Average gasoline prices in Indiana have risen 14.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.24/g according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 14.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 34.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 2.7 cents in the last week and stands at $3.676 per gallon.

GasBuddy today also released (https://go.gasbuddy.com/july-4-2025) its 2025 Independence Day gas price forecast, projecting the national average price of gas to fall to $3.15 per gallon on July 4, down nearly 35 cents from last year’s July 4 average to the lowest Independence Day tally since 2021.
Though recent events have caused some turmoil and volatility in energy markets, gas prices have returned to decline due to cooling Middle East geopolitical tensions and increased oil production from OPEC in recent months.
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Indiana was priced at $2.67/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.69/g, a difference of $1.02/g.
The national average price of gasoline has fallen 3.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.14/g today.
“The national average price of gasoline has resumed its decline, with falling prices driven by easing tensions in the Middle East—just weeks after those same tensions had pushed prices higher,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “For motorists planning to hit the road for Independence Day, gas prices are expected to continue falling nearly coast to coast in the lead-up to July 4. Relief could expand as the holiday weekend approaches, with the national average on track to hit its lowest July 4 level since 2021 at $3.15 per gallon, we project. As long as tensions in the Middle East remain contained and the U.S. avoids a major hurricane, we could see the national average fall below $3 per gallon later this summer.”
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 June 29 at 2:38 p.m., the Marshall County 911 Center was notified of an injury accident on the exit ramp to Veterans Parkway from southbound US 31.

Evidence at the scene and witness statements ​indicated a Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling south on US 31 and was unable to properly negotiate the exit ramp to Veterans Parkway.
The motorcycle ran off the exit ramp on the east side, and the motorcycle and driver,​ William D. Wallace Jr.,​ 40, of Rochester, came to rest in the grass. Wallace was transported to Memorial Hospital via helicopter ​to be treated for his injuries. His condition is unknown at this time.
Deputies were assisted by Indiana State Police,​ Lapaz Fire and EMS,​ Plymouth Fire and EMS,​ Lutheran Air,​ and Lyon’s Towing
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On Thursday, June 26,​ at 4:52 P.M., the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department received a call about an intoxicated man driving on his property. ​Initial information was that ​the man had run a vehicle into an ​ outbuilding ​at a ​property on 7th Rd. ​

Marshall County Deputies responded and found Jeffery E. Samuels, 50, who appeared to be pouring gasoline into the ​cab of the truck,​ apparently intending to set the vehicle on fire. ​
Samuels was detained at the scene without incident and during continued investigation, was found to be intoxicated. He was arrested and lodged for Operating While Intoxicated – Endangering and Operating While Intoxicated – BAC at/above 0.15%.

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

BOURBON — According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday, June 30, there was a motor vehicle vs. horse-drawn buggy collision in Bourbon, on 8th Road west of Apple Road.

At 5:43 pm Eastern Time on June 30, the Marshall County Coroner’s office was notified of a motor vehicle fatality on 8th Road in Bourbon.
The deceased were occupants of a horse-drawn buggy traveling westbound on 8th Road when they were struck from behind by a pickup truck.
The deceased include 62-year-old Aden W. Chupp of Etna Green, and his wife Mary Sue Chupp, age 60, also of Etna Green.
There were no additional details available at the time of this news report. The investigation is ongoing.

At 423 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Plymouth, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include… Plymouth, Bremen, Bourbon, La Paz, Inwood, Linkville, and Lake Of The Woods.

PLYMOUTH — During their meeting on Thursday night, the Marshall County Plan Commission began discussions on developing an ordinance about carbon capture systems in the county.

