BREMEN — Casey Ton was awarded his Eagle Scout ranking at a Board of Review ceremony in Elkhart on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026.
For his project, he secured benches for the Bremen pickleball court. This involved researching benches, working with the Bremen Parks Department and the Bremen Pickleball Club, raising funds through community organizations, and then assembling and installing the benches. This summer, Casey will be traveling to New Mexico, where he will hike at the Philmont Scout camp for two weeks. Casey and his group will hike over 60 miles, live outdoors, and carry all the supplies for the entire trip in a backpack. Casey, a junior at Bremen High School, plans to become an airline pilot after graduation. He is a three-year member of the Bremen High School baseball team and works part-time at the Wooden Peel.
PLYMOUTH — On the evening of Feb. 9, 2026 at approx 9:35 pm, Plymouth Police responded to the 1100 block of
W. Washington Street for a vehicle crash. Officers arrived on scene and found that a vehicle was traveling West on Washington Street at a high rate of speed, crashing into a parked car and causing additional property damage to a neighboring residence. The driver was identified as a 22-year-old, Nelson Antunez-Oliva of Plymouth. Antunez-Oliva was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, leading to a search warrant being issued for a chemical test. The results of the chemical test found that Antunez-Oliva was operating with a blood alcohol level of more than .10%. Antunez-Oliva was taken into custody and lodged at the Marshall County Jail for Operating While Intoxicated-Endangerment, Reckless Driving, and Operator Never Licensed.
Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
PLYMOUTH — How to solve the problem at The Pointe continues to plague the Plymouth City Council with another discussion
to decide how to bring the situation to some resolution. The cost to demolish the building has been discussed by the Plymouth Common Council and Board of Works and Safety for around two years. During that time, the State Attorney General’s office has placed a lien against the property of around $400,000, which they will not relinquish, and this is now muddying the waters of just what to do in demolishing the property. In discussion with the city attorney, Jeff Houin, Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office has stated they “want nothing to do with the demolition of the building” or its cost, but once demolished, they will exercise their $400,000 lien against the property. With no money for the demolition of the Pointe in this year’s budget, the city of Plymouth has been left with the choice of boarding up the property and waiting for next year’s budget or appropriating around $80,000 extra to the unsafe building fund for demolition. Of course, even that figure is contingent on the contractor that was awarded the bid for the project in August, honoring his bid of $50,000 to take down the property. If the project has to be rebid, the estimate is a 15-20 percent increase to take the building down. During the discussion, Councilman Don Ecker asked Mayor Robert Listenberger for guidance on his wishes.
The Council voted to prepare the additional appropriation pending the contractor’s approval to honor his August bid for demolition. Due to a state change in the process, the decision will not be able to be considered until March.
PLYMOUTH — Heartland Artists Center in Plymouth came before the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety with a
number of requests as they continue with a major renovation of their building in Plymouth’s downtown.
While several of the requests received quick approval from the board, the repair of the masonry at the back of the building included a need that brought concern from the board. Architect for the project — Brent Martin — asked the board for approval to close the alleyway directly behind the building for as much as eight weeks to erect scaffolding and allow for masons to do their repair work on the back of the building.
Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt expressed concern with the closing of the alley, saying that the trash pickup problems encountered when the alley was closed during the recent construction of the Water Street Apartment complex were, “…a mess.” Martin countered that there was no other way.
During the ensuing discussion, the possibility of using a lift rather than scaffolding was discussed, which led to Board Member Don Ecker moving to table the request.
An earlier request to place several bollards — short, sturdy vertical posts, typically made of steel, concrete, or iron, designed to control traffic, enhance security, and protect pedestrians or infrastructure from vehicle impacts — at the back of the building to protect downspouts and utilities from damage.
Concern was expressed about the effect on the passability of the alleyway, but the recent replacement of utility poles resulted in three more feet at the back of the building, and the bollards would be six inches from the building itself.
Requests for a dumpster on Michigan Street, a construction fence to provide safety during facade work, and a brief closing of the alley to allow for the placing of a crane on top of the building were passed.
