Indiana will be observing Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 8th through 14th this year.

This week is designed to help increase the public’s awareness of severe weather and tornado safety.
There will be a statewide tornado drill to take place Tuesday, March 10th at approximately 10:15am Eastern Time, during which time emergency alert systems will be tested at participating locations across the state.
In the case of severe weather on March 10th, the drill will be postponed to the following day, March 11th.
Additionally, throughout the week, emergency management officials across the state will share information regarding multiple safety topics, including floods, tornadoes, and lightning in order to help residents prepare for the upcoming storm season.

CULVER — On Saturday,​ March 7, 2026, at 9:22 pm,​ Marshall County Dispatch broadcast a report of a vehicle on the railroad

track on SR 17 south of
15th Rd,​ with the driver possibly being intoxicated. Marshall County and Culver Officers ​responded.
During the crash investigation, it was discovered that the driver of the vehicle,​ Jacob White,​ 33, was exhibiting signs of alcohol intoxication.
White was transported to the Marshall County Jail for operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .15% or more and operating a motor vehicle-endangering.

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

Average gasoline prices in Indiana have risen 68.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.48/g today, according to

GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 70.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 62.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 85.9 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $4.599 per gallon.
The lowest reported prices around the area:
Pulaski County
Winamac — $3.59
Francesville — $3.59
Medaryville — $3.59
Starke County
Knox — $3.49
North Judson — $3.59
Hamlet — $3.59
LaPorte County
La Crosse — $3.59
LaPorte — $3.44
Michigan City — $3.44
Wanatah — $3.59
Rolling Prairie — $3.59
Westville — $3.39
North Liberty — $3.49
Walkerton — $3.17
Marshall County
Argos — $3.59
Bourbon — $3.39
Bremen — $3.59
Culver — $3.59
LaPaz — $3.59
Plymouth — $3.59
Koontz Lake — $3.23
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Indiana was priced at $2.55/g yesterday, while the most expensive was $5.09/g, a difference of $2.54/g.
The national average price of gasoline has risen 51.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.45/g today.
“In just a week, consumers have seen gasoline prices surge at one of the fastest rates in years after oil prices spiked following U.S. strikes on Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “With additional attacks across the Middle East over the weekend pushing oil above $100 per barrel for the first time in years, fuel markets are now rapidly recalibrating to the risk of prolonged disruption to global supply flows. As a result, gasoline prices in many states could climb another 20 to 50 cents per gallon this week, with price-cycling markets potentially seeing increases as early as today. Diesel may rise even more sharply, with increases of 35 to 75 cents per gallon possible as global distillate markets react. While the situation remains highly fluid, consumers are already beginning to feel the impact as energy markets adjust to this sudden escalation.”
GasBuddy is North America’s trusted fuel savings platform, helping consumers fuel up for less for over 25 years at GasBuddy.com

PLYMOUTH — On March 5, 2026, at 8:18 p.m., Officers with the Plymouth Police Department were dispatched to the 400 Block

of Klinger Street for a domestic disturbance.
The caller advised that Landon Tremaine, 19, was being physically aggressive toward everyone in the home and possibly under some type of intoxicant. As Officers arrived, Tremaine went out a bedroom window.
Officers checked the bedroom and noticed a large amount of blood on the windowsill and on the floor, and items were broken along with a mirror. Officers were advised by Tremaine’s father that he had struck his mother. Tremaine was located on the side of Jefferson Elementary School. He took off running from officers through the parking lot. Officers tried to take Tremaine into custody, and he started fighting.
Tremaine was subdued by a Taser due to being combative. He was then taken into custody and was still fighting while trying to get him to the Ambulance. When Tremaine got to the hospital, he threw blood on the hospital staff and grabbed the nurse, causing injury.
He was treated and transported to Marshall County Jail, where he was booked in for Battery on a Safety Official, Domestic Battery, Resisting Law Enforcement, Disorderly Conduct, Public Intoxication.

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

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Athletic Director Josh Troyer came before the Plymouth Community School Board for permission to pursue the sale of naming rights for the school’s

various athletic facilities, in particular, the high school gym and football field.
Troyer said his purpose in the request is to have a way to generate funds for maintenance of the school’s athletic facilities.
He said he will seek a fee of $20,000 to $30,000 a year for the rights to name the basketball and football facilities with a multi-year contract.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Council will hold its monthly meeting on Monday in the second-floor meeting room of the

Marshall County Building beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The Council will hear reports from the budget/finance, highway, and job classification and compensation subcommittees.
Sandy Garrison and Mike Miley will make a quarterly report for the Marshall County Museum.
There will also be additional appropriations and transfers considered, and the creation of a new county fund.
The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube @MarshallCountyIN.

