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Utilities Brace For High Winds This Weekend

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High winds are expected around much of Michigan this weekend, and utilities are bracing themselves. Consumers Energy spokesperson Brian Wheeler tells WSJM News crews are ready to respond to outages. “We’ve been seeing predictions that we could

Hartford Gets $99,000 Streetscaping Grant

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The city of Hartford is receiving a $99,000 grant from the USDA Rural Business Development Grant program to improve parking and city streetscapes throughout its downtown. Congressman Fred Upton announced Friday the funds will go toward improving

Shoppers Brace For High Holiday Food Prices

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Shoppers are expected to see higher prices this holiday season due to increasing inflation and supply chain issues. Food Industry Association President Leslie Sarasin suggests shoppers plan ahead. “Grocery shoppers should plan ahead,” Sarasin said. “I think

Restaurant Week Kicks Off In Grand Rapids

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Restaurant Week kicks off in Grand Rapids today. Experience Grand Rapids spokeswoman Jaylyn McCloy says more than 40 restaurants are taking part. “We have everything from pub food to fine dining,” says McCloy. McCloy says to take

Suspicious Death Near South Haven

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Van Buren County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a 33-year-old Kalamazoo man near South Haven. His body was found by a man who was trying to find good hunting property in the 68-thousand block of

WSJM Sports 11-4-2022

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WSJM Sports November 4, 2022 MLB World Series Last night Houston Astros 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2 (Astros lead series, 3-2) Saturday Philadelphia Phillies @ Houston Astros – Game 6 – 8:03 pm Astros lead series, 3-2) Astros

Powerball Jackpot Up To $1.5 Billion

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Who wants to be a billionaire? You’ve got another chance to strike it rich in the Powerball this Saturday after no one matched all six numbers to win Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot. The Michigan Lottery’s Jake Harris

County Commission Holds Budget Hearing

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The Berrien County Board of Commissioners could approve a budget for 2023 next week. At a Thursday meeting, the board held its 2023 budget hearing with Financial Services Director Doug James telling commissioners the proposed spending plan

Whitmer Campaigns In Benton Harbor

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer is rallying voters ahead of next Tuesday’s election, and she made a stop in Benton Harbor Thursday to drum up support. With news this week the lead water line replacement project is 99.6% finished,

Sandra Kaye Hopkins-Sanders

First Lady Sandra K. Hopkins-Sanders, 71, of Benton Harbor, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at home. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, November