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Friday Is Veterans Day At 2026 St. Joseph County Grange Fair
(CENTREVILLE) - Time is running out to visit the 2026 and 175th annual St. Joseph County Grange Fair. Today is Veterans Day at the Fair. Events include the Steamers Thrill Show at 12 PM. At 12:30 PM is the driving-hitch draft show. At 1 PM the Midway opens and it will be...
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St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office Launching I.G.N.I.T.E. Program
(CENTREVILLE) - The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office is starting a new program. The Sheriff's Office is launching I.G.N.I.T.E, or Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education at the St. Joseph County Jail starting October 1st. I.G.N.I.T.E. will b...
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Halling Named New President Of Burr Oak Tool
(STURGIS) - A new President has been named for Burr Oak Tool, Inc. The long time Sturgis business says they are pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Halling as President, effective September 30. Halling currently serves as Vice President and has been a key member ...
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VanDeventer-Douponce Preliminary Rescheduled
(BATTLE CREEK) - The preliminary hearing for a Sturgis business woman has been rescheduled once again. Calhoun County District Court officials say the preliminary hearing for Carrie VanDeventer-Douponce has been rescheduled for October 7. The 49 year old VanDeventer-Dou...
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City Looking At Health Care Options For Sturgis
(STURGIS) - The City of Sturgis is looking into health care options for the community. During Wednesday's City Commission meeting Barry Cox asked if there was any information regarding Sturgis Hospital. Interim City Manager Doug Terry says the City is working diligently t...
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Tuesday Is Hometown Heroes Day At SJC Grange Fair
(CENTREVILLE) - There's plenty to see and do today at the 2026 and 175th annual St. Joseph County Grange Fair. Today is Hometown Heroes Day at the Fair. The Midway will open at 3 PM and it's another wristband day. At 6 PM the Mini Pony Pulls will be taking place ...
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Sturgis Area Foundation Hires New Executive Director
(STURGIS) - The Sturgis Area Community Foundation has found their next Executive Director. The Foundation has appointed Ashley Magnus to the position. An accomplished nonprofit executive with extensive experience in philanthropy, fundraising, strategic planning, and communit...
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Unemployment Drops In August Around NE Indiana
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Unemployment went down around Northeast Indiana during the month of August. According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, LaGrange County saw a drop in their unemployment from 3.5% in July to 3.4% in August. Steuben County remained at 3.4%...
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Charges Filed Against Former SJC Road Commission Employee
(COLDWATER) - Authorities have brought charges against a former St. Joseph County Road Commission employee in a drunk driving accident. Branch County Prosecutor Victor Fiz says 45-year-old Donald Preston, former Director of Operations for the St. Joseph County Road Commission, is...
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LaGrange Town Council Presents 2027 Budget
(LAGRANGE) - The LaGrange Town Council presented their budget for 2027. During Monday's meeting the Town Council held a public hearing on the budget. Town Clerk Laurie Miller presents the proposed budget to the Council and the audience. The proposed budget is $5,788,475, with a ...
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