PLYMOUTH – Marshall County health officials announced that five mosquito pools have tested positive for the West Nile virus in the county.

“As people are outside, I want them to be aware of this risk for infection with West Nile virus from mosquitoes, and I strongly recommend they take the simple precautions necessary to protect themselves,” said Byron M. Holm, M.D., local health officer, Marshall County Health Department.
West Nile virus is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes that have bitten an infected bird. A person bitten by an infected mosquito may show symptoms there to 15 days after the bite.
The virus typically causes a mild illness known as West Nile fever, which may include symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph glands, or a rash. However, a small number of individuals can develop a more severe form of the disease with encephalitis or meningitis and other neurological syndromes, including flaccid muscle paralysis.
“West Nile virus is potentially a very serious disease,” said Dr. Holm. “The good news is it is also preventable.”
Dr. Holm urges county residents to take the following protective steps when they are outdoors:

• Avoid being outdoors during prime mosquito biting times, dusk to dawn, when possible.
• Apply insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus to clothes
  and exposed skin.
• Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants.
  Local health officials are also asking residents to take steps to rid their properties of potential mosquito breeding grounds:
• Repair failed septic systems.
• Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers that re left outdoors.
• Keep grass cut short and shrubbery trimmed.
• Dispose of old tires, tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or other unused containers
  that can hold water.
• Every week, empty and clean any containers used to hold water.
• Clean clogged roof gutters, particularly if leaves tend to plug up the drains.
• Aerate ornamental pools, or stock them with predatory fish.
  Health officials report that although individuals over age 50 are at greatest risk for serious illness and even death from West Nile virus, people of all ages have been infected with the virus and have had severe disease.
  990 Illinois St Plymouth, IN 46563 574-935-8565
  http://www.marshallcountyhealth.com
  Byron Holm, M.D., Health Officer
  Visit the Indiana State Department of Health Web site at: http://www.statehealth.in.gov for updated information on West Nile virus activity in Indiana.

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Board of Works and Safety, along with the Common Council, will meet on Monday, beginning with the Board of Works at 6 p.m.

On the agenda are awarding the demolition bid for the Pointe Apartments and reports from the city department heads.
The Council will meet immediately following with agenda items, including the second reading of an ordinance initiating a wheel tax for the city, along with an ordinance amending contractor registration requirements.
Both meetings will be held in the Council Chambers on the second floor of the City Building. Enter through 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 also be live streamed on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/@CityofPlymouth

PLYMOUTH — On August 19, at approximately 11:05 pm, Plymouth Police attempted a traffic stop on a Red SUV traveling east on Laporte St. from Michigan St. The vehicle was observed speeding and driving through two stop signs without coming to a complete stop.

Once the vehicle was stopped, the driver, identified as Joseph Parciak, 25, of Culver, threw a loaded pistol out the window of the vehicle. During the course of the investigation, Parciak was found to be under the influence of alcohol.
Field sobriety testing was conducted and he was taken into custody and transported to the Marshall County Jail where was lodged for Operating a vehicle while intoxicated Endangerment- Class A Misdemeanor, Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated- Class C Misdemeanor, Obstruction of Justice- Level 6 Felony, Criminal Recklessness with a firearm- Level 6 Felony, Possession of Marijuana- Class B Misdemeanor, and Operating a Vehicle without ever obtaining a license- Class C Misdemeanor.

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

*For all the police reports go to https://max983.net/police-reports/

ARGOS — The Board of Education of Argos Community Schools will meet for a Public Hearing for an Additional Appropriation of Argos Community Schools to purchase the Argos American Legion Post 68 Building and Property for Educational Purposes.

The meeting will be on Monday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. in the Dragon Center Conference Room.

BOURBON — On Aug. 20,​ at 12:23 a.m., Marshall County Central Dispatch received a 911 call for a wrong-way driver on US 30.