PLYMOUTH — The City of Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety and Common Council will have meetings on Monday

March 9, 2026 in the Council Chambers on the second floor of the City of Plymouth Building. Those attending the meeting should enter at the Garro Street entrance.
The Board of Works begins at 6 p.m. and on the agenda are reports from the various department heads and a resolution writing off uncollectable water, wastewater, garbage and stormwater bills.
The Common Council will meet immediately following the Board of Works. On its agenda are a resolution authorizing the Clerk-Treasurer to transfer funds to the Unsafe Building Fund for demolition of The Pointe, updates from Surf Internet, Marshall County Hope, ONE Marshall County and an update on the comprehensive plan.
Both meetings will be streamed live on YouTube @CityofPlymouth.
If you need special accommodation to attend the meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator at 574-936-2948.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office announced today that on March 5, 2026, the Marshall County Drug

Task Force, with the assistance of the Indiana State Police, Plymouth Police Department, Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), executed a search warrant at 225 Franklin St., Plymouth, Indiana.
During the execution of the warrant, officers knocked and loudly announced their presence. After a reasonable amount of time, officers deployed percussion ordinances (flashbangs) and forced entry through the front door of the home. Located in the home were two adults, Liliam Murillo and Norberto Pagan, and a juvenile. Murillo and Pagan were detained and read their Miranda rights.
During the search, the officers located $1322.00 in U.S. currency and 17.9 grams of suspected cocaine packed in individual baggies. Furthermore, officers located a .38 caliber Taurus Revolver and two other handguns that had been previously reported stolen in September of 2025. Lastly, officers located a suspected fraudulent Social Security card.
The investigation into the home at 225 Franklin St. began in July of 2025 and developed over the course of several months.
Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas Langowski said “Yesterday’s search warrant is the result of outstanding collaboration

among our law enforcement partners. When agencies share information, resources, and expertise, they strengthen the integrity of an investigation and help ensure that the law is enforced fairly and effectively. This coordinated effort reflects our collective commitment to public safety and the rule of law.”
Murrillo is currently held on charges for Dealing in Cocaine as a Level 2 Felony, Maintaining a Common Nuisance Level 6 Felony, Neglect of a Dependent as a Level 6 Felony, Theft of a Firearm as a Level 5 Felony, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by an Illegal Alien Level 6 Felony, and Possession of a False Government Identification as a Class A Misdemeanor.
Pagan is currently held on charges for Dealing in Cocaine as a Level 2 Felony, Maintaining a Common Nuisance Level 6 Felony, Neglect of a Dependent a Level 6 Felony and Theft of a Firearm as a Level 5 Felony.
Both Pagan Murillo are held on $250,000 cash bonds.
Readers are reminded that criminal charges are mere allegations, and that the individuals so charged are presumed innocent of the allegations unless or until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt.

PLYMOUTH — On March 5, 2026, at approximately 4:00 am, the Plymouth Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding

a male, 26-year-old Elyin Castillo-Garcia, was being threatened in his home in the area of N. Beerenbrook St and W. Jackson St.
Castillo-Garcia was found walking southbound on N. Beerenbrook St. Castillo-Garcia then explained to officers that the individual making threats was at work and not in the area, and that he was walking to his vehicle located in the area of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. He requested officers to follow him. Upon arriving at his vehicle, it was found that Castillo-Garcia had never obtained a driver’s license. Officers attempted to stop him from entering his vehicle and advised him of his status; however, he continued to enter and operate his vehicle.
Castillo-Garcia was then taken into custody and transported to Marshall County Jail, where he was booked and lodged for Operating a Vehicle Without Ever Obtaining a License.

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

PLYMOUTH — On the afternoon of March 4, 2026, Plymouth Police identified a man walking along Jefferson Street, who had an

active warrant for his arrest.
Officers made contact with the man and placed him in custody. Jonathan Josue Gutierrez Reyes (19), and suspected marijuana was located on his person. Reyes was transported and lodged into the Marshall County Jail, and charged with his warrant and Possession of Marijuana.

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

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth School Board gave a nod to move forward with a pair of maintenance projects at the corporation at

their meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
Planned chiller replacement will take place at Washington Discovery Academy and Menominee. The “chiller” is the unit that drives air conditioning in the buildings, and the replacement will take place in the fall after the air conditioning season ends. The fall replacement will also be more convenient for contractors performing the work.
The Board also granted permission to advertise for the replacement of the electric gear at Plymouth High School. The lead time for delivery of the gear is longer, so the work will be scheduled for the summer of 2027, ideally during athletic moratorium week at the high school when activity in the building is lowest.

