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Paw Paw Schools Recruiting Bus Drivers

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Paw Paw Public Schools is planning a bus driver recruitment event for this month. It says candidates are welcome to come out and test drive a school bus, meet with representatives from the transportation department, and warm

Upton Reflects On Time In Congress

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Congressman Fred Upton is in his final month in Washington as he prepares to retire at the end of the current term. The St. Joseph Republican tells us he’ll be busy through the end, although his offices

Huizenga Ready To Represent Fourth District

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Congressman Bill Huizenga is ready to get to work representing southwest Michigan in Washington once the new term of Congress starts in January. He was just elected to represent the Fourth District, which covers northern Berrien County

SMC Roadrunner featured on Young Professionals ornament

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– Submitted by SMC Southwestern Michigan College’s reborn Ronnie Roadrunner mascot is featured on the Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac’s 10th-anniversary ornament. Ronnie’s new green-and-gold look replaced orange plumage and coincided with SMC’s five-time national-champion cross-country team

Holiday Helicopter Tours Being Offered

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If you’re looking for a unique holiday gift or experience, you might want to consider a helicopter ride to see the holiday lights. The co-owner of My Flight Tours, Cassandra McAllister, says they have the holiday light

Big Ten Championship Tickets Expensive

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Not quite Taylor Swift ticket prices, but Michigan fans are paying big bucks to see the Wolverines battle Purdue in Saturday night’s Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis. Tickets are priced on StubHub from around $100 each