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Whitmer Comments On Oxford Shootings

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday afternoon released a message regarding the shootings at Oxford High School. Four students were killed in Tuesday’s incident in Oakland County. “We have a responsibility to protect each other from the gun

Whitmer Seeks Emergency COVID Testing Funds

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From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s administration is asking lawmakers to quickly allocate $300 million in federal pandemic rescue funding to support COVID-19 testing at schools amid a fourth surge of infections in Michigan. The

High School Students Tour SMC Esports Arena

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Southwestern Michigan College is touting its Esports program as Esports become more popular around the country. SMC Campus Life Director Jeff Hooks tells WSJM News students from Berrien Springs, Covert, and Hartford toured the new Esports Arena

State Announces Grants For Specialty Crops

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The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced more than $1.2 million in grants around the state to support the specialty crop industry. Among the recipients is the Michigan State Horticultural Society in Benton Harbor.

Michigan Farm Bureau Meeting This Week

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There is a huge meeting of Michigan farmers taking place in Grand Rapids over the next couple of days. More than 400 farmers will meet for the Michigan Farm Bureau’s 102nd annual meeting. President Carl Bednarski told

Volunteer Day At Warren Dunes This Weekend

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There will be a volunteer stewardship day at Warren Dunes State Park this weekend. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says everyone is invited to help remove bittersweet, autumn olive, honeysuckle, and other invasive plants on Saturday.