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Federal agencies ordered to halt voter registration services in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WIBC) — Secretary of State Diego Morales has ordered more than one hundred federal agencies to stop providing voter registration services in the Hoosier state. Morales told these agencies to obtain state permission before engaging in election-related activities. His orders stem from an executive order issued by President Biden in 2021 that mandates federal agencies […]
LaPorte man killed in crash on Deans Hill Road in Berrien County
A 29-year-old man from LaPorte died in a car crash in Berrien County early Thursday morning, July 3. Police report that he lost control while driving on Deans Hill Road. His car hit a guardrail, went into a ditch, and struck several large trees. He was pronounced dead at the...
Blueberries off to Early Start
(La Porte, IN) - Summer is flying by. It’s already July… and it’s blueberry season. Dean Ott runs two blueberry farms in northern La Porte County. He says favorable weather recently has produced a bumper crop of good berries for their opening weekend. "We're pretty blue, I mean we're blue on varieties that are not normally blue at this time of year, said Ott. "which was great for people coming this past weekend. Normally it's just our early varieties in the first weekend, and people have to hunt and peck. Well, this past weekend they were picking the poundage. It was just a banner weekend, it really was."
‘Half-Astronaut’ celebrates 90th birthday in Michiana
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - Turns out a man with strong ties to Michiana also has strong ties to the manned space race of the 1960s. Joe Gagliano has never been to the moon, but he has made the trip on a simulated basis in a NASA altitude chamber. “We...
Dowagiac man gets prison time on multiple charges
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man with a long criminal history as well as ongoing anger problems was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Travis LaVaughan Shell, 45, of West Wayne Street in Dowagiac, was found guilty of several counts after an early June jury trial including one count each of third […] The post Dowagiac man gets prison time on multiple charges appeared first on Leader Publications.
Michigan national park beats Denali, Yellowstone, Big Bend as ‘Best in U.S.’
KEWEENAW COUNTY, MI - It doesn’t get much farther off-the-beaten path than this Michigan gem, which is getting some big national recognition. Isle Royale National Park has just been ranked higher than Denali, Yellowstone and Big Bend, among others, to be named the best national park in the United States.
Tracking the risk of storms in West Michigan Friday afternoon into the evening
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Most are enjoying a nice Friday so far – and many will stay that way - but a risk of storms does exist the rest of the day. Thunderstorms will somewhat pick up in coverage this afternoon into the early evening via a warm/cold front combo sweeping through Lower Michigan.
Man Flown From Single-Vehicle Accident West Of Warsaw
ATWOOD — A man was flown from a single-vehicle accident west of Warsaw on Friday afternoon. At 4:40 p.m. Friday, July 5, Atwood Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle accident on West Crystal Lake Road, east of Parks Schram Road, Warsaw. The driver of a Chevrolet Cruze was flown...
Woman Escapes House Fire In Silver Lake, But Dog Does Not
SILVER LAKE - Thanks to her own sense of smell, and a passing truck driver, a Silver Lake woman escaped a house fire early Friday morning. Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department Chief John Conley said his department was called out to the house fire at 2238 W. CR 1200S, Silver Lake, at around 5 a.m. Friday.
Fletchers Lake Church Marks 1-Year Anniversary Of Leaving Methodist Denomination
KEWANNA — It’s been one year since Fletchers Lake Church disaffiliated from the United Methodist denomination. Church congregants say it’s been a positive change. July 3, 2023, was the official date of the congregation at 9810 CR 475W, Kewanna, exiting the UMC. Members voted earlier in 2023 for the move, said Pastor Dave Sommers.
Houston man wanted out of Indiana arrested in Stanton County
PILGER - A Houston man wanted out of Indiana was arrested following a traffic stop in Stanton County Friday afternoon. The Stanton County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 15 for speeding about eight miles south of Pilger and made contact with 32-year-old Delvin Eberado Velasquez-Romero.
Behind The Scenes At The Award Winning Journeyman Distillery
Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, Michigan is known for its award winning handcrafted whiskeys, mouthwatering food, beautiful putting greens, top tier customer service, overnight stays and large event spaces. Owners Bill and Johanna Welter pulled the curtain back and let HomeTown Living see what makes Journeyman Distillery the jewel of Three Oaks, Michigan.
Drying out for the rest of the holiday weekend
A few showers and thunderstorms will roll through Michiana early Friday evening. Not everyone will see storms, but those who do could experience gusty winds and heavy downpours. Those showers and storms should wrap up by 8 PM. Tonight, skies will be mostly clear, but the air will still be a little muggy, so more fireworks-enhanced fog could develop across Michiana into Saturday morning. A few sprinkles are possible by 8 AM Saturday, but they should clear before noon. Skies will gradually clear throughout the afternoon, with highs only in the 70s. Sunday will be a beautiful end to the holiday weekend, with sunny skies and highs in the middle 80s. Storm chances return Monday night into Tuesday. The brutal heat looks to stay away until next weekend, at the earliest.
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