Three men were arrested on drug charges Friday afternoon after deputies responded to a report of a vehicle fire in rural Marshall County.

According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Central Dispatch received a report at 2:33 on Friday afternoon, September 4, of a vehicle on fire near 15B Road and Peach Road. Detective Sergeant Jonathan Bryant responded to the scene and began an investigation.
Marshall County Deputies Truty and Smith also responded, along with K9 Bear. Through the investigation, officers located suspected methamphetamine, leading to the arrests of three individuals.
Glenn Manns, 41, Ricky McFarland, 68, and Eddie Spence, 62, were each arrested and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine. All three were held on a $1,500 cash bonds.

This October, the Marshall County Historical Society and Museum invites you to an evening of chilling tales drawn straight from

the darker corners of Marshall County’s history.
The Ghost Walk will take place on Friday, October 30, at 7:00 PM — because nothing says “the night before Halloween” like wandering through a museum after dark while knowledgeable storytellers recount tales of untimely deaths, tragic accidents, and other unsettling moments from the county’s past.
As participants make their way through the Museum, storytellers will share the stories of local residents whose lives ended unexpectedly, along with details about events that left their mark on the community. Following the Ghost Walk, guests can enjoy a special screening of the classic Mel Brooks comedy Young Frankenstein at The REES.
Tickets are on sale now for the Ghost Walk ($15 for museum members, $20 for non-members) and for the screening of Young Frankenstein at The REES. Info: 574-936-2306 or mchistoricalsociety.org

A multi-agency response was triggered on Friday, September 4th, after a driver suffering an active medical event struck another

vehicle on U.S. 31 and fled the scene before crashing into a ditch several miles north.
At approximately 3:10 p.m., Marshall County Central Dispatch received several 911 calls reporting a red Toyota SUV driving erratically northbound on U.S. 31 near 11th Road. Near that intersection, the SUV struck a black pickup truck and failed to stop at the scene.
Officers from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, the Plymouth Police Department, and the Indiana State Police responded to the area; however, heavy holiday traffic hindered their efforts to catch up to the SUV.
A Plymouth Police officer eventually located the red SUV continuing north on U.S. 31 near U.S. 6. The officer observed the vehicle drive into the grass median, cross over U.S. 31 South, and travel down a steep embankment on the west side of the highway. The vehicle then crashed into a ditch along the west side of U.S. 31, south of the railroad tracks.
LaPaz Fire and EMS were dispatched to the scene, where officers located the driver. The driver was non-compliant and was still attempting to operate the vehicle after the collision. He was briefly detained at the scene, but officers ultimately determined he was experiencing an active medical event that had caused the collision.
The driver, 42-year-old Daniel Lehman of New Paris, was transported to Memorial Hospital in South Bend, where he was treated and released.
The driver of the pickup truck, 84-year-old Salvadore Plaia of Plymouth, was operating a 2000 Chevy pickup at the time of the crash.
Agencies involved in the response included the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Plymouth Police Department, Indiana State Police, LaPaz Fire, LaPaz EMS, and Tim’s Towing.

The United Way of Marshall County has wrapped up its fourth annual Marshall County Blueberry Half Pot, and organizers are

waiting to hear from one lucky ticket holder.
This year’s Half Pot reached a grand total of twenty-two thousand, nine hundred sixty-three dollars — meaning the winning ticket is worth an estimated eleven thousand, four hundred eighty-one dollars.
The winning ticket number is one-seven-two-zero-five-one-four-two-zero-zero-one.
The winner must contact the United Way of Marshall County at 574-936-3366 or email blueberryhalfpot at marshallcountyuw dot org by close of business on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026, to claim the prize.
The remaining proceeds benefit the United Way and a network of local nonprofits working to improve education, health, and financial stability across Marshall County.
The 2026 Blueberry Half Pot was supported by Diamond Level Sponsor Paladin Legacy Advisory Group, Gold Level Sponsors AK Industries and Coca-Cola, and Silver Level Sponsor Masterson and Associates.
For more information and official rules, visit bit dot ly slash MC Blueberry Half Pot.

