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The Daily Reporter

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Coldwater seeks local solution to long-running odor complaints

COLDWATER, MI — After decades of complaints about industrial odors, the city council introduced a local regulation ordinance Monday night, Nov. 9. At its Sept. 28 meeting, the council asked the city attorney to draft a local law after complaints about odors from a rendering plant. Councilman Jim Knaack identified the Darling Ingredients rendering plant as the source of smell complaints during a joint city council and planning commission meeting on July 6 in a discussion of proposed ordinance changes. Attorney Amanda O’Boyle drafted the ordinance to give Coldwater a local system for investigating and enforcing nuisance odor complaints, instead of relying on Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy inspectors. Knaack said that by the time inspectors arrived, sometimes after days, from Kalamazoo or other offices, the odors had dissipated or changed. While not mentioning Darling Ingredients by name, council discussions in September and Monday night referred to odors from the rendering plant. Knaack said the plant manager said the odor “should not be an issue” and could be controlled, but the odor persisted. Odor complaints are infrequent and unpredictable. The council voted to introduce the ordinance after removing residential properties from enforcement. More discussion is expected at

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Coldwater City Council approves nuisance odor ordinance

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Coldwater City Council Monday night officially adopted Ordinance No. 891 to crack down on nuisance odors, establishing clear local guidelines and a specialized air-dilution measurement system to hold offending businesses and properties accountable. Frustrated by persistent delays from the State of Michigan’s Air Quality...

Coldwater, MI · 2d
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City owned property proposed as new location for Bronson Polish Festival Truck Pulls

BRONSON, MI (WTVB) – Property owned by the City of Bronson at 422 Mill Street will be the new location for the Bronson Polish Festival Truck Pull. City Manager Brandon Mersman made that recommendation to the Bronson City Council on Monday night which was contingent upon receipt of the required insurance documentation.

Bronson, MI · 1d
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Perkins delivers powerful address during Coldwater American Legion Veterans Day Ceremony

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Former Coldwater American Legion Post 52 Commander Sherman Perkins delivered a powerful and moving address during the annual Veterans Day program, emphasizing that a soldier’s service to the nation does not end when they take off their uniform. Speaking to an audience of local...

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Coldwater successfully hired seven students as election inspectors

COLDWATER, MI — Seven Coldwater High School students staffed the city's four precincts during the Nov. 3 general election, working as paid election inspectors and relieving experienced poll workers during a long Election Day. With a poll worker shortage, City Clerk Shawna Chavez realized many students were preregistered but not old enough to vote. She sought government students who might be interested in working elections. The students were among the 38 poll workers required for the four wards, working from 6 a.m. until results were tabulated after midnight. “I can have 16- and 17-year-old students working,” Chavez explained under Michigan laws. She recruited interested students, and seven worked in the election. They earned $17 an hour, the same as other city election inspectors. The students participated in registration, issued ballots, operated touch-screen equipment, and monitored tabulators to ensure ballots were processed properly. Chavez rotated students through tasks so they could learn each step. She did not assign them to the absentee-voter counting board, which already had an experienced team. Before Election Day, the students completed the same two-hour training required of Michigan election inspectors. Chavez provided hands-on practice with the poll book and equipment so procedures would be familiar when

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Deer hunting season opens Sunday with bigger guns allowed

Deer hunters are switching from bows to guns this weekend as Michigan's statewide deer gun season opens Sunday, Nov. 15, with several changes. For the first time since World War II, hunters in southern Lower Michigan can now use high-powered rifles instead of shotguns or other lower-power firearms. The DNR eliminated the Limited Firearms Deer Zone in the Lower Peninsula, allowing the use of all legal firearms, including bottleneck cartridges, throughout the Lower Peninsula. Firearms larger than .22 rimfire are now permitted statewide. “Many people have their grandpa’s or great-grandpa's old gun that they've never been able to use. They want to use it at least once," said Erica Butler of Broadheads and Bullets, a gun and archery shop at Jonesville and Marshall Road in Coldwater Township. As of Tuesday, Nov. 10, Michigan hunters have harvested nearly 68,000 deer during archery season. Branch County bow hunters harvested 915 deer, 619 with antlers and 296 without, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Paul Danbury of Coldwater recently stopped by Broadheads and Bullets and said he plans to hunt with his dad. He started 11 years ago at age 12. “There's rarely a year that I go without getting at

