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White Pigeon Days 2026 Starts Today
(WHITE PIGEON) - There will be plenty to see and do this weekend as White Pigeon Days 2026 kicks off today.Friday's events include the Midway opening at 3 PM. There will be an open house from 3 PM until 8 PM at the White Pigeon Prairie U.S. Land Office.At 5 PM the 2026 Citizens Of The Year Ceremo...
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Sturgis Hires Douglas Terry As Interim City Manager
(STURGIS) - Sturgis has an interim City Manager. During Wednesday's meeting the Sturgis City Commission was presented with a temporary employment agreement for Douglas Terry. He was the lone candidate to interview for the position. City Attorney T.J. Reed says Sturg...
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Fremont Town Council Approves Moratorium On Casino
(FREMONT) - Fremont's Plan Commission meeting drew a crowd Tuesday night, but the casino-related discussion many people expected never got off the ground. Fremont Town Attorney Kurt Bachman told the Plan Commission members that Fremont needs time to review and write rules before...
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Two Big Road Projects Starting Next Week In Branch County
(UNDATED) - Travel through portions of Branch County could take a little longer starting next week. Two major road construction projects are set to begin on Monday, July 13. The Michigan Department of Transportation along with contractor Causie Contracting Inc., will star...
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Two People Injured In Two Vehicle Crash
(SHIPSHEWANA) - Minor injuries were reported following a two-vehicle crash. The LaGrange County Sheriff's Office and the Shipshewana Police Department responded to the crash at the intersection of U.S 20 and State Road 5 in Shipshewana at 10:45 AM Tuesday. The preliminary...
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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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