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James “Jimmy” Rank

James ‘Jimmy’ B. Rank, age 52, of Battle Creek, formerly of Dowagiac, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2022. Jimmy was born on December 28, 1969 in Paw Paw, MI. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved

Democrats Take Charge In Michigan

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From the Associated Press — Come January, Democrats will be in charge of Michigan state government for the first time in nearly 40 years. That’s raising hope among progressives about undoing decades of GOP-backed measures and advancing

Extra Patrols This Weekend

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With New Year’s Eve just a day away, Michigan State Police are taking the time today to remind everyone to drive sober or get pulled over. Michigan State Police First Lieutenant Mike Shaw says New Year’s is

US 12 Crash Injures Three

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Three people have been hospitalized after a crash on US-12 in Cass County Thursday. An 87-year-old Niles woman pulled in front of an ambulance as it was headed west on US 12 just after 9:30 a.m. She

Whitmer Comments On Goals For 2023

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer will be sworn in for her second term on January 1 at a ceremony in Lansing. She’s looking ahead to the new year with some goals. On social media, Whitmer was asked what she

New Year To Bring New Voting Rules

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From the Associated Press — An explosion of new election-related legislation followed former President Donald Trump’s claims about losing the 2020 presidential election due to fraud. Next year is shaping up to be another busy one for

New EV Tax Credit Soon To Be Available

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From the Associated Press — Starting January 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle. The credit is part of changes enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act

Niles Man Dead In Cass County Crash

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A Niles man is dead after a single vehicle crash in Cass County’s Milton Township on Wednesday. Michigan State Police say it happened around 7:45 p.m. on Bertrand Street near Batchlor Drive. The preliminary investigation shows the

Coast Guard: No Ice Is Safe Ice

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Stay off the ice. That’s the message from the U.S. Coast Guard after photos circulated on social media this week of people walking out on to the Lake Michigan ice this week. Executive Petty Officer Zed Bradley

Carol Irene (Belsey) Lowes

Carol Irene Lowes (Belsey) was born at home in Midland, Ontario Canada, May 3, 1934, the fifth of six children to Dora and Alfred Belsey. She married Hubert Lowes July 3, 1954. Hugh, husband and best friend,

Recycling Company Offers Tips

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Recycling companies are receiving a lot more boxes and recycling material this time of year, but some of it may be costing consumers more. Things like ribbons, holiday lights, ornaments, and other Christmas décor often gets lumped