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Two Niles men hospitalized in Cass County car crash, deputies say
HOWARD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Two men were taken to the hospital Friday after a car crash in Howard Township. Ann Arbor crash:Suspected drunk driver hits guide wire, lands car vertically in Ann Arbor, police say. Allegedly, Anthony Lauricella, 74, of Niles, failed to yield to oncoming traffic while turning...
Dowagiac teen sentenced for resisting police
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac youth will have the chance to keep a felony resisting and obstructing police charge off his record in a delayed sentencing. Kayden Isaiah Dungey, 16, of Dowagiac, pleaded guilty Friday in Cass County Circuit Court to resisting and obstructing police and was sentenced under a delayed sentencing agreement to 11 months of […] The post Dowagiac teen sentenced for resisting police appeared first on Leader Publications.
Missing Person: Have you seen Craig Anthony Dale
Have you seen Craig Anthony Dale, 57 years old? Dale has been reported as a missing person. The Elkhart Police Department is actively looking for information about him. He was last seen on 4/24/24 in the 300 block of S. Nappanee St, Elkhart. He was last known to be wearing...
Trial date set for South Bend police officer accused of child seduction
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A trial date has been set in the case of a South Bend police officer who is charged with two counts of child seduction. According to our reporting partners at the South Bend Tribune, Rico Butler’s trial is set to begin on Aug. 5.
Mishawaka sees 12-hour police shifts as the way to put more officers on streets
MISHAWAKA — The city police department moved to 12-hour shifts for its officers on the streets in January, and Police Chief Ken Witkowski and Mishawaka FOP Lodge 91 President Richard Freeman say the new schedule seems to be working. Getting to this point is a case study in how...
‘Keep smiling’: Elkhart woman celebrates 104th birthday
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - Thursday was cause for celebration at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as resident Cecil Butler celebrated her 104th birthday!. Butler spent the day surrounded by loved ones, cake, and presents. She was even honored with the official “Heart of Elkhart” pin courtesy of the Elkhart Mayor’s Office.
International 'Big Balloon Build' wraps up in Elkhart today
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Today was the last chance to see the international Big Balloon Build in Elkhart, one of only five stops here in the U.S. Thousands of tickets were sold for the one-of-a-kind experience. More than 80 balloon artists created the interactive exhibit out of more than 125,000 balloons in just four days.
Espe's 1st annual Duck-a-Jeep Autism Awareness Party
ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — The event was organized to invite people both on and off the spectrum to come and duck their favorite jeeps. The event was organized to invite people both on and off the spectrum to come and duck their favorite jeeps. (WSBT 22 Photo) The event...
Mishawaka honoring those who have lost their lives on the job
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WSBT) — Mishawaka hosted a National Workers Memorial Day service to honor those who have lost their lives or have been injured while on the job. The event was an opportunity for the community to get together and pay tribute to those who have lost their lives.
FBI assisting in last month's Niles threat investigations
NILES, Mich. (WSBT) — We're learning more about the investigation into the bomb threats at several Niles and Berrien County schools. The Police Chief says they are working with the FBI out of New York. They don't believe the threats originated locally. They believe they may have been from...
The Meow Mission holds food drive for cat colony caretakers
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — The Meow Mission, an all-volunteer non-profit Trap/Neuter/Return group, recently organized a "Cram the Van" food drive at PetSmart. The aim was to collect cat food for their cat colony caretakers. Last year, they were able to assist more than 1,300 cats. However, to take...
Cass County residents sentenced on drug charges
CASSOPOLIS — Three area residents were sentenced on drug charges Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Casey Phillip Carter, 35, of Beckwith Street in Dowagiac, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine and was sentenced to two years probation, credit for 19 days served and $2,268 in fines and costs. The incident occurred June 2, 2023 […] The post Cass County residents sentenced on drug charges appeared first on Leader Publications.
Local boxer brings home Golden Gloves Championship
ELKHART, Ind. -- An Elkhart boxer is returning home a champion. 21-year-old super heavyweight Cristian Rodríguez just won the Indiana Golden Gloves Championship Thursday night in Indianapolis. He's now a two-time Indiana Golden Gloves winner and headed to Detroit next month for the National Golden Gloves Tournament. Rodríguez competes...
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