At 423 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Plymouth, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include… Plymouth, Bremen, Bourbon, La Paz, Inwood, Linkville, and Lake Of The Woods.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Museum will be hosting a sale extravaganza on July 10,11, 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Vintage artifacts, rare books, collectibles, and more will be available with great deals on one-of-a-kind items. All proceeds will go to support the museum’s exhibits, educational programs and technology.
For more details visit the Marshall County Museum website or call 547-936-2306.

PLYMOUTH — During their meeting on Thursday night, the Marshall County Plan Commission began discussions on developing an ordinance about carbon capture systems in the county.

A carbon capture system is a technology that captures carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from industrial sources like power plants or factories, preventing them from entering the atmosphere. The captured CO2 is then either stored deep underground in geological formations or utilized in various other applications.
During the discussion of other items at the end of the meeting, the subject of beginning work on how the county should view and handle such facilities was addressed, as it is currently in part of a larger two-year moratorium on other projects such as farm-scale solar projects, utility-scale battery energy storage systems, and data centers in the county.
During that moratorium, the Plan Commission will need to address the final form of ordinances on how all those projects should be handled in Marshall County and make its recommendation to the County Commissioners.
The initial discussion centered on whether or not to simply ban the projects. Plan Director Nicholas Witwer told the board that even if they did institute a ban, the action would only be in effect as long as the board decided to keep it in place.
The Commission voted to proceed with public meetings and discussions to begin drafting an ordinance regarding carbon capture.

DONALDSON — Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies, Indiana Conservation Officers, and Plymouth Fire responded to an accident on June 26 at 9:35 a.m. on Lincoln Highway just east of Tulip Road.

Jason Slocum, 45, of Kewanna was driving an ATV westbound on Lincoln Highway,​ east of Tulip Rd., for utility work in the area. ​
For an unknown reason, Slocum lost control of the ATV, and it rolled, ejecting him. Slocum had complaints of pain in his right shoulder,​ back,​ and head as a result of the collision. ​ Slocum was transported to Memorial Hospital in South Bend for evaluation and treatment. ​ ​

CULVER — On June 26 at 9:29 p.m.,​Marshall County Central Dispatch received a 911 call of a fight that had occurred at a residence in the 16,​000 block of 20B Rd. ​

Upon arriving, it was found that both offenders, Michael J. O’Brien, 61, and Dennis M. Cook, 42, both of Culver, had battered each other during an argument at the residence, resulting in minor ​injuries to both.
They were detained at the scene and later transported to Saint Joseph Medical Center in Plymouth for medical treatment, then lodged at the Marshall County ​Jail for Domestic Battery resulting in Moderate Injury,​ a level 6 felony. ​Formal charges are pending through the Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office.

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

PLYMOUTH — On the morning of June 21, at approximately 2 a.m., Plymouth Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at the intersection of Oakhill Ave and Nutmeg Rd after witnessing multiple moving violations.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Angel Lingle, 20 years old, of LaPorte. During the officer’s investigation, impairment was identified, resulting in Lingle’s being taken into custody.
Lingle was lodged at the Marshall County Jail for operating a vehicle while intoxicated on a controlled substance and OWI-endangerment.

On the afternoon of June 24, Plymouth Police observed a vehicle traveling west on Highway 30, going 81 miles per hour in a posted 50 miles per hour zone.
During the traffic stop, Officers located THC cartridges inside the vehicle. Lanijah Hargrave (21) was transported and lodged into the Marshall County Jail for Possession of Paraphernalia.

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

BOURBON — On Tuesday,​ June 24,​ at 2:55 pm,​ Marshall County Dispatch broadcast a report of a single-vehicle accident on the 6500 block of ​9B Rd.

Marshall County Officers,​ Bourbon Officers,​ Bourbon Fire, and EMS responded. When Officers arrived on scene the vehicle involved was empty. Dylan Osterkamp 30, of South Bend, ​was found walking near the scene and identified himself as the driver.
Osterkamp ​was not injured. During the crash investigation, it was discovered that Osterkamp did not have a valid license. He ​was transported to the Marshall County Jail for driving while suspended with a prior conviction. ​

The severe thunderstorm watch as well as the heat advisory have been cancelled and are no longer in effect.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 23 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA KOSCIUSKO ST. JOSEPH IN NORTHERN INDIANA ADAMS

ALLEN IN BLACKFORD CASS IN DE KALB ELKHART FULTON IN GRANT HUNTINGTON JAY LAGRANGE MARSHALL MIAMI NOBLE PULASKI STARKE STEUBEN WABASH WELLS WHITE WHITLEY IN MICHIGAN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BRANCH CASS MI HILLSDALE ST. JOSEPH MI
THIS INCLUDES THE LOCAL CITIES OF BASS LAKE, BREMEN, CULVER, FRANCESVILLE, KNOX, MEDARYVILLE, MONTICELLO, NORTH JUDSON, PLYMOUTH, ROCHESTER, ROYAL CENTER, AND WINAMAC.

