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There are Just 5 Rural Southern Michigan Counites Without an Interstate Highway
Southern Michigan is the most populated region of the state, so it's no surprise that the most interstate highways crisscross this portion of the state. Interstates 94 and 96 run west to east and I-69 and I-75 are north-south (until I-69 hits Lansing and changes orientation). Add in I-196 up the lakeshore and you will find nearly all counties in the southern portion of the state have interstate highways.
SW Michigan to get just over $1.6 million from state for tornado relief
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Monday that southwest Michigan will get over $1-point-6 million from the state’s Disaster and Emergency Contingency Fund following the May 7 tornados. Most of the money will go to Kalamazoo County. That county will receive over $1-point-5 million...
Fall merrymaking in the Heart of Amish Country
Summer in the rearview mirror, kids heading back to school and the leaves beginning to turn can mean only one thing: It’s time for free fall merrymaking in the Heart of Amish Country, Indiana. Shipshewana and Middlebury are a pleasure to visit at any time of year, but between Sept. 1 and Oct. 28 there’s an extra helping of fun, food and activities they have to offer.
Mishawaka announces plans for Michiana’s first ‘Miracle Field’
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - There’s a plan on the table to make the Princess City more inclusive for everyone — all in the name of fun. Mishawaka leaders announced plans to build what they say will be the region’s first “Miracle Field” for people with disabilities at Normain Heights Park.
South Bend's Lafayette Building's redevelopment project delayed by five months
SOUTH BEND — Plans to redevelop the historic office space of the Lafayette Building downtown will take just a little longer. At its Thursday, July 25 meeting, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission granted the developer’s request to extend the due diligence period until the end of the year. Under a previous agreement,...
Elkhart completing railroad crossing safety improvements
ELKHART, Ind. -- The City of Elkhart is celebrating the completion of a railroad crossing resurfacing project that was done to improve safety at the intersection of S.R. 19 and Nappanee Street. City officials say in partnership with the Indiana Department of Transportation and Patriot Rail, the work on the...
5K & Fun Fest takes place in Berrien Springs
BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich. -- In Berrien Springs today, over 200 runners of all ages participated in a 5K and Fun Fest. It all began with the 5K taking runners through the heart of Berrien Springs, which was then followed by family fun with food trucks, inflatables, and games awaiting them at Sylvester Stadium.
Niles approves DART pay increase
NILES — Niles City Council approved a pay increase Monday for Dial-A-Ride Transportation drivers and dispatchers to $19 per hour, with such expense covered by DART’s budget. Niles DART serves the greater Niles-Buchanan area. Driver and dispatcher recruitment have been difficult for a number of years but has become increasingly difficult over the past three […] The post Niles approves DART pay increase appeared first on Leader Publications.
Day two of Hometown Days festival takes place in New Carlisle
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- In New Carlisle, an annual summertime festival is bringing out hundreds for family fun in the heart of the small town. This year is the 19th year of Hometown Days. The main attraction to the weekend-long festival is the wiffleball tournament bringing in ninety teams from across the county to play.
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