A carbon capture system is a technology that captures carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from industrial sources like power plants or factories, preventing them from entering the atmosphere. The captured CO2 is then either stored deep underground in geological formations or utilized in various other applications.
During the discussion of other items at the end of the meeting, the subject of beginning work on how the county should view and handle such facilities was addressed, as it is currently in part of a larger two-year moratorium on other projects such as farm-scale solar projects, utility-scale battery energy storage systems, and data centers in the county.
During that moratorium, the Plan Commission will need to address the final form of ordinances on how all those projects should be handled in Marshall County and make its recommendation to the County Commissioners.
The initial discussion centered on whether or not to simply ban the projects. Plan Director Nicholas Witwer told the board that even if they did institute a ban, the action would only be in effect as long as the board decided to keep it in place.
The Commission voted to proceed with public meetings and discussions to begin drafting an ordinance regarding carbon capture.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Museum will be hosting a sale extravaganza on July 10,11, 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Vintage artifacts, rare books, collectibles, and more will be available with great deals on one-of-a-kind items. All proceeds will go to support the museum’s exhibits, educational programs and technology.
For more details visit the Marshall County Museum website or call 547-936-2306.

CULVER — On June 26 at 9:29 p.m.,​Marshall County Central Dispatch received a 911 call of a fight that had occurred at a residence in the 16,​000 block of 20B Rd. ​

Upon arriving, it was found that both offenders, Michael J. O’Brien, 61, and Dennis M. Cook, 42, both of Culver, had battered each other during an argument at the residence, resulting in minor ​injuries to both.
They were detained at the scene and later transported to Saint Joseph Medical Center in Plymouth for medical treatment, then lodged at the Marshall County ​Jail for Domestic Battery resulting in Moderate Injury,​ a level 6 felony. ​Formal charges are pending through the Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office.

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

DONALDSON — Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies, Indiana Conservation Officers, and Plymouth Fire responded to an accident on June 26 at 9:35 a.m. on Lincoln Highway just east of Tulip Road.

Jason Slocum, 45, of Kewanna was driving an ATV westbound on Lincoln Highway,​ east of Tulip Rd., for utility work in the area. ​
For an unknown reason, Slocum lost control of the ATV, and it rolled, ejecting him. Slocum had complaints of pain in his right shoulder,​ back,​ and head as a result of the collision. ​ Slocum was transported to Memorial Hospital in South Bend for evaluation and treatment. ​ ​

PLYMOUTH — On the morning of June 21, at approximately 2 a.m., Plymouth Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at the intersection of Oakhill Ave and Nutmeg Rd after witnessing multiple moving violations.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Angel Lingle, 20 years old, of LaPorte. During the officer’s investigation, impairment was identified, resulting in Lingle’s being taken into custody.
Lingle was lodged at the Marshall County Jail for operating a vehicle while intoxicated on a controlled substance and OWI-endangerment.

On the afternoon of June 24, Plymouth Police observed a vehicle traveling west on Highway 30, going 81 miles per hour in a posted 50 miles per hour zone.
During the traffic stop, Officers located THC cartridges inside the vehicle. Lanijah Hargrave (21) was transported and lodged into the Marshall County Jail for Possession of Paraphernalia.

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

BOURBON — On Tuesday,​ June 24,​ at 2:55 pm,​ Marshall County Dispatch broadcast a report of a single-vehicle accident on the 6500 block of ​9B Rd.

Marshall County Officers,​ Bourbon Officers,​ Bourbon Fire, and EMS responded. When Officers arrived on scene the vehicle involved was empty. Dylan Osterkamp 30, of South Bend, ​was found walking near the scene and identified himself as the driver.
Osterkamp ​was not injured. During the crash investigation, it was discovered that Osterkamp did not have a valid license. He ​was transported to the Marshall County Jail for driving while suspended with a prior conviction. ​

The severe thunderstorm watch as well as the heat advisory have been cancelled and are no longer in effect.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 23 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA KOSCIUSKO ST. JOSEPH IN NORTHERN INDIANA ADAMS

ALLEN IN BLACKFORD CASS IN DE KALB ELKHART FULTON IN GRANT HUNTINGTON JAY LAGRANGE MARSHALL MIAMI NOBLE PULASKI STARKE STEUBEN WABASH WELLS WHITE WHITLEY IN MICHIGAN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BRANCH CASS MI HILLSDALE ST. JOSEPH MI
THIS INCLUDES THE LOCAL CITIES OF BASS LAKE, BREMEN, CULVER, FRANCESVILLE, KNOX, MEDARYVILLE, MONTICELLO, NORTH JUDSON, PLYMOUTH, ROCHESTER, ROYAL CENTER, AND WINAMAC.

