PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Redevelopment Commission will consider financial support for a new Career and Technical

Education (CTE) program in aircraft maintenance at the Plymouth airport.
The program would be part of the current Alpha Flight School that provides CTE courses in aviation to local high school students.
City Attorney Jeff Houin told the Commission that current studies being conducted by the city regarding the future of the airport show the new program would fit in those plans.

Jodi Marone and Deb Venti, representing Alpha Flight’s new venture, told the Commission that they had already received a grant of $50,000 from the Marshall County Community Foundation and requested support from Redevelopment TIF funds for another $50,000 that would fund the equipment needs for the first two years.
Marone told the board that 30 students had already signed up to begin the program in its first session, which would begin in the fall of 2026. The plan would be to increase to 90 students in 2027 and 120 in the following fall.
Houin said the Commission could only provide equipment funding, no operational costs, and the support funds would be drawn from TIF 3.
Members of the Commission were supportive of the venture and will look at the proposal in more detail for discussion at their June 16 meeting.

Graduation is upon us for 2026, and here are the dates and times for local Commencement ceremonies, by county:

Marshall County

• Argos High School: Friday, May 29th @7pm
• Bremen High School: Friday, May 22nd @7pm
• Culver Academies: Commencement events all day Friday, May 29th, and Saturday, May 30th. Graduation and Final Formation for Class of 2026 events all day on Sunday, May 31st.
• Culver High School: Friday, May 29th @7pm
• Plymouth High School: Sunday, May 31st @2pm Eastern Time, at Rock Pile football stadium. Rain date of Tuesday, June 2nd at 7 pm
• Triton High School: Sunday, May 31st @2pm Eastern Time, in the High School gymnasium
  Pulaski County
• West Central School Corporation: Sunday, May 24th @2pm Eastern Time, at the High School gymnasium
• Winamac Community High School: Sunday, May 31st at 2 pm Eastern Time
  Starke County
• Knox Community High School: Friday, June 5th @7pm Central Time
• North Judson High School: Sunday, May 31st @2pm Central Time, at the football field
• Oregon-Davis High School: Sunday, May 31st @1pm Central Time

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department obtained information from the St. Joseph County Special Victims

Unit, along with the Division of Child Services, that a 14-year-old child had allegedly been inappropriately touched by the suspect, Toby Mangus, 45, of Bremen.
The investigation started with sharing information between the St. Joseph County Special Victims Unit,​ Division of Child Services, and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. Lt. Detective Les McFarland began taking statements from people involved with the case.
On Tuesday,​ May 19,​ 2026,​ Mangus was arrested,​ transported, and booked into the Marshall County Jail for Sexual Battery,​ Level 6 Felony, and Sexual Misconduct with a Minor,​ Level 6 Felony.

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

PLYMOUTH — On May 16, 2026, at approximately 1:10 am, Plymouth Police Officers checked on a vehicle parked at River

Park Square after the park’s hours of operation.
Upon checking the vehicle, officers located 3 individuals asleep inside of the vehicle; 21 year old Madisyn Brody, of Warsaw, 20 year old Andrew Quinn, of Plymouth, and 19 year old Caitlyn Smith of Knox.
Officers were also able to smell a strong odor of marijuana emitting from inside the vehicle. After waking the subjects up and conducting an investigation, marijuana, sativa, and THC vape products were discovered inside the vehicle.
All 3 individuals were taken into custody and transported to Marshall County Jail, where they were booked and lodged for Possession of Marijuana.

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

PLYMOUTH – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor LaPorte Construction Company will conduct bridge work on

U.S. 30 between Oak Road and Plymouth-Goshen Road beginning on or after Tuesday, May 26.
During construction, U.S. 30 will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Phase one will have westbound U.S. 30 closed for construction, and the eastbound lanes will be converted to two-way traffic. The ramp from State Road 17 to U.S. 30 westbound will be closed, and the detour will follow U.S. 30 eastbound to the U.S. 31 interchange to turn around.
Phase one will be ongoing through late August. Phase two is expected to begin in mid-September for the eastbound lanes, with construction activities continuing through late November. Bridge deck overlays will be conducted at Western Ave and Baker Ditch.
As part of this project, Western Ave is closed between Skylane Dr and Pilgrim Ln under U.S. 30 for bridge beam repairs through mid-June.
INDOT encourages drivers to allow extra time when traveling through this area and follow traffic directions carefully. Motorists should slow down, exercise caution, and drive distraction-free through all work zones.

PLYMOUTH — The City of Plymouth has opened a community survey regarding the future of the historic Fire Station

building, and we encourage the community to participate and share their thoughts.
Heartland undergoes renovation.
It’s a good time to stop in and experience the space for yourself during Heartland Artist Gallery’s annual Small Wonders exhibit, featuring nearly 200 works by artists from across northern Indiana and beyond.
The historic Fire Station will also serve as the home of our upcoming Heartland America 250 exhibition, America the Beautiful.
You can take the survey by hitting this link

https://mossadams.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7NTnrQXwt4CHIOi?fbclid=IwZnRzaAR1QudleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeU3lzq8sb1uiejbmxqH1u3RxGpqyX8vZjlUmVLEpa4P_OQneZJrq4Yv3XDho_aem_fl_XVlCT5TLwAIcPkEDT1Q

PLYMOUTH – Marshall County’s road program for the 2026 season is well underway, and during the regular report by

Highway Superintendent Jason Peters to the Marshall County Commissioners, he made the suggestion of going a little further with reclaimation work for the year.

