Baseball Lives Here | August 7 through August 23. Closed Mondays
INDIANAPOLIS — The 2026 Indiana State Fair is knocking it out of the park with an exciting lineup of brand-new attractions,

immersive exhibits, live entertainment, and family experiences that make this year’s Fair one of the biggest yet. Each year, the State Fair brings in new, exciting attractions to enhance the overall experience and adding value, while continuing to deliver lifelong traditions. Celebrating Indiana’s rich baseball tradition in partnership with the Indianapolis Indians, this year’s Fair offers new ways for guests of every age to play, explore, laugh, and create lasting memories.
New for 2026:
REWIND: A VHS Revival
Travel back to the video store era while experiencing this new featured exhibit: REWIND. A VHS Revival. This world-renowned, traveling exhibit makes its debut in Indiana this summer at the State Fair. The experience includes celebrating iconic movie poster artwork from the 1980s through the early 2000s while adding new surprises around every corner. Guests can enjoy a baseball movie theater, the Moulin Rouge Speakeasy, an official Indianapolis Indians gift shop, and the return of the popular Indy CD & Vinyl pop-up store. REWIND is open daily and free with paid fair admission.

The State Fair Train – NEW Ride
All aboard! One of the largest additions to this year’s Fair is the brand-new ride called the State Fair Train. This new experience pays a nod to the historic transportation bringing generations of guests to the fair annually. Don’t miss this narrated ride throughout the north side of the Fairgrounds, offering a relaxing way to experience the sights, sounds, and history of the Indiana State Fair. This new family attraction operates daily for just $5 per ride.

Schumacher Stadium (Wiffle Ball Field)

Baseball fans of all ages can take the field inside Meijer Family Fun Park at Schumacher Stadium. Named in honor of longtime Indianapolis Indians executive Max Schumacher, this interactive attraction invites guests to swing for the fences, play with family and friends, and celebrate Indiana’s baseball tradition every day of the Fair. Enjoy free play time, take in a tournament or two, meet celebrity players and more… all part of the State Fair baseball theme in partnership with the Indianapolis Indians!

An All-New Big Top Circus
The Big Top Circus returns with an entirely new lineup of thrilling performances inside a world-renowned air-conditioned tent. From breathtaking acrobatics to laugh-out-loud comedy, each show lasts 45 minutes and offers FREE family entertainment three times daily, with premium seating upgrades available.

More NEW Entertainment Around Every Corner:
Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience with Tortoise Feeding. Daily near Goat Mountain.
Don’t miss the opportunity to cuddle a calf in the Meijer Family Fun Park. Open daily.
Break A Boyz brings an energetic mix of breakdancing, comedy, and street performance to Main Street with multiple daily shows.
Marc Dobson’s One Man Band turns one performer into a full musical experience while entertaining guests throughout the Fairgrounds.
PBS KIDS favorites Daniel Tiger and Dinosaur Train characters make special appearances for family photos in Meijer Family Fun Park on Saturdays at the fair.
Guests can also enjoy an up-close tortoise feeding experience at Goat Mountain.
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visits Meijer Family Fun Park August 15 and 16 with photo opportunities and fun hot dog-themed games and activities.
Fans of the reality show stars Amy Slaton as well as Chris and Brittany Combs can meet them during a special appearance on August 22.
A youth category in the popular Mullet Competition, making its Indiana State Fair debut as young contestants compete for the title of best mullet
Take in the new exhibit part of the Indiana History Train The Electric Railway: Indiana’s Interurbans. Free with paid fair admission and open daily in the Mejier Family Fun Park.
Taste your way around the Fair with nearly 50 new food items featured this year. Part of the Taste of the Fair, presented by Pepsi, food competition taking place throughout the Fair.
“The Indiana State Fair has always been a place where generations come together to make memories,” said LeRoy Lewis III, Director of Community and Media Engagement for the Indiana State Fair. “This year we’re adding even more reasons not to miss out. We’ve invested in experiences that families can only find here, from an all-new train ride and immersive exhibits to exciting entertainment and interactive attractions. Every visit offers something new to see, do, and share, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back this August.”
The 2026 Indiana State Fair runs August 7 through August 23, closed Mondays. Advance discount tickets, schedules, and complete attraction information are available at IndianaStateFair.com.

