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Centreville hires former Mendon two-time state champ as next football coach
CENTREVILLE, MI – Growing up, James Phillips’ passion for football couldn’t have been cultivated much better. He won a pair of state titles during Mendon football’s dynasty days and played under Hall of Fame coach John Schwartz. Phillips built a love for the game through winning.
PHOTO STORY: Inaugural Cass County Pridefest draws hundreds to Dowagiac
NILES — Hundreds of people of all ages, genders and backgrounds descended on the Dowagiac Library Pavilion Saturday to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at the inaugural Cass County Pridefest. Sponsored by dozens of businesses and organizations including Corewell Health, Honor Credit Union, Lyons Industries and Slope Frozen Treats, the family-friendly event featured a drag show, […] The post PHOTO STORY: Inaugural Cass County Pridefest draws hundreds to Dowagiac appeared first on Leader Publications.
Mom of 3 killed in head-on crash was drawn to helping others, family says
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI -- In the days since a woman was killed suddenly during a traffic crash, family members tried to find the words to describe her life. “She was everything,” Melissa Hallack’s younger sister, Andrea Jimenez, said. Hallack was the “rock” for her family and others around her, Jimenez said.
Child found crying in box in church pantry prompts police complaint, firing
THREE RIVERS, MI -- The sound of a child’s sobbing was coming from a cardboard box on the floor of a dark pantry of a church kitchen, witnesses told police. Two women, upon discovering the 3-year-old child on April 4, jumped into action, alerting others and getting the girl’s caretaker to remove her from the box at Trinity Episcopal Church, 321 N. Main St.
Heartbreak: Late Buchanan comeback eliminates Bronson, Vikings bow out of softball regional
CONSTANTINE – For the majority of Saturday afternoon, the Bronson Vikings were on point, out-hitting their opponents, out-pitching their opponents and generally outplaying their opponents, controlling every aspect of the day at Constantine High School in the Division Three softball regional tournament. That is until disaster struck. Leading 4-1 heading into the bottom...
House candidates share campaign beliefs, goals
Editor's note: This is the third in a three-part series on a recent candidate forum for this year's St. Joseph County election. This installment covers the 36th District State House of Representatives race. SHERMAN TWP. - On June 4, candidates for St. Joseph County's probate judge and prosecuting attorney, as well as state representative, offered remarks at a public forum as they seek office this year. ...
Probate judge candidates sound off
SHERMAN TWP. - The two St. Joseph County probate judicial candidates shared their candidacy ideals and answered questions Tuesday as part of a candidate forum at Glen Oaks Community College. Kevin Kane and Kelly Ward are both seeking election this year to the opening probate bench. The seat is currently...
REHAU celebrates expansion in Sturgis
STURGIS – Officials and employees from a Sturgis business celebrated last week the inauguration of a new production line, incorporating a process that was previously outsourced. Thursday’s start-up of a 110-foot assembly line was met with applause and cheers from employees at the REHAU Americas plant in Sturgis, as well as officials from...
Dive into “The Imagination of History” in Sturgis this weekend!
STURGIS, Mich. (WNDU) - There’s a new musical you and the family should check out this weekend!. “The Imagination of History” is locally written, and it’ll be performed at the Sturges-Young Center for the Arts in downtown Sturgis. Playwright and actor Ryan Conrod and director Sherri Lahrman...
MSP looking to find owner of abandoned trailer
Michigan State Police troopers were sent to Carls Road near US 12 in Fawn River Township for an abandoned trailer April 6. The trailer was discovered to be a road hazard and towed from the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Michigan State Police Marshall Post at...
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