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Drunk driving crashes up in Michigan, but arrests down as enforcement wanes
Drunk-driving arrests in Michigan have dropped 28% since 2014, while fatal alcohol-and-drug related crashes have risen 40%. Experts attribute the rise in crashes to fewer police officers and less traffic enforcement, leading to more dangerous driving behavior. In 67 of Michigan's 83 counties, drunk-driving arrests have declined, mirroring a national...
Michigan, Check Your Fridge! More Thank 200K Pounds of Deli Meat Recalled
Double check before you eat that sandwich! Deli meat sold nationwide is being recalled due to possible listeria contamination, which could potentially be linked to an outbreak in 13 states. Boar's Head Liver and Deli Meat Recall Due to Listeria Concerns. The FDA announced on July 26 that Boar's Head...
Meet the candidates for county drain commissioner
Two candidates are seeking the four-year post of St. Joseph County drain commissioner. Incumbent Jeff Wenzel and challenger Josh Harter appear on the Aug. 6 Republican primary ballot. The term begins Jan. 1. The 2025 budgeted salary for drain commissioner is $84,239. A lifelong St. Joseph County resident, the 64-year-old Wenzel is a graduate...
Michigan Puts the Kibosh on Massive Consumers Energy Rate Hike
New energy rates approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission could lower monthly bills paid by Consumers Energy customers. In December of last year, Consumers Energy requested to increase its revenue from gas customers by $136 million, which would have resulted in a natural gas rate increase of 5.7% for its customers.
Christner scrambles his way around Erskine Park to win first Men’s Metro title
SOUTH BEND — It was anything but a walk in the park for Austin Christner in winning the 100th Greater South Bend Men’s Metro Golf Tournament Sunday at Erskine Park. In a performance that would have impressed even the master scrambler of golf champions himself — the late Severiano Ballesteros of Spain — the 28-year-old Christner used up every bit of Erskine Park’s 5,940 yards — and then some — to fashion a closing one-over-par 71 for...
Michigan Rodeo Star Has Special Role in New ‘Twisters’ Movie
The 28 year old rodeo producer and former bull rider grew up in Michigan and has made several small screen appearances before getting his big break in the new Twister sequel. Note: there are no Twisters spoilers in this article. Hooray for Hollywood! I mean, yeehaw. Like the rest of...
Ohio Rules That All Wings Are Boneless Wings. Does Michigan Agree?
There is never a day that will go by when Ohio confuses me. You understand the concept of boneless chicken. It is chicken without bones in it. Simple to understand, right?. Apparently, Ohio may not understand this "complicated" concept of boneless chicken. Bones Are Allowed In Boneless Chicken. Before you...
Former QHS coach gets one year in Branch County Jail, placed on probation for five years
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – A Branch County Circuit Court sentencing hearing was held on Monday for a former coach in the Quincy Community School District who entered into a plea agreement with Branch County Prosecutors on May 20. 57-year-old Scott Michael Signor of Quincy was ordered to serve one...
Annual Notre Dame Coaches vs. Cancer event brings out the stars
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The fight against cancer took another big step with the return of the annual Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser hosted by the University of Notre Dame in partnership with the American Cancer Society. The nationwide campaign helps to raise money and awareness for cancer research. The...
How recent girls basketball success creates an expanded 'best of' list for Washington
SOUTH BEND — When it comes to South Bend Washington High School athletics since 2000, it's hard not to think of the girls basketball program first. The Panthers have been one of the premier programs in the state of Indiana the last 25 years. They’ve reached the state championship game six times (2006-09, 2021-22), winning a Class 4A title in 2007 and Class 3A crown in 2022. In that span, they’ve also won 10 sectional, seven regional...
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Should Michigan Consider this Controversial Colorado Incentive To Clean Up Trash?
As a new mom, I take a ton of walks around my neighborhood in Grand Rapids. My son loves to see the birds, flowers, and trees along the way. But the one thing that bums me out is when we see tons of litter all over the roadways by our home.
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