PLYMOUTH — On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:37 p.m., the Starke County Sheriff’s Department requested that the Plymouth

Police Department attempt to locate Christopher C. Sanchez, 51, of North Judson, at an address on N. Oak Drive in Plymouth for an active warrant through their department.
Units from the Plymouth Police Department arrived and took Sanchez into custody. Sanchez was then transported to meet with a Starke Co. officer, where he was taken into Custody by the Starke County Sheriff’s Department for the warrant.

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

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Community Foundation (MCCF) awarded a record $543,899.18 in scholarships for the

2025–2026 academic year, continuing its commitment to expanding educational opportunities for local students.
The scholarships were awarded through more than 203 unique scholarship funds established by generous individuals, families, businesses, and organizations who have chosen to invest in the next generation through the Marshall County Community Foundation.
“Every scholarship is an investment in the potential of a young person,” said Linda Yoder, President of the Marshall County Community Foundation. “By investing in students today, our donors are helping develop the future educators, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, skilled tradespeople, and community leaders who will shape Marshall County for generations to come.”
Scholarship support has continued to grow in recent years, with MCCF awarding:
• 2025–2026: $543,899.18
• 2024–2025: $526,114.92
• 2023–2024: $497,214.37
• 2022–2023: $399,974.00
This continued growth reflects both the generosity of local donors and the Foundation’s commitment to making scholarship opportunities more accessible through its streamlined online application process.

INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Gov. Mike Braun announced that the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and the

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will begin conducting joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) following the June 6 through June 30, 2026, flooding, tornadic activity, severe storms and derecho.
The joint PDA is a critical step in gathering information needed to determine whether a federal disaster declaration should be requested. They will be conducted by local, state and federal officials (FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration) to evaluate the impact and magnitude of the disaster.
“Hoosiers experienced historic severe weather in June, with record-setting tornadic activity that damaged thousands of homes,” said Gov. Braun. “Local and state damage assessment teams have already assessed significant damage to our communities, and that’s why I have requested FEMA to take this next step in the process so we can collect more information to better support Hoosier families and help our communities rebuild. I want to thank all of our first responders, emergency responders and volunteers who continue to assist in our state’s recovery.”
The assessment includes visiting affected areas, documenting damage to homes, businesses and public infrastructure, and gathering information that will be analyzed to determine whether federal assistance may be needed.
Individual Assistance assessments will be conducted in person by officials going door-to-door to individual homes in the following counties:
Elkhart
Gibson
Harrison
Jefferson
Lake
Monroe
Ohio
Porter
Warrick
Public Assistance assessments will be conducted by officials virtually and in person with impacted state, territory, tribe, local government or private nonprofit organization in the following counties:
Benton
Carroll
Cass
Clark
Crawford
Dearborn
Decatur
Delaware
Elkhart
Floyd
Fountain
Franklin
Gibson
Grant
Harrison
Jackson
Jefferson
LaGrange
Lake
LaPorte
Marshall
Martin
Miami
Monroe
Morgan
Ohio
Perry
Pike
Porter
Putnam
Scott
Steuben
Wabash
Warrick
White
Additional counties may be added as damage information continues to be collected.

