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Braun Signs New School Cellphone Ban
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Mike Braun signed Indiana's new "bell-to-bell" cellphone restriction law last week. The measure, known as Senate Enrolled Act 78, prohibits students from using cellphones and smartwatches during the school day and requires devices to be stored in a secu...
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Community Invited To Meet The Candidates Forum Monday 5/18/2026
(STURGIS) - The citizens of St. Joseph County and the 36th Michigan House District will have the chance to meet the men running for the seat. The Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce and the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Meet The Candidates event tonight. Incumb...
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City Commission Decides On Path To Find New City Manager
(STURGIS) - The Sturgis City Commission has decided on the path they will use to find a new City Manager. Andrew Kuk announced April 22 that he would resign as City Manager effective July 24. During a work session last Wednesday, City Clerk Ken Rhodes shared that wh...
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Senator Lindsey Holding Office Hours Monday In Coldwater
(LANSING) - Michigan State Senator Jonathan Lindsey will be holding in-district officer hours on Monday. Lindsey will be at Mocha Town in Coldwater, 352 South Willowbrook Road from 12 PM until 1 PM. This is an opportunity for residents of the 17th Michigan State Senate District t...
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Thurston Woods Nurse Receives Statewide Honor
(STURGIS) - A nurse at Thurston Woods Village has received a statewide award. LeadingAge Michigan was pleased to honor Kathy Wickey with their Servant's Heart Award. It was given to Wickey during the 2026 Member Awards Gala on April 28 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Battle Creek. ...
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Coldwater Man Charged Following Two State Pursuit
(COLDWATER) - A Coldwater man has been officially charged following a two state pursuit last month.Branch County District Court officials say that 39 year old Mason Holbrook is charged with a felony count of fourth degree fleeing a police officer and a misdemeanor charge of operating an unregiste...
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Family Still Seeking Answers In 2015 Murder of Constantine Man
(CONSTANTINE) - It's been 11 years since a Constantine man was murdered and family members are still seeking answers. On September 1, 2015, family members found the body of 71 year old Lavern Chupp in his house at 13110 Riverside Drive. Michigan State Police say Chupp was murdere...
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LaGrange Co. Foundation Awards $48,000 In Impact Grants
(LAGRANGE) -The LaGrange County Community Foundation has awarded $48,000 in Community Impact Grants. They were awarded during Cycle 1 of the Foundation's competitive grant program in April. The LaGrange County 4-H Association received $15,000 to support renovations to res...
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Potential Casino Zoning Questions Arise In Fremont
(FREMONT) - Potential casino zoning questions surfaced in Fremont Tuesday. Town officials were discussing how local rules could apply if Steuben County voters approve a casino referendum this fall. During the Fremont Town Council and planning meeting, Realtor and develope...
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Perez Responds During Commission Meeting
(STURGIS) - Sturgis Mayor Frank Perez responded to comments made during Wednesday's City Commission meeting.During the Commission and Staff Comments portion of the meeting, Commissioner Aaron Miller spoke on several different topics including the resignation April 22 of City Manager Andrew Kuk, K...
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