STATEWIDE — The Indiana BMV is warning people about a new text‑message scam that’s pretending to be the agency. The

messages include links that look like official state web addresses, but they lead to fake sites designed to mimic the real BMV, even generating bogus receipts and confirmation numbers. The agency says it will never ask anyone to pay fees through a link sent by text, nor does it text about outstanding penalties. Officials are urging anyone who gets one of these messages to delete it, avoid clicking any links, and report it.
And from our news partners at WNDU Police in the Michiana area are warning the public about an ongoing scam originating in Marion County (Indianapolis) that appears to be targeting Hoosiers statewide.
According to Michigan City police, scammers are sending text messages informing recipients they have received a “Notice of Hearing-Traffic Violation” from the Superior Court in Marion County. The notices are often edited by the scammer, but they seek fraudulent payment from the recipient.
The text message contains a link and/or an attachment with a Quick Response (QR) code for recipients to scan to pay for an alleged “Parking Violation/Failure to Pay Electronic Toll” infraction.
Authorities advise recipients not to click any link or scan the QR code, to delete the text message, and to avoid interacting with the fraudulent notice.
Anyone with questions about whether a communication from the Marion County Clerk’s Office is legitimate can call 317-327-4740 or visit Indy.gov/Clerk.

PLYMOUTH — On March 16 at 10:12 a.m., Plymouth Police were dispatched to 300 Water St. One of the female employees

claimed that a client, Jacob E. Satoski, 33, of Plymouth, had removed door trim to the bathroom and was spying on female staff while they were in there. A previous issue had already been reported.
One of the staff was able to obtain a picture of Satkoski looking through the door jamb. Satkoski admitted to moving the door trim and looking into the restroom, but claimed it was so that he could hear the phone conversations staff had while they were in there.
A probable cause affidavit was reviewed and approved. Satkoski was taken into custody and lodged at the Marshall County Jail for voyeurism.

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

PLYMOUTH — On March 16th, 2026, at approximately 11:15 pm, Plymouth Police Officers responded to a call from the Super 8

Motel requesting that a guest be removed from a room after causing a disturbance.
As Officers approached the room in question, 34-year-old Brian Shepherd, of North Judson, could be heard yelling from several rooms away. While officers spoke with Shepherd, he would continue to yell and shout expletives on several occasions, and was told to lower his voice, as he was disturbing other guests. Shepherd would continue to yell and disregard the warning by officers to lower his voice, and was taken into custody for disorderly conduct.
Shepherd was transported to the Marshall County Jail, where he was assigned a court date and issued a bond.

Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

CULVER — The town of Culver’s 2026 Sidewalk Program will open at 8 a.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The intent of the

program is to work with homeowners to replace sidewalks.
The program reimburses the homeowner a set per square foot amount for sidewalks and per lineal foot for curb and curb/sidewalk combination (when the sidewalk and curb are next to each other). This amount is set by the town council. This is not a 50/50 program. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to obtain a contractor, provide the town specs, and pay for services.
Applications are available at http://www.in.gov/towns/culver/services/. Completed applications, including a sketch of the property and sidewalk to be replaced, will be accepted via email beginning at 8 a.m. local time, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received after 8 a.m. Applications may be emailed to kheim@townofculver.org.
Applications will be accepted through July 1 or until the funds set aside for the sidewalk program are committed, whichever is first. Applications for completed projects do not qualify and will not be accepted.
Once applications are received, they will be reviewed by the utilities superintendent, and the measurements will be confirmed by him or one of his employees. The town reserves the right to make adjustments to measurements based on the conditions of the site and will not participate in any concrete placed outside the measurements applied for.
If your site qualifies for the program, you will receive a letter from the clerk-treasurer confirming your participation, the amount of reimbursement, and the next steps. Please do not start your project until you have received the confirmation letter.
Sidewalks and curbs must meet ADA and town specifications to qualify for reimbursement. Applicants are responsible for making arrangements with a contractor and providing the town specifications to them. Applicants are also responsible for safety marking during construction, removing the rubble, and returning the construction area to its original condition.
Before placing concrete, applicants or their contractor must call the utilities superintendent for an inspection at 574-292-3943. Failure to do so will result in the loss of reimbursement and may result in the replacement of the concrete at the owner’s expense.
If there are any further questions, please call Town Hall at 574-842-3140.

