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Nate Cranson Named Executive Director Of Branch Co. United Way
(COLDWATER) - A Branch County organization has new leadership. In a posting on their Facebook page, the Branch County United Way has announced the appointment of Nate Cranson of Bronson as their new Executive Director. Cranson brings years of management experience, commu...
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Branch Co. Sheriff Asking Boaters To Be Careful On The Water
(COLDWATER) - The recent heavy rainfall has resulted in high water levels on Branch County lakes. Because of that, Sheriff Fred Blankenship would like to remind all boaters to be mindful of their wake and the impact it can have on shoreline property, docks and other vessels. ...
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CHA Offers Information On Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
(COLDWATER) - Health officials have an update on the outbreak of Cyclosporiasis in Michigan. The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has been monitoring the outbreak. Heidi Hazel, the CHA Personal Health & Disease Prevention Officer says they are seeing an inc...
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Ohio Woman Finishes 10th At Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
(NEW YORK) - A Northwest Ohio woman did well over the weekend at a national contest. Cherish Brown of Edon, Ohio finished 10th in the women's division of the 2026 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.Brown ate 7 ¾ hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes dur...
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More Information Released About Gov. Braun’s Visit To NE Indiana
(SHIPSHEWANA) - Governor Mike Braun's office has released more information about his trip through Northeast Indiana last week. It included stops in LaGrange, Steuben and DeKalb Counties. Braun visited the Community Health Center of LaGrange County in Shipshewana, where he...
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Spence Warns Of Active Phone Scam
(CENTREVILLE) - St. Joseph County Sheriff Chad Spence wants to warn the public of an active phone scam targeting county residents. According to Spence, his office has received reports of individuals receiving calls from someone claiming to be a deputy from the Sheriff's Office. I...
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Mallory McMorrow Suspends Campaign For U.S. Senate
(TRAVERSE CITY) - Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Sunday. That abruptly reshapes the party primary just a month before the election and leaving a two-person contest between moderate Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed. ...
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Drugs Seized And Suspects Arrested Following Investigation
(THREE RIVERS) - A narcotics investigation resulted in the seizure of drugs and the arrest of two people. Detectives with the Southwest Enforcement Team along with the Three Rivers Police Department and the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office conducted surveillance on suspected dr...
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Constantine Fire Department Helps With Water Rescues
(UNDATED) - The Constantine Fire Department assisted in a water rescue Friday afternoon. At 4:33 PM Friday, the Constantine Fire Department was dispatched to an unknown water rescue incident along the St. Joseph River near Withers Road. While in route, crews received further info...
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Power Outages Reported From Friday’s Storms
(UNDATED) - Power outages are being reported following the storms that moved through the area Friday afternoon. Consumers Energy says that 2760 of their customers in St. Joseph County are without electric service. In addition, 1566 customers in Branch County do not have electrici...
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