INDIANAPOLIS — From breakfast in the blind to celebrating a limit with your fellow hunters, waterfowl hunting is one of the most social and fun-filled outdoor activities. But do you have your ducks in a row for the season?

DNR has a new license system, the Activity Hub. Setting up your account early and ensuring you have the required hunting licenses, stamps, and HIP registration number will give you ample time to troubleshoot, ask for help, or visit a retailer if needed.
To log in:
Go to GoOutdoorsIN.com and click the Login button. You’ll be directed to Access Indiana, where you’ll log in or create an account.
Once logged in, you’ll be returned to the Hub to verify your personal info, purchase licenses, and apply for reserved hunts.
Need help or have questions? Call: 317-232-4200 or 877-463-6367 or email INHuntFish@dnr.IN.gov.
For a full list of waterfowl hunting dates, regulations, and an outline of which stamps each age group needs, take a gander at the Indiana Hunting and Trapping Guide.

Average gasoline prices in Indiana are unchanged in the last week, averaging $2.83/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 20.3 cents per gallon lower than a

month ago and stand 22.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 3.7 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.591 per gallon.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Indiana was priced at $2.28/g yesterday while the most expensive was $9.99/g, a difference of $7.71/g.
The national average price of gasoline has fallen 4.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.98/g today.
“Gas prices have finally fallen below $3 per gallon nationally — the earliest date we’ve seen a $2.99 national average since 2020, when COVID was the primary driver of low prices,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “OPEC+ deserves much of the credit for this trend, having steadily raised oil production for much of 2025. Currently, 35 states have average gas prices below $2.99/gal, and GasBuddy even recorded the first $1.99 cash price at a station in Evans, Colorado, with stations in Oklahoma and Texas not far behind. Barring any major disruptions, gas prices are likely to remain slightly below year-ago levels and could stay under $3 for much of the next few months.”
GasBuddy’s averages, graphs, maps and historical pricing data covering the U.S. and Canada is available 24/7 at http://prices.GasBuddy.com.

PLYMOUTH — On Oct. 20 at 2:08 a.m., Plymouth Police conducted a traffic stop on a Ford Escape at the intersection of N Michigan St. and Plymouth-Goshen Trail.

The driver of the vehicle, Grace Gardner, 24, of Plymouth, was found to be operating the vehicle with a suspended license. After further investigation, it was discovered that she had taken the vehicle without permission from a residence in which she had been trespassed. During a search of the vehicle, police located a suspected marijuana vape pen.
Gardner was arrested and transported to the Marshall County jail. She is charged with Theft of A Motor Vehicle, Driving While Suspended, Possession of Marijuana, and Criminal Trespassing.

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

PLYMOUTH — On Oct. 18, at 1:55 a.m., Plymouth Police were patrolling the area of Liberty St. and Jefferson St. The officer observed a scooter disregard two stop signs and fail to use a turn signal.

After the traffic stop was initiated, the driver, identified as Ely Vasquez-Reyes, 35, of Plymouth, was found to have an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear. While an inventory of the vehicle was being conducted, a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine was located.
Vasquez-Reyes was transported to the Marshall County Jail, where he was lodged for his arrest warrant and Possession of Cocaine, a Level 6 felony.

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

CULVER — Culver Union Township Fire Department Auxiliary and the Kiwanis Club of Culver invite you to join the fun at our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat during the Culver Fall Fest.

The event is Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Decorate your car, truck, SUV, golf cart, or even a tractor in your spookiest, funniest, or most creative theme and then simply hand out candy to all the Trick-or-Treaters as they wander through.
Vote for your favorite trunks and compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Prizes.
Set-up begins at 10:30 a.m. For safety, all vehicles must remain until the event ends at 1 p.m.
Questions? Contact Barb Johnson at 574-356-6210.

PLYMOUTH — On the evening of Oct. 15 at 11:45 p.m., Plymouth Police responded to the Red Rock Inn after receiving reports of a fight in progress.

One man was combative with police and highly intoxicated. He was taken into custody and identified at Justus Shotts, 21 of Plymouth. Shotts reported that he was robbed by a neighbor who was armed with a knife.
Search warrants were obtained for two rooms after suspected drugs were seen and believed to be present.
The robbery suspect was identified as Thomas Wall, 32, of Plymouth.
As a result of the search warrants, multiple suspected drugs and paraphernailia was located.
Shotts was lodged at the Marshall County Jail on preliminary charges of resisting law enforcement, publid intoxication, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of a legend drug and paraphernalia.
Wall is held on no bond for preliminary charges of robbery, dealing a controlled substance, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of meth, a legend drug a narcotic drug, and paraphernalia.