PLYMOUTH — On the afternoon of June 19, Plymouth Police were at the intersection of Hillcrest Ave. and State Road 17 when a car being driven by Edward Ruiz, 55, of Plymouth, nearly hit the patrol car.

The Officer caught up to the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were done on Ruiz, and it was determined that Ruiz had a Blood Alcohol Content of .453.
He was transported and lodged into the Marshall County Jail, and charged with Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated, Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated-Endangerment, and Operating A Vehicle With a BAC of Greater than .15.

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

PLYMOUTH — On June 24 at 6:07 p.m., Officers with the Plymouth Police Department and Marshall County Officers were dispatched to the area of Michigan Road and 4A Road for a possible impaired driver.

The caller reported that the vehicle was swerving all over the roadway, had damaged some signs, was dragging objects, and had a busted windshield. The caller advised that it was a silver-colored Lincoln traveling South on Michigan Road. Plymouth Police Officer located the vehicle traveling South on Michigan Road south of Veterans Parkway.
A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle, and the vehicle pulled into the Key Bank Parking lot. It was determined that the driver was under the influence of a controlled substance. The driver was identified as a 38-year-old Joshua Rodriguez of Knox. Rodriquez was arrested for OWI and transported to Plymouth Hospital for Jail clearance and then to Marshall County Jail and booked in for OWI.
The Plymouth Police were assisted by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, which took the crash report, and Lyons Towing, which towed the vehicle.

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

PLYMOUTH — On the morning of June 22, at approximately 1:31 a.m., Plymouth Police Officers were at the Economy Inn investigating a disturbance.

During the investigation, it was determined that one of the involved individuals, Thomas Quinn Jr, 44, of Plymouth, had a Body Attachment for his arrest. Quinn was lodged in the Marshall County Jail.

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

PLYMOUTH — On June 25 at 11:56 p.m.,​ Marshall County Deputies were on routine patrol and ​performed a traffic stop on a moped driving erratically on Michigan Rd. near Custer Drive,​ north of Plymouth.

During the investigation,​ probable cause was found ​that the driver, Preston A. Hensley, 49, of Plymouth, was intoxicated on a suspected controlled substance.
Hensley was ​detained at the scene,​ and a ​probable cause search yielded suspected methamphetamine,​ drug paraphernalia,​ and other controlled substances. ​
Hensley was later transported to the Plymouth Hospital for jail clearance and a certified chemical test. ​Certified test results are pending. ​
Hensley was later lodged at the Marshall County jail for ​operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator,​ operating ​while intoxicated,​ possession of methamphetamine,​ possession of a hypodermic syringe,​ and possession of a controlled substance. ​Formal charges are pending with the Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office. ​ ​

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

PLYMOUTH — Weather permitting, on June 30, the Marshall County Highway Department will be performing a preservation road treatment or chip and seal on Pioneer Drive and Lincoln Highway. Expect Road closures during this time, and plan to take alternative routes ahead of time to help promote traffic and workers’ safety during this process.

Roads involved are:
•Pioneer Drive from SR17 to the Jail Entrance
•Lincoln Hwy west from the City Limits to Donaldson
Road closed signs will be posted to help warn motorists ahead of time, and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department most likely will be assisting the Marshall County Highway Department with the traffic control.
Emergency vehicles will be able to access if needed during the process.
Please use caution when approaching these areas and be mindful of workers. Slow down and drive safely down these roads after they are completed, in case there is any loose gravel.

PLYMOUTH — On June 19, around 7:25 p.m., Plymouth Police were made aware of a man in the parking lot of Wings Etc. who was possibly intoxicated.

Plymouth Police conducted a DUI investigation on twenty-seven-year-old Seth M. Joseph of Plymouth. Joseph was then transported to the Marshall County Correctional Facility, where he was offered a chemical test. Results indicated that Joseph was found to be over two times the legal limit and was then booked and lodged for, Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated .15% or higher.

