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Five Named As Finalists For Lilly Scholarship
(LAGRANGE) - Five LaGrange County high school seniors have been named finalists for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. The prestigious award covers full tuition and provides a $900 annual book stipend for four years at any Indiana college or university. LaGr...
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Public Hearing Set To Discuss Branch County Budget
(COLDWATER) - A public hearing will be held to discuss the proposed Branch County 2027 budget. The Branch County Commission has agreed to hold the public hearing on October 27 at 4:35 PM in the Commissioner's Chambers of the Branch County Courthouse. The hearing is being...
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Bernie and Loma Hoffman Named LaGrange Citizens Of The Year
(LAGRANGE) - Two long time LaGrange County residents have received a special honor. During Wednesday's Corn School Festival, Bernie and Loma Hoffman were named the 2026 Citizens Of The Year. For over 70 years Bernie Hoffman has participated in various LaGrange County orga...
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Taylor Sutton Named 2026 Miss Corn School Queen
(LAGRANGE) - A long time part of the Corn School Festival was back Wednesday night. The 2026 Miss Corn School Queen Contest was held with seven young ladies trying to become the new Queen. They each did an interview with the three judges, along with participating in the evening g...
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Coldwater Woman Arrested Following Road Rage Incident
(COLDWATER) - A Coldwater woman is facing multiple felony charges following a suspected road rage incident on Sunday. Branch County District Court records say 39-year-old Misty Doenges was arraigned Monday on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, reckless driving and two count...
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Busy Day At Corn School
(LAGRANGE) - There's plenty to see and do today as the 119th annual LaGrange County Corn School continues. Wednesday' events include The Midway opening at 4 PM. Wristbands are available for just $30. At 5:30 PM, the Corn School Queen Contest begins at the Courthouse Gazeb...
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Glen Oaks Receives Brick Award For Renovation Project
(CENTREVILLE) - Glen Oaks Community College has received a special recognition from a local organization. Glen Oaks has received a Brick Award from the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce. It comes in recognition of the school's Southside Renovation Project. Glen Oaks P...
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Marcellus Man Dies In Park Township Crash
(PARK TOWNSHIP) - One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash. Michigan State Police were called out to Marcellus Road near Buckhorn Road in Park Township at 7 AM Tuesday. The preliminary investigation indicates a semi was traveling east on Marcellus Road when it was struck...
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119th Corn School Starts Tuesday
(LAGRANGE) - What started as a one-day event has grown into a five day festival. The 119th annual LaGrange County Corn School starts on Tuesday. Corn School began in 1906 as a one-day event that allowed local school boys to display what was grown in their agriculture classes. It has blossom...
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Two Cass County Deputies Recognized For Saving A Life
(CASSOPOLIS) - Two Cass County deputies were recognized Thursday for going above and beyond to save a man's life. Deputy Sam Harris and Deputy Dane Wilson were awarded life-saving pins and Cass County Challenge Coins at the Cass County Board of Commissioners meeting October 1, in...
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