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Two Big Road Projects Starting Next Week In Branch County

By Mike Stiles • July 9, 2026 • Branch County, MI.

(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...

Two People Injured In Two Vehicle Crash

By Mike Stiles • July 9, 2026 • Shipshewana, IN.

(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...

Nate Cranson Named Executive Director Of Branch Co. United Way

By Mike Stiles • July 8, 2026 • Coldwater, MI.

(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...

Branch Co. Sheriff Asking Boaters To Be Careful On The Water

By Mike Stiles • July 8, 2026 • Coldwater, MI.

(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. ...

CHA Offers Information On Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

By Mike Stiles • July 8, 2026 • Coldwater, MI.

(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...

Ohio Woman Finishes 10th At Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

By Charlotte Burke/Mike Stiles • July 7, 2026 • Coney Island, New York

(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...

More Information Released About Gov. Braun’s Visit To NE Indiana

By Mike Stiles • July 7, 2026 • Indianapolis, IN.

(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...

Spence Warns Of Active Phone Scam

By Mike Stiles • July 7, 2026 • Centreville, MI.

(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...

Mallory McMorrow Suspends Campaign For U.S. Senate

By Mike Stiles • July 6, 2026 • Traverse City, MI.

(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. ...

Drugs Seized And Suspects Arrested Following Investigation

By Mike Stiles • July 4, 2026 • Three Rivers, MI.

(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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