Dispatch was informed that the vehicle was in the eastbound lanes going westbound from SR 331. Marshall County Deputies responded to the area. Deputies located the vehicle near Hawthorn Rd on US 30.
Deputies were able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop. The vehicle was occupied by Alysson ​Nicole Nutting, 28, of Bourbon, and a toddler. Nutting ​was found to have been under the influence of alcohol. A certified chemical ​test was administered, and Nutting was found to have a BAC ​of .203. Alysson was booked into Marshall County Jail on the following charges: Reckless Driving, Neglect of a Dependant, OWI, with passenger less than 18 years of age, Operating With a BAC of .15% or greater

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

*For all the police reports go to https://max983.net/police-reports/

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Historical Society is sponsoring a Brown Bag Lunch & Lecture Event on Friday, September 5th, from Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Marshall County Historian Kurt West Garner will present a photo essay, “Spirit of the Place: A Walk Through Indiana.” The presentation will blend photography, architecture, and history from Garner’s travels around Indiana.
The Brown Bag event will be held at the Marshall County Historical Society & Museum, 123 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. For more information, please call 574-936-2306.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Highway Department will be paving the following road on Thursday:
•Olive Trail from 12B to 13th Road.

•They will be grinding Quail Ridge Subdivision as well.
This road will be closed. Please use caution, slow down, and be alert when traveling near or through construction zones. Be mindful of our workers and road conditions.

PLYMOUTH — After a marathon work session with the Marshall County Council, the Marshall County Commissioners made it official, unanimously passing a resolution to disband the Marshall County Sewer District.

In a resolution that was read in full at the work session, the Commissioners have called on the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to dissolve the Marshall County Sewer District. The resolution cited reasons that the current project proposed was not economically feasible, fair, or reasonable.
President of the Commissioners Stan Klotz told the joint session that the resolution did not kill sewers in the county, but the resolution “takes government out of it.”
In voting for the resolution, Commissioner Jesse Bohannon quoted from the Indiana constitution that citizens “had the right to alter and reform their government,” and Commissioner Adam Faulstich stated that “…for an unelected board to have that kind of power, with no valid checks and balances, is a dangerous situation.”

PLYMOUTH — Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters gave the Marshall County Commissioners an update on the county’s road work.

The county’s chip and seal program has reworked 67 miles of highway at a cost of around $1.251 million. He told the Commissioners that cold mix work would start in the next few weeks, and currently, crews are finishing up culvert work and prepping roads. Additional paving work on 3rd Road, 16 C Road, and 9th Road is complete, with work on Nutmeg set to begin next week.
Work on Academy Drive in Culver was also completed.
The Randolph Street Bridge project continues to move forward with LaPorte Construction pouring sidewalks and laying base asphalt. Work is anticipated to be complete on Aug. 23, with the company returning after the completion of the Blueberry Festival on Sept. 8 to clean up any remaining work.

CULVER — On Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 8:25 a.m. Culver Police began an investigation of a stolen vehicle that occurred in the 600 block of College Avenue.

The stolen vehicle had been returned to the victim’s property with significant body damage. The theft occurred during the overnight hours, and an investigation is ongoing.
Saturday, Aug. 16 at 8:08 a.m. Culver Police began an investigation of a second stolen vehicle that occurred in the 300 block of East Jefferson St.
This theft also occurred during the overnight hours, and the vehicle was located outside the Culver area within minutes of the officer’s arrival and the beginning of the investigation.
That same Saturday at 7:03 p.m., an officer with the Culver Police Department recognized a juvenile believed to be involved in unrelated previous criminal activity walking on Madison St. in Culver.
The juvenile fled on foot after seeing the officer.
Officers with the Marshall County Police Department and Plymouth Police K9 assisted in the apprehension of the juvenile about 20 minutes later, while hiding in the area of East Jefferson. The suspect was found to be in possession of an article connecting him to one of the auto thefts. The juvenile was subsequently detained at a juvenile facility pending review by the Marshall County prosecutors’ office.
Culver Police were assisted by an Indiana State Police Crime Scene Technician in both auto theft cases, and the investigation is ongoing to identify all those responsible for the auto thefts.

