Tragedy struck Detroit’s west side on Tuesday afternoon when a 1-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle and succumbed to her injuries later at the hospital. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Snowden Street near Puritan Avenue, according to Detroit police. The child was rushed to the hospital following the accident, but unfortunately, she...
NILES — Two guys from the area were given jail time and probation on Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for crimes related to sex. Schanick Gregory Vaughn Schanick, 32, of Buchanan, admitted to having sexually abusive materials and was given a sentence of 45 days in jail, five years of probation, having to file...
When Sara Katherine moved back to her hometown of Valparaiso, Indiana, from New York, she quickly realized that LGBTQ youth in her community faced a significant lack of support and representation. Determined to bridge this gap, she began volunteering as a mentor at a local nonprofit, guiding queer teens who felt isolated and underrepresented in...
A 9-year-old blue and gold macaw renowned for his ability to communicate his feelings caused a stir in Northwest Indiana when he went missing over the weekend. The beloved talking bird, whose family describes him as the “sweetest boy ever,” disappeared on Saturday, sparking a frantic search throughout the community. Joanna’s disappearance was particularly distressing,...