Tommie Lee

News Anchor at WTRC-FM (Niles, MI)

Afternoon Host at WAOR-FM (Ligonier, IN)

Reporter at WOWO-AM (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Goshen planning a joint First Fridays-July 4th celebration

1 week ago | 953mnc.com | Tommie Lee

The Goshen First Fridays event for July 4th will be Maple City celebration of America’s birthday. Downtown Goshen is planning the First Fridays Stars & Stripes Social on July 4, an epic Independence Day and First Fridays double feature. The event will bring all kinds of food, fun and excitement from noon to night. Jayco will present a classic car show in the Goshen Brewing Company parking lot.
Fish consumption guidelines adjusted for Michigan anglers

1 week ago | 953mnc.com | Tommie Lee

New PFAS chemical guidelines have changed the guidelines for fish consumption in Michigan. Michigan has lowered the number of fish it says can be safely eaten from the state’s waters contaminated with the forever chemicals. Nearly 100 bodies of water around the state are now subject to “do not eat” advisories. Last year there were only 33 bodies of water on the list.
Human Society of Elkhart Co waives adoption fees through June 14

3 weeks ago | 953mnc.com | Tommie Lee

The Humane Society of Elkhart County is near capacity, and is making it easier than ever to adopt a pet. They report their dog kennels are completely full, and the summer is starting with a steady surge in cats and kittens. So they need pets to be adopted into loving homes soon. To try and relieve the overcrowding, the private non-profit group is waiving all cat and dog adoption fees through June 14. Adoptions are available on a first come, first served basis.
Federal regulators release positive report on Palisades reopening

3 weeks ago | 953mnc.com | Tommie Lee

Federal regulators release positive report on Palisades reopening Share0 (Photo supplied/Nuclear Regulatory Commission) A report from federal nuclear power regulators says it has “no major environmental concerns” with the plan to restart the Palisades plant.
Berrien Co. Veterans Services planning a Stand Down event in June

1 month ago | 953mnc.com | Tommie Lee

The Berrien County Veterans Services Office is planning to hold a special event next month. A Veteran Stand Down event is planned for June 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Berrien County Conference Room, next to the Health Department on Napier Avenue in Benton Harbor. These events give veterans a chance to mingle and learn more about available services, according to WSJM. Last year’s event included live music, free haircuts, military surplus items, check-ups and more.
Whitmer seeks a semiconductor manufacturer in Michigan before end of second term

1 month ago | 953mnc.com | Tommie Lee

Governor Whitmer has a lofty goal in mind before she leaves office…a semiconductor fabrication plant in Michigan. Whitmer says one of those plants would create up to 6,000 jobs in the state, and she wants Michigan to land one by the end of next year — her last in the Governor’s Mansion. Bridge Michigan reports that she has lobbied President Trump about getting federal backing for a plant, which could be funded under a Biden-era law.
Benton Township PD hoping to add a K9 officer

1 month ago | 953mnc.com | Tommie Lee

The Benton Township Police Department is hoping to add a K9 officer to their ranks. The department currently doesn’t have a K9, though they’ve had them in the past. WSJM reports that they have plenty of work to keep a K9 busy, between plenty of activity in the community, the possibility of school outreach events, and the fact that I-94 runs through it.
Michigan considering new school bus passing legislation

1 month ago | 953mnc.com | Tommie Lee

School officials from Berrien Springs testified about school bus legislation last week in Lansing. There’s an effort in the state legislature to make it illegal to pass a school bus with flashing yellow lights, and a transportation official from Berrien Springs offered testimony in favor of the idea. WSJM reports that a bill passed a State House Committee on Tuesday that would require drivers to stop at all flashing school bus lights, not just red ones.
A bike program is headed for Ballard Elementary in Niles

1 month ago | 953mnc.com | Tommie Lee

A program to promote bicycling for kids is coming to Ballard Elementary School in Niles. The non-profit group All Kids Bike helps schools set up biking programs in the physical education classes. WSJM reports that the program will be involved in teaching kids to ride at a young age, thanks to a $9,000 grant from the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative.
Indiana's Attorney general is suing a LaPorte mobile home park

1 month ago | 953mnc.com | Tommie Lee

Indiana’s Attorney general is suing a LaPorte mobile home park Share0 (95.3 MNC) Indiana’s Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against a LaPorte mobile home park, citing “deplorable conditions” against the owner of Deerfield Estates. AG Todd Rokita says people living there are dealing with dirty water, low pressure, extended shutoffs, and no real oversight.