PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has secured two training courses from the Rural

Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) to be hosted in Plymouth this July.
On July 21, “Disaster Recovery in Rural Communities” (MGT-415) will be held at the Purdue Extension of Marshall County office. This course explores the realities that rural areas like Marshall County experience after disasters strike. MGT-415 is a highly recommended training for elected/government officials, public safety leadership, nonprofit organizations, and those involved in economic development.
On July 30, “Mass Fatalities Planning and Response for Rural Communities” (AWR-232) will be held at Plymouth Community School Corporation. The Marshall County Coroner’s Office is partnering with EMA to bring this course to the county. AWR-232 prepares first responders, coroners, public health, and others to better manage a mass fatality incident, specifically in rural areas.
“The EMA has made enhancing training opportunities a top priority moving forward,” said Agency Director Jack Garner. “Bringing two national-level courses like these to Marshall County is a huge step in making sure EMA and its community partners are prepared to face all hazards that threaten the life, safety, and property of Marshall County residents.”
Both courses run from 8 AM – 5 PM and are provided at no cost to participants. Dual registration through the Acadis Portal and the RDPC website is required. For registration information, contact the Marshall County EMA by emailing ema@co.marshall.in.us, and they will help get you signed up.

PLYMOUTH — On June 18, 2026, at 2:35 p.m., Officers with the Plymouth Police Department were dispatched to Casey’s gas

station for a property damage crash that occurred at Jefferson St and the entrance to Martins.
The caller advised that a white Ford truck had hit her vehicle as she was turning off Jefferson St and left. The Officers made the scene, located video footage of the vehicle, recognized it from prior calls, and located it at the suspect’s residence. The man was identified as Robert Savage, 62 years old, of Valparaiso, Indiana. Savage denied hitting a vehicle but said he was at Martins around the time of the crash. Officers located fresh damage on the Savage’s vehicle consistent with the crash. He was placed under arrest for leaving the scene of a property damage crash and was transported to Marshall County Jail.

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

PLYMOUTH — Saint Joseph Health System is making a $5 million capital investment to expand oncology services at Saint

Joseph Plymouth Medical Center, strengthening access to advanced cancer care for patients in Marshall County and surrounding communities.
The four‑month expansion project is designed to enhance local access to comprehensive cancer services, allowing patients to receive more of their care close to home and reducing the need to travel for treatment.
The investment includes expanded infusion services for chemotherapy and immunotherapy, the addition of a new linear accelerator to support advanced radiation oncology treatments and the recruitment of a new hematology and oncology specialist.
“This investment reflects our continued commitment to Marshall County and to ensuring our neighbors have access to compassionate, high‑quality cancer care close to home,” said Christopher Karam, president of Saint Joseph Health System. “By expanding oncology services at Saint Joseph Plymouth Medical Center, we are meeting patients where they are and supporting them through every step of their cancer journey.”
The new linear accelerator is scheduled to be online Oct. 31, providing patients with access to highly precise radiation treatments that can better target tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
In addition, Ebenezer Kio, MD, a hematology and oncology provider with roots in the region, is set to join the Saint Joseph Medical Group on Sept. 21.
“Dr. Kio brings a strong commitment to patient-centered care and a deep connection to the region we serve,” said Leah Napolitano, MD, president of Saint Joseph Medical Group. “His expertise in hematology and oncology, combined with his compassionate approach, will further strengthen our ability to provide exceptional cancer care close to home.”
The expansion also strengthens collaboration across Trinity Health’s Illinois and Indiana Region, bringing advanced technology and expertise to the Plymouth campus.
“Adding a new linear accelerator and expanding infusion services allows us to deliver more sophisticated treatments that are often only available at larger cancer centers,” said William Small Jr., MD, vice president of Oncology for Trinity Health’s Illinois and Indiana Region and director of the Loyola Medicine Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center. “This investment ensures patients in Marshall County can receive state‑of‑the‑art cancer care without leaving their community.”
For patients, the expansion means less time on the road and more time focused on healing.
“I am grateful that our community has access to this level of care close to home, without having to travel to South Bend or Mishawaka for treatment. The care I receive is truly exceptional,” said Art Jacobs, battalion chief with Plymouth Fire Department. “The nurses are incredibly caring, compassionate, and attentive, always making sure I am comfortable and well cared for during every visit. Their kindness, professionalism, and genuine concern for patients make a difficult journey so much easier.”
Construction and installation for the expanded oncology services are underway, with services rolling out as upgrades are completed over the coming months.

