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Donald Lee Spitzke

Donald Lee Spitzke, 71, of Baroda, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 28, 2023 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran

Heart Association backing free lunch program

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The American Heart Association is urging Michigan lawmakers to approve legislation that would make free breakfast and lunch for pre-K through 12 students in public schools permanent. The Michigan Legislature this year approved the free lunches, but

Infrastructure work approved in Benton Harbor

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Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved several infrastructure projects. At a Monday meeting, they authorized the reconstruction of Division and Columbus streets. The work will be done by Northern Construction Services at a cost of just under

DNR: Squish this bug

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has launched a campaign to stamp out the invasive spotted lantern fly…literally. DNR invasive species coordinator Joanne Foreman tells us the agency is advising residents who see the bug to “See

Hartford looking for new city manager

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The city of Hartford is looking for a new city manager. The city council says the manager serves as the chief administrative officer for the city, performing a wide range of difficult-to-complex tasks that support city operations.

Hartford looking for new city manager

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The city of Hartford is looking for a new city manager. The city council says the manager serves as the chief administrative officer for the city, performing a wide range of difficult-to-complex tasks that support city operations.

UAW expands strike

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Auto workers have expanded their strike against major carmakers, walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts-distribution centers in 20 states. In announcing the strike’s expansion Friday, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Ford was

Rabid bat found in Van Buren County

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A rabid bat has been identified in Van Buren County. The Van Buren Cass District Health Department says the bat was collected from a home in Lawton. This is the first case of rabies in an animal