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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 · 20h
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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

Coldwater, MI · 1d

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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 · 19h
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Kendallville, Indiana: A Small Town Stuck in 1940

Small towns are one of the things that make Indiana worth exploring. From the modern energy of Indianapolis to the old-school charm of Madison, the Hoosier State doesn’t need giant cities to make a good afternoon. For folks looking for small towns in Indiana with a connection to an earlier time, give Kendallville a closer […]

Kendallville, IN · 1d

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Sturgis invites residents to 'Chocolate in the City'

The Sturgis Downtown Development Authority is presenting "Chocolate in the City" from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 13 in downtown Sturgis, according to a community announcement. Organizers are selling custom chocolate boxes for $15 each. Quantities are limited and boxes must be purchased before the event. Payment is by cash or check. Participants will take their empty custom box to participating downtown businesses during the event and fill the box with chocolates at each stop. More: LaGrange church hosts annual craft bazaar event How the event works Boxes will not be available for purchase the night of the event. Community members interested in participating are encouraged to buy a box in advance. The event is being promoted through the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce, Willers Shoes and Olive Fresh, which are listed on event materials. Event details What: "Chocolate in the City"Where: Downtown SturgisWhen: Nov. 13, 5:30-8 p.m.Cost: $15 per custom chocolate boxPayment: Cash or checkAvailability: Limited quantities; advance purchase required Subscribe: Follow this story. Subscribe to the Sturgis News Journal This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct .

Sturgis, MI · 1d

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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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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

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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....

St Joseph County, MI · 2d

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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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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

Coldwater, MI · 2d

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Nationally recognized light parade kicks off Shipshewana’s holiday season

Nationally recognized light parade kicks off Shipshewana's packed holiday season

Shipshewana, IN · 3d

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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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Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy opens for holiday season on Nov. 13

Michiana residents can take a drive through a holiday light display when Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy opens Friday, Nov. 13. The display features more than 3 million lights along a two-mile route.

Shipshewana, IN · 2d

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Sturgis holiday events bring festive fun to downtown

Sturgis will celebrate the Christmas season with three days of downtown activities Dec. 3-5, including a Christkindlmarkt, carriage and trolley rides, visits with Santa, a 5K run and a parade. The Dashing Through Downtown celebration includes activities on Pleasant Avenue and at several downtown locations, according to a community announcement. The Christkindlmarkt will run from 4-8 p.m. Dec. 3 on Pleasant Avenue, featuring Christmas vendors, food trucks and a hot cocoa bar. The Ugly Sweater 5K Run begins at 6 p.m., with a $30 entry fee. Registration information is available through sturgischamber.com. The Christkindlmarkt continues from 4-9 p.m. Dec. 4, with activities include free carriage rides, a giant snow globe photo opportunity and free trolley car rides. Santa will be at Free Church Park from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 4. The scheduled activities include a Santa on Firetruck Parade through downtown at 5 p.m., reindeer, free cookies, performances by the Sturgis High School band and choir and free make-and-take activities provided by First United Methodist Church. A Sip & Stroll will run from 5:30-9 p.m. at businesses throughout downtown. Punch cards will be available at the Downtown Development Authority booth at the Christkindlmarkt on Pleasant Avenue. More: Remembrances for Edmund Fitzgerald.

Sturgis, MI · 1d

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Commissioners set County Administrator’s annual review for next week during light agenda

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Branch County Board of Commissioners have scheduled their annual performance evaluation of County Administrator Frank Walsh for November 19. The Commissioners took formal action on the date during their meeting on Tuesday. Walsh has requested the evaluation take place in a closed session following the Commissioners work session.

Branch County, 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...

Coldwater, MI · 22h

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2nd Chance Indiana Has Been Given The Opportunity To Help Young People With Criminal Record

INDIANAPOLIS – A grant from the Department of Labor has tapped 2nd Chance Indiana to assist young adults with a criminal background to find quality, high-paying jobs that lead to careers. The effort is focused on those who work, live, or receive services in Howard, Tipton, Kosciusko, DeKalb, Noble,...

Kosciusko County, IN · 6h

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I&M offering one-on-one meetings on proposed Northeast Indiana transmission projects

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Indiana Michigan Power is offering additional opportunities for landowners and residents to discuss two proposed transmission line projects following a Community Connect call last week. The company is scheduling one-on-one conversations during the week of Nov. 9 for people who live on or near...

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Leo-Cedarville to kick off holiday season with third annual Illuminating Leo event

LEO-CEDARVILLE, Ind. (WOWO) — The Town of Leo-Cedarville is preparing to welcome the holiday season with its third annual Illuminating Leo Kick-Off Event later this week. The celebration will take place Thursday, November 12, at Riverside Gardens Park, located at 14701 Schwartz Road in Grabill. The event will begin...

Leo-Cedarville, IN · 2d