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

CULVER — The Republican Party will hold a caucus for the appointment to the Culver Town Council created by the resignation of Justin Croy.

The caucus will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, at the Marshall County Republican Headquarters, 117 Water Street, Plymouth, Indiana.
Any person interested should file a Declaration of Candidacy no later than 72 hours in advance of the meeting with:
Deborah VanDeMark, Chairman
Marshall County Republican Party
PO Box 102
Plymouth, IN 46563
574.274.8325
Deb0831@outlook.com

PLYMOUTH — On the morning of Oct. 12, at 4:15 a.m., Plymouth Police attempted to stop a speeding vehicle on Oak Drive traveling south from Harrison Street.

The vehicle refused to stop, accelerating as the vehicle disregarded the red traffic light at Jefferson Street. The vehicle would enter the bus parking area of Washington Discover Academy and proceed to drive through the grass towards LaPorte Street. The vehicle proceeded to drive through someones yard before continuing east on Laporte Street, south on Cromer, and back east on Lake Avenue. The vehicle turned south on Sixth Street and east through an alley before going north on Fifth Street.
The vehicle and the occupants parked the vehicle and ran to the front porch of 901 E. Lake Avenue. During the officers investigation it was determined that the driver was 18 year old Yecnuar Hernandez-Zelaya of Plymouth and two juvenile passengers were ultimately released to guardians.
Hernandez-Zelaya was taken into custody and lodged at the Marshall County Jail on preliminary charges of resisting law enforcement, criminal mischief to school property, aggressive driving, reckless driving, and operator never licensed.

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

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Redevelopment Commission will meet on Tuesday Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m. in

the Council Chambers on the second floor of the City Building. Those attending should enter through the Garro Street entrance.
The meeting will also be streamed on YouTube @CityofPlymouth

BREMEN — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department obtained information of a sexual relationship between the suspect Jorge Luis Lara,​ 27, of Bremen and 13-year old victim.

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department,​ ​ Bremen Police Department,​ and ​Department of Child Services then started investigating the information. Officer Trent Miles with the Bremen Police Department, along with Lt. Detective Les McFarland of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, then started conducting interviews along with collecting evidence regarding the information obtained.
On Friday,​ October 17,​ Lara was arrested and booked into the Marshall County Jail for Child Molesting,​ a level 1 Felony.

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

PLYMOUTH — It is our pleasure to share details about an upcoming education opportunity for local arts entrepreneurs: The Marshall County Artrepreneurship Program.

MCAP is an eight-week educational program for local artists who wish to establish their own businesses and generate revenue from their work. As a collaboration between Marshall County Economic Development Center, Heartland Art Center, and the North Central Indiana Small Business Development Center, this cohort-based initiative will include workshops, peer groups, and an exhibition to showcase the work of program participants.
To be eligible for MCAP, applicants must reside in one of the following counties: Marshall, St. Joseph, Elkhart, Starke, Pulaski, Fulton, or Kosciusko.
This program is designed for individuals who are seeking to (or already) pursue revenue from their original (visual) creative work. No prior business knowledge is needed to apply.
The application will open on Nov. 1, and the program will run from February – April 2026 at Heartland Art Center.
To learn more, sign up for the info session on Thursday, October 23rd at 6 PM EST on Zoom. If you have questions, please reach out to Hannah Ollen, hollen@isbdc.org or 574-520-5236.

PLYMOUTH — The City of Plymouth has issued an emergency order to vacate the property located at 2550 N. Michigan Street, known as the Red Rock Inn, effective Friday, October 17, 2025. This action

follows a comprehensive inspection conducted by the City Building Commissioner, in coordination with the Marshall County Health Department and in consultation with the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The inspection identified multiple serious violations, including:

• Fire safety hazards requiring immediate attention
• Structural maintenance deficiencies
• A confirmed infestation of insects
  Due to the imminent risk posed by the fire safety violations, occupants are required to vacate the premises unless a Fire Watch plan is implemented and approved by the Plymouth Fire Department. This plan would allow temporary occupancy under strict supervision while fire hazards are addressed.
  In addition, the building’s maintenance issues and pest infestation have triggered a formal 14-day vacate order. All tenants must relocate within this timeframe unless otherwise directed.
  The City of Plymouth and community volunteers are actively working with affected parties to provide relocation assistance and other necessary support.

STATEWIDE – Indiana is the 3rd least affected state by the government shutdown, according to a study done by the personal finance company Wallethub.

