PLYMOUTH — Marshall County Emergency Management Director Jack Garner says the National Weather Service has now

confirmed that an EF1 tornado hit Marshall County Thursday night.
Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph
Path Length: 0.73 miles
Path Width: 125 yards
Start Time: 10:11 PM
End Time: 10:12 PM
A brief tornado spun up south of 8A on King Rd, uprooting or snapping multiple trees and causing damage to a barn. The tornado continued northeast, flipping a center pivot before entering a grove of trees, causing several snapped trees. The circulation moved quickly northeast, knocking down a few more trees north of 8A Rd. The tornado quickly lifted on the north side of 8A Rd after doing significant damage to a barn.
Additional damage has been found across the county, but appears to have been caused by straight-line winds. An area on the east side of Argos is still under consideration by the National Weather Service for a weak tornado, with a determination expected later.

PLYMOUTH — On June 8, 2026, at approximately 10:30 pm, Plymouth Police Officers responded to a call about a man who

appeared to be intoxicated and stumbling towards the wooded area at the rear of the Red “D” Mart.
Officers arrived on scene shortly after and located a male, 67-year-old Robert Mohn, at the rear of Red D Mart outside of the protective barrier in the wooded area hanging onto the edge of the dirt hill, above the river. Mohn resisted attempts at assistance by officers; however, he was brought back up to the road area. Mohn was taken into custody and transported to the Marshall County Jail, where he was booked and lodged for Public Intoxication.

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

PLYMOUTH — On Thursday,​ June 11,​ 2026,​ at approximately 10:51 a.m.,​ Marshall County Central Dispatch received a call

regarding a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Lincoln Highway and Pioneer Road,​ in Plymouth.
The caller advised that one of the vehicles had rolled over onto its side. When Officers arrived on the scene, it was learned that a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by Karen Pearson, 64, of Plymouth, was stopped on the west side of the intersection headed east on Lincoln Highway.
As the Equinox was traveling through the intersection,​ it was struck by a northbound 2025 Volkswagen Jetta,​ driven by Gregory Little, 72,​ of Ohio,​ that failed to stop at the intersection.
The Equinox was struck on the passenger side,​ causing it to turn over and come to rest on the vehicle’s passenger side. In total,​ 4 people were transported to Plymouth Hospital to receive additional treatment for various complaints of pain.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was assisted on scene by Plymouth Fire and EMS,​ Argos EMS,​ and Lyons Wrecker Service. ​

FULTON COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction Co Inc will have lane

closures on State Road 25 between C.R. 300 N and C.R. 375 N beginning on or after Monday, June 15.
State Road 25 will be reduced to one lane through mid-July for a small structure pipe lining project at McMahan Ditch. Temporary traffic signals will be installed to direct traffic.
INDOT urges drivers to stay alert near crews and be prepared to wait for the temporary traffic signal. Motorists are encouraged to allow extra time when driving through this area and should slow down and drive distraction-free through all work zones

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth School Board has released agendas for a pair of meetings on Monday, June 15, 2026.

The first is a public hearing on the contract for the Corporation’s Superintendent, which will begin at 6 p.m.
Immediately following, the Board will have a special meeting to consider the hiring of the new Superintendent.
Those are the only items on the agenda. The meetings will be held in the Corporation meeting room at the Administration Building on the Plymouth High School campus.

LAPAZ — Marshall County Deputies were called to the intersection of 1st Rd. and Pine Rd. West of LaPaz for a two-vehicle

accident.
A Jeep Cherokee driven by Natashia Burkett, 33, of Rochester, was driving south on Pine Rd. ​ A GMC Sierra driven by Cooper Gean, 23, of Lakeville, was traveling east of 1st Rd. ​ Burkett ​drove into the path of Gean, resulting in a ​right-angle collision.
The collision caused Gean’s vehicle to roll into a field. Both drivers and a passenger in Gean’s vehicle were transported to Memorial Hospital for minor injuries.
Polk Fire,​ Walkerton EMS,​ Lapaz Fire,​ and Gean’s Towing ​assisted at the scene of the collision.
​

PLYMOUTH — Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel has released the jail and arrest report for May.