The American Red Cross is urging people not to wait to make a lifesaving impact this fall by scheduling a blood donation

appointment in September. The blood supply remains vulnerable after recovering from critically low levels during a summer blood shortage, and now is the time for donors of all blood types to help patients who count on blood products for care.
The Red Cross encourages eligible donors to reserve a spot by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS, or using the Red Cross Blood Donor App to schedule an appointment.
Those who come to give between September 1 and 20 will receive an exclusive Red Cross x Hello Kitty® plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack, while supplies last.
Several blood donation opportunities are scheduled throughout Marshall County during September: on Wednesday, September 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marian University on South Union Road in Plymouth.
On Thursday, September 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Plymouth Columbus Club on East Jefferson Street in Plymouth. On Wednesday, September 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Triton High School on Triton Drive in Bourbon, and also from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Culver High School on School Street in Culver.
To schedule an appointment or find additional donation opportunities, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

PLYMOUTH — Captain Snyder with the Marshall County Police, in collaboration with the United States Marshals Service, conducted a Sex and Violent Offender compliance operation throughout Marshall County from Monday, August 31st through Wednesday, September 2nd.

Those on the Sex and Violent Offender registry are required to report information including their primary residence, employment, vehicles, telephone numbers, and social media accounts being used. Any change of information must be reported in person to the managing agency within 72 hours of making a change.
The primary objective of the operation was to ensure that all offenders currently registered as residing in Marshall County were checked for accuracy in their reporting details.

Officers with various police agencies checked the registered physical residences and employment locations of 74 active registered offenders in Marshall County. The enforcement of violations resulted in the arrests of four individuals:

Randy Tener, age 61, of Bremen — arrested by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department for failure to register as a sex offender.
Kenneth Mattern, age 52, of Plymouth — arrested by the Plymouth Police Department for failure to register as a sex offender.
Robert Rumback, age 36, of Plymouth — arrested by Parole officers for parole violations.
Tyler Southwell, age 33, of Plymouth — arrested by Parole officers for parole violations.
Criminal cases were drawn for violations on an additional five registered offenders, with the information forwarded to the Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office for review pending criminal charges. The offenses included:
Failure to register as a sex offender and failure of a sex offender to possess identification, investigated by the Plymouth Police.
Two additional investigations for failure to register as a sex offender, investigated by the Marshall County Police.
One for possession of marijuana, investigated by the Indiana State Police.

PLYMOUTH — On Friday, September 4, Det. Sgt. Jonathan Bryant with the Marshall County Police Department conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Pioneer Drive and U.S. 30.

During the stop, Marshall County Police K9 Bear was utilized. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in locating suspected methamphetamine. Officers also located items that had been stolen the previous day in Walkerton.

Dakota Elder, 30, was arrested and transported to the Marshall County Jail. He was booked in on a charge of Possession of Methamphetamine as a level 5 felony and held on a $5,000 cash bond.

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

PLYMOUTH — On Saturday, September 5, at approximately 7:32 p.m., Marshall County Central Dispatch was advised of a man

at the Plymouth Speedway with a head injury. Marshall County Officers and Plymouth EMS responded to the scene.
As police arrived, a fight broke out. A man, later identified as Toby Dillian Watson of Ft. Wayne, was pointed out by staff as the one who started the fight. Officers attempted to stop Watson when he took off on foot. Officers apprehended him shortly after and found him to be in possession of a firearm.
Watson was booked into the Marshall County Jail on two level 5 felonies for felon in possession of a firearm and resisting law enforcement causing injury, along with a level 6 felony charge of obstruction of justice.