Wallethub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia in terms of five key metrics, ranging from each state’s share of federal jobs to federal contract dollars per capita to the share of families receiving food stamps.
“The latest government shutdown makes life stressful for people across the U.S., but places like D.C. and Hawaii, where a high percentage of residents work directly for the government or have government contracts, are getting hit the hardest. States with a lot of residents who receive SNAP benefits, such as New Mexico, also could be in a dire situation if money for this vital program runs out before the gridlock ends. Plus, states with real-estate-dependent economies are suffering from federal delays in mortgage processing, and states with a lot of national parks may hurt their tourism and revenue by not being able to offer certain park services,” said Wallethub financial analyst Chip Lupo.
The shutdown is costing the economy an estimated $400 million per day.
In the study, they tallied scores based on those factors. 1 equals most affected while 25 equals average and 51 means least affected.
These were Indiana’s rankings:
Overall Rank: 49th
44th – Share of Federal Jobs
43rd – Federal Contract Dollars Per Capita
42nd – Real Estate as a Percentage of GSP
49th – Access to National Parks
37th – % of Families Receiving SNAP (Food Stamps)
WalletHub says the District of Columbia is most affected by the shutdown, while Minnesota is the least affected.

PLYMOUTH — NIPSCO will be CLOSING sections of N. Redwood Rd between 4th & 6th road to replace 36 utility poles from Oct. 21 to Oct. 24.

You should seek an alternate route during these dates. Use CAUTION when approaching this area and plan accordingly.

Indiana private colleges join forces to offer a 30-credit block in high school that automatically transfers to any participating institution

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana high school students will have an additional opportunity to earn a tangible credential of value before graduation. The new Professional Pathway credential – announced Tuesday by leaders from the Independent Colleges of Indiana and Indiana Secretary of Education, Dr. Katie Jenner – expands early college opportunities and provides students with additional options to complete their first year of college while still in high school.
“This announcement adds to our state’s growing list of partners who want to ensure Hoosier students have a more seamless path to their future, whether that includes continuing their education, going straight into the workforce, or serving in our Nation’s military,” said Dr. Jenner. “As we seek to maximize the four years of high school, this is yet another option for students to earn guaranteed currency before ever leaving high school and get a jumpstart on their future.”
Similar to the Indiana College Core, through the new Professional Pathway credential, students can complete a minimum of 30 credits of specified general education courses, with all credits fully transferable as a “block” among the six participating private institutions.
The credits are specifically designed to support students in building essential knowledge and skills, ranging from communication and civic literacy skills that will benefit students regardless of their chosen career, to specific technical and industry skills. Completing this credential of value also puts students one step closer to earning the new Enrollment Honors Plus and the Employment Honors Plus diploma seals.
“Indiana’s commitment to diverse and rigorous educational pathways reflects a shared conviction that education is key to our collective future,” said Taylor University President Michael Lindsay. “The Professional Pathway credential ensures that students who desire faith-based options are well served while meeting the highest academic standards. It’s a wonderful example of preparing young people for meaningful futures in college, in career, and in life.”
The Professional Pathway credential was created in partnership with six Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) institutions, including Anderson University, Bethel University, Grace College, Huntington University, Indiana Wesleyan University, and Taylor University. Indiana high schools can partner with any of the six institutions to offer the credential, which will then seamlessly transfer to all. It is anticipated that this credential will be primarily offered through Indiana’s faith-based high schools as they expand their existing partnerships with faith-based higher education institutions, thus increasing access to the new honors plus seals, regardless of where a student attends school.
“As the instructional leader of Heritage Christian School, it is my responsibility to make sure that our students never sacrifice academic excellence in order to receive a first-class, college-preparatory, Christian education,” said Head of Heritage Christian School Dr. Brian Dougherty. “This new credential allows me to fulfill my promise to my families. In the end, this pathway with faith-based colleges allows our students to receive an education at the highest level within a biblical worldview framework, which is foundational to a Christian education.”
If a student completes any portion of the 30 credits, all six institutions will also accept the individual course credits as equivalencies or elective credit, to be determined on a course-by-course basis. AP credits earned in courses equivalent to the courses making up the credential can also be counted in the 30-credit block, with a maximum of 15 credits from AP.
A list of courses that are part of the new credential can be found at https://www.taylor.edu/academics/programs/online/professional-pathway-credential.

PLYMOUTH — On Saturday,​ Oct. 11,​ at 12:26 PM, Marshall County Deputies investigated a collision at the intersection of US 31 & State Road 10.

It was determined that a Chrysler Pacifica, driven by Joseph Wust, 50, was attempting to cross over the northbound lanes of US 31. This vehicle pulled in front of a 2024 Volvo, driven by Danielle White, 28, traveling north on US 31.
Wust was transported via helicopter for medical treatment. ​The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by the Argos Police Department and the Argos Fire Department

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office announced today the sentencing of James Garbison, of Lapaz, Indiana.

