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Secretary Of State: MI Turnout Looking Good

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Voters headed to polling precincts across Michigan Tuesday to cast ballots as Campaign 2022 came to a close. Secretary of State office spokesperson Jake Rollow told Michigan News Network Tuesday afternoon turnout was looking good. “We’re seeing

Forrest Raymond Roach

Forrest R. Roach, 93, of Berrien Springs, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at The Timbers of Cass County. A time of gathering will be held on Wednesday, November 9, from 11 AM until 12 PM

Alcohol-Related Deaths Soaring

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New numbers from the CDC show alcohol-related deaths have been soaring. The deaths jumped 26% overall in 2020, and by more than 40% for middle-aged women. Henry Ford psychiatrist Dr. Ron Samarian believes more people are turning

Upton, Others Opposed To USPS Plan

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The mayors of Portage and Kalamazoo are in agreement with Congressman Fred Upton that a plan to consolidate postal sorting into the U.S. Postal Service facility on South 9th Street in Oshtemo instead of at nearly two-dozen

Social Districts Possible For South Haven

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The South Haven City Council is considering establishing a Social District from October 1 2023 until May 15 2024. They heard from City Manager Kate Hosier and Assistant City Manager Griffin Graham last night on the idea,

LMC Taking Nominations For MLK Awards

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Lake Michigan College and its MLK Celebration Committee are seeking nominations for the 2023 Spirit of MLK Spotlight honors, which recognize those who embody the love and spirit exemplified by the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Early Blossomtime Pageant winners announced

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Blossomtime Pageants are underway for the 2023 season, and winners are being crowned across southwest Michigan. Miss Edwardsburg, Miss Coloma, Miss Bloomingdale, Miss Teen Blossomtime, Miss Junior Teen Blossomtime, Bud Prince and Bud Princess have all been

Powerball Jackpot Up To $1.9 Billion

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$1.9 billion. That’s the record jackpot in tonight’s Powerball drawing after no one matched all six winning numbers to win Saturday night’s big prize. That was the 40th straight drawing with no big winner. The Michigan Lottery’s

Apartment Fire In Plainwell Kills Woman

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An elderly woman has died in an apartment fire in Plainwell Saturday night. Fire crews were sent to the apartment on North Main Street around 11:15 p.m. and put out the fire in her apartment. Investigators believe