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Section of M-139 closing Wednesday, reopening in August
COLOMA, Mich. -- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced on Friday that it will begin work to replace the concrete box culvert for the Big Meadow Drain tributary under M-139 this coming Wednesday (May 1). "During construction, M-139 will be open to local and emergency traffic only between Scottdale...
Car hit 114 mph before fatal police pursuit crash, throwing driver from fiery wreck
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI -- A police analyst estimated a car was going 114 mph during a police pursuit in Southwest Michigan before it skidded into a tree and exploded, killing the driver. The crash occurred on Feb. 10 on County Road 681, the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office said....
Farmers help fruit crops fight cold temperatures
BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich. — Thursday was quite the chilly morning for some in our area, and when it gets cold this time of the year, fruit farmers see the impact. Storm Alert Meteorologist Lynnette Grant spoke with a local farmer to see how his crops are doing after the cold blast. Some fruit crops can be protected from frost by taking certain preventative measures.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Michigan Announce $1.2 million improvement project
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WSBT) — The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan announced a $1.2 million capital improvement project. Level Up at the Club is a new life and workforce readiness program for teens. The program will be based out of the Teen Center in Benton Harbor.
Michigan Attorney General appoints Grandy Berrien County Public Administrator
LANSING, Mich. -- On Tuesday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel appointed Charles Grandy, of St. Joseph, as Berrien County Public Administrator. "I would like to congratulate Charles on his appointment as County Administrator to County Public Administrator,” Nessel said. “With his extensive background in estate planning, probate administration, and trust administration, I know he will serve the Berrien County community well."
Layoffs at Whirlpool could affect workers in Benton Harbor
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. - Workers in Benton Harbor could be impacted by some upcoming Whirlpool layoffs as part of the corporation's cost-cutting effort. ABC57 reached out to Whirlpool Thursday, and they responded with a statement saying:. "The first wave of global headcount actions occurred in March, and we anticipate the...
Man wielding hammer arrested after breaking into Van Buren Co. home
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — A man wielding a hammer was arrested for breaking into a home in Van Buren County after a confrontation with police, the Sheriff's Office says. Police were called to the 51000 block of County Road 380 in Columbia Township around 6:30 p.m. Monday on the report of a man trespassing on someone's property.
Coloma High School students clear trash in Earth Day initiative
A dozen students from Coloma High School spent Earth Day cleaning up around town. The kids combed areas near Paw Paw River and Lions Park looking for trash. One student says that it was a great chance to make their mark and help the environment. “Before we walked over there,...
Another round of water, sewer rate hikes coming to St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. (WNDU) - Your water and sewer service could cost you an extra $60 a year if you live in St. Joseph. According to our reporting partners at The Herald-Palladium, the city commission has approved the second of two water and sewer rate increases. The first one applies...
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.
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