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TORNADO WATCH
Begins: 12:01 PM Wed, Jun 18, 2025
Expires: 7:00 PM Wed, Jun 18, 2025

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 434 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 24 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA

KOSCIUSKO             ST. JOSEPH

IN NORTHERN INDIANA

ADAMS                 ALLEN IN              BLACKFORD
CASS IN               DE KALB               ELKHART
FULTON IN             GRANT                 HUNTINGTON
JAY                   LA PORTE              LAGRANGE
MARSHALL              MIAMI                 NOBLE
PULASKI               STARKE                STEUBEN
WABASH                WELLS                 WHITE
WHITLEY

IN MICHIGAN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN

BERRIEN               BRANCH                CASS MI
ST. JOSEPH MI

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AKRON, ALBION, ANGOLA, AUBURN,
BASS LAKE, BENTON HARBOR, BENTON HEIGHTS, BERNE, BLUFFTON,
BREMEN, BRONSON, BROOKSTON, BUCHANAN, CASSOPOLIS, COLDWATER,
COLUMBIA CITY, CULVER, DECATUR, DOWAGIAC, DUNKIRK, EDWARDSBURG,
ELKHART, FAIR PLAIN, FORT WAYNE, FRANCESVILLE, FREMONT, GARRETT,
GAS CITY, GOSHEN, GRANGER, GRISSOM AFD, HARTFORD CITY,
HUNTINGTON, KENDALLVILLE, KNOX, LA PORTE, LAGRANGE, LIGONIER,
LOGANSPORT, MARCELLUS, MARION, MEDARYVILLE, MENDON, MEXICO,
MICHIGAN CITY, MISHAWAKA, MONON, MONTICELLO, MONTPELIER,
NAPPANEE, NEW HAVEN, NILES, NORTH JUDSON, NORTH MANCHESTER,
OSSIAN, PAW PAW LAKE, PERU, PLYMOUTH, PORTLAND, ROANOKE,
ROCHESTER, ROYAL CENTER, SHIPSHEWANA, SOUTH BEND, SOUTH WHITLEY,
ST. JOSEPH, STURGIS, THREE RIVERS, TOPEKA, TRI-LAKES, UPLAND,
WABASH, WARSAW, WHITE PIGEON, WINAMAC, AND WINONA LAKE.

Welcome to the 2025 Best of Marshall County contest, a year-long celebration of Marshall County businesses and people.

The first phase of the contest, Nominations, is underway.  During this phase, you can nominate your favorite Marshall County businesses and people.  Scroll through all of the categories and subcategories.  Don’t see your favorite business or person?  Click Nominate to add them.  Nominations continue until Monday, March 31, at 11:59 pm.

The next phase of the contest, Voting, opens on Tuesday, April 1.  You can vote for any of the nominated businesses.  You can vote once per day in each subcategory, so come back often.  Voting continues until 11:59 pm on Tuesday, April 22. 

Registering under aliases may result in your votes being disqualified. You will be eligible to vote again after the 24 hours has expired. For information or clarification, contact Cindy Stockton, Pilot News, 574-936-3101 or email cstockton@thepilotnews.com

Winners will be announced in The Pilot News and will be featured on the directory here on thepilotnews.com.

Please support the businesses that make Plymouth and all of Marshall County a great place to live, work, and play. 

https://www.thepilotnews.com/bestof2025/#

WYMR MAX 98.3 FM – Kankakee Valley Broadcasting is looking to hire a Radio Sales Account Executive!

Do you have a passion for radio and a drive to succeed? Kankakee Valley Broadcasting and WYMR 98.3 FM, Marshall County’s #1 radio station, are seeking a dynamic and motivated Sales Account Executive to join our winning team!

About the Role:

As a Radio Sales Account Executive, you will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with local businesses, developing creative advertising campaigns, and exceeding revenue goals. You will work closely with clients to understand their marketing needs and provide customized solutions using the power of radio advertising.

