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Hartford Township discusses progress of Van Buren Emergency Services housing; township road repairs remain on schedule
The Hartford Township Board met for their regular, monthly meeting on July 11, 2024 where updates on the Van Buren Emergency Services housing project were discussed. Currently, the parking lot behind Hartford Township Hall is not in use due to the need to install the water and sewer lines.
Find out what to expect during this weekend's Covered Bridge Days
CENTREVILLE – An ice cream-eating contest, donut-on-a-string eating contest Lawn Twister and more traditional activities await festival-goers at this weekend’s Centreville Covered Bridge Days. Here's what co-organizer Dawn Quinn had to say about the 52nd Covered Bridge Days that starts Friday. There are some new events this year....
Dairy Queen to give free Dilly Bars for National Ice Cream Day
INDIANAPOLIS — Dairy Queen will be rewarding customers with a free Dilly Bar to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21! To get the sweet-treat customers have to place an app order of at least $1. There are approximately 197 Dairy Queens in Indiana so you’re sure to find a location that serves […]
Lighthouse Autism Center is a Beacon of Hope
Clair Ray of Lighthouse Autism Center sat with Rhoni on Thursday to give information about what services and resources the center has to offer for those on the Autism Spectrum. To find a center near you or to find out further information about services offered, check out the Lighthouse Autism Center website.
LSU losing hope about beating Notre Dame football for top WR target
When Derek Meadows was set to announce his commitment last weekend, it looked like Notre Dame football lost the right for one of its top wide receiver targets. It seemed as though it was another loss for the Irish in a period that’s been tough. However, Derek Meadows changed...
Some still making the case for Notre Dame Fighting Irish to join the Big Ten
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are dedicated to being officially independent. While there are sports affiliated with conferences, like the basketball and baseball teams in the ACC and the hockey team in the Big Ten, Notre Dame football stands proudly alone. However, there are still those who believe the Irish...
BREAKING: Person injured in drive by shooting
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A person is injured from a drive by shooting on South Bend’s Northwest side. Over several shots were fired in the 111th block of Huey Street just off Lincoln Way West. The shooting took place at about 8:30 p.m. after a ShotSpotter alert was...
Man arrested after breaking into Tippecanoe Place, found drinking beer and cooking
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- South Bend Police Department officers responded to a call at Tippecanoe Place on July 6 of a man who had broken into the restaurant and made himself at home, cooking a sandwich and pouring a pitcher of beer. Responding officers spoke with Chef Mark Lofton, who...
Heartland RV Announces Appointments to New Exec Roles
ELKHART, Ind. – Heartland RV announced in a press release it has made strategic changes to its executive team for the coming 2025 model year. Heartland has named Jim Fenner the new vice president of manufacturing, customer service, and engineering and has appointed Chad Olinger the new senior director of service and parts operations for Heartland RV, Cruiser RV and DRV. Both men have years of experience working within Heartland, Cruiser or DRV, and their elevation to these new roles reflects the Company’s commitment to creating the best possible experience for their valued owners and dealers, the release stated.
BEWARE-Dangerous Viral Disease Now Confirmed In More MI Counties
While many Michigan residents enjoy more outdoor activities with the summer weather, there are some summertime illnesses to be concerned about such as those associated with heat or swimming. There is one concerning viral disease now being detected in more Michigan counties that could cause serious illness or death to people and pets.
Michigan Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Stealing Mperks Data From Meijer Customers
A 22-year-old West Michigan man has pleaded guilty and could spend 20 years in prison for a massive mPerks theft scheme targeting Meijer customers last year. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven will also give up $630,000 in cash and cryptocurrency and surrender his computer. mPerks Scheme Costs Meijer More Than...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
'Let's Go Blue' chant breaks out during JD Vance speech at Republican National Convention
Amid the political divide between parties, the Republican National Convention had a little sports divide, too, Wednesday night in Milwaukee. During his acceptance speech for the Republican nomination for Vice President of the United States, U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio fueled the historic Michigan-Ohio State rivalry. ...
Michigan State Police Reopen Decades-Old Cold Case of The Disappearance of Cassandra Durham
The Michigan State Police announced this week that they are reopening the decades-long missing person cold case of Cassandra Durham. Cassandra has been missing since August 1987. According to officials and the FBI's official missing persons website, she and her boyfriend, identified only as having the initials "E.B." were traveling...
Three Tornadoes Possibly Linked to Derecho Outbreak
ELKHART, IND — The National Weather Service reported that three tornadoes struck northern Indiana early Tuesday, one of which impacted residential areas in Elkhart. A weak tornado with 75 mph gusts touched down at 12:09 a.m. in Marshall County, uprooting trees along a three-quarters-mile path. At 12:21 a.m., a tornado with 90 mph gusts […] The post Three Tornadoes Possibly Linked to Derecho Outbreak appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Tomorrow's Leaders, Today's Community Members
At the Elkhart Leadership Academy, community members can enroll and gain the necessary skills and knowledge to lead their community or business. Natalie Bickel, a graduate of the Academy herself, came by the studio to chat with Rhoni about what the Academy entails and how one can enroll and become a leader in their community. To find out more information on the application process, check out the Elkhart Leadership Academy website.
GVSU, SMC leaders sign agreement to open pathways for Southwest Michigan learners
Leaders from Grand Valley and Southwestern Michigan College signed an agreement July 17 that provides SMC students with opportunities to take GVSU classes and degree programs at the Dowagiac campus. The agreement expands GVSU's Omni initiative, a network of regional campuses and community college partners that brings a GVSU education...
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