PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency has dropped Marshall County to a

“Travel Advisory” effective immediately.
On Wednesday, a Travel Advisory was upgraded to a Travel Watch due to rapidly deteriorating conditions under an intense lake effect snow band. Conditions have improved, warranting a change of travel status back to Advisory.
There are multiple snow chances over the next few days, including later today. A few slick spots and drifts linger from Wednesday’s event as well. As a precaution, EMA has decided to keep the Advisory in place.
A Travel Advisory is the lowest level of local travel restrictions. It means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of hazardous situations, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas.

PLYMOUTH — On Jan. 14 at 3:02 p.m., Plymouth Police units were dispatched to a hang-up 911 call at

700 Berkley St.
Upon arrival, officers located the listed suspect, Blake Brown, 27, of Plymouth, who had previously been arrested on a no trespass order for the trailer park. Brown was taken into custody.
He was transported to the hospital for jail clearance due to his level of intoxication. He was then transported to the Marshall County Jail and lodged on the charge of Criminal Trespass with a prior conviction.

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

PLYMOUTH — As the city of Plymouth moves forward with plans to construct a new home for emergency

services — fire and police — it will have another funding possibility.
The Plymouth Common Council passed a resolution Monday giving them the ability to use the build, operate, transfer method of purchasing allowed under Indiana Code. Under a build-operate-transfer (BOT) contract, an entity — usually a government — grants a concession to a private company to finance, build, and operate a project for a period of 20 to 30 years, hoping to earn a profit.
City Attorney Jeff Houin gave the Council the bottom line on what that would mean.

The passing of the resolution will allow the city to consider the possibility of a BOT as it moves forward with plans for the building.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Board of Finance will meet on Jan. 20 at 8 a.m. in the second-floor

meeting room of the Marshall County Building on Jefferson St. in Plymouth.
The Board will review the annual financial report, which indicates the County has total cash on hand as of December 31, 2025.
Interest earned for 2025, which includes Everwise, Trust Indiana, First Merchants, Lake City, and First Farmers Bank & Trust.
The meeting will be live-streamed on YouTube @MarshallCountyIN

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 9:30 a.m. in the

second-floor meeting room at the Marshall County Building.
Agenda items include the regular reports of Highway Superintendent Jason Peters, Attorney Sean Surrisi, and Auditor Angie Birchmeier.
Bryan Stutler will approach the Commissioners regarding a property flooding on Michigan Road, John Grolich will discuss a public safety grant, and Clerk Jenny Bennitt will discuss the voting system annual maintenance agreement.
Commissioner items include board appointments and a commercial risk management insurance proposal from Gibson Insurance.
The meeting will be live-streamed @MarshallCountyIN.

BOURBON — On Monday,​ Jan. 12,​ at approximately 8:50 PM,​ Marshall County Officers initiated a traffic

stop on a gray 2007 Mercury passenger car in the area of US 30 and Elm Road.
During the investigation,​ a Plymouth Police canine officer responded to the scene. The canine alerted to the vehicle, and a probable cause search was completed. Officers located a plastic baggie containing a white powdery substance,​ field testing positive for methamphetamine.
Gearld L. Pond Jr., 61, was transported to the Marshall County Jail.

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

“A Safer Today. A Stronger Tomorrow. A Community We’re Proud to Call Home.”
*Full Press Release*

MARSHALL COUNTY — Jeff Snyder has officially filed to run for Marshall County Sheriff, launching a campaign focused on public safety, accountability, and strong community partnerships.
With over 27 years of dedicated service to Marshall County, Snyder brings deep experience and a steadfast commitment to protecting families and strengthening neighborhoods. His campaign is centered on building a community where residents feel safe, supported, and proud to call Marshall County home.
“Family is at the heart of everything I do,” Snyder said. “After nearly three decades of service, I believe our residents deserve leadership that prioritizes safety, integrity, and accountability while working together to keep our communities strong.”
Campaign Priorities
Ensuring Safety, Security, and Well-Being
Snyder’s top priority is the safety and well-being of Marshall County residents. He supports equipping deputies with the training and resources needed to protect the public effectively while promoting community values that encourage strong, stable homes and safe neighborhoods.
Proactive Drug Enforcement
Illegal drugs continue to threaten the safety, health, and stability of families across the county. Snyder is committed to proactive drug enforcement through enhanced narcotics investigations aimed at reducing violent and property crime. He emphasizes collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations. Known for his tough-on-crime approach, Snyder also plans to propose a multi-agency warrant team to reduce outstanding arrest warrants and hold offenders accountable.
Accountability and Integrity
Snyder believes effective law enforcement leadership begins with accountability and integrity. He is committed to leading with honesty and fairness, holding both himself and his deputies to the highest ethical standards to build trust between law enforcement and the community.
“As Sheriff, I will work every day to ensure Marshall County remains a safe place to live, work, and raise a family,” Snyder said. “Together, we can build a safer today and a stronger tomorrow.”

