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Assault Investigation Leads To Drug Arrests
(CALVIN TOWNSHIP) - What started as an assault investigation resulted in arrests on drug charges. Cass County Sheriff Clint Roach says his deputies were dispatched on December 23 at 7 PM for a report of a felonious assault in the 1800 block of Brownsville Street in Calvin Townshi...
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City Commission Gets Quarterly Financial Update
(STURGIS) - The Sturgis City Commission received a quarterly financial update during a recent meeting. City Controller Sadie Griffin started with the total deposits and disbursements for the quarter. She says deposits during the quarter totaled just over $30 million, of which $1...
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Gift Card Scams Being Reported Around Northern Indiana
(UNDATED) - The Northern Indiana Better Business Bureau says there are some gift card scams happening during this Holiday season. According to BBB Officials, the scammers are targeting gift cards as a way to get people's money. One of the incidents is when a scammer will ...
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CHA Says Respiratory Illnesses On The Rise
(COLDWATER) - There's been a rise in the number of reported cases of respiratory illnesses over the last two weeks. According to the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency, those cases include flu and COVID-19. Statewide surveillance shows Michigan's Influenz...
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Food Preparation Key For Christmas Dinner
(COLDWATER) - Christmas is just a few days away. Whether you are hosting this year's Holiday meal or going to another place, make sure that every item is prepared properly for a good and safe meal. Joe Frazier, Director of Environmental Health with the Branch-Hillsdale-St. J...
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Michigan Gets Boost With College Financial Aid
(LANSING) - Michigan is climbing out of the basement when it comes to college financial aid. That's after a major expansion of scholarships and grants over the past several years. According to the state's Scholarships and Grants Annual Report, Michigan awarded more than 375 million dollars i...
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City Commission Discusses Homeless Issue
(STURGIS) - The number of homeless people in Sturgis continues to grow. The question is what can or should be done? During a recent meeting, the Sturgis City Commission heard from three citizens about issues they have had with homeless individuals near their businesses. O...
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Elkhart Woman Facing Chagres After Crash With Child
(ELKHART COUNTY) - Authorities say an Elkhart woman is facing a charge of operating while intoxicated after a weekend crash. The Elkhart Police Department says 26 year old Kyler Jacobs was driving on State Road 19 near Sturdy Oak Drive at 2:30 PM Saturday when her vehicle crashed...
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Indiana Surplus Poised To Nearly Double
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana's budget surplus could grow to nearly five billion dollars by the middle of 2027 under a new, more optimistic revenue forecast. According to the Indiana Capital Chronicle, updated projections presented to the State Budget Committee show tax collections gr...
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Grant Received For Dallas Lake Park Projects
(LAGRANGE) - Funds have been received to do upgrades to a park. The LaGrange County Parks and Recreation Department says they have been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Olive B. Cole Foundation Inc. The money will be used for enhancements at Dallas Lake Park, specifically d...
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