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Trine University Joins Record-Breaking Effort to FIght Hunger

(ANGOLA) — Trine University helped make a major impact in the fight against hunger this fall as part of the Community Harvest Food Bank’s 11th annual U Can Crush Hunger campaign. The friendly competition among eight northeast Indiana colleges and universities wrapped up November 8 with a record-b...

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Northern Lights Could Dazzle Local Skies Again Tonight as Rare Geomagnetic Storm Hits Earth

(INDIANA) - A rare and powerful geomagnetic storm could make the northern lights visible in our area tonight, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). The agency has issued a G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Wednesday, November 12—a level of activity seen only four times du...

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Indiana DNR Fined in Connection to Inmate Death

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has been fined following the death of an Indiana Department of Correction inmate who was injured while working at Chain O’ Lakes State Park earlier this year.According to officials, the inmate was performing lumber work for the DN...

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SJC Sheriffs Office Honors Veterans On Staff

(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...

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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...

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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 by a vote of 5-4.         By an identical vote ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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