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

INDIANAPOLIS – The Smith Farm in Marshall County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for being in operation since 1922, according to State Rep. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) and State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores).

“Farming is deeply embedded in Indiana’s culture and plays a big role in our state’s economy,” Jordan said. “It takes a tremendous amount of resilience and patience to be a farmer, and I congratulate the Smith Farm on all of their success.”
Hoosier Homestead awards honor farms owned and operated by the same family for 100, 150, and 200 years with centennial, sesquicentennial or bicentennial awards.
“Agriculture is the backbone of Indiana’s economy, contributing billions of dollars to the state each year,” Bohacek said. “I am proud to represent families dedicated to continuing the farming traditions and congratulate the Smith Farm on receiving this well-deserved recognition.”
This farm family was among 95 awardees recently honored during a ceremony at the Indiana State Fair.
Hoosier Homestead ceremonies are conducted every spring and summer. Since establishing the program in 1976, Indiana has recognized more than 6,000 farms for their economic and cultural impact to the state.
More information on the Hoosier Homestead Award Program and nomination forms are available at in.gov/isda. Nominations for the March 2026 ceremony are due by Nov. 1. Questions may be emailed to HoosierHomestead@ISDA.IN.gov.

PLYMOUTH — On Aug. 15,​ at 12:15 a.m., a Marshall County Deputy was running stationary radar on US 30 between Oak Rd and Pioneer Dr when a vehicle traveling at 101 MPH in a posted 50 MPH zone passed him.

The Marshall County Deputy made a traffic stop on the vehicle. ​The driver of the vehicle, Angie Hesham ​Atef ​Mohamed, 19, of Minnesota, was taken into custody.

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

*To see all the area police reports go to https://max983.net/police-reports/

PLYMOUTH — During a discussion of current litigation between the Marshall County Commissioners

and the Marshall County Sewer District President of the Commissioners, Stan Klotz stated that he felt it was time to pursue disbanding the Sewer District entirely.

Klotz pointed to the continued spending of the Sewer Board — in the neighborhood of $1.1 million to date — and the fact that the county would likely be held responsible for that spending for his suggestion. 

The Sewer District Board has applied for grants to cover the project currently under consideration, but Klotz stated that his sources had led him to believe the District would not receive any grant money to offset the expense. Currently, the vast majority of the District’s expenses have been in legal and consultant fees, along with engineering fees for a blueprint for the project that is allegedly halfway done.

Commissioner Jesse Bohannon concurred with Klotz’s assessment and told the Commissioners that he had secured a meeting with Indiana Governor Mike Braun and asked permission to deliver a letter on behalf of the county on the matter.

The Commissioners will meet with the Marshall County Council in a work session on Wednesday to discuss the issue, and the question of dissolution of the Sewer District will be on that agenda. As the meeting is a joint work session, no action can be taken. 

Bohannon also asked for a second business meeting that night. There is already an executive session of the Commissioners planned to precede the work session at 5:30 p.m. The additional Commissioners’ special meeting will take place at the conclusion of the joint work session.

CULVER — The Culver Police Department would like to remind the residents of Culver to be diligent in removing keys and locking their vehicles.

Culver and surrounding communities have been experiencing a recent surge in theft from and including vehicles, especially during the overnight hours. Please report any suspicious activity to the Culver Police Department (574) 842-3613 or the police department of the jurisdiction in which you reside.

Average gasoline prices in Indiana have risen 6.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.19/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana remain unchanged compared to a month ago and are 13.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 1.9 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.671 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Indiana was priced at $2.69/g yesterday, while the most expensive was $3.49/g, a difference of 80.0 cents per gallon.
The national average price of gasoline has remained unchanged over the last week, averaging $ 3.09 per gallon today.
“The national average is nearly unchanged from a week ago, with gasoline prices continuing to hover in the same territory where they’ve spent much of 2025 so far—in the low-$3-per-gallon range—as oil prices remain anchored in the $60s,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Price cycling markets once again led the biggest weekly price changes, with Ohio and Florida seeing a cycle and higher prices last week, while Michigan posted the largest drop and could be due for another jump in the cycle sometime this week. For the majority of motorists in non-cycling states, gas prices will likely remain near current levels as we head toward Labor Day. However, it’s worth watching developments around a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. If such an agreement materializes, it could send oil prices lower on expectations that sanctions against Russia might be eased, effectively boosting global oil supply.”
GasBuddy’s averages, graphs, maps and historical pricing data covering the U.S. and Canada are available 24/7 at http://prices.GasBuddy.com.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Commissioners and County Council will convene for a special joint work session to discuss the Regional Sewer District on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m.

