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Heavy rain collapses part of ancient Michigan cave where 'The Great Train Robbery' was filmed
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. (AP) — Part of an ancient Michigan cave where “The Great Train Robbery” was filmed has collapsed under heavy rain. A wall of Bear Cave in Buchanan collapsed this week, Adam Morris, the property manager at a campground that operates near the cave, told MLive.com. The wall collapsed at night and was already closed to the public due to flooding, Morris said. He didn't clarify what night the collapse happened.
Constantine’s Smith signs with Roadrunners
DOWAGIAC — Dathan Smith, of Constantine High School, has signed a National Junior College Athletic Association letter of intent to wrestle Southwestern Michigan College. Smith is a two-time Division 3 state qualifier. He is the seventh member of SMC’s 2024-2025 recruiting class, joining Arslan Bekirov of Centreville, Ohio, Israel Villegas of Dowagiac, Alex Saldana of Hartford, Dayveon Rupert of Battle Creek Lakeview, Trent Mansfield of Gobles and Michael Gonyeau of Plainwell.
Berrien Springs waiting for requests on historic district
BERRIEN SPRINGS — By next month, the Berrien Springs Village Council expects to ramp up progress in creating a historic district – which could access funds to upgrade its historic buildings. Right now, the village is waiting to hear from about 100 property owners who may be impacted...
Corewell Health reports technical issues among IT outage
ST. JOSEPH — Corewell Health announced Friday morning that some of its services were affected by the worldwide Microsoft outage. "Many of our computers and systems are affected by the the current global technology issue," a Corwell Health statement read. "Our teams are assessing the situation and working together to care for our patients. Our hospitals and emergency rooms are open. Some procedures and appointments might be delayed."
Mayhem move into first-place tie with Los Cubs
NILES — The Midwest Mayhem moved into a tie atop the Michigan Adult Baseball League standings with 5-0-1 with Los Cubs after six weeks of play. South Bend Opossum are currently in third place at 3-1-2, while UnionBoyz are fourth at 4-2. West Michigan Diamond Jaxx and the Niles...
Michael Opulskas, 67, of Benton Harbor
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Michael Opulskas, 67, of Benton Harbor, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. Arrangements have been entrusted to Allred Funeral Home in Berrien Springs. Services to be held on August 11.www.AllredFuneralHome.com.
LMC offers new program to help pay books for students
With the State of Michigan announcing that the Community College Guarantee will be effective this fall, providing free in-district tuition for the high school graduating classes of 2023 and 2024, Lake Michigan College is moving to use private funding to pay for books for in-district, graduating class of 2024 students who attend LMC this fall and for class of 2023 students who entered LMC for Fall semester 2023 under the Red Hawk Futures scholarship program.
Charlene Gast, 78, of Niles
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Charlene Gast, 78, of Niles, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, of Niles. www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.
Emily Hackworth chosen to be St. Joseph's next city manager
ST. JOSEPH — Assistant City Manager Emily Hackworth is the city commission’s choice to become the next St. Joseph city manager. “I’m thrilled and flattered, and I’m looking forward to jumping right in,” Hackworth, 44, said after the choice was announced. “This was an important...
Edwardsburg Public Schools to offer before, after school care
EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public Schools has announced it will be partnering with Camp Fire River Bend, Inc., to offer before and after school care to students in grades K-5 during the 2024-2025 school year. Care would be offered at the Intermediate School from 7:15 a.m. to start time in the mornings and from the end […] The post Edwardsburg Public Schools to offer before, after school care appeared first on Leader Publications.
Berrien County ALPACT working to reduce gun violence among youth
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. -- As guns in the hands of young people becomes a growing problem in Berrien County, local leaders are looking at ways to curb the violence. Between 2018 to 2023, 182 youth aged 18 and younger were referred to Berrien County Courts for firearm-related offenses. The majority...
Cass County Administration Building to be closed on July 25
CASS COUNTY, Mich. -- On July 25, the Cass County Administration Building will be closed in order that the Cass County's electrical service provider is able to install a new transformer. The new transformer will be installed as a part of the construction happening at the Cass County Historic Courthouse.
CELEBRATING 75 YEARS AS A CITY
BRIDGMAN — The City of Bridgman celebrated its 75th birthday on Saturday, July 13, with a day packed full of celebrations and activities. The centerpiece parade through town went on for miles with about 70 entries delighting those crowing the procession route. “People were ready,” said Hannah Anderson, chair...
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‘Pop Tab Palooza’ brings in more than 800 pounds of pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House families
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana say more than 800 pounds of pop tabs will go a long way in supporting families with hospitalized children. These pop tabs were collected during the second annual “Pop Tab Palooza” drive-thru event on Tuesday. The...
Baroda man dies in motorcycle/semi crash in St. Joseph County
A man was killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday night in St. Joseph County. It happened around 6:30 pm when police were called to State Road 2 and Chapel Lane for a collision involving a motorcycle and a semi. The rider of the bike, 29 year-old Tyler Lee Smith of...
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