ARGOS — The Board of Education of Argos Community Schools will meet for a Regular Board meeting on June 22, 2026, in the

Dragon Center conference room.
This meeting is a meeting of the School Board in public for the purpose of conducting the School Corporation’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There will be time for public participation as indicated on the agenda.
DRAGON CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM 7:00 P.M.
● Call to order
● Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence
● Communication from patrons
● Approval of minutes of the May 18, 2026, meeting
● Approval of personnel changes
● Approval of the Technology information sheet for the 2026/2027 handbook
● Approval of Core Mechanical Services pay app No. 1 for the tunnel re-piping
replacement project
● Approval of new SRO contract with the Town of Argos
● Approval of new Daktronics scoreboards for soccer and basketball
● Approval of overnight FFA trips to Lebanon, IN; (3) Trafalgar, IN; Indianapolis, IN;
Madison, WI, and Fishers, IN
● Approval of new water heater purchase from D. A. Dodd
● Approval of quote from Brand Tech for new camera and rack at the Argos Education
Center
● Approval of additional work to be performed by Ziolkowski Construction for the exterior
masonry project
● Approval of the appointment of Derek Smith to the Argos Public Library Board as the
Representative for Argos Community Schools
● Approval of LWC Invoices 19709 for tunnel piping replacement, 19711 for exterior
masonry repairs, 19712 for the elementary patio area, and 19718 for roofing and coping
replacement
● Approval of Core Mechanical Services invoice 22550 for running a gas line to the kitchen
● 1st reading of new cell phone policy for 26/27 school year
● Superintendent report
● Approval of claims
● Financial report

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

closures on U.S. 31 between C.R. 150 S and C.R. 300 S beginning on or after Thursday, June 25.
The right driving lane of U.S. 31 will be closed in each direction through mid-July for a small structure pipe lining project at UNT Mill Creek. Due to the location of the work zone, there will be no access to or from Wabash Rd on the west side of U.S. 31.
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.

LAPAZ — On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Officers with the Marshall County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant in the

100- block of Troyer Street in Lapaz. During the warrant service, two adults and two minor children were located in the residence. Officers located evidence of suspected methamphetamine use and marijuana use within the residence. The Indiana Department of Child Services responded to the scene and removed the children from the home.
Amber Cole, 36, of Lapaz was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine Level 6 Felony, Maintaining a Common Nuisance Level 6 Felony, Neglect of a Dependent Level 6 Felony and Possession of Marijuana Class B misdemeanor. She was given a $1500.00 cash bond. She has since posted bond.
James Centers, 28, of Knox, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and visiting a Common Nuisance, both misdemeanor charges. He was given a $250.00 cash bond and has since posted bond.
The Marshall County Police Department assisted in the investigation.

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

PLYMOUTH — On June 17, 2026, at approximately 11:35 pm, Plymouth Police Officers responded to a fight in progress in the

area of 406 Simon St. Upon officers’ arrival, a female victim was found lying in an alleyway unconscious, while the suspect, later identified as 19-year-old Danna Aguilar Pineda, had fled the scene.
Pineda was contacted by officers shortly after and asked to return to the area, which she complied with. Pineda was taken into custody and transported to the Marshall County Jail, where she was booked and lodged for Battery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.

