INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is seeking applicants for the state’s

Governor’s Summer Internship (GSI) Program, available to eligible undergraduate and graduate students.
The GSI Program offers paid internship opportunities to students who have completed at least one year of undergraduate education and are enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution. The hourly pay for selected candidates is $16.24/hour.
At INDOT, the program offers transportation-related internships in a variety of fields, including but not limited to accounting, construction management, materials and testing, public information, transportation research, engineering, planning, and more.
Apply today by visiting bit.ly/INDOTInternships26 or learn more about the Governor’s Summer Internship Program at bit.ly/INDOTGSIProgram. Have questions on how to apply? Contact us at 855-463-6848 or visit INDOT4U.com.

PLYMOUTH — Nicholas Langowski today announced the formation of an Exploratory Committee as he

considers a campaign to seek the Republican Nomination for Prosecuting Attorney of Marshall County. Langowski emphasized his commitment to fairness, public safety, and transparency within the county’s justice system.
“I’m running for Prosecutor because our community deserves a justice system that is transparent, accountable, and dedicated to protecting every resident,” Langowski said. “My goal is to pursue justice with integrity—ensuring victims are heard, offenders are held responsible, and the rights of all citizens are respected.”

Background
Nicholas Langowski, originally from Brunswick, Ohio, earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Mount Union in 2015 and graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2018.
While in law school, he clerked for the Marshall Superior Court No. 2 from 2016 to 2018.
In 2019 Nicholas began his role as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Marshall County, where he still serves today as Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney.
Over the past six years, Langowski has prosecuted a wide range of cases, including homicide, drug-related offenses, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, and domestic violence. He also serves as the Prosecutor’s Office representative for the Marshall County Drug Court, where he works collaboratively to support recovery and reduce recidivism.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, Langowski is committed to community involvement. He enjoys spending time with his family and volunteers as a football coach at Plymouth High School.
“As someone who has dedicated my career to serving Marshall County, I believe in a justice system that works for the people it represents,” Langowski said. “This is my home. I’m committed to ensuring that fairness, integrity, and accountability remain at the heart of our justice system.”
Priorities if Elected
If elected Prosecuting Attorney, Langowski plans to focus on:
— Strengthening community safety through smart, effective prosecution
— Increasing transparency to build trust with the public
— Working closely with law enforcement, service providers, and local leaders to reduce crime and support victims
“Our county is strongest when people feel safe and know their justice system works for them—not against them,” Langowski added. “I’m ready to serve with integrity, independence, and a deep respect for the people of Marshall County.”
For more information or media inquiries, email: langowsk1forprosecutor@gmail.com

PLYMOUTH — A brass quintet from the South Bend Symphony Orchestra will be giving a free concert on

Thursday, Dec. 11, at 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Plymouth. The historic building is known for the wonderful acoustics of its domed sanctuary.
The church is located at 400 North Michigan Street, across the street from the 1st Source Bank. Street parking is available as well as in the lots on the north and east sides of the two buildings. Sanctuary building entrances are off Michigan Street, Adams Street, and the north side of the building. Per the age of the building, there are steps involved; there is a lift off the Adams Street side if needed. Assistance will be available. For any questions, please contact the church office at 574-936-2943.

Average gasoline prices in Indiana have risen 4.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.81/g

today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 21.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 7.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 5.1 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.671 per gallon.
The cheapest station in Marshall County was in Plymouth at $2.79 a gallon, and the most expensive was in Culver at $2.99. In Starke County, the cheapest gas was in Hamlet at $2.89 a gallon, and the most expensive was in Knox at $2.99 a gallon.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Indiana was priced at $2.28/g yesterday, while the most expensive was $3.19/g, a difference of 91.0 cents per gallon. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.28/g while the highest was $3.19/g, a difference of 91.0 cents per gallon.
The national average price of gasoline has decreased by 5.0 cents per gallon over the last week, averaging $ 2.90 per gallon today.
“Gas prices continued to decline in most states last week, while some price cycling states saw temporary spikes to restore margins,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “With the national average falling further, we’re now at multi-year lows heading into Christmas. Diesel prices are also easing, and in the cheapest cities, averages have dipped into the low-$2 range—with a few stations still offering gas under $2 per gallon. Barring any major disruptions, prices are likely to stay relatively low into the new year.”
GasBuddy’s up to date prices are available 24/7 at GasBuddy.com.

BREMEN — On Sunday,​ Dec. 7,​ at approximately 9:41 P.M.,​ Marshall County Police were dispatched to an

address in the 13,​000 block of 4th Road for reports of a female being shot at.
Upon arrival,​ Officers were able to identify that two suspects were in an RV behind the residence. Officers were able to call them out and secure the scene. There were no persons injured during the shooting. ​A search warrant was applied for and was granted by the court.
Officers were able to recover a 20-gauge shotgun, which was hidden,​ methamphetamine,​ cocaine,​ suspected fentanyl,​ marijuana,​ multiple drug ​paraphernalia ​, and seized a small marijuana grow. ​The two suspects,​ William R. Neiswender, 49, and Rhonda P. Harrington,​ 43, were both taken into custody for multiple felony charges.

