MARSHALL COUNTY DROPS TO TRAVEL ADVISORY YELLOW
PLYMOUTH — The Highway Department is making great progress on county roads today. Marshall
County is dropping back down to a yellow Travel Advisory. The county was previously under the orange Travel Watch status.
There is still some drifting snow, and some slick spots will remain, so continue to drive with caution. Not perfect, but much better than last night and early this morning.
Special Weather Statement issued November 30 at 12:22 PM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Scattered to numerous lake effect snow showers are expected this afternoon into early this evening. Accumulations will be light, generally an inch or less. However, below freezing temperatures and gusty southwest winds to 30 mph will lead to reduced visibilities and patchy blowing snow in heavier snow showers. Roads may be slick in spots.
PLYMOUTH — A Travel Watch remains in effect for Marshall County roads while the Highway Department is out plowing today. Still dealing with some wind, which means blowing & drifting will persist.
An additional 1-3″ of lake effect snow is possible through the day today, which could disrupt Tuesday’s commute as well.
PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency has upgraded Marshall County to a “Travel Watch” effective Saturday, Nov. 29, at 5:49 p.m.
A Travel Watch is the middle level of local travel restrictions. It means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a “watch” local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended. Travel watches are signified with orange on statewide travel status maps.
The ongoing winter storm has already dropped 6+ inches of snow in Marshall County, with accumulation expected to continue into Sunday. 25 to 35 mph wind gusts are causing headaches for road crews who are trying to keep roads cleared.
The Marshall County Highway Department is reporting that almost all of their gains from plowing today have been lost due to blowing snow. Dispatch at the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department has been inundated with slide-offs and accident calls throughout the day.
The Travel Watch will remain in place overnight and will be reassessed on Sunday once plowing becomes more manageable.
In the meantime, EMA encourages all travelers to stay home and only travel for essential purposes. If you do have to drive, please go extra slow and be courteous to those around you!
Stay tuned to local media and the Marshall County EMA for future updates – including an eventual return to normal travel status.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 29 at 1:17 PM EST until November 30 at 7:00 PM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency has placed Marshall County under
a “Travel Advisory” effective at 8 AM on November 29, 2025.
A Travel Advisory is the lowest level of local travel restrictions. It means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of hazardous situations, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas. Travel advisories are signified with yellow on statewide travel status maps.
A system snow event is overspreading the region and bringing heavy snowfall rates and an expected 6+ inches of accumulation to the county. Some areas may receive over a foot of snow. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph will only make issues worse.
Marshall County officials will continually assess road conditions and determine if another travel status upgrade is needed. Expect hazardous travel through at least Sunday night. If drifting occurs, the Monday morning commute may also be disrupted.
Additionally, a Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service from 7 AM Saturday morning until 7 PM Sunday evening.
The Marshall County Highway Department is on full call-out and will be plowing and treating county roads. INDOT is also maxed out for both plowing and treating state and federal highways.
Please avoid traveling if at all possible to allow crews safe operating conditions. Staying home will also help our public safety officials more efficiently respond to emergencies.
Stay tuned to local media and the Marshall County EMA for future updates – including an eventual return to normal travel status.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 28 at 1:01PM EST until November 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT…Heavy snow is possible. Accumulations of 7 to 11 inches are possible, especially northwest of a line from roughly Logansport, Indiana, to Warsaw, Indiana, to Hillsdale, Michigan, to 2 to 6 inches south of US Route 24. * WHERE…Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio.
* WHEN…From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Saturday to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. Hazardous travel conditions are expected Saturday through Sunday morning.
Winter Storm Watch in effect until 1 p.m. Sunday
PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Highway Department will be sending out a few drivers to treat and assess main line roads this morning. INDOT crews are out patrolling and treating state-managed highways as needed.
With significantly more snow expected this weekend, the manpower and resource emphasis will be on Saturday and Sunday. Please continue to drive with caution today.
A press release from Laura Mann of the Plymouth Mayor’s office:
“In an abundance of caution and with a heavy heart, we have come to the conclusion that we must cancel this year’s Annual Lighted Holiday Parade and Christmas Tree lighting. This decision was not
made lightly. The safety and well-being of our community, volunteers, and participants are our absolute top priorities. Given the current weather forecast, we believe this is the most responsible course of action to ensure everyone can celebrate the holiday season safely. We understand the disappointment this news may bring, as this beloved event has been a cherished tradition for so many, marking the joyful start to our holiday festivities.”