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

PLYMOUTH — On the morning of June 23 at 5:45 a.m., Plymouth Police were dispatched to 611 E Laporte St. for a domestic battery. The caller stated that Ricardo Luva, 33, of Plymouth had physically struck his wife, then taken their 5-year-old child in a vehicle, and was headed toward Argos.

It was reported that Luva had been drinking and was intoxicated. Officers investigated the scene, and Luva’s vehicle was located with the assistance of the Argos Police Department and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies. The juvenile was recovered and returned home. Luva was taken into custody, and transported to the Marshall County Jail where he was booked on preliminary charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, operating a vehicle while intoxicated – endangering a person less Than 18 Years old, domestic battery in the presence of a child, domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, and interfering with the reporting of a crime.

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

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Indiana’s Commerce Office awarded $925,107 in grant awards to accelerate entrepreneurial activity and resources statewide through its Community Collaboration Fund (CCF), including the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation in cooperation with Heartland Art Center.

The awards will help fuel 28 community-led projects focused on entrepreneurial education, connection, and acceleration across Indiana.
Locally, it will kick off the Marshall County Arts Entrepreneurship Program. MCEDC will kick off a program for local artists who wish to establish their own businesses and generate revenue from their work. Through collaboration with Heartland Art Center and the Indiana Small Business Development Center, this group-based initiative will include workshops, peer groups, and an exhibition to showcase the work of program participants.

CCF provides matching grants to support new community collaborations, services, and programming that will serve Indiana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem with a focus on education, connection, and acceleration.
After receiving a large number of applications, the state’s Commerce Office selected 28 projects for matching grants based on their potential to fill critical gaps across the entrepreneurial ecosystem, support underserved markets, and collaborate across boundaries.

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Common Council approved a Personal Property tax abatement for Hoosier Racing Tire in their meeting on Monday.

Hoosier announced it will be making an estimated $16.8M investment in new equipment as part of an ongoing expansion at the Plymouth facility.
This investment consists of a new radial tire building machine and tooling, a new hydraulic press, a semi-automatic lube booth, molds, and other general manufacturing and material handling equipment. Currently, there are 447 employees at Hoosier Racing Tire. This investment will be retaining these employees and the $27M annual payroll as the company continues to improve efficiency and productivity.
The tax abatement consists of a seven-year phased-in schedule. As the additional value of the personal property is added to the assessed valuation of the company, it will generate an estimated $512,749 in tax revenue for the City of Plymouth.
Hoosier Racing Tire is constantly making plans for meeting the ever-changing market demands for high-performance tires for all levels and types of racing. Hoosier has worked with Marshall County Economic Development Corporation locally and Indiana Economic Development Corporation at the state level to help secure this investment and keep the Plymouth location as efficient and productive as possible.
Work is expected to begin soon on these important additions to the facilities. Mark Spence, VP of Manufacturing, was joined by Scott Barry, Controller, at the meeting on Monday. Spence said that while it will take several quarters to get everything installed and productive, work on the project will begin immediately.
Greg Hildebrand, President and CEO of MCEDC, remarked, “Hoosier Racing Tire has been and continues to be a model corporate partner for Marshall County. Their team members and associates are engaged in the community, working with charities and events throughout the county.”
The abatement request was approved unanimously, with several on the council remarking what an excellent community partner the organization continues to be. Hoosier Racing Tire was purchased by Continental Tire in 2016. Hoosier is the largest race tire manufacturer in the world, producing over 1000 different types of racing tires.

PLYMOUTH — In a special meeting on Wednesday morning, the Marshall County Sewer District rejected a declaration by the Marshall County Commissioners.

In their meeting on June 16, the Commissioners declared the seat on the Sewer District Board held by Thomas McFadden vacant and began the process of choosing a replacement. Wednesday, the Sewer District board passed a resolution affirming McFadden and rejecting the Commissioner’s declaration of vacancy.
Lawyer Andy Boxberger presented the resolution to the Board on Wednesday, stating that sewer districts in the state were specifically set up as a completely independent body, separate from any county, city, or town, so that they have the ability to act in matters of public health, independent from political pressures.
The Board voted unanimously to accept the resolution rejecting the Commissioners declaration of vacancy with McFadden abstaining.