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

PLYMOUTH — A 24-year-old Michigan man faces drunk driving charges after deputies responded to a report of a possibly

impaired driver on US 30 Friday afternoon.
According to a news release from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, dispatch received a report at approximately 4:29 p.m. on Friday, August 4, of a possibly impaired or reckless driver traveling westbound on US 30 from SR 331. Marshall County officers responded to the area, and a deputy initiated a traffic stop on the suspected vehicle for a moving violation.
During the investigation, deputies discovered the driver, Tanner C. Imus, 24, of Michigan, was exhibiting signs of alcohol intoxication. Imus was transported to the Marshall County Jail.
Imus was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC of .15% or More and Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated — Endangering.

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

ARGOS — The Town of Argos is inviting the community to come together this Friday, September 11, for its annual 9/11

Remembrance Walk and Ceremony, an event honoring the lives lost, the heroes who responded, and the lasting impact of September 11.
The event will begin at Argos Community Schools, where participants will gather at 5:30 p.m. before walking together to Nickle Plate Square at 5:45 p.m. A remembrance ceremony will follow at 6:00 p.m.
This year, the Remembrance Walk & Ceremony will be held alongside TGIF Argos, with festivities following the ceremony.

PLYMOUTH — On the afternoon of Aug. 27, 2026, a Plymouth Patrolman was parked behind a vehicle in an alleyway and

blocking traffic. Patrolman Thornton proceeded to watch a man and woman get into an altercation, and the vehicle pulled away into the roadway, with another person hanging on to the moving vehicle.
The officer stopped the vehicle and detained Fernando Baca Villagomez, 37, of Plymouth. During the investigation, injuries were located on the other party. Villagomez was placed in custody, transported to the Marshall County Jail, and charged with Domestic Battery.

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

CULVER — The Town of Culver has contracted with HydroCorp to replace the water meters throughout town.

If you receive a Culver utility bill, you should have received an email from HydroSoft requesting that you schedule an appointment for your water meter replacement. To schedule your appointment, please visit www.watermeterinstall.com and use the unique code provided in the email.
If you need assistance scheduling your appointment, please contact HydroCorp’s Customer Care Team at 800-315-4305.

Marshall County community breaks ground on first phase of new greenway trail and first large-scale housing development in more than 20 years

BREMEN — The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), the South Bend–Elkhart Regional Development Authority (RDA), the Town of Bremen, and other local and regional leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of the first phase of the Bremen GROWTH Project, a transformational, multi-site project to expand housing opportunities in Bremen.
The Bremen GROWTH Project — Greenway, Recreation, Opportunities for Wage Growth & Transformational Housing — is supported by $3.737 million in READI 2.0 funding awarded through the IEDC and the South Bend–Elkhart Region’s RDA. The project brings together investments in housing, recreation, and connectivity.
At the center of the project is a planned three-mile greenway trail connecting parks, Bremen Public Schools, and future development sites, along with new housing and recreational opportunities. The broader project is expected to catalyze significant private investment and create new housing options to help Bremen attract and retain the workforce needed by local businesses.
Total investment associated with the project is expected to exceed $40 million.
“This groundbreaking represents more than the beginning of a multi-phased construction project. It represents a commitment to Bremen’s future — to creating places where people can live, connect, work and build their lives,” said Mike Leman, Bremen Town Council President.
The housing component represents a significant milestone for Bremen. The project will launch the Town’s first new large-scale housing development effort in more than 20 years and is expected to add a substantial number of new housing units to the community.
The project is also receiving support through the Indiana Finance Authority’s Residential Infrastructure Fund (RIF), a low-interest loan program designed to help Indiana communities finance infrastructure that supports residential housing development. The IFA lists a $6.0 million RIF award for the Bremen GROWTH Project.
“A special thanks needs to be given to Governor Braun, State Senator Ryan Mishler and State Representative Jack Jordan for their support of these programs in the state budget that allowed Bremen to drive this important project,” said John DeSalle, a member of the Regional Development Authority Board and former CEO/President of Hoosier Racing Tire. “These are the types of investments needed to attract the workforce we need in this region to sustain our businesses and communities.”
The greenway will provide an important connection between Bremen Public Schools, existing parks and other community amenities while also helping open new areas for future development. The broader Bremen GROWTH initiative was designed to link housing and quality-of-life investments with the community’s long-term economic development goals.
“Bremen is growing, and we need to make sure there are enough homes for the workers and families who want to be part of that growth,” said Indiana Governor Mike Braun. “This project will bring the community its first major housing development in more than 20 years while creating connections to schools, parks and other amenities that make people want to put down roots. READI projects like these are a great example of how we grow our workforce, strengthen our communities, and build an economy that lasts.”
For Bremen, the groundbreaking marks the beginning of a project years in the making and the next step in a long-term vision for the community.
As construction and development move forward, project partners will continue advancing the individual components of the Bremen GROWTH initiative, creating new opportunities for housing, recreation, connectivity, and economic growth.