* WHAT…Heavy snow is possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches are possible.
* WHERE…Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN…From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult or impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes and again late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.
PLYMOUTH — Plymouth City Engineer Dan Sellers came before the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety to seek a commitment to proceed with a project on Oak Drive in Plymouth.
Sellers outlined the project that would enhance pedestrian safety on a section of Oak Drive from U.S. 30 to Jefferson and a second section from East Jefferson to Lake Ave.
The cost estimate of the project is $4.8 million, and it would not begin construction until 2031. Sellers is in the process of applying for grant money for the project that would make it an 80/20 match, which would make the city’s portion of the project around $1 million. If the grant request is successful, the preliminary engineering phase will begin next year at an estimated cost of $168,000. Sellers said that he had enough money in his budget for the coming year to cover that cost.
Without the preliminary engineering and an environmental study, the city cannot approach land owners in the project area about purchasing the right of way. Currently, the plan calls for no relocation of current infrastructure and utilities.
Mayor Robert Listenberger stated that the project would “dovetail” with the current similar project on Harrison Street that is scheduled to be completed at approximately the same time the Oak Drive project would begin.
The board voted unanimously in support of continuing the process.
On Friday, Nov. 22, at 6:32 p.m., Marshall County Dispatch broadcast a report of a possible impaired or unsafe driver traveling eastbound on US 30 from the Starke County line.
The report was of a black Ford F150 pickup truck all over the roadway. A Marshall County Deputy located the vehicle and performed a traffic stop for a moving violation.
During the investigation, the driver, Danial C Craig, 54, of Silver Lake, was found to be exhibiting signs of alcohol intoxication.
Craig was transported to the Marshall County Jail for Operating a vehicle with a BAC of .15% or more, Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, endangering, and Possession of Marijuana Possession of a controlled substance
Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Hoosier Helper Safety Service Patrol, sponsored by GEICO, will be active Monday through Wednesday and on Friday the week of Thanksgiving. The purpose of the program is to help keep
Interstates safe, provide traffic control and minor medical care at crash sites, and offer limited roadside assistance like changing a tire.
Since 1991, INDOT Hoosier Helpers have assisted more than 400,000 motorists, driven more than 20 million miles, and responded to over 1.2 million incidents statewide. Hoosier Helpers covers 177 miles of interstate in central, northwest, and southern Indiana, including the Indianapolis and Louisville metropolitan areas and Gary. Drivers in need of assistance from a Hoosier Helper should contact INDOT Customer Service at 855-INDOT4U (463-6848).
Average gasoline prices in Indiana have fallen 12.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.89/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 20.1 cents per
gallon lower than a month ago and stand 0.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 0.8 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.777 per gallon.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Indiana was priced at $2.35/g yesterday, while the most expensive was $3.47/g, a difference of $1.12/g.
The national average price of gasoline has remained unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.03/g today.
“Ahead of the peak of Thanksgiving travel, the national average has remained relatively steady, holding close to where it’s been for the last few weeks,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “With refinery maintenance wrapping up, we’re likely to see more relief soon, particularly in the Great Lakes and West Coast regions. While Washington and Oregon may still see issues related to the Olympic pipeline shutdown, the broader outlook is promising— especially with oil prices dipping below $60 per barrel. Many states could begin to see further declines in the weeks ahead, just in time for the holidays.”
GasBuddy’s averages, graphs, maps and historical pricing data covering the U.S. and Canada is available 24/7 at http://prices.GasBuddy.com.
WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE…Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN…From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
CULVER — The Culver Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the Culver Town Hall,
200 East Washington St. in Culver.
The board will hear second and third reading on an ordinance for the disannexation of real estate known as Culver Meadows.
The Council will hear reports from the various boards and commissions.
The meeting will be available on YouTube @townofCulver6770.
PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Regional Sewer District will hold an executive session at 11 A.M. on
Wednesday, Nov. 26. The session will be held at the Marshall County Building located at 112 W. Jefferson Street, Room 203 (2nd Floor), Plymouth, IN 46563.
