Clerk-Treasurer Lynn Gorski.
City Attorney Jeff Houin brought the request before the Common Council by the group to change the date of distribution for the twice yearly $144,000 lease payments by the city. Currently, the payments are in June and December — the months that the city gets its tax draw. To aid in budgeting purposes, the group asked the city to change the payments to March and September to even out the payments that will continue to be made by the Plymouth School Corporation in June and December.
Gorski told the Council that changing the payment schedule would require that the City dip into General Fund reserves to make the payments, suggesting that it might cause the delay of some approved purchases for city department heads. Houin pointed out that currently the city had $10 million in reserves and that moving the payment to the Aquatic Center would not have a big effect.
That led to the first exchange between Listenberger and Gorski.

Gorski’s comments brought a response from Listenberger

Later in the meeting the Council approved the request to change the payment dates for the Aquatic Center but Councilman Don Ecker added a comment of his own.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a new work zone initiative to increase worker safety.

INDOT is implementing Project Greenlight, a program to equip highway workers with Guardian Angel safety lights, to help bring awareness to workers in times of limited visibility.
Guardian Angel safety lights are wearable devices with flashing green patterns that increase worker visibility from all directions. When worn with a high-visibility vest, these lights help workers become 89 percent more visible to the traveling public, according to a study from Battelle Memorial Institute.
Bright green is the most visible color to the human eye and is the most visible from longer distances. The color green is also easily distinguishable from the rest of INDOT’s standard work zone lighting.
“Studies show drivers are more likely to move over and slow down when they see these green lights in work zones,” said INDOT Commissioner Lyndsay Quist. “The safety of our team is always our top priority as they make improvements to Indiana’s infrastructure, and we hope this small tool will have a big impact.”
INDOT began piloting the green safety lights in fall 2025 within the three Hoosier Helper patrol areas – Northwest Indiana near Gary, Indianapolis metropolitan area, and Southeast Indiana near Louisville – and within highway maintenance crews in the Indianapolis Subdistrict and various crews throughout the state.
As the program moves forward, approximately 375 lights will be distributed across the state, starting with the INDOT Northwest District. INDOT Highway Technicians and Hoosier Helpers are encouraged to use the green lights during nighttime operations, as well as during times of inclement weather like fog, rain or snow, when visibility might be lower.
Green safety lights were brought to INDOT through its Innovation and Process Improvement Division. Innovation is one of INDOT’s core values as the agency looks to challenge the status quo through creative thinking and new technologies. An annual competition is held for INDOT employees to submit innovative ideas that make jobs safer, more efficient, and more effective. Those ideas are then voted on internally and implemented throughout the agency.

PLYMOUTH — The city of Plymouth was awarded an INDOT grant for a proposed sidewalk project extending from Lake Avenue

near Washington Discovery Academy north to US 30.
City Engineer Dan Sellers gave the good news at last night’s Board of Works and Safety meeting.

The City will begin the request for proposals (RFPs) for the engineering portion of the project, which will not begin construction until the latter part of 2030.

PLYMOUTH — On Feb. 22,​ 2026, at approximately 1 AM Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Deputies conducted a warrant

service at a residence on Michigan Road in Plymouth.
Deputies found 29-year-old Dakota Elder and 54-year-old Mark Elder hiding in the residence. Mark had an active warrant through Marshall County with no bond, and Dakota was found to be in violation of a no-contact order.
Suspected marijuana was also located in the residence both were transported to the Marshall County Jail. Mark Elder was booked for his active warrant with no bond. Dakota Elder was booked for Invasion of Privacy with a Prior Conviction – Level 6 Felony and Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor. Dakota was issued a $1,​505 bond.

PLYMOUTH — Join the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency on March 9th to learn more about severe weather.