Responsibilities:

• Prospect and develop new business through cold calling, networking, and referrals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
• Conduct needs assessments and create customized advertising proposals.
• Present advertising solutions to clients and negotiate contracts.
• Manage client accounts and ensure campaign success.
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and competitive landscape.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth campaign execution.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record in sales, preferably in media or advertising.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and advertising strategies.
• Ability to build rapport and establish long-term relationships with clients.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and highly organized.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Passion for radio and local community.

Pay Structure:

We offer a competitive package including base salary plus high commission percentage, as well as, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

To Apply:

If you are a driven and enthusiastic individual with a passion for sales and radio, we encourage you to apply! Please send your resume and cover letter to lenny@wkvi.com, no phone calls please

Join the team at WYMR 98.3 FM and Kankakee Valley Broadcasting and help local businesses thrive!

WYMR 98.3 FM – Your Local Radio Connection!(Kankakee Valley Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.)

Sales Associate Wanted

WKVI Radio in Knox and WYMR Radio in Plymouth Indiana is looking for a Sales Associate. The position can be full or part time. Position duties will include phone sales as well as on site selling, sales package and customer development.

Salary will include a Base as well as Commission.

Fill out an application or drop off your resume at 400 W. Culver Road in Knox, Mail to P.O. Box 10, Knox, IN 46534 or e-mail your resume to lenny@wkvi.com.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 11:00 PM CDT. Source: U.S. National Weather ServiceLESS

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 429 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT /11 PM CDT/ TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 24 COUNTIES IN NORTHERN INDIANA ADAMS ALLEN IN BLACKFORD CASS IN DE KALB ELKHART FULTON IN GRANT HUNTINGTON JAY KOSCIUSKO LA PORTE LAGRANGE MARSHALL MIAMI NOBLE PULASKI ST. JOSEPH IN STARKE STEUBEN WABASH WELLS WHITE WHITLEY IN MICHIGAN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN BERRIEN BRANCH CASS MI HILLSDALE ST. JOSEPH MI IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST OHIO DEFIANCE PAULDING VAN WERT WILLIAMS THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AKRON, ALBION, ANGOLA, ANTWERP, AUBURN, BASS LAKE, BENTON HARBOR, BENTON HEIGHTS, BERNE, BLUFFTON, BREMEN, BRONSON, BROOKSTON, BRYAN, BUCHANAN, CASSOPOLIS, COLDWATER, COLUMBIA CITY, CULVER, DECATUR, DEFIANCE, DOWAGIAC, DUNKIRK, EDGERTON, ELKHART, FAIR PLAIN, FORT WAYNE, FRANCESVILLE, FREMONT, GARRETT, GAS CITY, GOSHEN, GRISSOM AFD, HARTFORD CITY, HICKSVILLE, HILLSDALE, HUNTINGTON, JONESVILLE, KENDALLVILLE, KNOX, LA PORTE, LAGRANGE, LIGONIER, LITCHFIELD, LOGANSPORT, MARCELLUS, MARION, MEDARYVILLE, MENDON, MENTONE, MEXICO, MICHIGAN CITY, MISHAWAKA, MONON, MONTICELLO, MONTPELIER, MONTPELIER, NAPPANEE, NEW CARLISLE, NEW HAVEN, NILES, NORTH JUDSON, NORTH MANCHESTER, OHIO CITY, OSSIAN, PAULDING, PAW PAW LAKE, PAYNE, PERU, PLYMOUTH, PORTLAND, ROANOKE, ROCHESTER, ROYAL CENTER, SHERWOOD, SHIPSHEWANA, SOUTH BEND, SOUTH WHITLEY, ST. JOSEPH, STURGIS, SYRACUSE, THREE RIVERS, TOPEKA, TRI-LAKES, UPLAND, VAN WERT, WABASH, WALKERTON, WARSAW, WHITE PIGEON, WINAMAC, AND WINONA LAKE.

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