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Betty Jean (Smith) Zilke

Betty’s life began December 2, 1943, in Hayti, Missouri. She spent her childhood in Missouri eventually moving to Michigan. Betty worked for several years as a security guard at Cook Nuclear Plant. She also worked as a

Miss Blossomtime 2022 Crowned

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Despite the cold spring weather, Blossomtime was celebrated with the crowning of Miss Blossomtime 2022 last night at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center. Lillian Waggoner was the winner last night. She is the current Miss Buchanan

Longtime LECO Head Robert Warren Dies

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We’ve learned that Robert J. Warren, the President Emeritus of LECO Corporation, has died at the age of 89. Warren helped build LECO — a pioneer in the development of carbon determination instrumentation for use in the

Mr. Blossomtime 2022 Crowned

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Mr. Blossomtime for 2022 is Nathan Hawks of Stevensville. He was crowned Sunday night at the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College. The first runner up is Jacob Timmer of South Haven, with the second runner up

Palisades Safety Meeting This Week

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold the latest meeting on the safety of the Palisades nuclear power plant this month. The NRC says the 2021 record of the plant will be discussed by staff responsible for plant