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More than a fifth of Michigan’s safest communities are in Oakland County. SafeWise.com ranked the 50 safest communities in the state, and 11 of them are in Oakland County, topped by Addison Township. Oakland County Sheriff Mike

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 8, Cincinnati Reds 2 Minnesota Twins 10, Chicago White Sox 2 Cubs were off Tigers 8, Reds 2 – Matt Vierling hits a grand slam as Reese Olson pitches

From the Associated Press — About 13,000 U.S. auto workers stopped making vehicles and went on strike Friday after their leaders couldn’t bridge a giant gap between union demands in contract talks and what Detroit’s three automakers

Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey has sent a letter to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners confirming his retirement at the end of the year. Speaking at Thursday’s meeting, Commissioner Dave Vollrath said Bailey already announced he

Congressman Bill Huizenga is asking Governor Gretchen Whitmer to push back on an EPA decision that could result in stricter air pollution rules in Berrien, parts of Allegan, and parts of Muskegon counties. He tells us the

The United Way of Southwest Michigan and Whirlpool are teaming up for a day of fun and healthy activities Saturday, and everyone’s invited. The United Way’s Jennifer Tomshack tells us Move to Make a Difference Day will

The statue of Madeline Bertrand that was stolen from Madeline Bertrand County Park back in March and then returned in May has been restored and reinstalled at the park. Berrien County Parks Director Jill Adams tells us

Some changes could be coming to Napier Avenue between I-94 and US-31. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners was told Thursday the Michigan Department of Transportation is offering to grant ownership of that stretch of road back

A pilot who went missing out of Cass County this week has been found dead. The Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol says 83-year-old Richard Martin went missing Sunday after departing the Dowagiac Municipal Airport. The search for

Now appointed to serve on the Hagar Township Board of Trustees is former state Senator Kim LaSata. Hagar Township Supervisor Izzy DiMaggio tells us the board met Monday and selected LaSata to fill out the remainder of

Two people are facing drug charges following a vehicle search in South Haven on Tuesday. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says its narcotics unit pulled over a 22-year-old man who was suspected of drug trafficking after

If you’re looking for some outdoor fun this weekend, look no further than downtown St. Joseph for Fall Fest. It’s a celebration of autumn and a collection of fun events for all ages! The St. Joseph Fall

With staffing shortages statewide, educators in Michigan are working to remove a roadblock to allow teachers who have retired to get back in the classroom. K-12 Alliance Director Bob McCann says this reform is needed. “Michigan is

State lawmakers could be voting soon on new laws to help protect election workers. The House Elections Committee heard from mid-Michigan Representative Kara Hope, who is sponsoring the legislation that would prohibit intimidating an election inspector or

A Michigan doctor is urging people to get the new COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel approved the updated vaccines for those six months and older. Dr. Matthew

Allegan County Sheriff’s Office dispatch reports a two car injury accident at the intersection of 56th St and 116th Ave Fennville, MI Clyde Township. Upon arrival it was determined a south bound vehicle had struck a north

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Cincinnati Reds 4, Detroit Tigers 3 Kansas City Royals 7, Chicago White Sox 1 Colorado Rockies 7, Chicago Cubs 3 Reds 4, Tigers 3 – TJ Friedl’s 2-run triple and a

Lake Michigan College has named Dr. David Krueger its new Dean of Career and Workforce Education. LMC says Krueger most recently served as the Dean of the College of Technical Sciences at Montana State University-Northern in Havre,

Now available are this year’s Southwest Michigan Makers Trail Passports. Marcy Simpson with the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council tells us the program started in 2017 and grows each year as it offers an incentive to visit as

A major development is closer to becoming reality in South Haven. Assistant City Manager Griffin Graham tells us the project is on Center Street between Quaker and Phoenix Streets, where the Hales department store used to be.

New Heights CCDA has reached its fundraising goal for the New Heights Laundry Hub at 2121 Red Arrow Highway in Benton Heights. New Heights Director Chris Britton tells us the effort to build a community center with

Day three of the search for missing pilot Richard Martin has passed with no sign of him or his plane. Martin took off from the Dowagiac Municipal Airport on Sunday around 11 a.m. and never returned. The

Kysre Gondrezick is asking everyone to “avoid speculation” after the arrest of Houston Rockets player Kevin Porter Jr. for assault this week. He’s accused of attacking Gondrezick in a New York hotel room leaving her with a

Lincoln Township is holding a photo contest as it looks for images that could be part of its new website. Clerk Stacy Loar-Porter tells us they’re preparing to launch the new site in January, and she wants

The Post Office at the Orchards Mall has closed. The U.S. Postal Service says, “To ensure the safety of both postal customers and employees,” the office shut down temporarily on Wednesday. The Postal Services cited “safety conditions,”

Michigan lawmakers want to set upper payment limits on big pharmaceutical companies as thousands of Michiganders are plagued with high prescription drug prices. New legislation announced Tuesday will create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, which will be