Coldwater, MI · 4h

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City considers barring Hardway from council seat

The Hillsdale City Council may refuse to seat Ward 1 councilwoman-elect Jill Hardway. The council’s Operations and Governance Subcommittee held a meeting Nov. 10 to consider Hardway’s eligibility for office. The meeting addressed concerns brought by city administrators over Hardway’s company, JB Office Building LLC. The subcommittee reviewed Hardway’s eligibility under the city charter, which prohibits anyone in default to the city from holding elected office. Under Hillsdale’s charter, the city council decides the eligibility of its own members. Unless the council determines Hardway ineligible, she will be sworn in Dec. 1.

Hillsdale, MI · 11h

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Over 300 Booths Fill This Michigan Holiday Craft Show Every November

More than 300 booths get filled for one November weekend, and you won’t pay a cent to walk the aisles. That’s a lot of handmade gifts under one roof. The show is called the biggest holiday craft event of the season at its venue. Crafts, fine art, and retail finds all share the floor. I like how that mix gives every shopper a fair shot at something good.

Kalamazoo, MI · 3d

Hillsdale Daily News

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Joswiaks still committed to community post-property sale in Hillsdale

HILLSDALE — Ken and Stacy Joswiak are moving Southern Michigan RV to their campground in Allen after Hillsdale College purchased the dealership's property at 99 Carleton Road. The couple plans to consolidate with Southern Michigan Marble Springs Campground along US-12. According to Ken, the location will sell new and used campers, used cars and trucks, and offer RV and auto service, parts and accessories. “We love Hillsdale,” Ken told The Daily News. “We've made great friends in the past 10 years.” Stacy’s interest in camping encouraged the couple to enter the industry. Near the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, she wanted a tent so she could spend time outdoors reading with her dogs. Ken instead convinced her to get a small camper. While waiting for the buildout of their Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser, the couple became a dealer for Gulf Stream. The Joswiaks have been involved with the Hillsdale Business Association, the Greater Hillsdale Humane Society, the Hillsdale American Legion, Jonesville Rotary and the Hillsdale Kiwanis. Their hands-on work has included painting playground equipment at Cold Springs Park, bathroom stalls at St. Anthony’s Church and a trailer for the American Legion. They've also helped with community events, including the Fourth

Hillsdale, MI · 3d

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Hillsdale County Commissioners approve animal control contract with Branch County

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – A new three year animal control contract between Branch and Hillsdale Counties took a step forward on Tuesday as the Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners adopted the proposed agreement on a 4-1 vote. Branch and Hillsdale County officials have been trying to work out a...

Hillsdale County, MI · 9h

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Free Carbon Monoxide Alarms Are Available in Michigan

Michigan homeowners may qualify for free carbon monoxide alarms and installation through MI Prevention and participating fire departments.

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Campus reacts to US midterm elections

Democratic candidates exceeded expectations in the midterm elections but did not achieve a landslide victory, according to College President Larry Arnn. “In general, the midterms were within the range of normal for losses by the incumbent party, but there were some surprising places,” Arnn told Radio Free Hillsdale WRFH 101.7 FM in an interview.

Hillsdale, MI · 11h

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Bronson unveils draft of Parks and Recreation Master Plan

BRONSON, MI (WTVB) – The City of Bronson has released a draft of a five year Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Plan will run from 2027 through 2031. It was put together following the recent collection of community input through public surveys. City Manager Brandon Mersman says this...