Average gasoline prices in Indiana have risen 7.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.79/g today, according to
GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 12.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 14.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 2.9 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.614 per gallon. The lowest prices around the area: Pulaski County Winamac — $2.89 Francesville — $2.99 Medaryville — $2.99 Starke County Knox — $2.79 North Judson — $2.85 Hamlet — $2.69 LaPorte County LaPorte — $2.77 Michigan City — $2.70 Wanatah — $2.89 Rolling Prairie — $2.99 Westville — $2.79 New Carlisle — $2.87 North Liberty — $2.75 Walkerton — $2.32 Marshall County Argos — $2.89 Bourbon — $2.64 Bremen — $2.39 Culver — $2.89 Plymouth — $2.71 LaPaz — $2.84 According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Indiana was priced at $2.29/g yesterday, while the most expensive was $3.29/g, a difference of 100.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 1.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.84/g today. “The national average price of gasoline only edged slightly higher last week, but nine of the ten largest weekly price movements were increases, led by West Coast states as California begins the transition to summer gasoline,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Most states saw relatively minor fluctuations, but we’re now starting to see seasonal trends take hold on the West Coast, with those pressures expected to gradually push eastward in the weeks ahead. Even though oil prices slipped slightly last week amid reduced geopolitical risk, strengthening seasonal factors are likely to intensify, potentially driving the national average back above the $3-per-gallon mark, where prices could remain for at least part of the spring.” GasBuddy is North America’s trusted fuel savings platform, helping consumers fuel up for less for over 25 years at GasBuddy.com
ARGOS – INDOT will host an open house on Thursday, February 19, for the public to learn about current plans and provide
feedback on improvements that will impact nine crossings along U.S. 31 in Marshall and Fulton counties, including U.S. 31 at State Road 10 and at State Road 110. The proposed improvements are intended to reduce crash severity, improve traffic operations, and enhance long-term mobility. The open house will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Argos High School cafeteria, 500 Yearick Street, Argos, IN 46501. The open house format allows for attendance anytime during the scheduled hours. Proposed remedies include: Two interchange improvements lifting S.R. 10 over U.S. 31 and lifting S.R. 110 over U.S. 31, removing conflict points common with grade intersections Two new overpass bridges, lifting C.R. 700 over U.S. 31 and lifting 19th Road over U.S. 31. The bridges can accommodate Amish horse-and-buggies as well as commercial and agricultural industry vehicles Access control at five other crossings along U.S. 31 The preliminary preferred alternatives are intended to reduce conflict points associated with right-angle, left-turn, and rear-end crashes, and to address forecasted side-road congestion and traffic queuing that can contribute to unsafe driving conditions. Project team members will be available at each informational station at the open house to help explain and answer questions regarding the digital and printed displays of the preliminary preferred designs and other alternatives under consideration. Materials will also explain the project history, anticipated schedule, and comparative impacts of the proposed improvements versus existing conditions. In addition, the public can also learn about interim measures for U.S. 31 at S.R. 10 that are designed to increase safety prior to construction of the interchange. Those measures include reduced speed limits, pavement markings, and a Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI). Federal and state funds are proposed to be used for the construction of the projects. Therefore, an environmental document will be required. The document is currently being prepared. Materials shown to the public at the open house will be available on the INDOT website at bit.ly/MarshallFultonUS31Corridor. A public hearing will be held at a future date.
PLYMOUTH — On Feb. 7, 2026, at 8:54 AM, units were dispatched to the area of Jefferson St and Beerebrook for a man jumping
in and out of traffic and removing his clothing. Elyin Antonio Castillo Garcia, 26, of Knox, was located in the area and charged at officers, attempting to strike them. He was taken into custody, treated for medical clearance, and lodged at the Marshall County Jail.
Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
PLYMOUTH — On Dec. 18, 2025 at approximately 5:58 a.m. Officers with the Marshall County Police were dispatched to an
unattended death in the 14000 block of 3B Road in Plymouth. Officers on scene discovered 26-year-old Colten Silveus deceased within the home. Evidence was recovered within the residence, and an investigation into the cause of death was initiated. The Marshall County Coroner’s office responded to the scene and took possession of the deceased. A toxicology report was received in January of 2026 that showed lethal levels of controlled substances within the blood of the deceased. The cause of death was then determined to be a drug overdose. An investigation conducted by Marshall County Sheriff’s Det. Sgt. Jonathan Bryant was conducted and persons of interest were identified. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, 25-year-old Jaylin Silveus of Bremen, Indiana, was arrested for Dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death, a Level 1 Felony. She was then incarcerated at the Marshall County Jail.
Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
PLYMOUTH — It’s time for kindergarten round up at Plymouth schools. Date, time, and school-specific details can be found on the flyer Registration on our website and is by appointment only. Students must be 5 years old by August 1 to enroll.
