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32 arrested, at least 27 suspects still wanted in central Indiana drug bust
(WXIN/WTTV) — Central Indiana police crews have arrested 32 people during a large drug warrant roundup throughout Johnson County and Marion County. Police are still looking to arrest 32 other suspects with active arrest warrants. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office said that police crews from a total of nine departments executed over 50 arrest and […]
Portage and Vicksburg real estate: What $200,000 gets you
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Portage and Vicksburg, here’s what sold for or under $200,000 between Aug. 12 and Aug. 18. Below, we provide an overview of the top five properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
Cavitt Bruhn to Compete in International Crossfit Competition
THREE RIVERS, Mi. – Cavitt Bruhn (Plano, TX/Plano) from Men's Soccer will be taking a trip to southwest Michigan next week, as he will be going to compete in the PIT Collegiate Throwdown (PCT), an international CrossFit competition in Kalamazoo and Three Rivers, Michigan that will take place from August 27th-30th. Cavitt had to participate in an extremely competitive global online qualifier, finishing in the top 30 in the world to earn an invitation to compete.
This Kent City convenience store just sold a $500,000 lottery ticket. Here's who won:
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A Kent County man who wasn't originally planning to buy a Luxury Cashword ticket is now $500,000 richer thanks to a store employee who picked out his ticket. The 55-year-old man, who chose to remain anonymous, won $500,000 playing the Luxury Cashword instant game. He...
Good or Bad Attempt To Divide Michigan By Regions?
A Reddit poster attempted to divide Michigan into six geographic/cultural regions and asked Michiganders to tell him what he got wrong and boy did they. Anytime someone mentions divide most automatically think politics. Today's divide has nothing to do with politics so stop puffing your chest and finding weird conspiracy theories it will be ok.
Dowagiac seeks input on Parks & Recreation plan
City officials in Dowagiac have drafted an update to their plan for the Parks and Recreation Department, and they’re looking for community input. The plan lays out a five year framework for decisions and development, according to WSJM, designed to improve the quality of life for residents and maintain and environment that supports local business while also increasing visitor attraction.
Lewis, Colby art exhibit postponed to next week
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Area History Museum’s Eleanor Colby and Alice Lewis exhibit open house scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed to next week due to staff illness. The new date for the event is from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. The exhibit will feature artwork from the museum’s collection and from several […] The post Lewis, Colby art exhibit postponed to next week appeared first on Leader Publications.
Dowagiac school board talks opening day staff meeting, new hires
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools’ 2024-25 school year got off to a promising start Monday morning. During Monday’s Board of Education meeting at city hall, Superintendent Greg Blomgren discussed the district’s opening day staff meeting and breakfast held Monday morning at Dowagiac Middle School. Blomgren told the board that the event was well-attended by both […] The post Dowagiac school board talks opening day staff meeting, new hires appeared first on Leader Publications.
Family suing judge who put Michigan teen in handcuffs for falling asleep in court during field trip
(CBS DETROIT) — The family of a Michigan teen is filing a lawsuit against Detroit Judge Kenneth King after he ordered her to be handcuffed for falling asleep in the courtroom. "Subjecting a minor to such public humiliation and violating her rights is unconscionable," said attorney James Harrington of Fieger Law who is representing the family. "Our legal system is built on principles of fairness and respect for all individual rights, and those who violate those rights should be held accountable for their actions."The lawsuit comes after 15-year-old Eva Goodman was handcuffed while she was on a field trip with a...
Rite Aid will close all its local Michigan stores
Rite Aid will close all Michigan stores by the end of September, including locations in Niles, Buchanan, Cassopolis, Dowagiac and Berrien Springs. Since filing for bankruptcy in October, the company has been shuttering stores across the country as a result of declining sales, mounting debt, and lawsuits against it and other pharmacies accused of illegally filling prescriptions that have contributed to the opioid epidemic, according to the Detroit Free Press. Prescriptions will be transferred to Walgreens. Rite Aid does not have locations in Indiana. This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Rite Aid will close all its local Michigan stores
Eight-time winner takes lead in Michigan PGA Professional Championship
BENTON HARBOR – Record eight-time champion Scott Hebert, 55 years-young and four years removed from heart surgery, shot a 4-under 67 Tuesday and had the lead with one round remaining in the 103rd Michigan PGA Professional Championship at Harbor Shores Resort. The Michigan Golf Hall of Fame member who...
Atomic bomb waste shipments to Michigan landfill spark outcry
BELLEVILLE, MI — Michigan lawmakers and local officials are crying foul over plans to ship radioactive leftovers from the Manhattan Project to a landfill in Wayne County. Approximately 6,000 cubic yards of soil and concrete contaminated with low radiation levels are being trucked from the Niagara Falls area to the Wayne Disposal landfill west of Detroit, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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