PLYMOUTH — On July 13, 2026, at 8:13 p.m., Officers with the Plymouth Police Department were dispatched to the area of

Laporte and Fifth St. for a 911 hang-up.
Dispatchers advised they could hear people talking, and while officers were en route, they were advised they had received another call about a domestic dispute, possibly a fight, out in a yard in that same area.
Plymouth Officers arrived and located a man walking from the area wearing no shirt and no shoes. When the Officer turned around, the man took off and ran into the parking lot at CC Hair, on Lake Ave. When the officer pulled into the parking lot, the man couldn’t be found, but the officer later located him hiding next to the building.
According to the report, the officer asked the man what was going on. He said he got into an argument with his wife, but then told officers to figure it out on their own and stopped talking. The officer could tell the man, identified as Michael Loftus, 43, of Plymouth, was slurring his words and had a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from his person.
He was placed under arrest for Public Intoxication and blew a PBT of 0.261 and was booked into Marshall County Jail.

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

ARGOS — The Board of Education of Argos Community Schools will meet for a Special Board meeting on July 16, 2026, in the Dragon Center conference room.

This meeting is a public School Board meeting for the purpose of conducting the School Corporation’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There will be time for public participation as indicated on the agenda.
DRAGON CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM 4:30 P.M.
● Call to order
● Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence
● Communication from patrons
● Approval of revision to student handbooks for 26/27 school year
● Closing comments
● Adjournment

CULVER — The Culver Redevelopment Commission will meet on Thursday, July 17, 2026, at 5 p.m.
The meeting will take place at Town Hall.
Agenda

1. Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the Minutes from May 21st and June 19th meetings
4. Financial Report
   a. June financial report
   b. Approval of claims
5. Old Business
   a. Main Street renovation project
   b. Plein Air event
6. New Business
   a. Façade grant 202 S. Main Street
   b. Lake Shore Drive and Park master planning study
   c. Small business support – Culver retail cohort with MCEDC/SBA
7. Town Manager Update – Kevin Danti
8. Public Input
9. Member Input
   Next meeting: August 20, 2026
   Culver Town Hall

PLYMOUTH – The Marshall County Council held a discussion with county financial advisor Steve Dalton regarding a proposal to

restructure the Local Income Tax currently paying the debt on the construction of the Marshall County Jail.
The Council will have the option to continue that tax, once the bonds are paid in full in 2027. The bond was initially issued in 2008 and refinanced in 2014. It currently takes in $20 million per year, 80 percent goes to other taxing units in the county with $4 million or 20 percent available for special purposes involving the jail and the courts.
Dalton had good news regarding the effect on the county’s tax rate.

He said that further work will need to be done on the proposal to determine exactly what expenses are allowed by statute to be paid for the courts and county 911.
The Council will consider the final proposal in their August 10 meeting with the final vote set in September.

PLYMOUTH – The city of Plymouth Board of Works and Safety approved a contract for initial engineering with USI for the Oak Drive project.

The total amount will be $841,000, with the City of Plymouth responsible for 20 percent and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) responsible for 80 percent.
The proposal is to create a sidewalk on the east side of the road from Lake Avenue at Washington Discovery Academy to Jefferson Street, and then create sidewalks on both sides of the road from Jefferson to US 30.
Plymouth City Engineer Dan Sellers said the project will also include another facet at Pidco Drive.

Actual construction on the project isn’t expected before 2031.

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING…
…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/ TO 8 PM EDT /7
PM CDT/ WEDNESDAY…

• WHAT…For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values around 100.
  For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values between 100 and
  104 expected.
• WHERE…Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and
  northwest Ohio.
• WHEN…For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this
  evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon EDT /11 AM CDT/
  to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Wednesday.
• IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.
  Instructions:
  Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
  the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
  Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
  fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
  or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion
  and heat stroke.

PLYMOUTH — On July 1, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the scene of an accident at US 31 and 12th Road.