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency has upgraded

Marshall County to a “Travel Watch”.
A Travel Watch is the middle level of local travel restrictions meaning travel conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. Only essential travel is recommended.
The ongoing lake effect snow event continued to hit Marshall County overnight with an intense band with snowfall rates of 1-2″ per hour, stalled over the county.
Marshall County officials will continue to assess road conditions and determine if a travel status upgrade or downgrade is warranted.
The Marshall County Highway Department, and INDOT will both be on the roads as capable but dangerous travel conditions may limit their effectiveness. Wind gusts up to 30 mph will lead to drifting as well.
Please avoid traveling if at all possible to allow crews safe operating conditions.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency has placed Marshall County under

a “Travel Advisory” effective immediately.
A Travel Advisory is the lowest level of local travel restrictions. It means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of hazardous situations, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas. Travel advisories are signified with yellow on statewide travel status maps.
A lake effect snow event is forecasted to bring up to 8” of snow to parts of Marshall County, with locally higher amounts possible. Northern communities like La Paz and Bremen may receive significantly more snow than southern towns like Argos and Culver, causing travel conditions to vary.
Marshall County officials will continually assess road conditions and determine if a travel status upgrade or downgrade is warranted. Expect hazardous travel through at least Thursday evening.
Additionally, a Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service until 1 PM Thursday.
The Marshall County Highway Department and INDOT will both be out on the roads. Wind gusts up to 40 mph will cause whiteout conditions at times and also lead to drifting.
Please avoid traveling if at all possible to allow crews safe operating conditions. Staying home will also help our public safety officials respond efficiently to emergencies.
Stay tuned to local media and the Marshall County EMA for future updates – including an eventual return to normal travel status.

PLYMOUTH — The city of Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety voted to repurpose an old

ambulance that had been taken out of service.
Fire Chief Steve Holm had recently accepted bids for the ambulance, but at Monday’s meeting, he and Plymouth Police Chief John Weir asked for permission to use it for another purpose, as Weir told the Board…

Holm also opened bids for a new vehicle for his department from Oliver Ford and Rochester Ford. Those bids were taken under advisement, and Holm will make a recommendation to the Board in their next meeting on Jan. 26.

PLYMOUTH — Monday night at their monthly meeting, the Marshall County Council voted to take on the

debt incurred by the soon-to-be-dissolved Marshall County Regional Sewer District.
President of the Council — Tim Harmon — made the motion calling for a special appropriation of $2 million to cover the remaining debt.

Harmon said the preliminary numbers indicated the $2 million should be more than sufficient, and any extra in the appropriation would return to the general fund.
Earlier in the meeting, Harmon outlined the overall financial state of the county, stating that there was a balance of just under $11 million in the general fund and just over $4 million in the county’s “rainy day” fund, which is $1.563 million higher than a year ago.

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ARGOS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is implementing temporary safety measures at the intersection of U.S. 31 and State Road 10 outside of Argos. These crossroads have been the site of multiple vehicle crashes, many deadly.

The temporary measures include lowering the speed limit from 60 to 50 miles per hour, installing rumble strips in driving lanes, and adding paving markings to the median.

The changes come after recent public pressure and advocacy from local leaders, including Argos Council President Ed Barcus.

Indiana State Police have increased enforcement efforts at the intersection. Sgt. Ted Bohner said troopers have been working in the area for years, but are now paying extra attention.

This past Saturday alone, troopers issued 16 tickets and 37 warnings in the area.

INDOT has been working on a permanent solution for more than a decade.

Indiana State Police have increased enforcement efforts at the intersection. Sgt. Ted Bohner said troopers have been working in the area for years, but are now paying extra attention.

This past Saturday alone, troopers issued 16 tickets and 37 warnings in the area.

INDOT has been working on a permanent solution for more than a decade.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division is partnering with the

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) for CVSA’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative January 12 – 16, 2026.
During this annual human trafficking initiative, ISP’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement units will have conversations with the CMV drivers they encounter during CMV Roadside Inspections. They will also pass out materials from TAT (Formerly Truckers Against Trafficking). CVSA’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative will be conducted across North America: in the US, January 12-16, 2026, Canada, February 23-27, 2026, and Mexico, March 16-20, 2026.
According to the United Nations, human trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of people through force, fraud, or deception with the aim of exploiting them for profit.
Commercial motor vehicle drivers are the eyes and ears of America, and very often they are in places where human trafficking may occur. In the truck stop parking lots, rest area parking lots, or in commercial locations that could be using labor trafficking victims as part of their workforce. Over 40% of Human Trafficking cases reported by truck drivers have involved victims who were minors.
The Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative is part of CVSA’s Human Trafficking Prevention Program. The program seeks to reduce human trafficking throughout North America through coordinated enforcement and investigative, and educational awareness measures within the commercial motor vehicle industry.
CVSA and the Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division collaborate with TAT (formerly Truckers Against Trafficking)( https://tatnonprofit.org/ ) to engage and equip the commercial vehicle industry in the fight against human trafficking. Almost 2.5 million professionals in the trucking industry have been trained through TAT.
For more information regarding awareness, recognition, and prevention of Human Trafficking (including a 30-second video featuring a human trafficking survivor), please use the following link to CVSA’s Human Trafficking Resources page: https://cvsa.org/programs/human-trafficking-prevention/resources/

Governor Mike Braun has announced over $279,000 in federal matching grants for historic preservation

projects across Marion, Madison, Marshall, Fountain, and Delaware counties. These funds, which will stimulate a total investment of $547,000, will support masonry repairs at the Indianapolis Athenaeum, structural work on the Thomas Pendleton House, and a new roof for Plymouth’s Masonic Lodge. Additionally, the University of Indianapolis will conduct an archaeological survey in Fountain County, while Muncie’s Cornerstone Center for the Arts will develop a preservation plan for the 1926 Masonic Temple.