Bronson, MI · 1d

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Alleged measles case reported at LaGrange County public school

TOPEKA, Ind. -- The Westview School Corporation superintendent, Dr. Jaime Carroll, announced via Facebook that the LaGrange County Health Department has strong reason to believe someone who may have been infectious with measles was at their school on Nov. 4. Carroll states there's concern active measles cases may have been...

Lagrange County, IN · 1d

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Disaster aid has become a political lottery – libraries, schools and places of worship are stepping into the breach

This Storyshare is republished in whole from The Conversation. Featured photo: Volunteers assess tornado damage in Union City, Mich., on March 7, 2026. Nam Y. Huh/AP Photo. Four tornadoes tore across southwest Michigan in early March 2026, killing four people. They were the state’s deadliest natural hazards in decades.

Union City, MI · 21h

Sturgis Journal

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Sturgis schools weigh new bond after May rejection

STURGIS, MI – A three-part bond proposal to fund upgrades throughout the Sturgis Public Schools campus is being examined for consideration next year, months after a similar, $98 million request was nixed by voters. The board of education and district administrators on Nov. 6 and Nov. 9, discussed a potential $86.7 million proposal, one that could be broken into sections by academic and athletic priority. All told, the proposal in development would see a millage rate of about 6.95 mills. The matter is still in the discussion phase, but will need to be finalized by January to make deadline for a spring ballot measure, district officials said. More: Sturgis holiday events bring festive fun to downtown A potential first request, estimated at about $51.2 million, would seek funding for academic infrastructure, such as bathroom renovations, roof replacements, barrier-free access and security improvements, technology, library renovations, classroom renovations, parking, drives and site work. A second request would focus on reduced athletic complex upgrades at $9.2 million, including new LED stadium lighting, a new grandstand at the soccer field and soil remediation, a reduction of more than $12 million over May’s proposal. A third section at approximately $26.3 million would ask for

Sturgis, MI · 1d

Lansing State Journal

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Eaton County assistant prosecutor appointed judge in Calhoun County

CHARLOTTE — A high-ranking member of the Eaton County Prosecutor's Office has been named to a vacancy on the Calhoun County District Court bench. Adam Strong, of Marshall, has been with the prosecutor's office since 2012 and is Prosecutor Doug Lloyd's deputy chief assistant. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed him to a partial judicial term that expires Jan. 1, 2029. “Adam is a skilled legal professional and a dedicated member of his community," Whitmer said in a news release. "I am confident that he will use his years of experience to serve the people of Michigan admirably and uphold the rule of law.” The vacancy on the 10th District Court bench was created when Judge Jason Bomia was appointed to fill the remaining term of retiring Calhoun County Circuit Judge Brian Kirkham. Strong previously worked as an adjunct professor of criminal law and criminal procedure at Ferris State University, according to Whitmer's release. He has been involved with the Eaton County Circuit Court veteran’s treatment court, felony sobriety court and adult circuit drug court. He is a past president of the Eaton County Bar Association and previously worked with the Michigan State Police Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Team. Strong earned

Calhoun County, MI · 2d

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Firekeepers Casino Hotel honors Veterans Day

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – This week is about recognizing courage, sacrifice and bravery. Tomorrow is Veterans Day and it’s an opportunity to thank veterans for their service in times of war and peace. Many West Michigan businesses and organizations will be doing just that, including Firekeepers Casino Hotel. We had the chance to stop by and see how.

Battle Creek, MI · 2d

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Battle Creek rules 'positivity chalkboard' allowed to stay up

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — After months of discussion, Battle Creek will allow a resident to display her chalkboard positivity sign along Capital Avenue. The zoning board of appeals approved a variance in a 4-2 vote Tuesday night. Jonna Siano first put up the sign during the pandemic, showing messages...

Battle Creek, MI · 1d

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Measles Exposure Warnings Issued for Three Rivers Health and Sturgis Urgent Care

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Mich. (WOWO) — Two more measles cases have been confirmed in southern Michigan, prompting health officials to identify two public locations where people may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus. The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency says both infections involve St. Joseph County residents....

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