CHICAGO — Edin Omar Henriquez-Galeano, age 38, of Illinois, formerly of Plymouth, was taken into custody for an outstanding
arrest warrant originally issued in May of 2018 for the crimes of Sexual Misconduct with a Minor as a level 4 felony. The Plymouth Police Department investigated the case in 2018. He was considered a fugitive from justice since 2018 after fleeing the area to avoid prosecution. Information was recently obtained by crime analysts with the Indiana State Police, yielding the possible current whereabouts in the State of Illinois. This information was then turned over to Captain Jeff Snyder of the Marshall County Police Department, who coordinated extradition efforts from out of state and collaborated with the United States Marshals Service to locate the fugitive. On January 29th, 2026, Henriquez-Galeano was taken into custody by the US Marshals and transported to the Cook County Jail in Chicago, where he awaited extradition back to Marshall County. On February 5th, 2026, Henriquez-Galeano was returned to Marshall County, where he is being held on a $25,000 cash bond as well as a detainer hold for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
LaPAZ — On Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at approximately 8:22 PM, Marshall County Police and Lapaz Fire were dispatched to
Lapaz McDonald’s for reports of an unresponsive man in a vehicle. Upon arrival, Marshall County Officer Wozniak located a gray Chevrolet SUV in a parking spot with the driver, Jonathon P. Dalton, 40, unresponsive and the vehicle still in drive. The man showed signs of a possible overdose, so a window on the vehicle was broken to gain access to assist Dalton. The officer administered a dose of Narcan, which was followed by a second dose from Lapaz Fire. Dalton began to breathe and regained consciousness. He was transported to Bremen Hospital, where he was found to have suspected fentanyl hidden on his person. Once released from the hospital, he was transported to the Marshall County Jail.
Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
PLYMOUTH — On the afternoon of Feb. 4 Plymouth Police were dispatched to the Economy Inn in reference to a Domestic
Disturbance. Officers arrived on scene and located Gwendolyn Andrea Quinn, 40, in her room. Prior to speaking with witnesses. While in the room, officers located suspected Marijuana and paraphernalia in plain sight. While speaking with Quinn, she provided the officers with false information about a man being in the room. She was transported and lodged into the Marshall County Jail, and charged with Possession of Paraphernalia and False Informing. Approximately 30 minutes after the officers left, they received information that the man was back near the room. Officers arrived on scene and located Thomas Francis Quinn Jr., 45, in the room. Quinn Jr. currently had a protection order against him and was not supposed to be in contact with Gwendolyn or inside her residence. He was transported and lodged into the Marshall County Jail, and charged with Invasion of Privacy and Resisting Law Enforcement.
Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
PLYMOUTH — Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel has released the jail report for January.
Out of 233 total beds, the average jail population for the month was 115. Of those 22 were sentenced inmates, 22 were serving felony charges, and 71 were pre-trial inmates. There were 91 men and 20 women. The top five offenses were: — Operator never licensed (23) — Operating while intoxicated (21) — Failure to appear (20) — Driving while suspended (19) — Possession of marijuana (16) The Sheriff’s Department made 64 arrests in the month, Plymouth Police 50, Indiana State Police 21, and Bremen Police 6.
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety and the Common Council will hold their regular Monday
meetings Feb. 9, beginning with the Board of Works at 6 p.m. and the Council immediately following. On the Board of Works agenda are opening quotes for several trucks for different departments and several requests from Heartland Artists. The Common Council will consider several ordinances and a discussion of The Pointe. Both meetings will be held in the second-floor Council chambers of the City Building; those attending should enter by the Garro Street entrance. The meeting will be live-streamed on YouTube @CityofPlymouth
ARGOS — The Board of Education of Argos Community Schools will meet on Feb. 9 in the Dragon Conference Room, beginning
at 7 p.m. On the agenda is approval of personnel changes, several invoices for lighting replacement, and approval of the preschool kindergarten round-up.
PLYMOUTH — On Feb. 2 at 6:59 pm, a Marshall County Deputy tried to stop a black passenger car for speeding.
