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St. Joseph County CTE Offering Free Rides New Year’s Eve
(THREE RIVERS) - An organization will once again be offering free rides on New Year's Eve. For the18th consecutive year, the St. Joseph County Transportation Authority will be providing free rides home, with all pick ups and drop off being in St. Joseph County only. CTA D...
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Michigan Minimum Wage Increasing In 2026
(LANSING) - Michigan's minimum wage will be going up starting January 1. The State's standard minimum wage will increase from $12.48 per hour to $13.73 an hour in the new year. This is the first step in moving the standard minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2027. Any non-exem...
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Strand Theater Closing December 31
(STURGIS) - A long time source of entertainment in downtown Sturgis will be closing their doors for good on Wednesday. The Strand Theater will be closing according to owner Eric Saitz. It's been owned by his family and Saitz has been employed at the theater for 42 years, starting...
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LaGrange Co. Chamber Announces 2026 Legacy Award Finalists
(LAGRANGE) - The LaGrange County Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 2026 Legacy Awards. The Awards celebrate individuals, businesses, and organizations that have made a lasting impact on the community through leadership, innovation, and service. Finalists were selected b...
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Driver Injured In Wayne Township Crash
(WAYNE TOWNSHIP) - A one vehicle crash over the weekend injured the driver. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says at 10:56 AM Saturday, 61 year old Mary Cloud of Buchanan was driving north on Twin Lakes Road near Dutch Settlement Street in Wayne Township. Deputies say Cloud lost ...
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Indiana Debates Whether To Mirror Trump Tax Cuts
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana lawmakers are weighing major fiscal decisions as they consider whether to align the state tax code with broad federal tax cuts enacted last year under President Donald Trump. According to an analysis reported by the Indiana Capital Chronicle, Governor...
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Mendon Man Injured In Accidental Shooting
(MENDON TOWNSHIP) - A Mendon man was injured in what authorities are calling an accidental shooting. The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office says a 46 year old man was placing a loaded pistol into a safe at a residence in the 24000 block of Pinhook Road in Mendon Township. T...
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City Commission Approves Long Term Recycling Contract With Borden
(STURGIS) - The Sturgis City Commission has approved a long term recycling contract with Borden Waste-Away. On November 12, the Commission approved the second reading of a recycling ordinance, which became effective December 4. At that time, the Commission provided direction ...
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Carra Bill Would Eliminate School Property Tax For Citizens With No Kids In School
(LANSING) - A Southwest Michigan lawmaker has introduced a bill that would eliminate school based property tax for those without children in school. State Representative Steve Carra introduced legislation to provide property tax relief to Michigan residents who do not have depend...
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Falcon Fund Designed To Help Students
(CONSTANTINE) - Some Constantine High School alums have come up with a way to help future Falcon students. The Falcon Fund is the brainchild of Casey Smagala who graduated from Constantine High School in 2008. Smagala reached out to classmates Andrew Morse, Andria (Baker) Ettinger, Dustin Jen...
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