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Two Local Races On Tuesday’s Ballot
(UNDATED) - Two local races were on the ballots for Tuesday's Primary Election. In Three Rivers, three candidates were vying for the Second District City Commission seat. Josh Hoeppner received 401 votes (43.29%). Incumbent Second District Commissioner Steven Haigh finished secon...
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Millage Requests on Tuesday’s Primary Ballot
(UNDATED) - Several millage requests were on the ballot in Tuesday's Primary Election. The Sturgis District Library was seeking a ten-year renewal of their millage, and were asking for 1.0548 mills. It passed with 61.94% or 1,639 Yes votes to 38.06% or 1,007 No votes. Th...
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State And Federal Candidates Decided In Tuesday Election
(LANSING) - Voters decided in Tuesday's Primary Election who will run for office in November. There were three candidates seeking the Republican nomination for the 36th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. Incumbent State Representative Steve Carra won with...
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LaGrange Town Council Sets Public Hearing For Wastewater Rates
(LAGRANGE) - The LaGrange Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a possible rate increase for wastewater services. Monday night, the Town Council voted to hold the public hearing during their September 21 meeting. If the rate increase is approved a tentative eff...
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Slow Turnout In Sturgis For Primary Election
(STURGIS) - It's been a slow turnout so far today for voting in Sturgis in the Primary Election. Sturgis City Clerk Ken Rhodes says it's been slow all day and will continue to be slow into the afternoon and evening hours. Between 700 and 800 people turned in their ballots before ...
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Coldwater Honors Joseph Scheid Following Unexpected Death
(COLDWATER) - The City of Coldwater is honoring Public Safety Director Joseph Scheid following his unexpected death Monday evening.In a media release, the City says the Coldwater community lost a dedicated leader, public servant, and friend with the passing of Scheid.While details of his death ha...
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Indiana Medicaid Enrollment Drops By 343,000
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana's Medicaid enrollment has fallen by more than 343,000 people in one year. That's a decline of 18.5% according to a report from the Indiana Capital Chronicle. State data shows that Medicaid enrollment dropped from 1,856,272 Hoosiers to 1,512,713 after pand...
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Sturgis District Library Asking For Millage Renewal
(STURGIS) - The Sturgis District Library is asking for a renewal of their millage during Tuesday's Primary Election. Library Director Todd Reed says the District Library was created in May 2006 after the City of Sturgis, Fawn River, Sherman, and Sturgis Townships approved a distr...
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LaGrange Co. Commission Recommending Wage Increase For 2027
(LAGRANGE) - The LaGrange County Commission is recommending a wage increase for employees in 2027. During Monday's meeting, the Commission was presented with a wage increase recommendation by fellow Commissioner Kevin Myers, who also sits on the Wage and Salary Committee. ...
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Michigan Reports First 2 U.S. Deaths From Cyclospora
(DETROIT) - Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan. State health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlyi...
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