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Two Dead In Berrien Township Crash

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Two people have died in a crash in Berrien Township Tuesday night. Michigan State Police say a 60-year-old Baroda man and an 80-year-old Niles woman were killed when one of them lost control of their vehicle and

Wayne Albert Martin

Wayne Albert Martin, 76, of Lawton MI passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his son’s home surrounded by family.  Wayne was a hardworking man who always put his family first.  He loved spending time with his

Lakeshore to seek bond in May

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Lakeshore Public Schools will ask voters to approve a nearly $20 million bond in May’s elections. A survey to gauge public support and needs was conducted last year, and at a Monday meeting of the board of

Homelessness Up In West Michigan

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Homelessness is spiking in west Michigan, especially among women. Thelma Ensink is executive director of Degage Ministries in Grand Rapids, which expanded its women’s shelter a couple of years ago. “We’re seeing trends here at Degage that

Walberg introduces human trafficking legislation

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Congressman Tim Walberg has introduced legislation intended to help catch human traffickers. The Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act would ensure that Department of Labor employees receive training to recognize instances of human trafficking and refer the

Gobles startup brewery damaged by vandalism

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The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after an upstart brewery in Gobles was severely vandalized last week. Dirtbag Brewing Company owner Ryan Long tells us he’s been working for years to launch a brewpub and