PLYMOUTH — Weather permitting, on June 30, the Marshall County Highway Department will be performing a preservation road treatment or chip and seal on Pioneer Drive and Lincoln Highway. Expect Road closures during this time, and plan to take alternative routes ahead of time to help promote traffic and workers’ safety during this process.

Roads involved are:
•Pioneer Drive from SR17 to the Jail Entrance
•Lincoln Hwy west from the City Limits to Donaldson
Road closed signs will be posted to help warn motorists ahead of time, and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department most likely will be assisting the Marshall County Highway Department with the traffic control.
Emergency vehicles will be able to access if needed during the process.
Please use caution when approaching these areas and be mindful of workers. Slow down and drive safely down these roads after they are completed, in case there is any loose gravel.

PLYMOUTH — On June 25 at 11:56 p.m.,​ Marshall County Deputies were on routine patrol and ​performed a traffic stop on a moped driving erratically on Michigan Rd. near Custer Drive,​ north of Plymouth.

During the investigation,​ probable cause was found ​that the driver, Preston A. Hensley, 49, of Plymouth, was intoxicated on a suspected controlled substance.
Hensley was ​detained at the scene,​ and a ​probable cause search yielded suspected methamphetamine,​ drug paraphernalia,​ and other controlled substances. ​
Hensley was later transported to the Plymouth Hospital for jail clearance and a certified chemical test. ​Certified test results are pending. ​
Hensley was later lodged at the Marshall County jail for ​operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator,​ operating ​while intoxicated,​ possession of methamphetamine,​ possession of a hypodermic syringe,​ and possession of a controlled substance. ​Formal charges are pending with the Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office. ​ ​

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

PLYMOUTH — On the morning of June 22, at approximately 1:31 a.m., Plymouth Police Officers were at the Economy Inn investigating a disturbance.

During the investigation, it was determined that one of the involved individuals, Thomas Quinn Jr, 44, of Plymouth, had a Body Attachment for his arrest. Quinn was lodged in the Marshall County Jail.

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

PLYMOUTH — On June 24 at 6:07 p.m., Officers with the Plymouth Police Department and Marshall County Officers were dispatched to the area of Michigan Road and 4A Road for a possible impaired driver.

The caller reported that the vehicle was swerving all over the roadway, had damaged some signs, was dragging objects, and had a busted windshield. The caller advised that it was a silver-colored Lincoln traveling South on Michigan Road. Plymouth Police Officer located the vehicle traveling South on Michigan Road south of Veterans Parkway.
A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle, and the vehicle pulled into the Key Bank Parking lot. It was determined that the driver was under the influence of a controlled substance. The driver was identified as a 38-year-old Joshua Rodriguez of Knox. Rodriquez was arrested for OWI and transported to Plymouth Hospital for Jail clearance and then to Marshall County Jail and booked in for OWI.
The Plymouth Police were assisted by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, which took the crash report, and Lyons Towing, which towed the vehicle.

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

PLYMOUTH — On the afternoon of June 19, Plymouth Police were at the intersection of Hillcrest Ave. and State Road 17 when a car being driven by Edward Ruiz, 55, of Plymouth, nearly hit the patrol car.

The Officer caught up to the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were done on Ruiz, and it was determined that Ruiz had a Blood Alcohol Content of .453.
He was transported and lodged into the Marshall County Jail, and charged with Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated, Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated-Endangerment, and Operating A Vehicle With a BAC of Greater than .15.

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

PLYMOUTH — On the morning of June 23 at 5:45 a.m., Plymouth Police were dispatched to 611 E Laporte St. for a domestic battery. The caller stated that Ricardo Luva, 33, of Plymouth had physically struck his wife, then taken their 5-year-old child in a vehicle, and was headed toward Argos.

It was reported that Luva had been drinking and was intoxicated. Officers investigated the scene, and Luva’s vehicle was located with the assistance of the Argos Police Department and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies. The juvenile was recovered and returned home. Luva was taken into custody, and transported to the Marshall County Jail where he was booked on preliminary charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, operating a vehicle while intoxicated – endangering a person less Than 18 Years old, domestic battery in the presence of a child, domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, and interfering with the reporting of a crime.

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