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County employee honored for lifesaving efforts

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The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department has honored a road department employee for his efforts to save a life during the Christmas blizzard. Jerry Peters of the Berrien County Road Department received a Sheriff’s Award for Excellence Thursday.

Whitmer Optimistic About New Legislature

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Wednesday was day one of the 102nd Michigan Legislature. The new sessions started with state senators sworn into office. Governor Gretchen Whitmer said the state Legislature is making history already. “Speaker Joe Tate is the first Black

New State Legislature Gets To Work

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New sessions began in the Michigan Senate and the House Wednesday. State senators were in sworn into office. Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks addressed them. “This moment is both exciting and solemn,” Brinks said. “Serving here is