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SJPS backs Berrien RESA candidates

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With the Berrien RESA board of education election coming up next month, St. Joseph Public Schools is throwing its support behind three candidates. Trustees agreed Monday to vote for the candidates on the ballot, each of whom

Deborah Lynn “Debbie” Naragon

Deborah Lynn “Debbie” Naragon, 61, of Houston, TX, formerly Buchanan, MI, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at home. A celebration of life service will be held at 4 pm on Saturday, May 26, 2023, at

Record Show In Southwest Michigan A Hit

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The Southwest Michigan Record Show is a big hit. The event was Sunday at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor and vendors from Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois filled 65 tables with items at the Mendel Center. Organizer

RESA Board elections June 5

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Berrien RESA will hold its biennial board of education elections next month. There are three candidates running for the board. They are Dave Pagel of Berrien Springs, who is seeking a two year term, and Jackie Van

Nesbitt slams budget process

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State Senator Aric Nesbitt is slamming the Democratic budget proposals being put together in the Michigan Legislature. He told Michigan’s Big Show this week 170 budget amendments proposed by Republicans were rejected by the Democratic majority. He

Andrews talks state transportation budget

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A $6.8 billion transportation budget is moving toward approval in the Michigan Legislature. State Representative Joey Andrews tells us the House Thursday voted to allocate $400 million extra dollars to local road agencies. “It’s by [population] density,