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3 days ago · U.S. Sen. Gary Peters recently issued a media release regarding actions he has helped take to prevent oil spills in the Great Lakes. Peters said he and others took action after realizing the state isn’t adequately equipped to handle a potential spill in the Great Lakes.
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3 days ago · A longtime administrator with Sturgis Public Schools passed away last month. Larry McConnell died Dec. 21 at the age of 92. He had served as Sturgis superintendent for 18 years during a span that included the 1990s.
Local general election results – WLKM Radio 95.9 FM
Nov 6, 2024 · The biggest prize up for grabs Tuesday in St. Joseph County was claimed by Nottawa resident Kevin Kane. Kane, 46, was the top vote-getter in the contest for St. Joseph County Probate Court judge.
Cass County election news briefs – WLKM Radio 95.9 FM
Aug 6, 2024 · In Cass County, Clint Roach won the race for sheriff with 78 percent of the vote. The incumbent drain commissioner, Jeff VanBelle won reelection with 52 percent.
Former prosecutor arrested on alcohol charge – WLKM Radio 95.9 …
Nov 15, 2024 · Former St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough was arrested last month on an alcohol-related charge. According to the Three Rivers Commercial-News, the 44-year-old McDonough was arrested on a charge of operating while intoxicated – second offense – shortly before 10 p.m. Oct. 30 in Three Rivers.
Obituaries – WLKM Radio 95.9 FM
3 days ago · JoAnn (Gillette) Berna, age 89, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday morning, January 2, 2024 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. She was born April 15, 1935, in Bryan, Ohio, only child of Byron and Gertrude (Beamer) Collins.
Octavia Bohne, 2 – WLKM Radio 95.9 FM
Nov 12, 2024 · Octavia Pearl Jane Bohne, age 2, precious daughter of Thaddeus Hahn and Paige Bohne, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Octavia was born July 19, 2022 in Coldwater.
Airline discontinues service at Kalamazoo airport
Sep 5, 2024 · After announcing it was temporarily discontinuing its non-stop service between Kalamazoo and Orlando, Avelo Airlines has decided to discontinue its presence at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport.
Bingaman will become Branch County undersheriff
Nov 13, 2024 · St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman will maintain his current job title the next four years, but in a different county. Bingaman, whose term as undersheriff in St. Joseph County concludes Dec. 31, has been chosen to serve as undersheriff in Branch County under its sheriff-elect, Fred Blankenship.
Final stages of US 131 project – WLKM Radio 95.9 FM
Oct 24, 2024 · Michigan Department of Transportation officials announced one lane of northbound U.S. 131 in Schoolcraft is now open to traffic. Agency officials said the step was taken this week and marks the beginning of the end of the $51 million investment.