In July of 2024, Garbison sold over 8 grams of suspected methamphetamine to a confidential informant.
On October 10, 2025, Garbison pled guilty to Level 2 Dealing in Methamphetamine and a violation of probation since Garbison committed the Level 2 felony while on probation for possession of a narcotic drug as a Level 5 felony.
Garbison was sentenced by Judge Tami Napier of Marshall County Superior Court 1 to 17.5 years on Level 2 Dealing, with 12.5 years to be served in the Indiana Department of Corrections, three (3) years on Marshall County community corrections, and two (2) years on probation. Garbison was sentenced to an additional 365 days for his probation violation.
The investigation was led by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Drug Task Force and successfully prosecuted by Deputy Prosecutor Elizabeth Boehm of the Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office.

CULVER — We are excited to see you there and enjoy the family fun and entertainment on Main Street. Check out the schedule below!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
3PM – 5PM: GAME-ON – Come enjoy Switch games, Virtual Reality, and Classic Board Games! (Ages 12-17) at the Culver Union Township Public Library (107 N Main St.)

5PM – 8PM: Friday night dinner served at the VFW (108 E Washington St.)

6PM – 9PM Resin Glass Butterfly Class at Art Awakened (109 S main St.) PURCHASE TICKETS at https://artawakened.com/art-awakened-events

9PM: The Lakehouse Grille offers scary-good drink specials and SCARE-E-OKE! (620 E Lake Shore Dr.)

Need a place to stay at the end of the night? Book your Culver stay at https://www.airbnb.com/s/Culver–Indiana–United-States/homes?tab_id=home_tab&refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Fhomes&flexible_trip_lengths%5B%5D=one_week&monthly_start_date=2024-10-01&monthly_length=3&monthly_end_date=2025-01-01&price_filter_input_type=0&channel=EXPLORE&query=Culver%2C%20IN&place_id=ChIJozdUta3iE4gRmD-93ENkYgo&location_bb=QiTnt8Ks0eRCJNBywqzd%2Fw%3D%3D&date_picker_type=calendar&checkin=2024-10-25&checkout=2024-10-27&source=structured_search_input_header&search_type=autocomplete_click

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
8AM – 10AM: Lions Club Breakfast at the Depot Building (615 E Lake Shore Dr.)

Between the Culver Town Park and Main Street, use the interactive walking path to find your way to the park, and learn a bit about Culver’s history.

Scan the QR code on signage along the walking path to access Culver’s Walking Tours or go to https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/36e36c8fd9da455999ea37bc41216d2f to access.

8:30AM: 1 Mile Run/Walk – starting and ending at the Culver & Union Township Public Library (107 N Main St.). No registration required! Maps will be provided at the start of the run/walk.

9AM: Yoga in Downstairs Library (107 N Main St.) Free Yoga is Sponsored by Civvies & Culver Pediatrics

9:30AM: PET PARADE LINEUP BEHIND LIBRARY (in parking lot)

10AM: Food, non-profit, commercial and art vendors open

10AM: Pet parade – Dress your pet up in their favorite costume and parade them down Main Street!

10:30AM: PUMPKIN PATCH & PAINTING OPEN at the Culver Union Township Public Library Courtyard

10:30AM: Kids Acrylic Painting! (Walk-In) Choose from Halloween characters (bat, cat, ghost, or pumpkin) and paint your next creation at Art Awakened (109 S Main St.)

11AM: Kids Zone Opens

Featuring a bounce house, face painting, games, Halloween Movie Marathon, s’mores and concessions The Kids Zone is Coordinated by the Culver Elementary PTO

Special thanks to the Culver Chamber of Commerce for the s’mores!

11AM – 1PM: TRUNK OR TREAT – Decorate your car, truck, golf cart, tractor or any vehicle, and hand out candy to our trick-or-treaters. Prizes will be awarded to the best. most creative, trunks! Go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QpyFT5iDwlHDjhpMieQChBLXRdhDv8Ef/view to sign up your trunk!

Presented and sponsored by Culver Fire Auxiliary & Kiwanis Club of Culver

12PM – 10PM: Beer garden opens Hosted By: Studebaker Brewing

12PM: DJ Tim Begins at festival stage, Presented by Absolute Entertainment

1PM: Announce Trunk or Treat winner

1PM – 4PM: Annual Culver Lion’s Halloween Party – Games on South Main St. and Prizes at the Library Presented by The Culver Lion’s Club

1:30PM – 5PM: CHILI COOK-OFF at the VFW (108 E Washington St.) Stop in to taste all the delicious entries, and vote on your favorite chili!

