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Michigan Senate Committee Advances Free Meal Bills
(LANSING) - Legislation that would make Michigan's free school meals program permanent is moving forward in the State Senate. The Michigan Senate Education Committee unanimously approved a package of bills this week that would create and fund a permanent statewide program. ...
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Dowagiac Man Injured In One Vehicle Crash
(SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP) - A man was injured in a one vehicle crash in Cass County's Silver Creek Township. Sheriff Clint Roach says just before 6:30 PM Thursday, 58 year old Douglas Gerstner of Dowagiac was driving north on M-152 near West Bay Drive when he lost control of his ve...
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Sturgis Man Arrested At Pokagon State Park
(ANGOLA) - A Sturgis man has been arrested on multiple charges at a Northeast Indiana park. Steuben County Sheriff Office Chief Deputy Michael Meeks say they received a call from the Coldwater Police Department at 6:30 PM Thursday, about a suspect wanted for burglary that was sta...
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Braun Announces Teens Can Get Drivers’ Licenses On 16th Birthday
(INDIANAPOLIS) - New drivers in Indiana can obtain their driver's license when they turn 16. Governor Mike Braun has announced that beginning July 1, 16 year olds can get their driver's license. As part of House Enrolled Act 1200 signed on March 12, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Ve...
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LaGrange Com. Foundation Welcomes Com. Initiatives Program Manager
(LAGRANGE) - A new member has been added to the LaGrange County Community Foundation team. Community Foundation Executive Director Octavia Yoder says they are pleased to welcome Emily Evers as their new Community Initiatives Program Manager. Evers grew up in Wolcottville ...
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City Commission Sets Public Hearing For Millage Rates
(STURGIS) - The Sturgis City Commission has set the date for a public hearing to discuss the proposed millage rates. During their meeting last week, the Commission heard from City Clerk Ken Rhodes, who explains what the City has done in the past regarding the millage rates. ...
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LaGrange Chamber, Staff Finalists For Prestigious Statewide Awards
(LAGRANGE) - A LaGrange County organization is in the running for some special awards. The LaGrange County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that both the organization and two members of its staff have been named finalists for statewide awards presented by the Indiana Chamber Execut...
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Lindsey Calls For Elimination Of Sales Tax On Utility Bills
(LANSING) - Michigan State Senator Jonathan Lindsey recently introduced legislation that would eliminate the sales tax paid on utility services. Senate Bills 986 and 987 would eliminate the sales tax on utilities like electricity and natural gas. Lindsey, a Republican fr...
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Questions Asked About Doyle Embezzlement Investigation
(STURGIS) - Questions have been raised about an investigation into embezzlement at the Doyle Community Center. During last week's meeting, former Doyle Office Manager Leslie Brooks addressed the Sturgis City Commission about the investigation. Having worked at the Doyle for 13 ye...
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Search Warrant Leads To Drug Arrests
(EDWARDSBURG) - A search of an Edwardsburg home for drugs led to multiple arrests. On Monday the Cass County Drug Enforcement team executed a search warrant at a home in the 200 block of Pine Lake Street. Officers found 38.3 grams of cocaine, 1.5 grams of methamphetamine along with drug parap...
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