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Habitat For Humanity Homeowner Applications Available
(CENTREVILLE) - Habitat For Humanity of St. Joseph County's family selection application process is now open.Habitat Executive Director Nick Metzer says they are nearing completion on three potential partner homes located in Sturgis, Constantine and Mendon. All homes built by Habitat For Humanity...
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Bill Would Allow Voter Say In Casino Relocation
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana lawmakers have added a voter input element into a bill that could relocate a Southern Indiana casino to Northeast Indiana House Bill 1038 cleared its second reading Thursday in the Indiana House, moving it closer to a final floor vote. If approved the bil...
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ISP Cold Case Unit Looking Into 1969 Death Of Amish Teen
(LAGRANGE) - The Indiana State Police Cold Case Unit is looking for information into the death of an Amish teen almost sixty years ago. The incident happened on March 22, 1969. 17 year old Mervin Lehman and his nephew Ernest Lehman were in a buggy on LaGrange County Road 300 West near Cou...
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Sturgis Says New Curbside Recycling Starts Today
(STURGIS) - The new contract for curbside recycling in Sturgis is starting today. Sturgis City Manager Andrew Kuk says there has been some confusion about the dates for curbside recycling. The new contract calls for pick up every two weeks for each residence. While the City hoped...
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December Unemployment Down Around NE Indiana
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Counties in Northeast Indiana saw a drop in their unemployment during December.Information released by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development shows that Steuben County had the largest decrease in unemployment for the month, going from 3.3% to 2.4%.LaGrange County's unemp...
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Union City Man Dies In Two Vehicle Crash
(BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP) - A Union City man was killed in a two vehicle crash. Michigan State Police say the incident happened around 7:30 AM Wednesday as a Jeep was traveling east on M-60 near 9 Mile Road in Burlington Township. Investigators say the Jeep lost control, crossing the...
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LaGrange County Travel Status Changed To Yellow
(LAGRANGE) - LaGrange County's travel status has been switched back to an "Advisory Level" or "Yellow". County Emergency Management Director Bill Morr says the change was authorized by the LaGrange County Commissioners. The County Highway crews continue to work to clear r...
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Tony Kline Named Trine University's Next President
(ANGOLA) - Trine University has selected longtime administrator and educator Dr. Tony Kline as its 19th president, the university announced Wednesday. Kline will assume the role June 1, 2026.The decision was approved by Trine's Board of Trustees following a national search to replace Dr. Earl D. ...
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December Unemployment Rate Down In Indiana
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana's unemployment rate dropped slightly from November to December.The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says December's statewide unemployment rate was 3.5%, down from 3.7% in November. By comparison, the National unemployment rate for December was 4.4%.Indiana's l...
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Lansing Man Charged With CSC In Branch County
(COLDWATER) - Multiple charges have been filed against a Lansing man following an investigation into criminal sexual conduct.Branch County District Court officials say 49 year old Gregory Wines is charged with two counts of third degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of accosting children ...
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