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White Pigeon Community Schools closed Friday due to potential threat, district says
WHITE PIGEON, Mich. — White Pigeon Community Schools will be closed Friday, April 26 due to a potential threat, the district announced Thursday. In a Facebook post, the district said they are working with local law enforcement to investigate an alleged threat made against White Pigeon Jr/Sr High School.
City council talks PrideFest, approves housing grant
DOWAGIAC — One citizen’s concerns over an event scheduled for this summer in Dowagiac led to a contentious start to Monday’s city council meeting. Jim Frazier, owner of Vincent J. Jewelers, asked the council during public comment about the Outcenter of Southwest Michigan’s inaugural Cass County PrideFest scheduled to take place from 4 to 8 […] The post City council talks PrideFest, approves housing grant appeared first on Leader Publications.
‘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.
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.
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Elkhart supermarket broken into and robbed Wednesday morning
ELKHART, Ind. -- The Elkhart Police Department is reporting a break in at Supermarket Los Chamos in the 900 block of Goshen Avenue Wednesday morning. Police say that officers were dispatched to the supermarket around 4:35 a.m. for a triggered alarm. "Upon arrival, officers observed broken glass on the front...
Cassopolis Beer Company to bring brews, pizza to historic building
CASSOPOLIS — “We don’t know when we’re opening, let’s make that clear,” laughed Kortney Romanetz. This is in response to the most common question she and husband, Ted Romanetz, have received since beginning to prepare the site for Cassopolis Beer Company, a new business coming to downtown Cassopolis. She noted they hoped to be open […] The post Cassopolis Beer Company to bring brews, pizza to historic building appeared first on Leader Publications.
Epic Dance Studios offers dance classes for all ages
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - If you haven’t heard of Epic Dance Studios, it’s an award-winning dance studio based in Elkhart. Epic Dance Studios has a busy summer that viewers can get involved with, including summer camps for kids and classes for adults. The dance studio is also gearing up for a show next week that aims to send a powerful message regarding social media use.
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.
Liquor license at Cheers Pub hangs in the balance
ROSELAND, Ind. (WNDU) - It was revealed today that bouncers took bribes to let underaged patrons into a bar in Roseland last fall. Last November, a police raid at Cheers Pub resulted in more than 70 citations for underaged drinking being written. Today, the bar owner was fighting for the...
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...
Niles man gets prison time for shooting man in neck
NILES — An Army veteran who had been wounded in combat was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court on charges stemming from an incident last fall when he shot an acquaintance. David Alan-Eugene Jordan, 35, of Niles, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and […] The post Niles man gets prison time for shooting man in neck appeared first on Leader Publications.
Dowagiac first responders, school staff honored for life-saving actions
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council recognized local first responders and Dowagiac Union Schools staff with lifesaving awards during Monday’s meeting. Public Safety Director Steve Grinnewald recognized nine first responders and DUS staff for their life-saving efforts in three incidents over the past year. “We are here to recognize several professionals from the Dowagiac Police […] The post Dowagiac first responders, school staff honored for life-saving actions appeared first on Leader Publications.
Signatures filed petitioning for Buchanan mayor’s removal
BUCHANAN, Mich. (WNDU) - More than 500 signatures petitioning to recall the mayor of Buchanan have been turned into the Berrien County Clerk’s Office. According to our reporting partners at The Herald-Palladium, the recall against Mayor Sean Denison and City Commissioner Dan Vigansky was approved in December. In March,...
Elkhart enhancing Toll Road overpass with multimillion-dollar revitalization project
Construction is ramping up in Elkhart on the Exit 92 streetscape project that will beautify the entrance to the city from the Indiana Toll Road. Construction began in October of 2023 on a multi-million-dollar project and Elkhart leaders say it’s all part of Mayor Rod Roberson's "Aspire Elkhart 2024" initiative to revitalize the city.
Last taste of freezing temperatures likely Thursday morning
ELKHART, Ind. - Clouds hung on longer than anticipated Wednesday across Michiana. Temperatures struggled to get very far into the 40s during the afternoon, making for a chilly but beautiful scene at Wellfield Botanic Gardens in Elkhart. As Michiana finally sheds the cloud cover Wednesday evening, attention turns to temperatures...
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