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Coldwater Police Report Drop In Criminal Complaints
(COLDWATER) - There was a decrease in criminal complaints in Coldwater during the second quarter of 2026. According to the Coldwater Police Department's latest activity report, there was a 22% decrease in criminal complaints during the second quarter of this year in comparison to...
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LaGrange Co. Foundation Announces Matching Grant Program
(LAGRANGE) - LaGrange County residents now have a new way to invest in the future of the county. The LaGrange County Community Foundation is announcing a new $750,000 matching grant program from Lilly Endowment Inc. Through the ninth phase of Lilly Endowment's Giving Indiana Fund...
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CHA Announces Flu Shot Clinics
(COLDWATER) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is offering flu vaccine clinics. Flu vaccines will be available at the Coldwater CHA office on October 23 from 8 AM until 4 PM. There will also be flu vaccines given at the Sturgis CHA office on October 26 from...
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Two Woman Injured In Coldwater Township Rollover Accident
(COLDWATER) - Two women were injured when the vehicle they were in rolled over.The Branch County Sheriff's Office was called out Wednesday at 1 PM to the area of North Union City Road and North Lake Drive in Coldwater Township.Deputies determined that a 63-year-old Coldwater woman was driving sou...
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Former Sturgis HR Director Issues Statement On Investigation
(STURGIS) - A former City of Sturgis employee has issued a statement about the investigation into the City. In the statement, released to Swick Broadcasting, Sonia Burkhead says she served as the Human Resources Manager/Director for Sturgis for approximately 20 months. During her...
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Goshen Woman Sentenced For Drunk Driving Crash
(GOSHEN) - A Goshen woman has been sentenced following a drunk driving crash into an Amish buggy. Elkhart County Court officials say Jakaila Miracle was sentenced to nine years after she pled guilty the felony counts of failure to remain at the scene of an accident; three counts ...
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Detroit-Area Man Arrested Following Multi-County Theft Investigation
(BRANCH COUNTY) - A Detroit-area man has been arrested following an extensive criminal investigation.Branch County Sheriff Fred Blankenship says the investigation involved a stolen trailer, multiple search warrants, and cooperation among several local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies....
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Michigan Jobless Rate Unchanged In September
(LANSING) - Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged over the month of September. Information released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget says the State's unemployment rate stayed at 5%. Employment fell by 27,000 over the mont...
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Bronson City Council Votes Down U.S. 12 Project
(BRONSON) - The Bronson City Council voted down a "road diet" project for U.S. 12 during their meeting Monday. Bronson City Manager Brandon Mersman says the Michigan Department of Transportation brought the proposed plan to the City. It would reduce U.S. 12 from four lanes down t...
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Perez Responds To Wickey’s Suggestion To Resign
(STURGIS) - Mayor Frank Perez responded to another suggestion that he resign. During Wednesday's Sturgis City Commission meeting, Commission Justin Wickey shared a message from former City Commission Chuck Huber that Perez needs to step down. Wickey then said that the right thing...
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