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Michigan Works receives a $3.9 million grant to increase skilled workers in high-demand jobs
Michigan Works of Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties recently won a nearly $4 million grant that will help pay for job training in Southwest Michigan. The grant is from the U.S. Department of Labor's Apprenticeship Building America program, which is part of a Biden administration initiative to train skilled workers for in-demand jobs.
Rockford shifts national ski championship to Warsaw
WARSAW — Kosciusko County is expected to see a burst of some unexpected economic activity during the second week of August. That’s when the national ski show championships return unexpectedly after organizers in Rockford, Ill., balked because of prolonged flooding. “They have been at 11 feet flood stage...
Libertarian candidate for Indiana governor to visit Jasper
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Libertarian Party of Dubois County has sponsored a meet and greet on behalf of gubernatorial candidate Donald Rainwater this weekend. Officials say Rainwater will be in attendance on July 27 at St. Benedict’s Brew Works, located on 128 Jackson Street in Jasper, from 5 to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. He […]
Millersburg woman makes second attempt at plea agreement
A woman charged in the death of her son met with the judge to make another attempt at a plea agreement last week. Krista Partlow of Millersburg had entered a plea agreement previously, but it was rejected. However, a new revision in the plea may allow the case to be closed.
'The Deliverance,' inspired by an infamous Indiana haunting, hits Netflix next month
"The Deliverance," a film directed by Lee Daniels and loosely based on one of Indiana's most notorious supernatural cases, will be released in theaters and on Netflix next month. The film — which stars Andra Day, Glenn Close, Mo'Nique, Omar Epps and Caleb McLaughlin (whom you'll recognize from "Stranger Things,"...
Maple and Hickory Scholars spend summer researching
In Goshen College’s Maple and Hickory Scholars Program, awarded students spend eight weeks focusing on a particular area of research, alongside a professor who serves as both a supervisor and colleague. While participating in the Maple Scholars program, students live together on campus and take turns sharing updates on their research. The Maple and Hickory Scholars program is a unique undergraduate opportunity for our students to do hands-on research alongside their professors in interesting and diverse subject areas across various disciplines.
Goshen College student selected for U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program
Billy Easton II, an undergraduate student from Goshen College, is participating in the U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program to study Swahili during the summer of 2024. Easton is one of approximately 500 American students at U.S. colleges and universities who were selected from over 5,000 applicants to study overseas or virtually in the summer of 2024.
Man sentenced after being found with cocaine in system during deadly crash
A man found with cocaine in his system during a deadly crash was sentenced last week. Douglas Dehoff of Goshen pleaded guilty in June to causing death while operating a vehicle with a controlled substance in May of 2022. Documents say he was headed east on C.R. 4 and turned...
Nappanee teen not to be charged with initial charges
A Nappanee teen initially charged with causing death when operating a vehicle while intoxicated will not be charged with that charge. The crash happened in Nappanee on October 15 when reports say a vehicle, driven by Solano Cruz, crossed the center line and drove into the pathway of a transit van heading south.
Southport police officer overdoses on fentanyl during traffic stop
SOUTHPORT, Ind. — An officer with the Southport Police Department is recovering after coming into contact with and overdosing on fentanyl during a recent traffic stop. SPD said around 7 p.m. last Friday Lieutenant Tony Wilson pulled over a driver at the Speedway gas station at US 31 and County Line Road on the south […]
IU basketball recruiting: 2025 in-state guard Braylon Mullins cuts list to 10
Braylon Mullins’ list of suitors just kept growing all spring and summer. On Monday he started the process of narrowing things back down. Reported through multiple national outlets, Mullins has cut his list down to 10 possible destinations. The 10 schools Mullins will consider going forward are Alabama, Duke,...
It's time for NASCAR to pull the plug on the Brickyard race
The NASCAR Cup Series returned to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway's oval course in 2024, following three seasons of running the infield road course.Kyle Larson won the Brickyard 400 following an impressive late drive through the field, in a finish highlighted (or perhaps lowlighted) by a series of accidents and some controversial officiating. Ryan Preece spun with two laps remaining in the #Brickyard400.The caution flew after Kyle Larson took the white. pic.twitter.com/AxGKMa6h4G— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) July 21, 2024 Overall, though, the racing was dull and forgettable. Passing was next to impossible save for Larson's charge in the closing laps, which can...
Michigan Dog Owners Alert: Flea and Tick Meds Potentially Linked to Canine Seizures
On Sunday, Bay City-based news station WNEM (Gray Television) shared a story on their Facebook page from sister station WOIO about a boxer named Greta, who had to be euthanized due to seizures. The dog's owner, Ted DeSalvo, believes the popular heartworm, flea and tick medication Simperica Trio, often prescribed...
Suicide Threat Rescue on Overpass
(La Porte, IN) - Two firefighters are credited with saving the life of a female who was threatening to jump off the U.S. 35 overpass in downtown La Porte over the weekend. After scaling a chain link fence along the northbound lanes, the individual was found standing on the edge of the overpass about 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
What's Cooking: Community meals this week
• Thursday Burger Night, 4 to 8 p.m. July 25, Galien American Legion Post 344, 402 N. Cleveland Ave., Galien. Burgers, hot dog, shrimp, chicken strips, or sloppy joe baskets. Cost: $9 to $5. Baskets include fries and slaw. Menu may vary except for the hamburgers. Enjoy a Car Cruise with your burger each Thursday until Oct. 3, free entry, all car enthusiasts welcome!
One dead in Cass County motorcycle crash
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says a 22-year-old man from Granger, Indiana has died in a motorcycle crash. He was northbound on Dailey Road just north of Jefferson Center Street when he lost control of the bike and hit several trees. The...
Expect Rain and Thunderstorms in Northern Indiana This Week
Fort Wayne, IN – Northern Indiana residents should prepare for increased rain and thunderstorms this week, with temperatures slightly below normal levels. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts isolated thunderstorms today, with highs between 77°F and 83°F. According to the NWS Northern Indiana, patchy morning fog is...
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