PLYMOUTH — On Sunday, Jan. 4 Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to a two-vehicle
unknown injury accident at the intersection of Lincoln Hwy and King Rd. A Ford Escape, driven by Austin Lalone, 27, was stopped at the stop sign at the north side of the intersection of Lincoln Hwy and King Rd. and failed to yield the right of way to a Ford F-150, driven by Jamie Fluery, 46, which was traveling east on Lincoln Hwy. The driver and passenger of Lalone’s car were transported to Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Plymouth with minor injuries.
PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Historical Society will present its first “Genealogy Summit for
Beginners” on January 31. Every family has a story, and you can learn how to trace your roots, uncover hidden stories, and confidently research records across generations. Three experienced teachers and genealogists will present classes on the research process, beginning with the basics of genealogical research, including charts, forms, and terminology. Classes will cover simple to unusual places to find accurate information about your ancestors. You will learn how to utilize the websites and online services to add depth and context to family narratives. The cost for the Genealogy Summit is $35, which includes lunch and class packs. We are accepting registrants age 12 and older. Register at the Museum or online at https://mchistoricalsociety.org/event/genealogy-summit-for-beginners/. The Museum is located at 123 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Phone 574-936-2306 for more information.
PLYMOUTH — On Dec. 31, at 3:35 a.m., Marshall County Central Dispatch received a 911 call from a
woman in Culver stating that a man, later identified as twenty-nine-year-old Layne J. Manns of Plymouth, was drunk and refusing to leave. According to the caller, Manns had then left the area in a vehicle, possibly headed to the Plymouth area. A short while later, Officers with the Plymouth Police Department located the vehicle and the man at his residence. A DUI investigation began, and after a search warrant was signed and granted, it was discovered that Manns was operating at over twice the legal limit for alcohol. Manns was later transported to the Marshall County Jail where he was booked and lodged for: OWI-.15% or higher, OWI-Endangerment, Resisting Law Enforcement, and Disorderly Conduct.
Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
Average gasoline prices in Indiana have risen 12.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.77/g
today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 7.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 33.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 2.3 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.498 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Marshall County was in Bourbon at $2.64. The most expensive was in Culver at $2.99. In Starke County, the cheapest was in Hamlet at $2.64, the most expensive in Winamac at $2.99. The cheapest station in Indiana was priced at $2.19/g yesterday, while the most expensive was $3.19/g, a difference of one dollar per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 1.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.74/g today. “Another week, and motorists have been greeted with the sixth straight weekly decline in the national average price of gasoline as seasonality continues to drive trends at the pump,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “While more states did see prices rise this week, most of those increases were in ‘price-cycling’ markets, where routine jumps often follow larger declines. Elsewhere, a majority of states saw prices inch lower again. And with GasBuddy’s 2026 Fuel Outlook set for release this week, we’ll soon have a clearer sense of what drivers may face next year— particularly as new developments in Venezuela put fresh attention on the global oil market. Some Americans believe gasoline prices could be impacted in a significant way, but I’m here to throw a bit of cold water on that. Even under the most optimistic outcomes, it could take years of positive developments for additional supply to meaningfully move the needle, and the impact on U.S. gasoline prices may ultimately be limited. For now, I expect gas prices to bottom out in the weeks ahead before beginning their seasonal climb toward March.” GasBuddy is North America’s trusted fuel savings platform, helping consumers fuel up for less for over 25 years. It is the most authoritative source of station-level fuel pricing data, updating averages 288 times daily.
PLYMOUTH — In their Monday morning meeting, the Marshall County Commissioners voted unanimously
to oppose the reclassification of Bridge #231 — the N. Center Street Bridge in Bremen. Jason Peters informed the board that the current schedule would have bid letting for the project in August, but that the ongoing discussions would likely push back that timetable. The bridge has been the subject of discussion for some time. In a Jan. 2 meeting in 2024, Peters told the Commissioners — at that time Stan Klotz, Mike Burroughs, and Kevin Overmyer — that the recommendation of the project Engineers, DLZ, was for a full bridge replacement. A “red flag” investigation by INDOT was prompted by a historian’s letter saying the bridge is a historic site. In December, the DNR nominated the bridge for the National Registry of Historic Places, further complicating the project. DLZ’s Andy Kostielny informed the Commissioners on Monday that in such cases, the price of the repair would be higher and the bridge’s longevity would decrease. Commissioner Jesse Bohannon made a motion to oppose the reclassification of the bridge.
The hearing on the reclassification is currently scheduled for Jan. 14.
PLYMOUTH — On Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 11:34 PM, Marshall County Police and Plymouth Fire
responded to the area of State Road 17 and 10B Road for reports of a single vehicle accident with an overturned vehicle. Upon arrival, Marshall County Officers located the vehicle in a front yard on its side. He was able to make contact with the two occupants in the vehicle to verify they were OK. Plymouth Fire was able to safely help them from the overturned vehicle. The driver, Ashli Tanner, refused medical treatment with no injuries. A passenger in the vehicle, Matthew Ganshorn, was examined by EMS and was transported to St. Joseph Hospital in Plymouth. During the investigation, it was found that the driver lost control of the vehicle southbound on State Road 17 just south of 10B Road due to the extreme icy roadway conditions. The vehicle ran off the roadway and struck a small tree, causing the vehicle to overturn onto the passenger side. Tim’s Towing was requested to the scene to remove the vehicle.
LAPAZ — On Thursday, Jan. 1, at 1:40 pm, Marshall County Central Dispatch was notified of a
two-vehicle collision at the intersection of US 6 and Oak Road. Dispatch was informed that the collision was a T-Bone-style collision. When Officers arrived on scene, it was determined that a northbound 2013 Chevy Sonic, driven by Katelyn Asher, 27, of Plymouth, was unable to stop on the ice-covered roadway and was struck in the passenger side by a 2017 GMC Sierra, towing a trailer, driven by Kevin King, 42, also of Plymouth. Asher, along with her two juvenile passengers, were transported to the Bremen Hospital to be evaluated. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was assisted on scene by LaPaz Fire & EMS, Lakeville Police Department, and Reichert-Knepp Towing.