This executive session is being held pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-14-1.5- 6.1(b)(2)(B), and is therefore closed to the public under Ind. Code § 5-14-1.5-3.
A copy of the executive session’s memoranda shall be provided to the public pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-14-1.5-4.
The Marshall County Regional Sewer District will then hold a regular meeting at 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The meeting will be held at the Marshall County Building located at 112 W. Jefferson Street, Room 203 (2nd Floor), Plymouth, IN 46563.
For questions, additional information, and archived copies of the agendas, minutes, memoranda, and previous videos of meetings, please visit https://www.marshallcountyrsd.com/ or contact the Marshall County Regional Sewer District at questions@marshallcountyrsd.com or call (574) 200-0049.
A live transmission of the meeting will be available at https://www.youtube.com/@MarshallCountyIN
There will be an opportunity for questions and comments from the public during this meeting. Your participation is welcome.
Crews off roads beginning Wednesday afternoon
INDIANA — AAA predicts at least 73 million travelers hitting the road this year for the Thanksgiving holiday, nearly 2 million of those from Indiana. As Hoosiers embark on holiday travels, INDOT urges drivers to travel safely and plan ahead, as increased traffic is expected across the state starting Tuesday afternoon.
“Motorists should be aware of increased traffic and potential delays early this week,” said INDOT Commissioner Lyndsay Quist. “We encourage drivers to leave early, practice patience, and allow extra travel time throughout the holiday season. We want everyone to make it to their destination safely.”
Beginning at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 26, INDOT will lift existing road closures and restrictions on state highways, U.S. routes, and interstates where it is safe to do so. Longer-term closures for ongoing construction projects will remain in place.
Visit 511in.org or download the TrafficWise app on your mobile device to see current closures and restrictions, view traffic cameras, and plan your route. INDOT construction and maintenance activities will resume Monday morning, Dec. 1.
Buckle Up Phone Down
While just under seven percent of Indiana drivers don’t wear their seatbelts, they account for 45% of passenger car fatalities, and texting while driving increases the risk of a crash by 50%. Buckling up and putting the phone down are two simple actions drivers and their passengers can take 100% of the time, not just during holiday travels, to prevent crashes – or survive if one occurs.
Drive Sober
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that more than 850 people died in drunk-driving crashes from 2019 to 2023, representing more than one-third of all fatal crashes during that holiday period. It is never safe to drink and drive. Make a plan to use a rideshare, designate a sober driver, or use public transit so everyone makes it home safely from your holiday gathering.
INDOT Hoosier Helpers
The Hoosier Helper Safety Service Patrol, sponsored by GEICO, will be active Monday through Wednesday and on Friday the week of Thanksgiving. The purpose of the program is to help keep interstates safe, provide traffic control and minor medical care at crash sites, and offer limited roadside assistance like changing a tire.
Since 1991, INDOT Hoosier Helpers have assisted more than 400,000 motorists, driven more than 20 million miles, and responded to over 1.2 million incidents statewide. Hoosier Helpers cover 177 miles of interstate in central, northwest and southern Indiana, including the Indianapolis and Louisville metropolitan areas and Gary. Drivers in need of assistance from a Hoosier Helper should contact INDOT Customer Service at 855-INDOT4U (463-6848).
“We are thankful for the services Hoosier Helpers and all INDOT employees provide, especially during this busy time of year,” Quist said. “I hope all Hoosiers have a safe and happy Thanksgiving with friends and family. Please remember to drive safely and plan ahead for holiday travel.”
PLYMOUTH — The Heartland Art Center is thrilled to announce that entries are now open for “Under 30/Over 80,” an intergenerational art show, on view from Jan. 6 – Jan. 30, 2026.
“Under 30/Over 80” is an intergenerational art show that celebrates the youngest and oldest adult artists among us by showcasing works of art from both ends of the age spectrum.
Submission Deadline: Monday, December 29th at 11:59 p.m.
ARGOS — The Board of Education of Argos Community Schools will meet for a special board meeting on
Nov. 24, in the Dragon Center conference room. This meeting will begin approximately 7 p.m., immediately following the conclusion of the public hearing advertised previously.
The meeting is to approve a transfer resolution for 2026 to transfer from the education fund to the operations fund