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth School Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 5:30 pm for the 2027

Budget Hearing. The September monthly meeting, which includes a public hearing for collective bargaining, will be held immediately following the Budget Hearing.
Both meetings will be streamed on YouTube @pcscschoolboard7192.

TIPPECANOE — On Sunday,​ Aug. 30,​ 2026,​ at 9:50 am,​ Marshall County Dispatch broadcast a report of a domestic battery in

progress at the residence on Dewberry Rd,​ Tippecanoe.
The initial reporter told Dispatch that her husband shoved her through a doorway. Marshall County Officers and Bourbon Police Officers responded.
During the investigation, it was discovered that a battery had occurred. Odell Kiesow, 56, was transported to the Marshall County Jail for domestic battery in the presence of a minor.

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

Average gasoline prices in Indiana have fallen 12.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.38/g today, according to

GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 25.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 12.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 1.4 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.570 per gallon.
Lowest reported prices in communities around the area:
Pulaski County
Winamac — $3.69
Francesville — $3.69
Medaryville — $3.69
Starke County
Knox — $3.69
North Judson — $3.69
Hamlet — $3.43
Grovertown — $3.49
LaPorte County
LaCrosse — $3.49
LaPorte — $3.17
Michigan City — $3.29
Wanatah — $3.45
Rolling Prairie — $3.59
Westville — $3.34
New Carlisle — $3.79
Walkerton — $3.29
Marshall County
Argos — $3.59
Bourbon — $3.29
Bremen — $3.24
Culver — $3.69
LaPaz — $3.39
Plymouth — $3.26
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Indiana was priced at $2.89/g yesterday while the most expensive was $4.19/g, a difference of $1.30/g.
The national average price of gasoline has fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.01/g today.
“Average gasoline prices fell in slightly more than half of states over the last week while diesel declined in roughly half, as oil prices moved lower and offered some modest relief at the pump,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Over the weekend, the Trump administration struck a major deal with Venezuela, a signal that the White House remains concerned about elevated fuel prices — though in reality, any benefits from increased Venezuelan output will take years to fully materialize and are unlikely to move the needle in the near term. The factors with the most immediate impact on where prices go from here remain the ongoing developments between the U.S. and Iran and continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries, both of which continue to exert outsized influence on global fuel markets. Motorists should expect continued volatility in the weeks ahead.”
GasBuddy is North America’s trusted fuel savings platform, helping consumers fuel up for less for over 25 years.

PLYMOUTH — On the morning of Aug. 28, 2026, at 8 am, Plymouth Police and Plymouth EMS were dispatched to W Jefferson St. in response to a battery that had allegedly taken place.

The victim was located and taken to the hospital for evaluation. An investigation took place, and the suspect was identified as Steven Bishop, 30, of Plymouth. Officers made attempts to make contact with Bishop, but were unsuccessful. At 12:10 pm, Bishop turned himself in at the Plymouth Police Department. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Marshall County Jail, where he was booked for a preliminary charge of Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury.

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

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT

WHAT…Heat index values 100 to 104 expected. Overnight heat
  indices in the middle 70s.
* WHERE…Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.
* WHEN…From 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ Tuesday to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
  Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A period of dangerous heat and humidity is in
  store through at least Wednesday evening, with minimal relief
  Tuesday night. Chances for showers and thunderstorms should remain
  north of the advisory area.

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.