Peters said that some of the roads in question are in “pretty bad shape” and will need a base before resurfacing in the coming year, and said it would “get us ahead of the game.”
Peters told the Commissioners the roads would take a considerable amount of material to patch. He estimated that doing the patchwork for those specific roads could cost between $13,000 to $25,000.

The Commissioners supported the idea and will continue the discussion in their next meeting.

PLYMOUTH — On Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 3:37 pm, Marshall County Dispatch broadcast a report of a possibly intoxicated

male who had just left David’s Courage at 10924 Lincoln Highway.
The vehicle was last seen traveling northbound on King Rd. Marshall County Officers located the vehicle and the driver.
During the investigation,​ it was discovered that the driver,​ Benjamin Black Ireland,​ 44, was exhibiting signs of alcohol intoxication. Ireland was transported to the Marshall County Jail for operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .15% or more.

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

Average gasoline prices in Indiana have fallen 24.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.12/g today, according to

GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 34.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 94.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 0.5 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.618 per gallon.
The lowest reported prices in communities around the area:
Pulaski County
Winamac — $4.39
Francesville — $4.29
Medaryville — $4.29
Starke County
Knox — $4.29
North Judson — $4.39
Grovertown — $4.09
LaPorte County
LaCrosse — $4.19
LaPorte — $3.92
Michigan City — $3.91
Wanatah — $3.99
Rolling Prairie $4.19
Westville — $4.04
New Carlisle — $4.49
North Liberty $3.99
Walkerton — $3.98
Marshall County
Argos — $4.39
Bourbon — $4.09
Bremen — $4.19
Culver — $4.39
LaPaz — $4.05
Plymouth — $3.97
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Indiana was priced at $3.45/g yesterday while the most expensive was $5.09/g, a difference of $1.64/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.45/g while the highest was $5.09/g, a difference of $1.64/g.
The national average price of gasoline has fallen 1 cent per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.47/g today.
“The national average price of gasoline spent much of last week drifting lower after jumping early in the week as oil prices softened on hopes that diplomatic progress between the U.S. and Iran could help ease supply concerns,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “However, that optimism faded after President Trump’s meeting with China’s Xi Jinping failed to produce a breakthrough on Iran, while renewed warnings toward Tehran have helped push oil prices higher again. With global oil inventories continuing to trend toward historically tight levels, markets remain extremely sensitive to geopolitical developments and potential supply disruptions. As a result, gasoline and diesel prices are likely to remain volatile, and with Memorial Day approaching, any sustained increase in oil prices could begin pushing retail fuel prices higher again in the weeks ahead.”
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INDIANAPOLIS — This week is National Emergency Medical Service Week, and agencies and officials across the state are

recognizing EMS professionals.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has formally proclaimed May 17th through 23rd as EMS Week in Indiana, stating, “EMS is the front line of our health care system.”
This year’s theme is Improving Outcomes, Together, and is intended to emphasize the coordination and collaboration that is required for improved patient outcomes.
Indiana has more than 25,000 certified emergency medical responders, emergency medical technicians, advanced emergency medical technicians, paramedics, dispatchers, and support staff statewide.
To find out more about National EMS Week, including stories from EMS professionals, events, and local blood drives, you can visit emsweek.org.

ARGOS — On May 13th, 2026, around 9:54 pm,​ a Marshall County Deputy stopped a dark blue GMC Acadia on US31 at 12th

Road for speeding 86 mph in a 60 mph zone.
The driver,​ Davontae Conley, 33, of Benton Harbor, MI, was found to have been drinking and agreed to field sobriety tests and later a certified blood test. Conley was first taken to the Plymouth Hospital for a certified blood test, where he gave a sample of blood, and the result was .119% BAC.
Conley was then arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and transported to the Marshall County Jail, where he was charged and booked for the offense.

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

PLYMOUTH — Marshall County Sheriff Matthew Hassel has announced that Benjamin McFarland, of Tippecanoe, has been

selected by the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Committee to receive a $1,000.00 scholarship.
The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Fund was established to receive, invest, and dispense funds to provide college scholarships to qualified students who are committed to pursuing an education and career in the law enforcement field. The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Fund awarded 40 scholarships in 2026.
Benjamin is a Graduate of Triton High School and has just completed his freshman year at Purdue Fort Wayne with a major in Criminal Justice. In 2025, Benjamin was awarded the ISA scholarship, making this his second year in a row.

