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State Gas Price Up 3¢

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Michigan’s average gas price continues to set record highs. Triple-A Michigan says the price is up 3¢ in the past week to $4.60, up 58¢ in the past month and a $1.55 higher than last year. Metro

Lawmakers Want Action On Farm Prices

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State lawmakers have passed two resolutions urging the Congress and federal and state agencies to immediately address the ongoing fertilizer price increases and shortages that are severely impacting Michigan farmers. Representative Steve Carra from Three Rivers says

49% Of GOP Undecided On Governor

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Interesting results in the latest look at the Republican race for governor of Michigan. It comes days after half of the field was wiped off the ballot over fraudulent signatures. Target Insyght pollster Ed Sarpolis says 49%

Seven Shot, One Killed, In Benton Harbor

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Police are investigating after seven people were shot, one fatally, in Benton Harbor on Memorial Day. The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety says officers were sent to the 900 block of Pipestone Street around 2:20 a.m.

Bridge Work Near Watervliet Starts This Week

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Drivers are being advised of a bridge project about to start near Watervliet. The Michigan Department of Transportation says it’s investing $800,000 to repair the M-140 bridge over the Paw Paw Lake outlet near Watervliet starting Wednesday.

TSA Offers Summer Travel Tips

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Tens of thousands of people are expected to head to the airport and travel during the summer. The unofficial kickoff is this coming Memorial Day weekend. Michigan TSA security director Steve Lorincz says travelers should arrive early

New Beach Rules In South Haven

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The city of South Haven has posted signs announcing the penalties for swimming or walking out on to the pier during dangerous conditions. City Manager Kate Hosier tells WSJM News the city council in January approved a

Benton Harbor Farmers Market Returning

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The Benton Harbor Farmers Market will return for the season next month. The Berrien County Health Department’s Chioma Ejiofor tells WSJM News the market will be held each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dwight

MI Senate Votes To Suspend Gas Tax

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The Michigan Senate this week voted to suspend the state’s gas tax to help drivers deal with the high costs they’re facing at the pump. Among those voting to eliminate the sales, excise, and use taxes on

Slacker’s Reopens At New Location

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Slacker’s Family Fun Center has reopened at its new location in St. Joseph Township. Slacker’s previously was located at the Orchards Mall, but announced plans to move in late 2021. The new location is the former Vineland

Police Look For Missing Gobles Teen

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The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a missing Gobles teen. It says 15-year-old Gabriel Reynoso ran away from home on May 16 and has not returned. Sheriff’s deputies have followed several leads as they