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

PLYMOUTH — On Dec. 7 at 11 P.M., Plymouth Police were notified of a FLOCK LPR alert advising of a

vehicle traveling into the city. The alert was due to the registered owner having an active arrest warrant.
At approximately 11:15 P.M., the vehicle was located at the Speedway Gas Station. The owner of the vehicle, Mary Minix, 51, of Knox, was located with the vehicle and taken into custody without incident for the active arrest warrant. Minix was transported to the Marshall County Jail where she was lodged pending transport to Pulaski County.

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

PLYMOUTH — On Nov. 28 at approximately 2:32 p.m., Plymouth Police Officers were called to a

residence in Plymouth for Aaron Brown, 47, who had been bedridden for approximately 2 months. Brown has developmental disabilities that require him to have a legal guardian, his sister, Linda Brown, 69, of the same address.
During the investigation, it was determined that Aaron had lain in bed since sometime in September without receiving medical attention. Aaron was immediately taken for medical care and is still hospitalized. Indiana Adult Protective Services was also contacted.
The Indiana Statute for Neglect of a Dependent is the same for resulting in death or catastrophic injury.
Adult Protective Services can be contacted at 1-800-992-6978 or by submitting an online form at https://www.in.gov/fssa/da/adult-protective-services/. Indiana is a mandatory report state, meaning everyone is required by law to report cases of suspected neglect, battery, or exploitation of an endangered adult to an APS unit or law enforcement. All reports are secured and kept confidential.
Please note that APS is not an emergency responder; if you believe someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

PLYMOUTH — On Dec. 4, at 8:34 p.m., Marshall County Central Dispatch advised of a 911 call at the

Economy Inn on N. Michigan Street of a battery complaint that had just occurred.
During the investigation by a Plymouth Officer, it was discovered that forty-two-year-old Jimmy D. Jones, 42, of Plymouth had battered another man.
Jones was taken into custody and transported to the Marshall County Jail where he was booked and lodged for: Battery Class B Misdemeanor.

ARGOS — On December 6, 2025, at 7:55 am, the Marshall County Coroner’s Office was notified of a

motor vehicle fatality on US 31 and State Road 10. 
The deceased was the driver of a Chevy Equinox that was westbound on State Road 10 and entered the path of a northbound semi-tractor-trailer. The Equinox was struck on the driver’s side. 
The deceased is Christopher J. Jankoviak, Age 57, of Niles, Michigan.
A passenger in the car was transported to Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
Jankoviak was pronounced dead at the scene by Marshall County Deputy Coroner John Lampkins.
Additional details regarding the crash and the other driver will be released by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.
Assisting at the scene was Argos Fire and Police

PLYMOUTH — Due to the County Building space being unavailable, the Marshall County Regional Sewer

District is rescheduling its meeting on Dec. 10, and will now hold its regular meeting at 11 A.M. on Friday, Dec. 19. The meeting will be held at the City of Plymouth’s Council Chambers located at 124 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN 46563, entrance off East Garro Street. There will be no meeting on December 10, 2025.
For questions, additional information, and archived copies of agendas, minutes, memoranda, and previous meeting videos, please visit https://www.marshallcountyrsd.com/ or contact the Marshall County Regional Sewer District at questions@marshallcountyrsd.com or call (574) 200-0049.
There will be an opportunity for the public to ask questions and provide comments during this meeting. Your participation is welcome.

LAPAZ — Marshall County Sheriff’s deputies investigated a two-car accident on US 31 south of LaPaz on Wednesday at 8:54 a.m.

A Chevy Impala driven by Adam Z. Scott, 26, of Rochester, was heading south on U.S. 31 near the 230 Mile marker. ​Traffic ahead on U.S. 31 south ​was slowing for a vehicle being recovered ​by a wrecker ​south of that location. ​ ​Scott ran ​into the rear of a GMC pickup truck driven by Carl G. Jenkins, 71, of South Whitley,​ which was escorting an oversized trailer. ​ Jenkins and Scott ​then struck the rear of the oversize ​trailer and came to rest in the roadway. ​Jenkins was transported to Memorial Hospital in South Bend ​for a possible back injury.​​​​​
Agencies Involved were Lapaz Fire,​ Lapaz ​EMS,​ Indiana State Police,​ Indiana Department of Transportation,​ and Marshall County Police
​ ​ ​

SOUTH BEND – Travis Frazier, 28 years old, of Rochester, was sentenced by United States District Court

Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing a firearm after having been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Frazier was sentenced to 54 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised release.
According to documents in the case, Frazier accidentally shot a loaded gun while holding his infant child, who was struck by bullet fragments. Frazier had a prior felony conviction and a prior misdemeanor conviction for domestic battery, either of which prohibited him from possessing a firearm.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with assistance from the Rochester Police Department and the South Bend Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Lydia T. Lucius.