As of June 5, 2026, there were 117 inmates in the jail, 22 on felony charges, 76 were pre-trial inmates. There were 92 men and 25 women, the average population of the jail in May was 120 inmates.
There are 1313 active warrants in the county.
Marshall County Sheriff’s deputies made 70 arrests, Plymouth Police 52, Culver Police 6, and Bremen Police 5.
The top five offenses for May were:

1. Operating while intoxicated (21)
2. Driving while suspended (20)
3. Possession of Marijuana (18)
4. Failure to appear (15)
5. Operator never licensed (14)

National Weather Service Northern Indiana

1011 PM EDT Thu Jun 11 2026
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
  Northwestern Kosciusko County in north central Indiana…
  Southeastern Marshall County in north central Indiana…
* Until 1030 PM EDT.
* At 1010 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Argos, or 9 miles southeast of Plymouth,
  moving northeast at 55 mph.
  HAZARD…Tornado.
  SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
  IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near…
  Bourbon around 1015 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Etna
Green, Hoffman Lake, Tippecanoe, Atwood, Old Tip Town, and Clunette.

Instructions:

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

National Weather Service Northern Indiana

943 PM EDT Thu Jun 11 2026
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
  Northeastern White County in northwestern Indiana…
  Pulaski County in northwestern Indiana…
  Fulton County in north central Indiana…
  Cass County in north central Indiana…
  Miami County in north central Indiana…
  Southern Starke County in northwestern Indiana…
  Southern Marshall County in north central Indiana…
* Until 1030 PM EDT/930 PM CDT/.
* At 943 PM EDT/843 PM CDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along
  a line extending from near North Judson to near Winamac to near
  Monticello to 7 miles northeast of Delphi to 10 miles northwest of
  Frankfort, moving east at 65 mph.
  HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts.
  SOURCE…Radar indicated.
  IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include…
  Logansport, Peru, Rochester, Winamac, Grissom Afb, Bourbon, North
  Judson, Argos, Culver, Akron, Walton, Bunker Hill, Royal Center,
  Mexico, Lincoln, Wells, Pulaski, Walnut, Tippecanoe, and Galveston

Instructions:

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.
Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning
is one of nature’s leading killers. Remember, if you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT/100 AM CDT/ for
north central and northwestern Indiana.

PLYMOUTH — On June 9, 2026, at 6:05 p.m., Officers with the Plymouth Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a

vehicle whose registered owner had a previously suspended license.
The registered owner was identified as Marcelino Pallanti, 62, of South Bend. While the officer was talking to him, he detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person and saw open containers in the vehicle.
The officer had him step out of the vehicle and located a marijuana pipe in his pocket. Pallanti advised that he had marijuana in the vehicle. Field sobriety testing was conducted, and Pallanti failed. Pallanti was given a portable breath test (PBT) and blew a .180. Pallanti was then placed under arrest for OWI and was given a certified test, and the results are pending.
During the search of the vehicle, several open containers were located along with THC gummies and marijuana. Pallanti was transported to Marshall County Jail and booked in for Felony OWI with a prior conviction, OWI, OWI endangerment, driving while suspended prior, no insurance with prior conviction, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia.

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

ARGOS — On Saturday,​ June 6,​ 2026,​ at approximately 4:44 pm,​ Marshall County Central Dispatch received a call regarding a

multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of US 31 and State Road 110.
Argos Police Department Officer Delee arrived on scene and advised that it was only a two-vehicle collision. When Marshall County Officers arrived on scene,​ it was determined that a 2024 Kia,​ operated by Kamille Feliciano​, 19, of Chicago, was driving north on US 31. A 2016 Chevrolet Silverado was stopped on State Road 110 on the east side of US 31.
The driver of the Silverado was identified as Bruce Ezra, 74,​ of Bringhurst,​ Indiana,​ and failed to yield to northbound traffic.
As a result of the crash,​ Feliciano was transported to the Plymouth Hospital to receive additional treatment for her complaints of pain.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was assisted on scene by Argos Fire,​ Police,​ and EMS,​ Rochester Police,​ Fulton County Sheriff’s Department,​ and Lyons Wrecker Service.

