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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,...
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...
STAY Indiana introducing the next generation to aviation
ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — STAY Indiana is a Michiana-based non-profit teaching the younger generation about aviation. The non-profit is made up of professional pilots and mechanic mentors who teach teens how to build an airplane and then how to fly it. Their goal is to expose teenagers to the...
Hear from sheriff candidates at this upcoming event
The St. Joe County Democrats are hosting a sheriff candidate forum June 17. The event will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Riviera Theater, 50 N. Main St. in Three Rivers. The event will be moderated by Mike Stiles of WBET. ...
Get Your Next Dog At The Humane Society Of Elkhart
Looking to adopt your next furry friend? Try The Humane Society Of Elkhart! We are joined by Maria to tell us how. For more information, you can visit the website at elkharthumanesociety.org, give them a call at 574-475-4732 or find them on Facebook at HumaneSocietyElkhartCounty.
Three Rivers FCCLA students qualify for national competition
Three members of the Three Rivers High School students have qualified for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) national competition. Rae Macias, Jacquelynn Sindt and Bobby Steele will compete in Seattle, Washington from June 29 to July 3. The FCCLA team, along with 3,500 other students, competed at...
‘I want a second chance:’ Former prosecutor convicted of drunk driving files for election
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI -- Three candidates with a history at the St. Joseph County prosecuting attorney’s office are running to be the prosecutor. John McDonough is among those seeking election, running for the office he lost in 2020 after an alcohol-related crash. If you purchase a product or...
Here's where you can check out some classic cars Sunday
MENDON – A longstanding tradition returns to St. Joseph County this weekend, as the 61st Mendon Dust-Off old-car show takes place Sunday. The event runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mendon High School. Sponsored by Three Rivers Classic & Antique Restorers Club, the Dust-Off is unanimously acknowledged by...
More Spring Fun at Treasureology
Meg Truesdell, owner of Treasurology stopped by WSBT on Saturday morning to talk about some of her upcoming events this weekend and next. Today, she's hosting a Mother's Day Tea Party at her store, with donation proceeds going to St. Margaret's House. Meg even has a new line of Treasureolo-teas, which you can try once you make a donation and pick out your own vintage tea cup.
Creekside Greenhouse, Art and a Suit open for business
DOWAGIAC — Flowers and plants – as well as suits and hats – are now in bloom at 324 Pokagon St. Dowagiac’s O’Larry and Mildred Collins reopened their business, Creekside Greenhouse, for the season Friday and celebrated the reopening and relocation of O’Larry’s men’s fashion show and art Gallery, Art and a Suit to the […] The post Creekside Greenhouse, Art and a Suit open for business appeared first on Leader Publications.
Fire at St. Joseph County Grange Fair causes $2.8M in damages
CENTREVILLE, Mich. (WNDU) - A fire over the weekend at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair has caused about $2.8 million worth of damage. The fire happened on Saturday and resulted in the loss of the fairgrounds’ historic Barn #42. Centreville Fire Chief Dave Miracle says the fire was...
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