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.”

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 — 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.

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 — Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel has released the July jail and arrest reports.
The average daily population of the jail was 144 of 233 total beds.

Of those, 104 were men and 25 were women. 92 inmates were awaiting trial, 17 were sentenced inmates, with 14 of those on felony charges.
There are currently 1326 active warrants in the county.
The top five charges in July were:
•Operator never licensed (18)
•Failure to appear (15)
•Operating While Intoxicated (14)
•Driving While Suspended (11)
•Probation Violation and Theft (9)
Plymouth Police made 50 arrests in July, followed by the Sheriff’s Department with 47. Bremen Police made nine arrests, Argos Police made five arrests, and Bourbon made three.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Historical Museum is inviting you to join them on Sept. 14 for an architectural walking tour of five iconic church buildings in downtown Plymouth. Learn bits of history paired with the unique features of each building. Enjoy the stained-glass windows from the inside and bask in the sacred spaces.

The churches to be included are the First United Church of Christ, Grace Community Christian Church, St. Michael Catholic Church, First United Methodist Church, and St. Thomas Episcopal Church. All are located within a three-block walking distance. The tour will start at the First United Church of Christ at 2:30 pm.
Tickets are $10 each and available at the Museum, 123 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the tour on-site.
Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For questions, call 574-936-2306. Proceeds raised support MCHS community programs and technology. Please note that the tour includes some stairs.

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

PLYMOUTH – The third annual Marshall County Blueberry Half Pot benefiting United Way of Marshall County is underway. Tickets for the 50/50 drawing are now on sale at a variety of pre-Blueberry Festival locations and events.

Tickets will also be sold throughout the 59th Annual Blueberry Festival in Centennial Park, Plymouth, over Labor Day weekend, Thursday, August 28, through Monday, September 1.
Last year’s jackpot was $37,487. This year, your ticket purchase gives you a shot at winning half of the net proceeds while helping provide hope and support for Marshall County neighbors who need it most.
Proceeds from the Marshall County Blueberry Half Pot will strengthen community resiliency by advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security through United Way and its trusted nonprofit partners – so everyone has the chance to thrive!
The 2025 Blueberry Half Pot is proudly supported by: 
Diamond Level Sponsor – Wahoo Solar 
Gold Level Sponsors – Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Revolutionary Accounting Services
Silver Level Sponsors – AK Industries, Inc., NFP (an Aon Company)
Ticket Sales Schedule
Tickets will be available at pre-festival locations and events and on-site throughout the Blueberry Festival. Here’s where you can find us between now and September 1:
Mayor’s Summer of Music
River Park Square, Plymouth, IN
Friday, August 15, 2025
Friday, August 22, 2025
Friday, August 29, 2025

Inaugural Brandyn Ross Memorial 100
Plymouth Motor Speedway
11631 12th Rd, Plymouth, IN

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Summer’s End Festival
Jackson Street, Bremen, IN

Saturday, August 23, 2025
Culver’s Farmer’s Market
819 E Lake Shore Dr, Culver, IN
Saturday, August 30, 2025

Plymouth’s Farmer’s Market
River Park Square, Plymouth, IN
Date to be Announced

Marshall County Blueberry Festival
Centennial Park, Plymouth, IN
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Friday, August 29, 2025
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Monday, September 1, 2025 (ticket sales end at 6 pm)

Raffle sales will close at 6 PM Monday, September 1, 2025, with the winning ticket number to be announced live after 10 AM on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 via GIANTfm 106.1. The winner does not need to be present to win. The winning ticket number will also be posted on UWMC’s website.
More information and the official rules can be viewed at: bit.ly/MCBlueberryHalfPot
Sponsor of the Marshall County Blueberry Half Pot is United Way of Marshall County, Inc. 
INDIANA GAMING LICENSE NUMBER 014728, EVENT REFERENCE NUMBER 163397.

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety opened bids for the demolition of The Pointe Apartments at their meeting on Monday.

The action culminates a year of back-and-forth discussions of the property between the city and owners after an order to vacate in July of last year. While repairs were attempted on the structure, to date, they have not met code standards or passed an inspection by Plymouth Building Commissioner Dennis Manuwal.
Two bids were received by the city. Hunter Transit bid $55,101 for the demolition, and Beaver Excavating submitted a bid of $78,000 for the demolition alone and $97,500 to include removal.
Manuwal asked to take the bids under advisement for him to review them. He also told the board that there were not adequate funds in the current year’s budget for the demolition, and he would be seeking an additional appropriation for the work.

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Rotary is holding its annual Pancake Breakfast this Saturday at River Park Square.

Tickets are $6 a piece ahead of time and $7 at the door; kids are $4. You can reach out to any participating Rotary member to purchase.

ARGOS — Two consecutive bridge projects will be conducted on State Road 10 between Muckshaw Rd and Lilac Rd beginning on or after Monday, August 18.

State Road 10 will first be closed between Muckshaw Road and Maple Road for a bridge deck overlay at Wolf Creek. Once complete, State Road 10 will then close between Maple Rd and Lilac Rd for a bridge deck overlay at Myers Ditch.
The official detour will follow State Road 17, State Road 110, and U.S. 31. State Road 10 is expected to reopen in early October.

ARGOS — The Argos Community School Board will meet on Monday at 7 p.m. in the Dragon Center Conference Room.

The Board will get a construction update from Greg Drennen, approve personnel changes and NEOLA Policies from the July meeting, and a payment application from R. Yoder Construction.