March 8-14 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. After last spring, Marshall County residents know that severe storms and tornadoes can cause significant damage.
Topics that will be covered include understanding weather terminology, learning why storms form, unpacking a recent history of severe weather in Marshall County, discovering how to spot and report weather conditions, and developing plans to keep you and your family safe in storms.
This event is being held at the Marshall County Museum on Monday, March 9th, from 6 PM – 7:30 PM. Seating is limited, so please register by filling out the form here:
https://forms.gle/ZrK9X9XeTVXERTZ99

PLYMOUTH — The handling of an explosion in a silo at US Granules in Plymouth brought a swift reaction from staff at the

business and Plymouth firefighters in mitigating any further damage.
The response of firefighters working in conjunction with US Granules staff was able to handle the emergency quickly, bringing praise from Plymouth Fire Chief Steve Holm.

PLYMOUTH — On Feb. 23, 2026, Officers responded to Plymouth Regional Medical Center for two calls made directly to the

Hospital regarding bombs being placed in the building.
Officers quickly coordinated with staff and began evacuating patients and staff members. The building was cleared of any threats shortly after 1 A.M. on Feb. 24, 2026.
Plymouth Police were assisted by Plymouth Fire, LaPorte County K9, Porter County K9 and South Bend PD Bomb Squad.
An investigation into the caller is still ongoing.

BREMEN — While the Indiana State Police continue investigating after a Marshall County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was struck

while working a crash along US 31 on Monday morning, the preliminary investigation by Trooper Andrew Barker indicates that at 7:30 a.m., Marshall County Deputy Matthew Brown was working a crash on US 31 near 13th Road.
Brown’s vehicle was parked near the inside shoulder, with emergency lights activated, while he worked on a separate crash involving a vehicle that was in the center median along northbound US 31. A gold Chevrolet van driven by Carlos Alexis Flores Hernandez, 30 of Peru, lost control as it traveled northbound and sideswiped the left side of Brown’s vehicle.
Brown was inside his vehicle when it was struck. He was transported to an area hospital to be evaluated and released. Flores Hernandez was found not to have a driver’s license and was arrested by assisting Marshall County deputies.
At the time of the crash, the area was experiencing lake effect snow that made roads slick, requiring reduced speeds.
Indiana statute IC 9-21-8-35 requires drivers to move over or slow down for stationary emergency vehicles, recovery vehicles, utility vehicles, solid waste haulers, highway maintenance vehicles, and disabled vehicles displaying flashing hazard lights.

PLYMOUTH — On Feb. 21,​ 2026, at 1:20 a.m., a Marshall County Sheriff’s Department K9 Deputy conducted a traffic stop with

a vehicle in the area of 7th Road and King Road.
The driver of the vehicle was identified as 39-year-old Kyle Lisac. The passenger was identified as 48-year-old Rachel Berdine. During the traffic stop,​ K9 Diesel conducted an open-air sniff around the vehicle and alerted to the presence of narcotic odors inside the vehicle.
A probable cause search of the vehicle resulted in Deputies locating multiple firearms,​ suspected fentanyl,​ methamphetamine,​ and drug paraphernalia.
Lisac and Berdine were both booked into the Marshall County Jail for Possession of Methamphetamine,​ Possession of Cocaine or a Narcotic Drug,​ with an Enhancing Circumstance, and Possession of Paraphernalia​.

Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Average gasoline prices in Indiana have fallen 12.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.67/g today, according to

GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 20.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 23.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 6.2 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.686 per gallon.
Lowest reported prices locally:
Pulaski County
Winamac — $2.84
Francisville — $2.99
Medaryville — $2.89
Starke County
Knox — $2.79
North Judson — $2.85
Hamlet — $2.57
LaPorte
LaPorte — $2.64
Michigan City — $2.67
Wanatah — $2.82
Rolling Prairie — $2.99
Westville — $2.84
Walkerton — $2.26
Marshall County
Argos — $2.64
Bourbon — $2.99
Bremen — $2.59
Culver — $2.84
Plymouth — $2.49
LaPaz — $2.59
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Indiana was priced at $2.24/g yesterday, while the most expensive was $3.39/g, a difference of $1.15/g.
The national average price of gasoline has risen 1.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.88/g today.
“Average gasoline prices continue to drift higher as crude oil trades near its highest level since last summer, driven by mounting geopolitical risk premiums tied to escalating tensions between the United States and Iran,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “While there has been no direct disruption to energy infrastructure, markets are increasingly pricing in the possibility of a broader exchange that could threaten supply flows. Beyond geopolitics, we’re also seeing localized supply constraints, including refinery outages and disruptions along the Olympic Pipeline, which have amplified price pressures in the Pacific Northwest. These developments are unlikely to be isolated, as planned refinery maintenance is set to intensify in the weeks ahead. As seasonal supply tightens, the national average is increasingly likely to retest the $3-per-gallon threshold.”
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PLYMOUTH — Due to concerns from drifting snow, Marshall County will be going under a Travel Advisory effective