There will also be an executive session of the Commissioners to receive information about and interview
prospective employees considering an appointment, and a special session of the Commissioners immediately following the work session to discuss the Sewer District and make an appointment of a Building Commissioner.
All three meetings will be in the Marshall County Building meeting room 203 at 112 W. Jefferson in Plymouth.

PLYMOUTH — On Aug. 13 at 11:45 a.m., Officers with the Plymouth Police Department noticed Matthew Obrien, 32 years old of Plymouth, sitting on the porch of 223 Walnut Street.

O’Brien had a warrant out of Marshall County for failure to appear. Officers took him into custody with no incident. O’Brien was transported to Marshall County Jail, where he was booked in for his warrant.

PLYMOUTH — On Aug. 12, at 7:25 p.m., Plymouth Police were attempting to serve a Felony arrest warrant on Francisco Salas, 29, of Plymouth, in Northgate Trailer Court. Salas was believed to be seen at lot 142.
He then drove over to lot 172 of the trailer court and was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Marshall County Jail where he was lodged on his arrest warrant and provided a bond.

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

*See all the county police reports at https://max983.net/police-reports/ *

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Redevelopment Commission will meet on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Plymouth Common Council Chambers on the second floor of the City Building. Enter from the Garro Street entrance.

The Commission will hear from the Plymouth Aquatic Center regarding their monetary request along with an update on the Water Street Townhouses project and the various TIF districts.
If you are in need of special accommodations, please contact the ADA Coordinator at 574-926-2948.

BREMEN — Sunday marked 41 years since the abduction and murder of Darlene Hulse, from her rural Argos home in Marshall County. Darlene was a homemaker, wife, and mother of three daughters.

Detectives from the Indiana State Police Cold Case team are asking the public for help. “Somebody knows something. It might be a family member, friend, or former associate,” said Detective Arthur Smith of the Indiana State Police Cold Case team. “Please help us in finding answers for Darlene’s family and the community. They deserve it.”
On August 17, 1984, shortly after 9 a.m., Darlene and her three daughters were preparing to leave their residence on 20B Road when a man forced entry into the residence under the guise of a delivery. A struggle ensued between Darlene and her attacker. During the struggle, her daughters, ages 6 and 8, fled the residence and ran to a nearby relative’s house to report the incident.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office was contacted, and officers from the Argos Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, and the Indiana State Police immediately responded to the residence. When officers arrived, they found Darlene’s 11-month-old daughter in the residence, but Darlene was missing. Investigators were able to determine that Darlene was brutally attacked and abducted, being driven from the residence in the attacker’s vehicle. An area search was conducted, but Darlene was not located.
In the early afternoon hours of the next day, August 18, police received a report about a deceased female who was found in a wooded area by a timber surveyor on Olive Trail between State Road 110 and 20A Road. This is approximately six miles west of the Hulse residence. Investigators confirmed the identity of the deceased female as 28-year-old Darlene Hulse. An autopsy ruled the official cause of death as blunt force trauma.
Witnesses described the suspect as a white male in his mid to late 20s, approximately 6’0” to 6’2” tall, with blonde hair combed to the side, with a long nose and long face. The suspect vehicle was described as a 70s-style 4-door, greenish with rust. The vehicle was also described as possibly being a Pontiac or an Oldsmobile.
Information can be reported through the Cold Case Hotline at 833-466-2653 or via email at ispcoldcase@isp.in.gov