Richard Alan Gast, 60, of Knox, was arrested Monday following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a minor. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office says Gast faces four felony charges, including two counts of rape, and is being held on a $250,000 cash bond.
Marshall County Commissioners voted 2-0 Monday to cover all six Flock cameras within 14 days, with Commissioner Stan Klotz abstaining. The board also voted unanimously to reject for services beyond 2026, while the county attorney warned of a potential lawsuit over who has authority to make decisions involving the cameras.
Starke County commissioners have adopted an ordinance banning commercial data centers in all zoning districts under the county Plan Commission’s jurisdiction. The ordinance also restricts certain industrial cooling systems and infrastructure intended to support prohibited data centers, citing concerns about water resources, electricity demands and rural development.
Plymouth is changing its bulk trash collection schedule beginning November 1, with pickups moving from the first Monday of the month to residents’ regular trash collection days during designated bulk pickup weeks. Residents will need to have approved bulk items at the curb by 5 a.m. on their scheduled collection day.
Culver Fall Fest returns this weekend with trunk-or-treat, food and craft vendors, live music, a pet parade and more! Saturday’s main festivities have moved to Culver Park, with activities also scheduled throughout town.
A Plymouth man was arrested Saturday night after police say he threatened adults and children while they were gathered around a campfire on Broadway Street\.
A Grovertown man was arrested early Monday morning after Plymouth Police say his vehicle crossed the center line and nearly went off the road. The driver was booked into the Marshall County Jail on OWI and driver’s license allegations.
A Plymouth man was arrested Saturday after police stopped him for traveling 49 mph in a 35-mph zone on Western Avenue. During the traffic stop, officers discovered the driver had never held a driver’s license.
After 20 years in law enforcement, Bremen Police Officer Jesse Pippenger has completed his final shift.
Plymouth’s Old Fashioned Christmas Holiday Lighted Parade is set for Saturday, November 28, at 6 p.m. in downtown Plymouth. The city is accepting parade entries until November 24.
A domestic disturbance call in Elkhart escalated Friday morning when a man fired multiple shots from an upstairs window, striking an occupied vehicle and prompting a regional SWAT response. No injuries were reported, but police say the suspect has not been located and the investigation remains ongoing.
Registration is now open for the Hometown Christmas Cheer Light Parade, happening Friday, November 27, in downtown Argos. Businesses, organizations, families, farmers and others are invited to join the holiday celebration with decorated floats, vehicles and more.
