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(CENTREVILLE) ? A special ceremony was held Monday to honor members of the St. Joseph County Sheriff?s Office.In recognition of Veterans Day, Sheriff Chad Spence and the Sheriff?s Office proudly honor the dedicated men and women of the Department who have served our nation in the United States Ar...

Sturgis To Hold One Time Brush Pick Up

(STURGIS) – The Sturgis Department of Public Services crews will begin a one-time brush pickup starting Monday, November 17th. The special collection is being scheduled due to the large number of fallen limbs from the heavy snow this past weekend. In addition, crews continued leaf picku...

Frank Perez Re-appointed Sturgis Mayor

(STURGIS) – There will be no change in leadership for the Sturgis City Commission in 2026.During Monday’s organizational meeting, the Commissioners voted to re-appoint Frank Perez to a third term as Mayor. In a media release, Perez says he is deeply grateful to those who have entrusted him w...

Ten Cases of Bird Flu Detected In Past Five Days

(LAGRANGE COUNTY) - According to a November 10 update from the Indiana State Board of Animal Health, five new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, have been detected in Indiana, bringing the total to ten new cases since Friday.These recent detections...

CORRECTION & APOLOGY: Erroneous Date Led To Inaccurate Report

The news department at Swick Broadcasting would like to apologize and correct a news story that aired last week about the arrest of Steven Ritchie of Stroh, Indiana. The incident was erroneously filed as a recent arrest when, in fact, the case dated back to 2019. This error was caused by me, Char...

Woman Dies in Batavia Township Fire

(BATAVIA TOWNSHIP) – A 59 year old woman died in a Friday morning house fire in Batavia Township.Bronson Fire Chief Steve Wilber says his department was notified by Branch County Central Dispatch Friday at 4:49 AM about a structure fire at 455 West Chicago Road Wilber says when his department arr...

MSP Holding Food Drive In November

(LANSING) – The Michigan State Police Fifth District is asking for the public’s help.Troopers in the Fifth District are holding a month-long food drive until November 30 to support local families and food banks across Southwest Michigan.The most needed items are: peanut butter; canned fruits and ...

Pedestrian Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle

(HOWARD TOWNSHIP) – One person was injured when they were struck by a vehicle.The Cass County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called out Friday just after 6 PM for a car versus pedestrian accident at the intersection of Barron Lake Road and Cliffield Court in Howard Township.The investigation...

Angola Fire Department Battles House Fire Early Monday Morning

(ANGOLA) - Angola Firefighters were dispatched to a house fire at 3:40 a.m. on Monday at 615 S. West Street. Angola Fire Chief Bill Harter reports flames were visible and family members were evacuating the house when firefighters arrived on scene. The homeowner and his son were transported to Cam...

Indiana Hunters Encouraged To Donate Venison

(INDIANAPOLIS) – Indiana deer hunters are being encouraged to donate the deer they harvest to help feed Hoosiers in need.Colonel Steve Hunter, Director of Indiana DNR Law Enforcement says venison harvested through hunting is an important source of nourishment for Hoosier families. He says through...