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Constantine village council moving ahead with plan to build new fire station
CONSTANTINE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Thanks to a $1.545,000 federal appropriation announced last month, the Constantine village council has approved a resolution to build a new fire station. The resolution authorizes the village in St. Joseph County to submit an application for additional USDA/Rural Development funding for a 40-year...
Elkhart to celebrate Independence Day on Friday
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - Elkhart will kick off its Independence Day celebrations on Friday at 5 p.m. in Central Green Park. You can enjoy some tasty food from a number of food trucks that will be on site while enjoying live music being performed by Unfinished Business and The Incredible Johnsons.
Southwest Michigan company expanding with $5M federal grant, adding dozens of jobs
THREE RIVERS, MI -- A Southwest Michigan company is expanding and increasing production of commercial heat pumps, thanks to a large grant from a federal agency. The heat pumps are designed to heat and cool spaces more efficiently than other widely available technologies, experts say. Armstrong International, 816 Maple St.,...
I&M seeks input on fate of aging St. Joe River dams in Elkhart, Mottville
Indiana Michigan Power is seeking public input as it starts to explore the fate of its aging hydroelectric dams on the St. Joseph River in Elkhart and Mottville, Mich. Relicense it and keep it running? Or decommission it and possibly remove the dam, which could significantly affect the river for boating, fishing and recreation?
Elkhart Public Library Pierre Moran Branch dedicates meeting rooms to two Elkhart icons
ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — The meeting rooms at the Pierre Moran Branch of the Elkhart Public Library have been dedicated to two Elkhart icons. One room is named for Ben Barnes, a former county councilman and founder of the St. James Boxing Club. The other for Kelby Love,...
Down the Dome: Schoolcraft Sports Complex Will Deflate its Iconic Dome July 1st
Schoolcraft has been home to one of the most unique sports complexes in all of southwest Michigan for years. But soon, it's gonna get an upgrade, and in order to expand, the iconic, inflatable dome has to first be taken down. Like the iconic RCA Dome in Indianapolis, this larger-than-life...
Update on upcoming Norfolk Southern crossing closures
Last week, the City of Goshen informed residents that Norfolk Southern plans to close several crossings throughout the month of July to install new rails with an approximate start date of July 8th. The work is now expected to begin on Tuesday, July 9th, or Wednesday, July 10th, and will continue through Wednesday, July 31.
US-131 construction prompts Schoolcraft to cancel Fourth of July fireworks, parade
SCHOOLCRAFT, Mich. — Fourth of July has been canceled in Schoolcraft. Due to ongoing construction along US-131, Schoolcraft's Fourth of July parade and fireworks display will not be held this year, according to the village's website. Fourth of July Forecast: warm, sticky, and dry. Work to improve US-131 near...
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