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

PLYMOUTH — The City of Plymouth will have meetings of the Board of Public Works and Safety and the Common Council on

Monday, June 22, 2026, beginning with the Board of Works at 6 p.m.
On that agenda are reports from the various city department heads and a request for reimbursement from JLBS Construction.
Immediately afterwards, the Common Council will hold its meeting.
On that agenda are a public hearing for an additional appropriations resolution, and an ordinance on second and third reading for vacating a portion of the alley east of Dora Lane, first reading of an ordinance amending the fee schedule for the aviation department, and a resolution for additional appropriations.
Also on the agenda are updates from ONE Marshall County and the comprehensive plan.
Both meetings are held in the Council Chambers on the second floor of the City Building. Those attending should enter by the Garro Street entrance. If you need special accommodation to attend the meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator at 574-936-2948.
Both meetings will be live-streamed on YouTube @CityofPlymouth.

CULVER — On June 17, 2026, at 12:48 a.m., the Marshall County Central Dispatch Center received a call from 214 W. Washington St. in Culver requesting assistance for a domestic situation.

Officer Larry Jolley of the Culver Police Department arrived and was provided with information that a man and a woman occupied the apartment. The man, later identified as Gregory Looney, had allegedly been consuming alcoholic beverages and left the residence before the arrival of police.
Looney had allegedly broken a window on a door at the apartment. During the course of the investigation, Looney was found walking on Washington St. toward the investigating officer and exhibiting signs of intoxication.
While he was being detained, Looney kicked Jolley in the leg and continued to resist detention.
Marshall County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on the scene, and as Looney was being placed in the deputy’s vehicle, he kicked the deputy in the leg.
While being transported, Looney did minor damage to the patrol car, and upon arrival at the hospital for jail clearance, he continued to be disruptive to others in the emergency department.
Looney was incarcerated on preliminary charges of public intoxication, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, resisting law enforcement, and battery of a law enforcement officer.
A report will be submitted to the Marshall County Prosecutor’s office for review of formal charges.

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

PLYMOUTH — On the night of June 14, 2026, Plymouth Police located a vehicle parked at Freedom Park, with a man in the driver’s seat.

Officers approached the vehicle and detected a strong odor of Marijuana coming from the vehicle. A vehicle search was conducted, and marijuana and paraphernalia were located.
Shea L. Durr, 41, of Merrillville, was placed into custody and taken to the Marshall County Jail. Durr was charged with Possession of Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana.

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

PLYMOUTH — On June 15, 2026, Officers with the Plymouth Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in which

the driver was using their cell phone and crossing the center line.
The vehicle pulled over on Michigan Road and 11th Road. The driver was identified as Ashton Gaines, 37, of Plymouth. K9 Officer Schieber and his K9 partner Kyzer arrived on scene and conducted a free air sniff. Drug paraphernalia was located. A field sobriety test was given, and Gaines took a Sotoxa test and tested positive for cannabis and methamphetamine.
A certified blood draw was given, and results are pending. Gaines was booked in Marshall County Jail for OWI controlled substance, OWI endangerment, and possession of paraphernalia.

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

BREMEN — On June 17, 2026 at 5:45 a.m.,​ a Chevy Silverado driven by Dana Fisher, 57, of Warsaw was traveling northbound

on Dogwood Road and came to a stop at the stop sign.
A Chrysler Town and Country driven by Matthew Kertai, 32, of Walkerton, was traveling eastbound on US 6 intending to turn south onto Dogwood Road. Fisher proceeded through the intersection and did not see Kertai traveling eastbound. Kertai struck Fisher at a right angle,​ causing both vehicles to be disabled. There were no reported injuries.
Agencies Involved: Marshall County Police,​ Bremen Police,​ Fire,​ EMS,​ Newcomers Towing
​

CULVER — This year’s Culver Paint Out will take place August 14, 15, 16, 2026, with the public art sale on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