PLYMOUTH — The City of Plymouth will hold its regular meetings on Monday, starting with the Board of Public Works and Safety at 6 p.m., followed immediately by the Common Council.

On the Board of Works agenda is the Street Department opening of fuel bids for the coming year and the 2026 Animal Control Services Agreement, along with reports from the various department heads.
The Common Council will hold public hearings for additional appropriations, a tax abatement for Indiana Wheel, and a waiver of noncompliance for PIDCO.
Second and/or third readings will be heard on ordinances amending the salary ordinance for the fire department and for cemetery fees for the City of Plymouth.
Resolutions for additional appropriations, Indiana Wheel Company’s tax abatement, a transfer of funds from the Park and Recreation fund to the Greenways Trail, and a waiver of non-compliance for PIDCO will be heard.
Both meetings will be held in the Council Chambers on the second floor of the City Building. Those attending should enter from the Garro Street entrance.
If you need special accommodation to attend the meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator at 574-936-2948.
The meeting will be live streamed on YouTube @CityofPlymouth.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Council will meet on Monday evening at 5:30 in the second-floor

meeting room of the Marshall County Building on Jefferson Street in Plymouth.
In the attorney’s report, the Council will hear an update on the regional sewer district.
The 2026 Sheriff’s salary will be discussed. United Way’s Linda Yoder and Brent Martin will address the Council about the Marshall County SAFE Housing Response Fund, and Sandy Garrison and Mike Miley will give the Museum’s quarterly report.
In addition, the Council will have additional appropriations and transfers, along with amending the salary ordinance.
For special accommodations, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (574) 935-8720 at least two business days prior to the scheduled meeting to request an accommodation.
The meeting will be live-streamed on YouTube @marshallCountyIN

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Board of Zoning Appeals will convene for an executive session on

Monday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. in Room 203 of the County Building on Jefferson Street in Plymouth.
The purpose of the meeting is for the discussion of strategy with respect to litigation that is pending in the Allen Superior Court, in the case of Tamarack Solar Energy LLC vs. The Board of Zoning Appeals of Marshall County.

ARGOS — On Monday,​ Dec. 1,​ at 6:12 p.m.,​ Marshall County Central Dispatch was notified of a single

vehicle accident where the vehicle went down in a ditch on Muckshaw Road,​ south of 18B Road,​ in Argos. ​
The driver,​ Joseph Howell,​ 40, of Rochester,​ was out ​of the vehicle ​, walking around. When Officers spoke to Howell,​ he advised that he was traveling north on Muckshaw ​Road,​ which is when he caught a snowdrift that caused him to lose control. ​ ​
Howell was transported to the Hospital with some complaints of pain. ​The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was assisted on scene by Argos Fire,​ Police,​ EMS,​ and Tim’s Towing.

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

The population of the jail on Dec. 1 was 138 of a total 233 beds. Of those 109 were men, 29 women. There were 31 inmates serving felony charges, 35 were sentenced inmates, 80 were pre-trial inmates.
The average population for the month was 125.
The top five offenses for the month were:
Failure to appear
Operating while intoxicated
Operator never licensed
Possession of marijuana
Driving while suspended
There were 105 total bookings for the month, the Sheriff’s Department made 51 arrests, Plymouth Police 38, and Culver Police 5.
There are currently 1311 active warrants. there were 141 accidents, 129 property damage and 12 personal injury.

BREMEN — The Bremen School Board will hold a meeting on Monday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m., in the Media Center at the High School.

On the agenda is a review of board candidates.
Immediately following the board will also hold a closed executive session for an evaluation of individual job performances.
The Board will then hold a second public meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m., in the Media Center of the High School.
On that agenda is strategic planning.
For those individuals needing an interpreter or other reasonable accommodations for the Board meeting, please call Bremen Public Schools (574-546-3929) to make arrangements. These arrangements should be requested one week in advance of the meeting.

PLYMOUTH — On Nov. 21 at 11:05 p.m., Marshall County Central dispatch received a rapid-ping 911 call

from Jefferson St. in Plymouth.
Plymouth Police arrived and located 32-year-old Joseph R. Childers of Plymouth and a female passenger on a traffic stop.
A DUI investigation began on Childers, who was later transported to the hospital for a chemical test and then transported to the Marshall County Jail on initial charges of OWI, domestic battery, and resisting law enforcement causing bodily injury.

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

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Commissioners moved forward with a reorganization of the way the county deals with public defenders. In their meeting on Monday, the Commissioners heard the first

reading of an ordinance establishing a separate department for the Public Defenders.
In May, the Commissioners adopted an ordinance that established a framework for a public defender system and a three-person Public Defender Board. This board, appointed by the county commissioners, the county judges, and the state commission, will be responsible for creating a comprehensive plan for providing public defense services.
The new ordinance would establish the department for accounting purposes.
Commissioner Jesse Bohannon was fully behind the measure

President of the Commissioners, Stan Klotz, brought up the cost of a case such as the recent Delphi murder case, which cost Carroll County around $3 million, stating that in such a case, the county would be able to recoup 40 percent of that cost.