A Nissan passenger car, driven by Robert F. Lyon, 55, of Argos, was driving south on U.S. 31 approaching 12th Rd. A Chevy pickup pulling a car hauler trailer and driven by Harold E. Saunders Jr., 65, of Lakeville, was turning from U.S. 31 South to 12th Rd.
Lyon’s car ran into the rear of the trailer of Saunders. ​ Lyon’s vehicle came to rest in the middle of U.S. 31 while Saunders drove off the road and came to rest in the REMC ​parking lot at the southwest corner of the intersection. ​ Lyon was transported from the scene to Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth for non-life-threatening injuries.
Agencies Involved: ​ ​ Marshall County Police,​ Plymouth Fire,​ Indiana State Police,​ Reichert’s Towing ​ REMC employees also assisted at the scene of the collision. ​ ​
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Average gasoline prices in Indiana have risen 19.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.23/g today, according to

GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 10.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 18.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 9.6 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $4.854 per gallon.
Locally the lowest reported prices in several local communities:
Pulaski County
Winamac — $3.29
Francesville — $3.39
Medaryville — $3.19
Starke County
Knox — $3.39
North Judson — $3.29
LaPorte County
LaCrosse — $3.39
LaPorte — $3.14
Michigan City — $3.27
Wanatah — $3.25
Rolling Prairie — $3.35
Westville — $3.09
New Carlisle — $3.49
Walkerton — $2.98
Marshall County
Argos — $3.29
Bourbon — $3.09
Bremen — $3.29
Culver — $3.29
LaPaz — $3.29
Plymouth — $3.13
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Indiana was priced at $2.83/g yesterday while the most expensive was $5.09/g, a difference of $2.26/g.
The national average price of gasoline has risen 10.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.82/g today.
“The national average price of gasoline has seen its first weekly increase since May 11, snapping a streak of eight straight weekly declines, with prices climbing in nearly four out of five states,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “The turnaround comes as oil prices have surged following the collapse of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran and the start of new attacks, with oil jumping another 4% in Sunday evening trading, an ominous sign that could bring additional gas and diesel price increases in the week ahead. While the pace of increases doesn’t yet appear likely to match what motorists experienced in March and April, fresh Ukrainian attacks on additional Russian refineries will only add to the pressure, keeping supplies of refined products tight even as the situation remains fluid.”
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HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/ TO 8 PM EDT /7 
PM CDT/ TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Heat index values up to around 100 expected.
* WHERE…Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and 
  northwest Ohio.
* WHEN…From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses.

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

CULVER — The Culver Town Council held a work session before its regular monthly meeting on Thursday night with those

involved with the redevelopment of the Culver theatre property on Lakeshore Drive in downtown Culver.
Demolition of the old structure took place on July 6, 2026, and the non-profit group — the Maxinkuckee Performing Arts Theater Foundation (MPAT) — has been working with the Town since early this year and has been raising money and planning the replacement of the historic structure with a larger, modern performing arts venue. Early in the year, the group contracted with a small theatre business consultant — Webb Management Services — to undertake several studies.
Kurt Neubauer – President of MPAT — reported to the Council on the initial studies by Webb.

Current plans would include two multi-purpose rooms, a flat-floored performance area and retractable seating, along with a catering kitchen and currently the possibility of a dining area on the roof of the structure.

For more information, you can visit CulverTheater.org

With that, the town of Culver became the latest community to approve a DORA, or a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, in

the downtown. The measure passed unanimously with overwhelming public support during the public meeting. No attendees spoke against the measure.
A DORA is a state-authorized district where adults 21 and older can purchase alcoholic beverages from participating vendors and consume them outdoors within specifically marked boundaries. Authorized in Indiana in 2023, over 50 Hoosier communities have adopted these zones to boost downtown foot traffic and support local businesses.
Culver joins Rochester, Goshen and Warsaw as towns with a DORA.

The South Bend Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Carlito Chism, a 8 year old black male, 5 foot tall, 65

pounds, black hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a multicolored shirt and khaki pants, Carlito was last seen with his mother Carrie V Crawford a 38 black female 5 foot, 190 pounds, black hair and brown eyes. Both are believed to be on foot, and Carrie Crawford is believed to be armed and dangerous.

Carlito is missing from South Bend, Indiana which is 147 miles north of Indianapolis and was last seen on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 11:30 am.  He is believed to be in extreme danger. 

If you have any information on Carlito Chism, contact the South Bend Police Department at 574-235-9201 or 911.