PLYMOUTH — Monday, the Marshall County Commissioners gave Highway Superintendent Jason Peters unanimous permission

to put this year’s Community Crossings Grant projects out to bid, according to President of the Commissioners Stan Klotz…

This year’s projects are:
— 14B Road from SR 17 to the County Line.
— 12B Road from US 30 to the city limits.
— Muckshaw from SR 10 to 18B Road.
— 15th Road from the railroad to the County Line.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Commissioners unanimously rejected the idea of creating a noise ordinance for the county

at their meeting on Monday.
Phillip Smith had come before the Commissioners with a proposal outlining a possible ordinance to be considered by the county based on Indiana Code that would prohibit loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that causes unreasonable discomfort to residents.
Smith said his proposal stemmed from a personal issue with a neighbor, and despite several neighbors expressing concern, the issue has continued.
Monday, President of the Commissioners Stan Klotz broached the issue of whether the county should pursue such an ordinance.

Commissioner Jesse Bohannon pointed to feedback he had received.

Commissioner Adam Faulstich also saw difficulties with continuing consideration of the ordinance.

PLYMOUTH — The 12th Annual ARTS in the Street Festival is accepting booth applications for artists, food vendors, nonprofits,

volunteers and sponsors.
The date of the festival is July 25, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. and running to 5 p.m. in the streets of downtown Plymouth.
There will be artist and artisan booths, food vendors, art-making activities for all ages, live music and dance performances, a chalk art contest, a scavenger hunt, and more, making for a fantastic day celebrating the arts in Downtown Plymouth.
Questions? Contact Anna: 574-316-0264 or heartlandartcenter@gmail.com

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Redevelopment Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2026,

in the Plymouth Common Council Chambers on the second floor of the City Building. Those attending the meeting should enter by the Garro Street entrance.
On the agenda are updates on the various TIF (Tax Incremental Finance) districts, including the Water Street Townhomes project. The Marshall County Economic Development Corporation will have its annual update, along with Visit Marshall County.
The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. and will be live-streamed on YouTube @CityofPlymouth.

PLYMOUTH — On the afternoon of March 12, 2026, Plymouth Police were dispatched to a hit-and-run accident in the parking lot

of 1633 N Michigan St.
Witness statements allowed officers to identify the vehicle that left the scene. A short time later, the suspect vehicle was located in the Walmart parking lot.
The driver, Bryce Lucas, 24, of Hamlet, was located inside the store and taken into custody. Lucas was transported to the Marshall County Jail, where he was booked on a charge of Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Crash.

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

Average gasoline prices in Indiana have fallen 0.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.47/g today, according to

GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 69.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 54.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 34.0 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $4.951 per gallon.
Locally, the cheapest prices reported were:
Pulaski County
Winamac — $3.59
Francesville — $3.59
Medaryville — $3.59
Starke County
Knox — $3.59
North Judson — $3.59
Grovertown — $3.59
LaPorte County
LaPorte — $3.40
Michigan City — $3.37
Wanatah — $3.51
Rolling Prairie — $3.79
Westville — $3.42
New Carlisle — $3.49
North Liberty — $3.49
Walkerton — $3.48
Marshall County
Argos — $3.39
Bourbon — $3.89
Bremen — $3.54
Culver — $3.59
LaPaz — $3.52
Plymouth — $3.46
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Indiana was priced at $2.85/g yesterday, while the most expensive was $4.99/g, a difference of $2.14/g.
The national average price of gasoline has risen 23.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.68/g today.
“Consumers continue to feel the sting of rising oil, gasoline, and diesel costs as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remain elevated, pushing gasoline prices to their highest levels in years while diesel could soon approach the $5-per-gallon mark nationally,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Until we see a meaningful resumption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, upward pressure on fuel prices is likely to persist. At the same time, seasonal forces are beginning to intensify as several regions complete the transition to summer gasoline, creating a double headwind that could continue driving pump prices higher in the weeks ahead.”
GasBuddy is North America’s trusted fuel savings platform, helping consumers fuel up for less for over 25 years at GasBuddy.com.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Commissioners heard from Highway Superintendent Jason Peters regarding the recent

reclassification of the Center Street Bridge project in Bremen.
The Bridge was named to the National Register of Historic Places, necessitating the change of the scope of that project from a complete reconstruction to a restoration. In addition to the added cost, the change will also push the timetable of the project back and Peters was concerned about the loss of government funding if the project is significantly delayed.

Currently, the project would receive 80 percent funding with the county providing 20 percent of the cost.
The Commissioners gave consent for Peters to start discussions with the Indiana Department of Transportation on the matter.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Commissioners approved the extension of the hours of the Marshall County Treasurer’s

office for tax collection for the spring and fall.
Extended hours for 2026 Spring Collection
Thursday, May 7th from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, May 9th from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, May 11th from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fall Collection
Saturday, November 7th 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, November 9th from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, November 10th from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

PLYMOUTH — On March 13, 2026, at 12:09 a.m., Plymouth Police were dispatched to the area of N Michigan St. and Jefferson

St. for a report of a hit and run crash.
The victim stated that the vehicle had hit his car and driven away. The suspect vehicle then pulled onto Simon St., where it stopped in front of a residence. Officers arrived and found the driver of the vehicle, Brandi R. McQuisten, 43, of Plymouth, to be operating the vehicle while intoxicated.
McQuisten was taken into custody and charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated as well as Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Crash. Ms. McQuisten was transported to the Marshall County Jail.