ARGOS — The Board of Education of Argos Community Schools will meet for a Regular Board meeting on May 18, 2026, in the

Dragon Center conference room at 7 p.m.
Some items on the agenda:
● Approval of personnel changes
● Approval of LWC invoices 19613 for tunnel piping replacement, 19626 for exterior
masonry repairs and 19630 for roofing and coping replacement
● Approval of 2026-2027 student handbook
● Approval of 2026-2027 classified, certified & substitute employee handbooks
● Approval of Amplify quote for curriculum materials
● Approval of NIESC Contracted Dietitian Director contract for 2026-2027 school year
● Approval of Open Enrollment for 2026-2027 school year
● Superintendent report
● Approval of claims
● Financial report
● Closing comments
● Adjournment

PLYMOUTH — On May 6, 2026, at 4:38 p.m., Officers with the Plymouth Police Department were dispatched to Centennial Park

for a man who was sitting in the men’s bathroom by the wooden playground, drinking alcohol, and possibly smoking drugs or using drugs.
When Plymouth Officers arrived on scene, a man was located sitting on the floor, and I could see an alcohol can sitting on the floor as well. The officer tried to make contact with the male, but he was slow to open the bathroom stall door, and when he did, the officer got a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from the man, who denied he was drinking, but there were several other cans of alcohol in the trash next to him.
The man was identified as Coty James, 37, of Plymouth. James advised that he can’t drink at home, and he went to the park and drank. He was placed under arrest for public intoxication and transported to the Marshall County Jail. He was given a Portable Breath Test and was .198 BAC.

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

CULVER — On Saturday,​ May 2nd,​ 2026, at 7:09 PM,​ Marshall County Police received a call of a man trespassing on their

property in the 14,​000 block of Union Road.
The caller would be related to the subject in question,​ identified as Westin A. Bush-Berdine, 27. The subject was viewed on a Ring doorbell being on the property,​ where he had previously been trespassed and a protection order in place.
Upon arrival,​ Officer Wozniak and Culver Officer Zerbee located Westin in a pole-style building on the property. He was taken into custody without incident and was transported to the Marshall County Jail.

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

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Commissioners will meet on Monday, May 18, 2026, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

The Commissioners will hear regular reports from Jason Peters, Marshall County Highway Superintendent, County Attorney Sean Surrisi, and County Auditor Angie Birchmeier.
The Commissioners will also hold two public hearings for the Owner-Occupied Housing Project and a request to close 2C Road for Vacation Bible School, by Bremen Missionary Church Pastor Curt Litwiller.
Plymouth Fire Chief Steve Holm will make a public safety grant request, and Billy Schoff of Buildings and Grounds will provide a department update.
The meeting takes place in the second-floor meeting room of the Marshall County Building on Jefferson Street in Plymouth. The meeting will also be live-streamed on YouTube @MarshallCountyIN.

PLYMOUTH – In a light agenda Monday, the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety took action on several matters.

Building Commissioner Dennis Manuwal asked the board to take action on a property on Clark Street. Police were called to the address for a man who was living in the residence that had no water or utilities.
Manuwal had issued an emergency vacate order for the property and Shannon Biddle, a representative of the owner told the board that the man in question had been given permission to store items in the property but not to live there.
Manuwal urged the board to take action to board up the property, but Biddle asked to modify that action for fear of damage to the home that the owner intends to continue to renovate.
Manuwal agreed with a stipulation.

In other actions, the Board accepted the dedication of infrastructure for a section of Menominee Heights.
The board was also informed that fines imposed on Red Rock Inn had not been paid, and the owners had until Friday, May 15, 2026, to do so before a lien would be imposed on the property.

PLYMOUTH — On May 9, 2026, at 4:36 a.m. Plymouth Police were dispatched to 701 N Center St. for a report of a loud noise

complaint.
Officers discovered that a man residing in the residence, Dario Carvajal-Santos, 31, of Plymouth, had an active warrant for his arrest through Marshall County.
It was also discovered that Carvajal-Santos violated a court-issued protection order. Carvajal-Santos was taken into custody and transported to the Marshall County Jail.

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

ARGOS — While on routine patrol, a Marshall County Deputy stopped a vehicle for traffic infractions.

While talking with the Driver of the vehicle, Samuel J. Beckett, 25 of Argos, it was discovered that he had never obtained a license.
The passenger, Hailey J. Miller, 22 of Rochester, told the Deputy that she had warrants out of Fulton County.
Both subjects were taken into custody for possession of a schedule drug, a hypodermic needle, paraphernalia, and operating a vehicle without a license.

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

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun ceremonially signed Senate Enrolled Act 78, a new ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone restriction

strengthening Indiana’s school cell phone policies to help students focus, support teachers, and improve the classroom environment.
SEA 78 builds on Indiana’s existing restrictions on student device use by setting a clearer standard for limiting cell phones, smartwatches, gaming devices, and other personal wireless communication devices during the school day. The law includes exceptions for emergencies, students with Individualized Education Programs or 504 plans, and medical needs.
“We’ve made major progress improving education for Hoosier students, and this new ‘bell-to-bell’ restriction on cell phone distractions will ensure students are focused on learning. This law supports teachers in the classroom and helps students build better habits at a time when constant distraction is affecting learning and mental health, with common-sense exceptions for emergencies,” said Braun.
Under SEA 78, Indiana schools will be required to update their wireless communication device policies to limit student use of personal devices during the school day. The law also directs the Indiana Department of Education to provide model policy language and implementation guidance for schools.