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“From the roar of the Cannon to the Silent Medication of Peace.” This was the theme for the celebration and re-dedication of the Man on the Mon

KENDALLVILLE — A fully renovated block of downtown buildings. Renovated upstairs apartments. A cultural trail highlighting Kendallville’s history. And ongoing support for building owners to continue the program.

KENDALLVILLE — “Have you seen what they’ve done?” “There’s so much there.” “It’s alive and it’s expanding and its changing.” “It’s an awesome city to visit.” Those are the kind of things Kendallville business owners and city leaders want people to say about their downtown in the future. They’re hoping a new grant opportunity may help serve as a springboard to get them on the way. The city is looking to move forward with seeking a $2 million grant that would not only help fix up downtown buildings but also establish his...

SPENCERVILLE — A construction trailer filled with tools for repairing the Spencerville Covered Bridge was stolen from the construction site early Friday.

Allen Park, Rochester, Royal Oak downtowns win awards for thriving through COVID-19 pandemic Bill Laitner, Detroit Free Press They beat the pandemic odds against small business. Now they’re getting accolades along with cash prizes. In nationwide contests judging how downtowns big and small not only survived the pandemic, but even thrived through it, metro Detroit has three winners: Allen Park, Rochester and Royal Oak. Each won for playing creative defense against the nationwide shutdown that began March 16 last year. Despite the odds, their marketing bosses found ways to ...