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Ada included in new round of Rite Aid closures
ADA — The closures of Rite Aid pharmacies in the region keep adding up. According to a notice filed Friday in the United States Bankruptcy Court District of New Jersey, 30 Rite Aid locations in Ohio and Michigan have been added to the list of closures. While previous closure announcements have included stores in Lima and St. Marys, Friday’s announcement added a new community impacted by the pharmacy’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
Louisiana Kicks Off Fifth Annual American Academy of Entrepreneurs
Innovative mentorship program is available to LED Growth Network companies through a partnership between LED and the Edward Lowe Foundation. The program has helped more than 60 Louisiana small businesses since its inception in 2020. Program launch held at the Edward Lowe Foundation’s state-of-the-art learning campus in southwest Michigan.
Annual Serb Fest in South Bend Saturday
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The annual Serb Fest is happening in South Bend on Saturday from 4 p.m. to midnight. Organizers invite the public to come out and enjoy delicious ethnic food and drinks along with live music from Orkestar Šumadija/DJ Vinko. Besides homemade Serbian meals and pastries, there...
Free financial literacy education event for teens during British soccer match at Notre Dame
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- A private company is teaming with a local non-profit to offer a free financial education event for teens on Saturday, July 27, just hours before Celtic FC and Chelsea FC faceoff in an international friendly match at Notre Dame Stadium. Global analytics software company FICO will...
Downtown South Bend to celebrate new YMCA
YMCA of Greater Michiana will open the doors of its new facility in downtown South Bend on July 25. Downtown South Bend is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening. South Bend Mayor James Mueller, city representatives and the South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce will gather for the event. Community members are invited to attend.
Elkhart police asking for info on missing 83-year-old
ELKHART, Ind. -- The Elkhart Police Department is searching for information 83-year-old Henry Bernard Spearmon who is missing out of Elkhart. "He is approximately 5’7” and 150 lbs with a grey beard," authorities say. "Henry was last seen wearing a grey ball cap with a blue windbreaker, blue t-shirt, blue jeans, and grey tennis shoes. He was last seen at approximately 9 a.m. this morning in the Elkhart area."
Nappanee Street closes, work on railroad crossing begins earlier than expected in Elkhart
ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — If you use Nappanee Street in Elkhart between Beardsley Avenue and California Road, you will need to plan ahead. A very busy railroad crossing in Elkhart is closed and will be getting an upgrade earlier than expected. City officials say work, unexpectedly, began a full...
Suicide Threat Rescue on Overpass
(La Porte, IN) - Two firefighters are credited with saving a female threatening to jump off the U.S. 35 overpass in downtown La Porte over the weekend. The individual after scaling a chain link fence along the northbound lanes was found standing on the edge of the overpass about 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
It's time for NASCAR to pull the plug on the Brickyard race
The NASCAR Cup Series returned to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway's oval course in 2024, following three seasons of running the infield road course.Kyle Larson won the Brickyard 400 following an impressive late drive through the field, in a finish highlighted (or perhaps lowlighted) by a series of accidents and some controversial officiating. Ryan Preece spun with two laps remaining in the #Brickyard400.The caution flew after Kyle Larson took the white. pic.twitter.com/AxGKMa6h4G— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 21, 2024 Overall, though, the racing was dull and forgettable. Passing was next to impossible save for Larson's charge in the closing laps, which can...
Forster Mom Arrested in Michigan After Crushing 10-Year-Old Boy
An Indiana woman whose weight is reported to be 340 lbs. was arrested in Michigan after she allegedly lay on top of a 10-year-old boy in her care, crushing him to death. Jennifer Lee Wilson was arrested earlier this month in Berrien County after a license plate camera detected her vehicle in Michigan.
'Backpacks for Good' event taking place on August 6 in Benton Harbor
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- The Berrien Community Foundation will give out 1,100 backpacks with school supplies to the students who live in the 49022 ZIP code regardless of what school they attend. The Berrien Community Foundation is hosting 'Backpacks for Good' on August 6 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m....
OK2SAY school safety tips jump 31% in 2023
LANSING — Michigan’s nationally recognized student safety program, OK2SAY, has surpassed its highest ever incident reporting period since launching nearly 10 years ago, according its 2023 Annual Report. OK2SAY empowers anyone to confidentially report criminal activities or threatening behaviors directed at Michigan students, schools and school employees. The 2023 annual report shows a 31% increase in reports made compared to 2022. “As we see increasing reports of suicide, bullying, drugs, assault, and self-harm, we must keep investing in mental support for our kids,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “Michigan’s OK2SAY programs focuses on violence intervention and prevention to keep kids safe at home, at school, and in the community. We know that lives have been saved, school violence has been prevented, and many Michigan students have received the support they need because of the OK2SAY program and the record, bipartisan investments we have made in campus safety and mental health. Together, let’s keep prioritizing our kids and ensure they have the support they need to thrive.” The 2023 OK2SAY Annual Report shows the program received 9,686 tips spanning 30 categories, with the top five being:
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Kamala Harris for president: Read her statement
It's official. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has now endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President in the 2024 election. This comes a day after President Joe Biden announced he was exiting the race and endorsing Harris and a day after Whitmer threw her support behind Biden's decision and doubled down on her resolve...
Michigan gets $129M from feds to accelerate development of large wind, solar projects
Michigan will soon have millions more at its disposal to reward communities that host solar farms or wind turbines covering hundreds of acres, as well as support their expansion across the state. The state is in line for $129 million in federal funds to accelerate the siting, zoning and permitting...
Lost Your Crocs? It Could Have Been A Michigan Fox
Campers at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula have been puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of their footwear. The culprits behind these thefts have now been identified as a group of foxes, according to recent announcements by park officials. The unusual string of thefts came to light when...
Michigan Ranks No. 1 For Most Citizens Living in Financial Distress
It's tough out here. No matter where you go, people are struggling to make ends meet. Unfortunately, here in Michigan, too many people are struggling even to find the slightest bit of financial comfort. According to a study from WalletHub, Michigan ranked as the No. 1 city with the most...
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