The vehicle sped away with police following. The vehicle reached speeds of 130 mph and violated many traffic laws, including driving the wrong way on US30. Stop sticks were deployed at Lincoln Highway and Pioneer, and a Plymouth Police Officer was injured while deploying the stop sticks. The driver, identified as Kepree D. Allen, 33, of Columbus, Ohio, swerved toward the officer, but did not strike him with the car. Allen’s vehicle continued down SR 17 and wrecked at SR 17 and Sycamore Road. He ran on foot and was apprehended a short time later. Allen was checked out at Plymouth Hospital and later transported to the Marshall County Jail for aggravated battery, resisting law enforcement, OWI on a controlled substance, reckless driving, and possession of marijuana.
Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The South Bend Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Evita Garcia, an 18-year-old Hispanic female, 5 feet 2
inches tall, 105 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, last seen wearing a pink Nike zip-up hoodie, ripped blue jeans, and blue and white Nike shoes. Evita is missing from South Bend, Indiana, which is 147 miles north of Indianapolis and was last seen on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 4:00 pm. She is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. If you have any information on Evita Garcia, contact the South Bend Police Department at (574) 235-9202 or 911.
PLYMOUTH — The debate over law enforcement’s use of FLOCK cameras across the county continues in Marshall County.
Several weeks ago, Marshall County Commissioner Jesse Bohannon questioned the use of the cameras set up all around the county and the possibility of their misuse for the invasion of privacy. Since then, the debate surrounding the devices has continued around the county, and county resident Rob Keck came forward at Monday’s Commissioners meeting to state his point of view.
Keck went on to cite the case of a woman in Colorado who had been confronted by Police for a crime she did not commit and, after providing evidence of such, was told that she — according to Keck’s narrative — “…couldn’t take a breath of fresh air in that town without us knowing it.”
Keck urged the Commissioners to continue to discuss allowing the continued use of the devices.
PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office announced today the conviction of 46-year-old Plymouth resident,
Aaron Ganshorn. Ganshorn was convicted of three counts of sex crimes involving a child on January 20. Ganshorn was charged after an investigation by the Indiana State Police when a child disclosed to teachers at Lincoln Junior High School that he was attempting to have sexual intercourse with her and touching her inappropriately over a period of years. As required by law, teachers filed a report with the Indiana Department of Child Services, which later led to law enforcement’s involvement. The case was tried by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Elizabeth Boehm and Defense Counsel Alexander Hoover before Judge Tami Napier in Marshall Superior Court 1. The Defendant, his counsel, and the prosecution waived the right to a jury trial and tried the case as a Bench trial. After hearing evidence and argument from both sides, the Court found the Defendant guilty of sexual misconduct with a minor, a Level 5 Felony, attempted child molesting, a Level 1 Felony, and attempted sexual misconduct with a minor, a Level 4 Felony. All other counts were either dismissed or found Not Guilty. Level 5 felonies carry a potential penalty of 1 to 6 years in the Department of Corrections. Level 4 felonies carry a potential penalty of 2 to 12 years in the Department of Corrections. Level 1 felonies carry a potential penalty of 20 to 40 years in the Department of Corrections. These convictions will automatically result in Ganshorn registering as a sex or violent offender. Sentencing will take place in Marshall Superior Court 1 at a later date. The Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office would like to thank Detective Ryan Hovarter with the Indiana State Police for his work on the case, as well as the employees at Lincoln Junior High School, the Department of Child Services, the CASIE Center in South Bend, and the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka Campus.
PLYMOUTH — Michael L. Rash was found guilty of strangulation and domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury by a
Marshall County Jury on Jan. 28. On that date, a jury trial was held in the Marshall County Superior Court No. 3, where the defendant was charged with two counts: Strangulation, a Level 6 felony, and domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury. Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Nicholas Langowski represented the State of Indiana during the trial. During the trial, Langowski presented evidence to the jury that showed that Rash had placed his hands around the neck of the victim and that the defendant had struck the victim, which caused substantial bruising throughout the victim’s body, along with a laceration to the victim’s arm. The Jury was able to hear from the victim and the investigating officer, Kenton Lovely, of the Plymouth Police Department. “I am glad that the jury looked at the evidence the State presented, along with hearing from the victim, and held the defendant accountable for his actions,” said Langowski. “I also want to commend the victim for coming into court and detailing the attack to the jury. Having to tell a room full of strangers about a deeply traumatizing experience is never easy, but the victim showed a great deal of strength by giving a first-hand account of what happened to her, and I hope a case like this can be seen by other victims of domestic violence and help them break the cycle of domestic violence.” The defendant was represented by Justin Camper, and sentencing is set for February 27.