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

PLYMOUTH — On March 12, 2026, at 5:49 am,​ a Marshall County deputy stopped a vehicle on US31 at Lincoln Highway for

speeding.
During the investigation,​ the driver,​ Avery Gates of Rochester, was found to be in possession of Marijuana (THC) and paraphernalia. Gates was arrested for both charges and booked into the Marshall County Jail.

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

INDIANAPOLIS — The DNR reminds you that licenses purchased for the 2025-26 season expire at the end of March. Renew

your fishing license now so you’ll be ready for the 2026-27 season. Purchase your spring turkey license to be ready for the season in April. New hard card designs are also available, submitted by Hoosier photographers and artists and then voted on by DNR staff.
Mark this task off your to-do list and feel good knowing your license purchase helps conserve Indiana’s natural resources for years to come.
To access your account:
Remember that you must log in to the Activity Hub (license system) through Access Indiana. Those with existing Access Indiana accounts will be able to log in without disruption. If you’re logging in for the first time, you will need to look yourself up in the system and verify your personal information. On your next log-in, you will be taken directly to your account page.

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

• Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
  Southeastern Elkhart County in north central Indiana…
  Northern Wabash County in north central Indiana…
  West central Noble County in northeastern Indiana…
  Western Whitley County in northeastern Indiana…
  Northwestern Huntington County in northeastern Indiana…
  Central Fulton County in north central Indiana…
  Kosciusko County in north central Indiana…
  Northeastern Cass County in north central Indiana…
  Northwestern Miami County in north central Indiana…
  Southeastern Marshall County in north central Indiana…
• Until 1100 PM EDT.
• At 1024 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from 6 miles north of Rochester to near Mexico, moving
  northeast at 65 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Locations impacted include…
  Warsaw, Peru, Rochester, North Manchester, Winona Lake, Syracuse,
  South Whitley, Milford, Akron, North Webster, Pierceton, Mentone,
  Mexico, Walnut, Tippecanoe, Silver Lake, Etna Green, Leesburg,
  Erie, and Cromwell.

ARGOS — The Board of Education of Argos Community Schools will have its regular board meeting on Monday, March 16,

2026, in the Dragon Center conference room beginning at 7 p.m.
The board will consider bids for various repairs and the purchase of a used school bus.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Commissioners will meet on Monday, March 16, 2026, in the second-floor meeting room in

the Marshall County Building on Jefferson St. in Plymouth.
On the agenda are regular reports from Highway Superintendent Jason Peters, County Attorney Sean Surrissi and County Auditor Angie Birchmeier.
The Commissioners will also hear annual reports from Andrew Fitzpatrick of the Boys and Girls Club of Marshall County, the quarterly report from Sandy Garrison and Mike Miley of the Marshall County Museum, and Janis Holiday of the Marshall County Council on Aging.
Cherie Ramirez of Marshall County Solid Waste will address the Yellow River Kayak cleanup, and there will be a public hearing of the vacation of an adjacent easement request.
The meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. and will be live-streamed @MarshallCountyIN

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Council unanimously voted to ask the Marshall County Commissioners to reconsider a

grant request for mental health training.
The Council originally approved the allocation of $21,398.01 from the Public Safety Grant program requested by John Grolich for mental health training open to all emergency personnel. The Marshall County Commissioners did not approve the use of that money for the specified purpose, and as the Council approved a resolution for allocation of this year’s money, the amount was outstanding, and a discussion ensued on how to handle it.

Councilman Greg Compton felt the money should be used for it’s original purpose

During the discussion Councilman Will Patterson had an exchange with Grolich on the reason for the Commissioners turning down the request.

Compton made a motion unanimously approved by the Council, requesting that the Commissioner reconsider allocating the money for the training.

BOURBON — The Triton School Board voted to pass a bond resolution in order to undertake numerous projects around

the school in the coming year.
The school passed a similar bond in 2024. Superintendent Jeremy Riffle reminded the board of some of the projects that were undertaken with that money, which included work on the high school auditorium, updating several sound systems, patching the tennis courts, a floor scrubber, and cabinetry around the buildings.

The bond would be for a maximum of $2.76 million with a maximum seven-year payback and would keep the school tax rate at .84.