PLYMOUTH – Whether to continue the special Local Income Tax that currently supports jail operations at it’s current rate will be the decision of the

County Council and Commissioners, as the bond will be paid off at the beginning of 2027.
In February, the bond that was issued in 2008 and refinanced in 2014 to take advantage of lower interest rates will be paid off in full. In 2021, the Council passed a resolution to continue the LIT after the payment of the bond at a rate of .25 percent in order to pay for jail operations.
In a joint work session of the Commissioners and Council, Council President Tim Harmon addressed the issue of continuing at that rate.

Commissioner Jesse Bohannon suggested a cut.

Councilman Jim Masterson brought up another point.

President of the Commisioners Stan Klotz brought up county employees.

The decision will need to be made by October 1.

PLYMOUTH — On the evening of June 6, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Plymouth Police Officers were working Operation

Pull Over with a focus on impaired and reckless driving.
Officers were notified of a speeding vehicle north on US 31. A Plymouth Police Officer would locate the vehicle near 11th Road. The officers saw signs of impairment when speaking with the driver.
A 15-year-old juvenile was also a passenger in the vehicle. The driver was identified as 32-year-old Jesse Pittman, and the passenger as 25-year-old Michal Cole, both of Walkerton.
Pittman was taken into custody for felony operating a vehicle while intoxicated, OWI-endangerment, possession of marijuana-prior, and Cole was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Both were lodged at the Marshall County Jail.

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

INDIANAPOLIS — Summer is here, and preparations for the Indiana State Fair are underway. If you’re looking for a fun way to

get involved and give back, consider volunteering at the DNR State Fair Fishin’ Pond.
Volunteer registration is now open, and DNR needs all hands on deck to reel in the next generation of anglers at this popular, hands-on, and free fishing experience for youth ages 5–17. Volunteers are needed throughout the State Fair, which runs Aug. 7–23 in Indianapolis.
Volunteer duties include registering participants, baiting hooks, removing fish from hooks, preparing equipment, and helping guide participants around the pond. Training will be provided by DNR staff before the event. Volunteers also receive free parking and State Fair admission for days worked, and a DNR Fishin’ Pond volunteer T-shirt.
Find out more at https://www.in.gov/dnr/places-to-go/events/dnr-at-the-state-fair/dnr-state-fair-fishin-pond/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=state_fair

LAPAZ — A collision with a deer resulted in a motorcyclist being airlifted to the hospital by Lutheran Air.

On June 7,​ 2026, at approximately 9:34 pm Marshall County Central Dispatch received a 911 call for a crash involving a motorcycle and deer. The caller told dispatchers that the accident happened in the 4000 block of Olive Rd.
The rider, Nathan White, 47, of North Judson, sustained numerous injuries and was airlifted from the scene.
Agencies Involved: Marshall County PD,​ ​La Paz Fire and EMS,​ Lutheran Air
​

PLYMOUTH – A joint work session of the Marshall County Commissioners and County Council talked about funding difficulties

looming for the county Highway Department on Monday.
Governor Braun’s gas tax holiday has put a hurdle in the way of funding the local road program, according to Council President Tim Harmon.

While Braun has said that the state will make up the difference with local communities, President of the Commissioners Stan Klotz said, when or if that might happen is not certain.

The funding shortfall for this year’s county road program is estimated at around $1 million. The county would like to move additional funds either from the general fund or the “rainy day” fund, where there is currently more than adequate surplus. Commissioner Jesse Bohannon concurred.

While both boards feel the need to complete this year’s program and adjust next year’s based on funding, just where that extra money may come from is yet to be determined.

