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DNR Expert Talks About Spring Fish Kills

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is advising everyone fish kills are not an uncommon sight this time of year. DNR Fisheries Division program manager Gary Whelan tells WSJM News these spring fish kills typically occur in

BH Teachers To Receive Bonuses

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Teachers at Benton Harbor Area Schools will get retention bonuses at the end of the school year following action Monday by the board of education. Superintendent Andrae Townsel tells WSJM News it was time to reward teachers

Cornerstone Women’s Event Sells Out

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It was a packed house Thursday night as Cornerstone Alliance hosted FLEX: Female Leadership Excellence, a forum for women business leaders from around southwest Michigan. In recognition of National Women’s History Month, Cornerstone Alliance presented the panel

Soo Locks Open For 2022

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The Soo Locks opened at 12:01 a.m. and people were waiting patiently to watch two of the Great Lakes bigger vessels make their way through. Jeff Herrington with the US Army Corp of Engineers says the Edgar

LaSata Recognizes Vietnam Veterans

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State Senator Kim LaSata is recognizing Vietnam war veterans as March 29 is Vietnam Veterans Day. She says many Vietnam vets don’t even talk about the sacrifice they made. “These heroes were part of our military and

Short Supply Of Veterinarian Workers

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Pet owners may be running into delays when it comes to procedures with their cats and dogs. A worker shortage in the veterinarian industry has led some animal hospitals and clinics to delay surgeries and other work.

Poll Finds Just 34% For Whitmer

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In a survey of likely voters, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has some work to do if she wants to be re-elected. According to the survey, conducted by the Lansing-based Marketing and Resource Group, only 34% of respondents indicated

State Infrastructure Deal Reached

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Michigan lawmakers have unveiled and begun passing a massive $4.8 billion spending plan, one that will upgrade long-neglected infrastructure including water pipes, dams, roads and parks. The legislation is the product of months of negotiations between the

Nessel Warns About Pet-Related Scams

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has released a new video advising everyone how to protect themselves from pet-related scams. She says if you’re getting a dog, research the breed, research the breeder, and insist you meet the

PGA Holding Longest Drive Contest

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The PGA of America has announced the 2022 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship Community Long Drive Contest. It will be held at Pipestone Indoor Country Club on April 6 starting at 4:30 p.m. and will and feature longest

Upton Talks COVID Experience

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Congressman Fred Upton is feeling a lot better after his positive COVID test last week. He told WSJM News on Tuesday his symptoms never got all that bad. “I’m feeling much better,” Upton said. “Thank goodness the

Group Asks State To Keep Palisades Open

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The Michigan and Ohio Section of the American Nuclear Society has sent a letter to Governor Gretchen Whitmer urging her and state lawmakers to reconsider the closure of the Palisades nuclear power plant in May. The organization