There are two programs available for patrons:
•The host an Artist in your home initiative. The event offers out-of-town artists accommodations if and as they are available. You will be paired with artists in need of a place to stay for either two or three nights; no responsibility to entertain or feed them, they will be very busy in the three-day schedule.
•Consider being a patron to a PURCHASE PRIZE. There are a limited number this year. Purchase a painting in advance at $600, and any number of artists will likely show up with their depictions of your subject, in-town home, lake property, or business. Typically, in the past, eight to a dozen paintings to choose from of your subject. On Sunday, you will pick the one you want from a number of paintings. The artist chosen receives a Purchase Prize Cash Award.
Forty artists from across the country and region descend on Culver for this exciting event, competing for over $10,000. There is a Quick Paint event on Saturday morning, air gun start, where you can watch the creations in real-time and then two hours later see the finished paintings.
On Sunday, more than 200 paintings from all media (oil, watercolor, acrylic) will be on exhibit and available for viewing and purchase. Two guest judges will adjudicate. Most events are hosted at the Beach Lodge.
Partners in the three-day event include the Visitors Center, Union Township Public Library, Culver Redevelopment Commission, Heartland Art Center, Marshall County Visitors, Coca-Cola Bottlers of Kokomo, First Farmers Bank & Trust, and Moon Tree Studios at Ancilla College. Plein Air Magazine continues to be our plein air sponsor.
Questions, please contact Jeffrey Baumgartner, director, at CulverPaintOut@gmail.com.

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING

Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Marshall-Whitley-
Allen IN-Northern La Porte-Eastern St. Joseph IN-Northern
Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-Western St. Joseph IN-Southern
Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-Northern Berrien-
Southern Berrien-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-
Putnam

* WHAT…South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and 
  northwest Ohio.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Over northeast Illinois, wind gusts of 50 to 
 60 mph have been recorded as a wake low moves through. This area 
 of strong wind will progress east over the next several hours.

Instructions:

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

PLYMOUTH — On the evening of June 13, 2026, at 9:30 p.m., Plymouth Police were dispatched to N. Seventh Street

for an unknown problem. Officers arrived on the scene and located two men in a physical altercation near the roadway.
Officers were able to detain both men, identified as Epson Desailid Reyes Rios, 18, and Etson N. Reyes, 49, both of Plymouth, and get them separated. Both were transported to the hospital for their injuries and then taken to the Marshall County Jail and charged with Domestic Battery.

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

BOURBON — On June 12,​ 2026, at approximately 4:30 PM, Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Deputies

responded to the report of an impaired or unsafe driver in the area of Lincoln Highway and King Road.
The vehicle ran off the roadway and into a fence. Upon a K-9 Deputy’s arrival,​ the driver was identified as 24-year-old Olivia Varney. Varney was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and transported to the Plymouth Hospital for a chemical test. Upon doing so,​ she was found to be over twice the legal limit of alcohol.
Varney was transported to the Marshall County Jail and booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, endangering a person, and operating a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more. Olivia was issued a $1,​505 bond. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by the Bourbon Police Department.

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

PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Redevelopment Commission will continue to look at funding in the coming year for an

airplane maintenance program as part of Plymouth Schools CTE programing.
The Board had previously heard a presentation on the program and had expressed interest. Jody and Jake Marohn of AlphaFlight came back to the board to say that funding was not as urgent as anticipated.
Jake Marohn told the board that the program is in it’s planning stages and that the $50,000 they requested would not actually be needed before the second year of the planned program in 2027.
Marohn told the board that the program would be a plus in the groups hope to land a site for Malloy Aeronautics to build planes at the Plymouth airport.

He also told the board that the program went further than just those that might want to work on airplanes.

PLYMOUTH —

Those are the words of Dr. Pamela Campbell, who was named by the Plymouth School Board as its new Superintendent at a special meeting on Monday night.

Campbell comes to Plymouth from Bethel University, where she served as Vice President of Finance and Administration and Covenant Christian School.
The contract for the new Superintendent was the subject of a public hearing just prior to her hiring. The base salary for the new contract is $161,800, with the total value after benefits at $189,693.
Campbell will take over duties on July 1, 2026.

PLYMOUTH — On June 13, 2026, Plymouth Officers were dispatched to Carriage Dr for a physical domestic disturbance.

It was determined that Isaiah Navejar had assaulted Jose Rosales, striking him in the head with a shovel, causing injuries.
Navejar was arrested and booked into the Marshall County jail for Domestic Battery with a deadly weapon, Domestic Battery resulting in moderate injury, and intimidation with a deadly weapon.

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