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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.
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...
Korean War vet finally awarded Purple Heart
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Korean War veteran from Minnesota who still carries shrapnel in his leg from when he was wounded in combat will finally get his Purple Heart medal, 73 years late. The U.S. Army notified Earl Meyer, 96, of St. Peter, on Monday that it has reversed itself and granted him a Purple Heart, which honors service members wounded or killed in combat. The decision came after a...
Check out amenities, upcoming events at Four Winds Casinos South Bend, New Buffalo, this summer
It’s always a good time in South Bend and New Buffalo. Whether your idea of fun includes dinner of all your favorite foods, the tastiest of drinks with friends, dancing the night away to your favorite songs, laughing your heart out at a stand-up comedian, or anything in between, it’s a safe bet that Four Winds Casinos has you covered.
A.J. Croce to Perform at Four Winds New Buffalo on September 6
Multi-faceted singer/songwriter A.J. Croce is hitting the road again in celebration of two more of his father Jim Croce’s legendary albums, 1973’s Life and Times and his final release, I Got A Name, in addition to songs from You Don’t Mess Around With Jim. He will perform at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek® Event Center on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 9 p.m. Eastern. Ticket prices for the show start at $39, plus applicable fees, and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster beginning on Friday, April 26 at 10 a.m. Eastern. Hotel rooms are available on the night of the concert and can be purchased with event tickets.
Paving-related work underway in Lake Twp., New Buffalo Twp.
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. (WNDU) - If your commute takes you through Lake Township and New Buffalo Township, you should expect to run into some lane closures over the next few weeks. The following roads are receiving a “scratch and seal” resurfacing treatment:. Floral Lane from Red Arrow Highway...
Michigan City Fire Department holds 'Firefighter for a Day' event
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Local officials were given the opportunity to step into the boots of a firefighter for a day. Participants wore protective equipment while experiencing controlled scenario's which included live fire dynamics. The event was hosted by the Michigan City Fire Department at the Hitchcock Training Facility in...
Shipshewana pop-up market takes over the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Many in Michiana got outdoors during the sunny weekend, and some used the nice weather to head over to the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds. This weekend, the “Shipshewana On The Road” pop-up market took over the fairgrounds and offered a wide variety of items from hundreds of booths. Shoppers could find everything from gifts, food, crafts, jewelry, home decor, furniture, and even pet supplies.
Section of S.R. 39 to be closed through early June for bridge work
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. -- The Indiana Department of Transportation announced Monday morning that contractor Dunnet Bay Construction Company will close S.R. 39 between C.R. W 1800 S and State Road 8 "beginning on or after Monday, April 29." "State Road 39 will be closed through early June for a...
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