Average gasoline prices in Indiana have fallen 22.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.42/g today, according to

GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are $1.08/g lower than a month ago and stand 43.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 13.8 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.299 per gallon.
The lowest reported prices at various communities around the area:
Pulaski County
Winamac — $3.64
Francesville — $3.79
Medaryville — $3.69
Starke County
Knox — $3.59
North Judson — $3.69
Hamlet — $3.69
Grovertown — $3.39
LaPorte County
LaCrosse — $3.59
LaPorte — $3.19
Michigan City — $3.19
Wanatah — $3.33
Rolling Prairie — $3.59
Westville — $3.29
New Carlisle — $3.69
North Liberty — $3.39
Walkerton — $3.29
Marshall County
Argos — $3.69
Bourbon — $3.39
Bremen — $3.39
Culver — $3.69
LaPaz — $3.32
Plymouth — $3.25
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Indiana was priced at $2.94/g yesterday, while the most expensive was $5.09/g, a difference of $2.15/g.
The national average price of gasoline has fallen 17.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.09/g today.
“Average gasoline prices declined in virtually every state over the last week as oil prices continued to fall, with crude approaching $90 per barrel and refiners ramping up output following seasonal maintenance,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “The combination of lower oil costs and improving refinery runs has kept downward pressure on pump prices, giving motorists a welcome reprieve. However, the future of prices remains murky. With the Strait of Hormuz remaining effectively closed, global oil supplies continue to tighten, and any further deterioration in the situation could send prices sharply higher. For now, motorists may enjoy the savings at the pump, but the risk of a significant reversal has not gone away.”
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PLYMOUTH — On June 7, 2026, at 7:50 a.m., units were dispatched to N. Michigan Street for an unwanted guest.

The woman residing at the address said she was accosted by an unknown man on her porch, later identified as 43-year-old Alejandro Alex Martinez Lagares of Kenosha, WI.
The victim said Lagares started kissing her neck, showed his genitals, and started rubbing on her. The victim was able to get away and get back into her residence and call her sister. The sister came over and found the man on the porch. She took pictures of him driving his vehicle and of the license plate.
Units located the vehicle parked at the Economy Inn and made contact with Lagares in his room. Lagares was taken into custody and lodged at the Marshall County Jail for battery, public nudity, and a false identity statement.

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

PLYMOUTH — On June 7,​ 2026, at approximately 1:30 AM, a Marshall County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Deputy conducted a

traffic stop with a vehicle in the 2000 block of Michigan Street in Plymouth.
The driver of the vehicle was identified as 47-year-old Anthony ​Kaercher. During the traffic stop,​ K-9 Officer Diesel conducted a free air sniff ​ and alerted to the presence of narcotics. A search of the vehicle was conducted, and suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located.
Kaercher was suspected of being impaired and was taken to the Plymouth Hospital for a certified chemical test. He was then transported to the Marshall County Jail and booked for Possession of Methamphetamine,​ Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person,​ and Possession of Paraphernalia.

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

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Community School Corporation has received notice of the resignation of Allison Shook, at-large

representative to the Plymouth Community School Corporation Board of Trustees. With this resignation comes the opportunity to serve the Plymouth Community Schools by completing the remainder of this term, which ends on December 31, 2028. The vacant position must be filled by the Board within thirty days of the resignation, which was effective June 3, 2026.

• The interested party must live inside the Plymouth Community School Corporation boundaries.
• The interested party must have lived within the Plymouth Community School Corporation boundaries for at least the last year.
• The interested party must possess all qualifications provided under state and federal law for a regularly elected governing body member filling the office.
• The interested party must write a letter to the Board identifying why he/she would like to be chosen to complete the term.
• The interested party must be available to be interviewed in a public meeting by the Board on July 1, 2026, with interviews starting at 6:00 p.m.
• The interested party must attend the July 2, 2026, Special Board meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. The Board will vote on the appointment in open session, and the new Board member will be sworn in as part of this meeting.
• The newly appointed Board member will take his/her respective seat at the regular monthly meeting of the School Board on July 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
  Letters of Interest should be sent to:
  Plymouth Community School Corporation
  Attn: Stacey Patrick, President
  611 Berkley Street, Plymouth, IN 46563
  Letters must be received by June 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
  Those being interviewed will be notified of their interview times by June 26, 2026.