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Whitmer Appoints Stempien As Branch County Circuit Court Judge
(LANSING) - A familiar face has been appointed to a judicial seat in Branch County.On Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Prosecutor Zachary Stempien to serve as the Branch County 15th Circuit Court Judge. He is filling a partial term due to the resignation of Judge William O'Grady.Ste...
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Yunker Not Renewing Contract As SJC Fair Manager
(CENTREVILLE) - Christina Yunker has issued a media release regarding her status as the St. Joseph County Grange Fair Manager.In the release, Yunker says she has informed the St. Joseph County Grange Fair Board that she will not be renewing her contract as Fair Manager, which expires on May 12. Y...
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Three Rivers Man Arrested On Multiple Charges
(COLDWATER) - A suspect was arrested Thursday on multiple charges following a lengthy investigation. Branch County Prosecutor Zachary Stempien says his office has charged Keith Johnson of Three Rivers and formerly of Calhoun County with four counts of child sexually abusive acti...
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Michigan Unemployment Rate Unchanged During January
(LANSING) - Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged between December and January. Data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget shows the unemployment rate remained at 5%. Overall, employment decreased by 10,000 over the mo...
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Steuben County EDC Clarifies Casino Study
(ANGOLA) - More clarification is being given about what a new casino feasibility study actually covers. The Steuben County Economic Development Corporation is offering the information after the public had lots of follow-up questions linked to the report. As Swick Broadcasting's Charlotte Burk...
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SNP Holding Neighbor2Neighbor Disposal Day
(STURGIS) - Sturgis residents will soon have the chance to get rid of some unwanted household items.The Sturgis Neighborhood Program will be hosting their next Neighbor2Neighbor Disposal Day on Saturday May 2. The event looks to provide an opportunity for City residents to dispose of unwanted hou...
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Whitmer Seeking Presidential Disaster Declaration For March Tornadoes
(LANSING) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has requested President Donald Trump declare a major disaster following the March 6 tornadoes.Whitmer says the tornadoes brought heartbreaking loss and widespread destruction to Southwest Michigan. She says families have lost loved ones, homes and businesses....
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LaGrange Co. Tourism Foundation Given Grant For Project
(SHIPSHEWANA) - The LaGrange County Tourism Foundation has been given a grant to fund a special project. A $5,000 grant was given to the Tourism Foundation which will fund the "Voices of the First People: Audio History of Chief Shipshewana and the Potawatomi". The project will hi...
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County Commission Approves Recruitment/Hiring Incentives
(CENTREVILLE) - The St. Joseph County Commission has approved a recruiting and hiring incentive program for the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office. During their March meeting, Undersheriff David Northrop presented the Commission with a request for additional funding to help them ...
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Sturgis Man Injured In NE Indiana Incident
(LAOTTO) - A Sturgis man was injured in a Northeast Indiana incident. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, 54 year old Adam Gingerich of Sturgis was driving his motorcycle south on State Road 3 near County Road 68 just before 6 PM Monday when a vehicle in front ...
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