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CHA Confirms Five Cases Of Chicken Pox
(COLDWATER) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has confirmed five cases of chickenpox in youth within the jurisdiction. Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus, characterized by an itchy, blister-like rash, fatigue, he...
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Sturgis Woman Involved In Fatal LaGrange County Crash
(NEWBURY TOWNSHIP) - A Sturgis woman was involved in a two vehicle crash that took the lives of two people. Indiana State Police say the incident happened Tuesday just after 3 PM in LaGrange County's Newbury Township. The initial investigation shows that a buggy, occupied by 75 y...
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Snow And Freezing Cold Coming Our Way
(UNDATED) - A winter blast is on the way for Southern Michigan and Northeast Indiana over the next few days. The National Weather Service says residents should prepare for snow, slick driving conditions and bitter cold. Temperatures Thursday night are expected to reach a low of 0. ...
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Stand Off Suspect Appears In Court
(COLDWATER) - A man arrested following a standoff in Sherwood Township was in court on Wednesday. Branch County District Court online records show that Matthew Callahan of Battle Creek is officially charged with assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer after he allegedly...
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Snyder Found Competent To Stand Trial For Running Down Couple
(COLDWATER) - The man accused of running down an elderly couple is competent to stand trial. Branch County Circuit Court officials say Judge Bill O'Grady has found that 23 year old McCain Snyder is competent and his case will move forward. Snyder is facing two char...
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Coldwater Man Arraigned On Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges
(COLDWATER) - Felony charges of criminal sexual conduct have been filed against a Coldwater man following an investigation. Branch County District Court records say 64 year old Richard Gump was arraigned Tuesday on one count of First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and two counts ...
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Thomas To Be Sentenced In Death Of Child
(CENTREVILLE) - Sentence will be handed out later this month to a Vicksburg man who struck and killed an Amish child one year ago. St. Joseph County Circuit Court officials say 30 year old Logan Thomas is scheduled to be sentenced December 19 for his role in the death of 10 year ...
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Sturgis BOE Approves Emergency Operation Plan
(STURGIS) - Sturgis Public Schools has an emergency operations plan. The plan was presented to the Sturgis Schools Board of Education during their November 18 meeting. Sturgis Superintendent Dr. Art Ebert says a company the District worked with in the past helped create the plan....
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Trail Corridor Secured For Hawpatch Project
(LAGRANGE) - Land has been purchased for the Hawpatch Trail Project.On November 26, LaGrange County Trails officially purchased 114 acres from Norfolk and Southern Railroad at a price of $1.1 million. This secures the abandoned rail corridor that will become the backbone of the Hawpatch Trail. Th...
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Domestic Incident Leads To Arrest Of Coldwater Man
(COLDWATER) - An incident Monday night led to the arrest of a Coldwater man. According to the Branch County Sheriff's Office, deputies were sent to the 800 block of Williams Drive Monday evening to investigate a domestic assault. Their investigation led to the arrest of Muhammad ...
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