2PM: Cornhole Tournament BEGINS! on Main Street Presented by, and Proceeds to Benefit Culver Community Cheerleading

5PM: Announce Scarecrow Contest Winner on Main Street Stage

Sign up for the Scarecrow Contest at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAgXswQP0Da5eF_zgRYjMVVq73O9y5-iyf52rbCzEiRZUn2Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0 or pick up a form from the Culver Union Township Public Library front desk! (Entries are due by October 7th)

5PM – 7PM: Canvas Painting for Adults (Painting: Fall Highland Cow) at Art Awakened By Suzi Q (109 S Main St.) PURCHASE TICKETS at https://artawakened.com/art-awakened-events

6:30PM – 9:30PM: The Time Travelers Performance on Festival Stage (Intersection of Jefferson and Main)

(CLICK https://timetravelersband.com/video/ TO VIEW THE TIME TRAVELERS)

The Time Travelers play a large variety of familiar classic rock songs that all have one thing in common…

…you can DANCE to them!

Family friendly classic rock for ALL occasions!

7PM: Moonlight Paddle beginning and ending at the Beach Lodge (819 E. Lake Shore Dr.)

We will paddle for about one hour, hugging the north shore on the out and back course. When we return to the beach, we will have a fire and s’mores, followed by a legendary Culver story shared by historian Jeff Kenney.

You can reserve a free canoe, along with paddles and jackets. Or, you can bring your own kayak, canoe or paddle board.

Each canoe can accommodate 2-3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. To reserve a canoe or canoes, email Dana Neer at DanaNeer400@gmail.com

10PM: Beer Garden Closes

10PM: Late Night Entertainment: Drink Specials and DJ at the VFW (108 E Washington St.)

Need a place to stay at the end of the night? Book your Culver stay at https://www.airbnb.com/s/Culver–Indiana–United-States/homes?tab_id=home_tab&refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Fhomes&flexible_trip_lengths%5B%5D=one_week&monthly_start_date=2024-10-01&monthly_length=3&monthly_end_date=2025-01-01&price_filter_input_type=0&channel=EXPLORE&query=Culver%2C%20IN&place_id=ChIJozdUta3iE4gRmD-93ENkYgo&location_bb=QiTnt8Ks0eRCJNBywqzd%2Fw%3D%3D&date_picker_type=calendar&checkin=2024-10-25&checkout=2024-10-27&source=structured_search_input_header&search_type=autocomplete_click

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH
9AM: Heartfire Church Service on the Festival Stage (Intersection of Jefferson and Main)

1PM – 4PM Clay Dish Class at Art Awakened (109 S Main St.) PURCHASE TICKETS at https://artawakened.com/art-awakened-events

All Weekend:

Shopping and dining open on Main Street: Civvies, The Culver Heron, The Garden by Elizabeth, Art Awakened, The Rolling Scone, Lucrezia Trattoria (opens at 4PM), & Cafe Max

CRAFTERNOON Activities & Shop Specials at 3 Bird Layne (120 Main St.)

Free T-Shirt to the first 50 Customers with purchases over $100! Plus 25% off Oakley’s, 20% off ALL summer clothing & tubes, 15% off surfboards at SurfBro (107 S Main St.)

PLYMOUTH — American Container passed the first step in receiving a personal property tax abatement from the City of Plymouth.

Speaking before the Common Council on behalf of the company, Marshall County Economic Development Corporation CEO Greg Hildebrand requested that the real estate where the equipment will be located be deemed an “Economic Revitalization Area,” clearing the way for a vote of the Council on the actual abatement.
American Container is planning on bringing in operational equipment worth $5.8 million and anticipates that the move could also increase the workforce by two employees. The company currently employs 73 people.

PLYMOUTH — The battle continues between the Marshall County Sewer District Board and the Marshall County Council and Commissioners, with the Council responding to last week’s meeting by the Sewer Board.

While litigation continues to remove Sewer Board member Thomas McFadden, the Council and Commissioners also recently asked the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to dissolve the District entirely.
Last week, the Sewer Board held a meeting to discuss a letter from IDEM requesting their side of the issue, and changed the venue from the normal meeting room at the Marshall County Building to the city of Plymouth Council Chambers, drawing a reaction from Marshall County Council President Tim Harmon.

Harmon also stated that a main argument of the Council regarding the dissolution was that the District did not reveal the actual cost per user and would not have received a favorable funding vote if it had.

Council member Nicole Cox told the Council that the Commissioners were currently working on a rebuttal letter to the Sewer District IDEM response.