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25,000-year-old Michigan cave partially collapses after heavy rains
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI -- One of Michigan’s few public caves is closed for tours after heavy rains caused a partial collapse. A wall of Bear Cave in Buchanan collapsed this week, said Adam Morris, the property manager at Bear Cave RV Campground. The cave, one of Michigan’s few open to the public, is closed until further notice.
BUSINESS BEAT: PCRH volunteers hosting purse BINGO on September 17
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital Volunteers will be hosting their annual Purse Bingo Event on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the Community Care and Conference Center at 370 East Chicago. If you’re interested in sponsoring a purse, get in touch with Lisa Counterman at Lisa.Counterman@Promedica.org,...
Law clerk held in contempt of court, sentenced to jail time
A law clerk was held in contempt of court and sentenced to jail time on Friday. That’s according to Leader Publications. Rosemary Kuerbitz, a law clerk for the Cass County Prosecutor’s Office, was sentenced to 30 days in jail after being arrested for contempt of court. The incident...
Bill’s Long Reach Services Gets Ponds in Tip-Top Shape
Bill Miller, owner of Shipshewana-based Bill’s Long Reach Services, said the lockdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 prompted more business for him. “During the pandemic a lot of the factories nearby were shut down for a while, and a lot of people in the area were looking around their properties and seeing a lot of pond and landscaping work that needed to be done,” Miller said. “It worked out for me. I did a lot of work for people at that time, and the business really took off. I started getting more calls from people that needed work done on their ponds. They had pond cleaning work that had been overlooked for a long time.”
‘RV Component Exposition’ Set for Oct. in Shipshewana
SHIPSHEWANA, Ind. – The RV Component Exposition, a premier event designed to connect RV component suppliers and the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of the RV industry, will be held at the Michiana Event Center (MEC) on Oct. 23-25, 2024. The MEC is located at 455 E Farver St., Shipshewana, IN 46565.
Angry Woman’s Meltdown Shatters Cybertruck’s Bulletproof Windows, Crushing Ice Cream Business
A 29-year-old Indiana woman was arrested for smashing the windows of a Cybertruck in Ohio. The $10k damages left the EV inoperable, ending the owner’s summer ice cream business. Tesla won’t be able to replace the bulletproof windows until September. The bulletproof windows of a Tesla Cybertruck were...
Indiana State Police Participating in “Best Looking Cruiser Contest”
STATEWIDE–Indiana State Police are participating in a “Best Looking Cruiser Contest”. Leaders of it say it began as a friendly competition between state agencies as a fun way to allow community support and interaction with law enforcement in a positive manner. State Police submitted a photo taken in Indianapolis during the solar eclipse this past […] The post Indiana State Police Participating in “Best Looking Cruiser Contest” appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices
NATIONAL — The Department of Labor and Dollar General agreed to a settlement earlier this month that would require the store to increase their safety investment in stores nationwide. Dollar General agreed to pay $12 million in penalties and implement changes across its 19,000 stores that would make the safety of its employees a priority. […] The post Dollar General Reaches $12 Million Settlement with Department of Labor, Must Implement New Safety Practices appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Indiana’s Favorite Department Store bucks the national trend
I wear the same 5 to 6 outfits every week. I haven’t spent a lot of time or money recently shopping at a department store for new clothes due to inflation on everything. However, if I were to go shopping, I would be in good company if I selected this store… Top Department Stores in […] The post Indiana’s Favorite Department Store bucks the national trend appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Big Lots Shutting Down Stores Amid Financial Uncertainty
Big Lots is planning to shutter around 40 stores as the company opens up about their ability to continue. I've been shopping at Big Lots for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I could spend hours in the toy aisle, and even as a teenager, I spent quite a bit of time thumbing through the DVD and Blu-ray selections. My wife and I still shop at Big Lots on a regular basis today. It's safe to say that it's one of my all-time favorite stores. Need groceries? Done. Kitchenware? Easy. How about some furniture? They've got all kinds of options out on the floor.
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