immediately.
While the recent lake effect event only dropped a few inches of snow, wind gusts up to 30 mph have created drifting conditions across the county. This has hindered plowing efforts by the Marshall County Highway Department on rural county roads. Please be careful while driving, especially in open areas that are prone to drifting.
A Travel Advisory is the lowest level of local travel restrictions. It means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of hazardous situations, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas. Travel advisories are signified with yellow on statewide travel status maps.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was investigating a crash at US 31 and US 30 when a motorist struck

Sergeant Matthew Brown’s vehicle, causing severe damage to both vehicles. Brown was treated and released from the hospital. The driver of the other car was unlicensed and arrested. The Indiana State Police are investigating the crash.

CULVER — The Culver Community Middle School will stage a production of Annie Jr. on March 14 at 7 p.m. and again on

March 15 at 3 p.m.
Enjoy the familiar story of the spirited orphan Annie in 1930s New York City as she escapes the cruel Miss Hannigan, finds a dog named Sandy, and captures the heart of billionaire Oliver Warbucks, all while searching for her true parents.
Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Election Board will hold a public hearing in the Marshall County Clerk’s Office at 211

West Madison Street in Plymouth, Indiana on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.
The purpose of the hearing is to determine the Candidate Filing Challenge of the Declaration of Candidacy for Primary Nomination for Jacob Mechling and Nathan D. Brown.
The public is welcome to attend.

CULVER — The Town of Culver has partnered with Downtown Strategies to develop a Five-Year Action Plan for Downtown

Culver. The design of the plan will be to identify practical small-scale strategies for what Culver should do to see immediate impact.
The town is inviting citizens to take part in a stakeholder input session to collaboratively share ideas, goals, concerns, and challenges to help formulate the Five-Year Action Plan.
It will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from Noon to 1:30 PM at the Culver-Union Township Public Library – 107 N Main St, Culver, IN 46511.
You can RSVP at https://forms.office.com/r/86zrsdXvFq

PLYMOUTH — On the afternoon of Feb. 13, 2026, at approx 4 pm, Plymouth Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of

Michigan and Parkview Street. The officer knew the driver had a suspended driver’s license.
The driver was Kevin Cole, 43 years old, of Walkerton. During the officer’s traffic stop, he identified signs of impairment, to which Cole refused to perform any field sobriety testing and refused a chemical test.
A signed search warrant was obtained, and the chemical test was performed. Cole was transported and lodged at the Marshall County Jail for Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated, Controlled Substance and Possession of Marijuana.

Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

PLYMOUTH — On the evening of Feb. 18, 2026, just before 6 pm, Plymouth Police were dispatched to the police department for

a juvenile who wanted to report a domestic altercation involving an adult family member.
It was reported that the juvenile had been battered and strangled by the adult, who was identified as 47-year-old Kristopher Bugg of Plymouth. Plymouth Police Officers located and spoke with Bugg outside his residence. Bugg was taken into custody after officers conducted interviews and the juvenile was transported to the hospital to be seen by medical personnel.
Plymouth Officers would also apply for a search warrant for the residence, which was granted, and a search of the home was completed. Suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia were located in the home at the time of the search.
Bugg was lodged at the Marshall County Jail on preliminary charges of felony-strangulation, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of a legend drug, misdemeanor-domestic battery, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia.

Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.