Three Oaks
LATEST NEWS
Alert: Beware of Fake Amazon Drivers in Michigan
Porch pirates may be stepping it up a notch in Michigan communities. The porch pirate problem is nothing new. Since online shopping has exploded, so has theft from our front doors. However, a new widespread problem has reared its ugly head. Some thieves are dressing as Amazon drivers and stealing packages off of people's front doors. We saw stories over the last few months surface from Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Now, this crime trend is hitting Michigan. If there has ever been a time to get security cameras or at least a ring camera, the time is now.
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.
Boys volleyball on the rise in Michigan, as several area players earn all-state
High school boys volleyball in Michigan grew to 69 teams this season, continuing its continuous growth. Several local teams have joined the jump from four teams in 2018 to 37 in 2022 and now to 69, including West Ottawa, Holland, Zeeland, Holland Christian and Saugatuck. The sport will become an...
Michigan’s Adventure & Cedar Point Now Part of Six Flags
Michigan's Adventure and Cedar Point have now become Six Flags amusement parks. Will this change anything at either park?. Cedar Fair is the parent company of Michigan's Adventure, Cedar Point, Kings Island, Knott's Beery Farm, and Canada's Wonderland. Cedar Fair was created when Cedar Point purchased Valleyfair Amusement Park in 1978 combining parts of the two names.
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.
New Indiana law requires home buyers to sign agreements with agents
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- A new Indiana law makes changes to the home buying process in the Hoosier state. For many years, it's been standard for sellers to enter into formal listing agreements with real estate brokers. But now, prospective home buyers will also sign written agreements with brokers before purchasing a home.
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.
Lainey Wilson’s New Song “4x4xU” Gives Shoutout To Kalamazoo
New Music Friday is the standard day of the week to get hyped about songs from your favorite artists dropping, but this week a lot artists decided to celebrate America's birthday by dropping singles and albums on the fourth of July, to take advantage of the long weekend and road trip listening people will be doing.
Kalamazoo County Jail IGNITE Program Gives New Purpose To Inmates
The criminal justice system was created to keep checks and balances on the citizens of the country and make sure they are abiding by the laws of the state and country but some feel like it has lost its way. The jaded views of the people come from a long list of judicial rulings that make the people question whether the justice system is here to enact justice or provide control. Some would argue that it's a tool used more for control than anything else.
Vicksburg boys’ track team breaks barriers
The Vicksburg boys’ track team under the guidance of Cody Caswell has gotten off to a running start. On April 12th the team went to Hastings for an invitational, competing against Hackett, Hudsonville, Hastings, Grand Ledge, South Haven. Charlotte, GRTC Peregrines, Stevensville Lakeshore and Hopkins. Vicksburg finished in 6th...
Program providing $7,500 for Flint moms and babies expected to expand across Michigan
A program on a mission to eliminate deep infant poverty by giving cash payments to pregnant moms and babies in Flint is expected to expand to cities across Michigan. Rx Kids, regarded by officials as a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, provides moms with $1,500 mid-pregnancy for essentials like food, prenatal care, cribs or other needs. Then, after birth, families get $500 a month for the first year of the infant's life, for $7,500 in total. The no-strings attached program, which does not have income restrictions for eligibility, launched in January.
Bank of America Boosts Metro Detroit Nonprofits with $1.1 Million Investment
The American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern Michigan was one of the non-profits recently awarded $1.1 million in grants from Bank of America as part of its annual first round of grants in Southeast Michigan. The grants aim to enhance the well-being of individuals and families through investments in health and employment opportunities.
Michigan Woman Suing Detroit Casino Refusing to Pay Large Jackpot
"This is some bulls---!" Those are Denise Ezell's words, after being denied a $127,000 prize she claims she won at a Detroit casino. Ezell has filed a lawsuit, claiming she is entitled to the jackpot. Ezell filed the lawsuit on Wednesday (6/26) in US District Court Eastern District of Michigan,...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.