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Three deputies with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department have received Lifesaving Awards for their efforts in the community in recent months. At a Thursday meeting of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners, Undersheriff Greg Sanders said Deputies

Legislation under consideration in Lansing would establish a monthly fee on every water meter in the state, and it’s drawing considerable opposition. The proposed $2 fee on every water meter, which would generate an estimated $70 million

A new report says Michigan has the lowest professional-to-student ratio of all states, and points to the particular staffing needs of rural schools. In Michigan’s rural school districts, just one counselor or school psychologist serves an average

COVID-19 is on the rise, and it’s getting harder to find out if you’re infected. That’s because at-home, rapid tests are starting to take longer to return a positive result after the onset of symptoms. Dr. Lea

NCAAFB –Alabama’s Nick Saban retires after 7 national titles Alabama coach Nick Saban is retiring after winning more national championships than any other major college football coach. Saban won seven national championships and turned Alabama back into

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. consumers looking to get a tax credit on an electric vehicle purchase have fewer models to choose from under new rules that limit the countries where automakers can buy battery parts and minerals

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. consumers looking to get a tax credit on an electric vehicle purchase have fewer models to choose from under new rules that limit the countries where automakers can buy battery parts and minerals

The Unified Civic Monuments Project has been given the green light by the Benton Harbor Planning Commission for its monument to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park. At a meeting this

The Unified Civic Monuments Project has been given the green light by the Benton Harbor Planning Commission for its monument to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park. At a meeting this

Edgewater Automation has a new president. The family-owned company says Tim Tate has been named to the role. Tate joined Edgewater Automation in 2006 as a machine builder, steadily advancing into management roles. He was made a

Edgewater Automation has a new president. The family-owned company says Tim Tate has been named to the role. Tate joined Edgewater Automation in 2006 as a machine builder, steadily advancing into management roles. He was made a

Tickets are now on sale for the 32nd annual Lake Michigan College Foundation Student Benefit Auction. Previously known as the Winners Circle Auction, the event is held each year to raise money for the Scholarship Endowment Fund.

Tickets are now on sale for the 32nd annual Lake Michigan College Foundation Student Benefit Auction. Previously known as the Winners Circle Auction, the event is held each year to raise money for the Scholarship Endowment Fund.

Indiana Michigan Power has got its eye on the weather as southwest Michigan could be looking at high winds and snow this week. I&M spokesperson Kara Stevenson tells us the company has mutual aid agreements with other

Indiana Michigan Power has got its eye on the weather as southwest Michigan could be looking at high winds and snow this week. I&M spokesperson Kara Stevenson tells us the company has mutual aid agreements with other

The new website for Lincoln Township launches Thursday. Lincoln Township Clerk Stacy Loar-Porter tells us it’s supposed to go live in the afternoon. ‘ Township trustees in August approved hiring Civic Engage to create a new website

The Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce has announced it’s moving into Bridgman, although that’s not really official. The Harbor Country Chamber in a release this week said Bridgman is now being covered by its Harbor Country brand.

A 2-year-old girl from Algonac is ringing the bell after beating a rare pediatric cancer. Kassidy Selman was diagnosed with AML, which is a childhood leukemia. With her genetic mutation, she was only one of two cases

As more snow is expected later this week, Consumers Energy is keeping a close eye on weather patterns to be ready for outage response. Consumers Energy spokesperson Tracy Wimmers says crews will be ready if blustery wind

There are some stressful moments for sports fans between the U of M national championship game and the Lions in their first home playoff game in 30 years, and that can cause high stress for some sports

NCAAFB –Wolverines return home to screaming fans after victory over Washington The national champion Michigan Wolverines have returned home to their Ann Arbor campus. They were met with thunderous applause and screaming fans Tuesday night. The Wolverines

January is Radon Action Month, and the Allegan County Health Department recommends residents to learn more about radon, test for radon levels within their homes, and reduce radon levels within their homes if found. Radon is an

MILAN, Mich. (AP) — An Indiana man serving a 20-year sentence for producing child abuse images died at a federal prison in Michigan, authorities said Tuesday. Romio Hawkins, 26, was found unresponsive Monday at the Milan prison,

The city of St. Joseph and the Michigan Department of Transportation are seeking the public’s thoughts ahead of a reconstruction project planned for the I-94 Business Loop downtown. St. Joseph Assistant City Manager Emily Hackworth tells us

The Lincoln Township Board of Trustees has authorized a sidewalk project connecting roughly the township library to the village limits of Stevensville. At a Tuesday meeting, Supervisor Dick Stauffer said a recent allocation secured by state Representative

The city of Benton Harbor is partnering with Michigan State Police as the agency seeks funding for a new gunshot detection system in the city. At a meeting this week, Benton Harbor City Commissioners approved a resolution