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Cassopolis set to host 2024 Beach Bash
CASSOPOLIS — From food trucks and fireworks to a beer garden and live music, one local community is pulling out all the stops for its annual summer celebration. The Cassopolis Main Street Committee is set to host Beach Bash ‘24 throughout downtown Cassopolis Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1. Events begin at 4 p.m. […] The post Cassopolis set to host 2024 Beach Bash appeared first on Leader Publications.
Cass County to pursue drug enforcement, senior services millage renewals
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Commissioners made it official Thursday as they voted to place the renewal of the drug enforcement millage on the Aug. 6 ballot. Commissioners also voted to put the senior services millage renewal on that that ballot as well. With the senior services millage renewal, county residents will be asked to renew […] The post Cass County to pursue drug enforcement, senior services millage renewals appeared first on Leader Publications.
City plans in-house road project
ELKHART — A city roadway improvement project starting early Monday morning will use a nonstop construction schedule in hopes of limiting inconvenience to motorists. The improvement project on Johnson Street between Bristol Street and Beardsley Avenue will be done entirely in-house by the Elkhart Public Works & Utilities Department. The in-house project will save the city about $17 million.
Meth possession charge follows arrest on parole warrant
ELKHART — An Elkhart man was arrested for drug possession following a foot chase with police. Aaron Bradley Jr., 34, is charged with possession of 28 or more grams of methamphetamine, a Level 3 felony, following his arrest last week. He also faces counts of resisting law enforcement and possession of paraphernalia as misdemeanors.
Whitmer gets legal advice on whether to remove sheriff after drunk driving crash
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI -- The decision to remove a Michigan sheriff is now in the hands of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, as the Attorney General’s Office has concluded its review of the removal request from local officials. St. Joseph County Commissioners voted in August to ask Gov. Gretchen Whitmer...
Smoke shop robbery suspect appears in court
GOSHEN — An Elkhart woman has been arrested on a warrant charging her with robbing a tobacco shop and leaving a clerk with a bloody nose last year. Lorain Childs, 29, was recently arrested on a warrant issued in September charging her with robbery resulting in injury as a Level 3 felony. Her charges also include battery as a Level 6 felony.
Edwardsburg HOF Coach Gaideski hits 500 career wins in doubleheader split against Niles
NILES, Mich. (WSBT) — The Wolverine Conference had two remaining undefeated teams in Edwardsburg and Niles. A doubleheader tonight between the Route 12 rivals has a ton of weight to decide the conference title race with only a few conference games left. Edwardsburg took game one, 5-0, to clinch...
Elkhart Farmers Market kicks off 2024 season
ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — Elkhart will kick off the summer season with the return of its farmers market!. The market will be set up at Kardzhali Park in downtown and will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1p.m. It will run until the end of September, rain...
2 school proposals on Tuesday's ballot
Two St. Joseph County School Districts will appeal next week to their respective taxpayers in hopes of supporting millage-renewal requests. Voters in White Pigeon Community Schools and in Mendon Community Schools will participate in the only local elections next week. White Pigeon Community Schools. White Pigeon Superintendent Shelly McBride said...
Green Thumb: Proven Winter Hanging Basket
May is here and so is spring! Ginger Valley has the type of flowers you need as well! Greg from Ginger Valley shows off the Proven Winter Hanging Baskets!. Green Thumb on WSBT22 is sponsored by Ginger Valley Garden Center. Visit them at 15065 St. Rd. 23 Granger, IN 46530.
Here are some signs of human trafficking
Following the announcement Tuesday of labor trafficking charges against three small business operators from Three Rivers, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is raising awareness of the signs of human trafficking and reminding residents of the resources available to both victims and those who suspect trafficking in their community. “Human trafficking is a horrific crime that persists across the United States, including right here in Michigan,” Nessel said. “Traffickers exploit men, women, and children, forcing them into labor,...
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