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Commentary: New bank rule could hurt local economic growth
Benton Harbor has seen its share of challenges over the years but each challenge that its residents face only builds their resiliency and eagerness to keep moving forward. As mayor, I’ve seen this passion up close and a part of my job as mayor is to maintain our community’s economic revitalization efforts.
Amazon paying for own water, county building to serve more
St. Joe County commissioners are seeing the first hard numbers on the massive water and sewer infrastructure needed to support the GM EV battery plant and Amazon data center that are coming. They’re also planning for economic ripple effects from the two projects. When you’re spending $11 billion, what’s...
UP Mall, Family Express among those impacted by IT outage
MISHAWAKA, Ind.-- The global outage has also inconvenienced people’s day to day lives here in Michiana. Many having a hard time grabbing their morning coffee, taking money out from ATMS, and filling up gas tanks. University Park Mall remained open despite a few stores not being able to operate,...
Support needed for the recreation millage
I am writing to indicate my support for the proposed South Haven Recreation Millage that will be before the voters on August 6. Rebecca and I raised our three sons in South Haven and took advantage of many opportunities provided through the schools and through community youth sports and recreation programs during those years. A broad-based recreation program was important to us and other young families to support our children.
Buchanan duo finishes 1-2 at 50th Steve’s Run
DOWAGIAC — A pair of Buchanan juniors-to-be finished first and second at the 50th annual Steve’s Run in downtown Dowagiac Friday night. Ashton Smedley and Liam McBeth crossed the finish line hand-in-hand, with Smedley taking first place in the 5K with a time of 18:35 and McBeth the runner-up with a clocking of 18:36.
New book delves into the issue of adoption during the mid 1900s
A self-published book has been written about two people who once lived in the South Haven area and their adopted daughter. “Bunny” is a new book about South Haven residents Delores Wheeler and Don Dickinson, growing up in the 1930s and early 1940s. Readers will also read about Chicago, Northwestern University and Arlington Heights folded into the unraveling mystery of an adoption buried in secrets.
UPDATE: 29-year-old motorcyclist identified in deadly crash with semi-truck
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- UPDATE: The St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office reports on Wednesday, around 6:36 p.m., officers responded to a crash involving an Amazon tractor semi-trailer and a motorcycle at S.R. 2 at Chapel Lane in South Bend. Police arrived to find the motorcyclist, identified as 29-year-old Tyler Lee...
Lane Automotive hosts Founders’ Day Cruise-In
WATERVLIET, Mich. (WNDU) - The Watervliet community celebrated the 60th anniversary of Lane Automotive by attending its “Founders’ Day Cruise-In” on Thursday evening. The event was perfect for car lovers. Viewable vehicles ranged from hot rods, customs, classics, and even modified jeeps and trucks. A special plaque...
Felon caught in Niles with 21 firearms, large amount of ammo
NILES, Mich. -- The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team announced Wednesday morning that a 40-year-old man was arrested in Niles on July 15 after a traffic stop led to the search of his travel trailer. Detectives say they received a tip about a known felon who was in possession of...
Motorcyclist identified in deadly crash on State Road 2
ST. JOSEPH, Ind. (WSBT) — A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with an Amazon semi-trailer on State Road 2 on Wednesday evening. Authorities have now identified the victim. Tyler Lee Smith, 29, of Baroda, Michigan was critically injured and later died at the hospital according to the Fatal Crash...
Tip to Cass County Sheriff’s Office leads to arrest of known felon
A tip to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of a known felon in possession of several firearms and possibly selling narcotics. The tip stated that the firearms were being held in a travel trailer in Howard Township. With help from Pokagon Tribal Police, a traffic...
Closed nuclear plant on Lake Michigan gets another $150 million from state
COVERT, MI – Among the biggest ticket items in Michigan’s recently approved state budget is a second $150 million for the effort to repower a closed nuclear power plant on Lake Michigan. Michigan lawmakers recently passed an $82.5 billion state budget for 2025 and among the key investments...
21 guns found stashed in Southwest Michigan camper, felon arrested
CASS COUNTY, MI -- Police arrested a man after finding him in possession of 21 guns inside a travel trailer in Southwest Michigan, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports. On Monday, July 15, Cass County detectives received information about a known felon in possession of several firearms and possibly selling narcotics.
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