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Niles man gets probation for sending explicit photo to minor
NILES — A Niles man who sent an explicit photo to a minor was sentenced to probation Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Karl George Smith II, 25, of Niles, pleaded guilty to distribution of sexually explicit materials to children and was sentenced to five years probation, registering as a sex offender for 15 years, […] The post Niles man gets probation for sending explicit photo to minor appeared first on Leader Publications.
Bridgman Superintendent announces 2025 retirement
BRIDGMAN — A recent press release from Bridgman Public Schools announced that Superintendent Shane M. Peters has officially announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2025, “after 14.5 years of dedicated service.”. Peters said the decision to retire comes “after thoughtful consideration, recognizing the profound impact of his time...
Voters to decide if St. Joseph Public School’s district gets $98.5M bond
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. (WNDU) - On May 7, voters will vote on a $98.5 million bond proposal aimed at bettering building infrastructure, improving transportation, and integrating instructional technology equipment across school buildings in St. Joseph’s Public Schools. “There is some misconception that the bond would pay for families to...
Ribbon cut for Toth Street Park Playground
BRIDGMAN — The new Toth Street Park Playground in Bridgman was a busy place on the afternoon of Friday, April 26, as dozens of people gathered for the official ribbon-cutting dedication ceremony. “Ideas and input for this project came from many sources including engineering and architectural firms, our Park...
'Water shut off notices' return in Benton Harbor
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. - The city is putting "water shut off notices" on people's doors for the first time since the contaminated lead pipes were removed and replaced. Benton Harbor spread $2.7 million across residential water bills so residents didn't have to pay for unsafe drinking water. Now, the EPA...
High School Spotlight: Buchanan's Hannah Herman
BUCHANAN, Mich. (WSBT) — Hannah Herman’s sights have always been on East Lansing. "I came from a family of Michigan fans, they always wanted me to go maize and blue, but I went to camp when I was 10 years old, at Michigan State.. I was like yep, that's where I want to go," said Hannah Herman, Buchanan Senior Shortstop.
Immediate Release - Youth Parade
The Blossomtime Festival is excited to announce we will hold its annual Youth Parade for youngsters from preschool through middle school age on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. along State Street, downtown St. Joseph. Come out and celebrate this special parade day featuring our Grand Marshalls, the 2024...
$30 Million Benton Harbor project paused over environmental issues
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WSBT 22) — A part of a huge Benton Harbor development is on hold. The $33 million development where Mercy Hospital used to be has been put on pause due to environmental concerns. An unknown substance was discovered after an environmental study was done on the...
Cicada Check-In: Parts of Michiana to be pestered soon
The big temperature swings of early spring appear to be in Michiana's rear-view mirror as May begins Wednesday. High temperatures should remain in the 70s and 80s for the next week. But for some across Michiana, the warmer weather comes with a cost: cicadas. Brood XIII will begin to emerge...
New chef-driven restaurant to honor history of New Buffalo
NEW BUFFALO — The chef behind an acclaimed Benton Harbor restaurant recently partnered with a new-found restaurateur to embark on a new project in New Buffalo. James Galbraith, owner of Houndstooth, and Ben Holland plan to open PostBoy this summer. The chef-driven restaurant will be at 207 N. Whittaker St. New Buffalo.
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