Average gasoline prices in Indiana have decreased by 14.8 cents per gallon over the last week, averaging

$2.63 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 6.4 cents per gallon lower than they were a month ago and stand 34.7 cents per gallon lower than they were a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 2.3 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.475 per gallon.
According to Gas Buddy reports around the area, the cheapest stations in

Marshall County:
Argos 2.79
Bourbon 2.64
Bremen 2.54
Culver 2.89
LaPaz 2.49
Plymouth 2.55
Koontz Lake 2.55

Pulaski County:
Winamac 2.82
Monteray 2.69

Starke County:
Knox 2.79
North Judson 2.85
Hamlet 2.59

LaPorte County:
Hanna 2.48
LaPorte 2.48
Michigan City 2.45
Wanatah 2.83
Westville 2.59
Walkerton 2.31
Fish Lake 2.59

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Indiana was priced at $2.18/g yesterday while the most expensive was $3.19/g, a difference of $1.01/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.18/g while the highest was $3.19/g, a difference of $1.01/g.
The national average price of gasoline has fallen 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.73/g today.
“Gas prices nationally saw little change over the last week, though several price-cycling states did experience notable jumps,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “The good news is that once prices rise in these markets, they often retreat for a week or longer afterward. While the situation in Venezuela has dominated headlines, it’s far too early for any measurable impact on what consumers are paying at the pump— whether prices go up or down— as it would likely take years to see a meaningful increase in oil output there. For now, gas prices remain seasonally lower, but with oil prices inching higher, the national average could soon see some limited upward movement.”
GasBuddy is North America’s trusted fuel savings platform, helping consumers fuel up for less for over 25 years. For up to the moment information, go to GasBuddy.com

PLYMOUTH — On the morning of Jan. 2, at 3:15 a.m., a Plymouth Police Officer conducted a traffic stop

on US 30 near Michigan Street for a speeding violation.
During the investigation, the driver was identified as Kyle Dicecco, 28, of Columbus, Ohio. Dicecco was found to be in violation of an active no-contact order in addition to showing signs of impairment with his 3-year-old daughter in the vehicle.
As a result of the investigation, Dicecco was taken into custody for felony operating while intoxicated, misdemeanor-invasion of privacy, and possession of marijuana.

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

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Park Board will meet on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 6 pm in the Council on

Aging building on Harrison St. in Plymouth.
On the agenda are:
•Board reorganization for 2026
•Update on Mill Pond Property
•Update on Memorial Forest
•Update on Canoe/Kayak

LaPAZ — On Tuesday,​ Jan. 6,​ at approximately 7:26 PM,​ Marshall County Deputies ​were

dispatched to the area of Cale and Troyer Street in Lapaz for reports of a man, later identified as 27-year-old ​Joshua M. Shaffer, breaking windows and slashing tires on a female’s vehicle. ​
The caller further advised that Joshua had been drinking and was seen driving his green 2003 Chevrolet Silverado back and forth between the residences. Deputies arrived on the scene and began investigating the incident. During the investigation, it was determined that Shaffer had operated a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Shaffer was transported to Plymouth Hospital for a certified chemical test. Upon doing so, he was found to be just under three times the legal limit of alcohol.
Shaffer was then transported to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, where he was booked for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Prior Conviction,​ a Level 6 Felony.

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

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., immediately followed by the Common Council. Both meetings will be in the Council Chambers on the second floor of the City of Plymouth Building. Those attending should enter the Garro Street entrance.
On the Board of Works agenda are opening quotes for a fire station vehicle, a resolution to amend the Complete Streets Policy, and reports from the various city department heads.
The Common Council will make appointments to the various city boards and commissions and hear amendments regarding the zoning ordinance and subdivision control ordinance, first readings of ordinances for repealing and replacing ordinances regarding the commercial revitalization rebate program and establishing a fee for non-emergency responses and lift assistance at residenttial care facilities, resolutions regarding Indiana Code, and from the Center Township Trustee regarding the budget.
Both meetings will be live-streamed on YouTube @CityofPlymouth.
If you need special accommodation to attend the meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator at 574-936-2948.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Council will meet on Jan. 12 in the second-floor meeting room of the

Marshall County Building
On the agenda is reorganization of the board, reports from the highway, job classification, and budget and finance subcommittees, board appointments, and additional transfers of appropriations.
The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be live-streamed on YouTube @MarshallCountyIN
ADA Notice: 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.