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PLYMOUTH – Plymouth police are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl who may have run away.

According to police, Kaidence Atkins is 5-foot-4 and weighs 110 pounds. She has brown hair.

Police say she was last seen Tuesday wearing a black shirt and jean shorts.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call Plymouth police at 574-936-2126.

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Community School Board unanimously approved a pair of actions for the renovation project for

the high school gym.
The Board approved a bid from Gibson and Lewis of Mishawaka to do the renovations for the facility at a cost of $1.795 million.
The price is under the initial budget of $2.1 million and includes replacing the first and second floor doors to the gym, replacing scoreboards, relocating the current scoreboards, and replacing the HVAC grills.

BOURBON — On Feb. 9,​ 2026,​ the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department obtained a criminal complaint regarding a 14-year-old

boy who was allegedly battered​ by a caretaker​ and forced to ingest Dish soap for disciplinary reasons.
Lt. Detective Les McFarland started the investigation and conducted several interviews regarding the complaint. A case report was completed and forwarded to the Marshall County Prosecutors’ Office for review.
An arrest warrant was then issued for Greg Eads,​ 49, from the Bourbon area. On Tuesday,​ March 4,​ 2026,​ Eads was arrested on an arrest warrant for one count of Child Neglect.

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Mayor Robert Listenberger has announced the lineup for this year’s Mayor’s Summer of Music, Friday

nights during July, August, and September at River Park Square, from 7 PM to 10 PM.
The season kicks off on July 3rd with the Shock Roxy. On July 10, Tege Holt takes the stage, followed by the Sweetwater All Stars on July 17th, and local favorite This Homemade Conspiracy on July 24th. July closes out with Blammo on July 31st.
Kickin off August will be Mr. Funnyman on August 7th. Elton Jeff and the Honky Cats play on August 14th, followed by Whoa Man! on August 21st. The Roosters will be bringing their unique style on August 28th, and we’ll close out the season with Memphis Underground on September 4th.
The Mayor’s Summer of Music is a free concert series that is hosted by the City of Plymouth and sponsored by numerous local businesses. These concerts are held on Friday evenings in July, August, and the first Friday in September at River Park Square in Downtown Plymouth.
You are welcome to bring a cooler of your favorite beverages and food. There will also be food available for purchase from a variety of local food trucks. These concerts are family-friendly.
Any questions, contact Laura at the Mayor’s Office 574-936-6717

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Park Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council on

Aging building on Harrison St. in Plymouth.
On the agenda are:
Secretary Report
Old Business
Update on Mill Pond Property
Multi-Use Trail
Fishing Platform
Update on Memorial Forest
Cabin/Shelter
Trails
Pond
Update on Canoe/Kayak

New Business
Grant Applications

There will be a time for public comment at the end of the agenda.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Commissioners took action on the next step in banning solar farms, data centers, and

carbon capture facilities in the county during their meeting on Monday.
The Commissioners gave unanimous approval to County Attorney Sean Surrisi to send proposals to the Marshall County Plan Commission on the banning of farm-scale solar projects, data centers, and carbon capture facilities.
The next step in the process is for the Plan Commission to have public hearings on the resolutions at a future date.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Commissioners voted their support of a request of the county’s judges to upgrade the

technology in the county’s four courtrooms.
Judges Matthew Aldridge and Matthew Sarber came before the commissioners to request support for the project that would address problems the courts have experienced with their current software and hardware.
Tech support for the current system has been close to non-existent, according to the judges, leaving courts without the ability to record proceedings and hold virtual proceedings, necessitating the transport of prisoners sometimes on a daily basis.
The need was agreed on by the Commissioners, but the price tag and how to pay it brought the most discussion. Aldrige told the board that grant funding would be available in the fall.

The Commissioners voted their support for the project to move forward, allowing for a service contract of four years at a price not to exceed $415,000.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Clerk’s office has announced the location of voting centers for the upcoming primary

election on May 5. You can vote at any location that is convenient to you.

Early voting opportunities will be at:

— Marshall County Clerk’s office at 211 Madison St. in Plymouth, April 7 to May 1, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 4 from 8 a.m. to Noon, and Saturday, April 25 and May 2 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

— Bremen Missionary Church, 2958 Elm Road in Bremen on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

— Culver Administration Building, 700 School St., Culver on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

— The last day for the Clerk’s office to receive absentee applications is April 23, 2026. Ballots must be received by 6 p.m. on May 5, 2026.

— Absentee voting by Travel Board is available by request from April 16 to May 4, 2026.

A complete list of voting centers is available in the graphic above