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Michael Scott Levi

Michael Scott Levi, lovingly known as “Big Mike”, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, March 11, 2022. Mike was 56 years old and resided in St. Joseph, MI. The visitation and celebration of life services

Financial Expert Offers Advice On Switching Jobs

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It’s been dubbed “The Great Resignation,” as Americans quitting their jobs at record rates month-after-month. If you’re among this movement, don’t forget about your retirement savings at the company you would be leaving. Kyle Whipple, partner and

Travel Up, People Expected To Spend Less

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We’ve all been dealing with the coronavirus pandemic for two years now. There’s been less travel, although that’s picked up in the past year. Pure Michigan’s Dave Lorenz told Michigan News Network this week they had to

COVID-19 Suspends Whitmer Kidnap Trial

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A positive COVID-19 test has resulted in the federal trial of four men in the Governor Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping trial being suspended. Court documents only say “an essential trial participant” has tested positive and the hope is

Covert Township Home Destroyed By Fire

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A Covert Township home has been destroyed by a fire Sunday night. Firefighters from the township responded along with South Haven Area Emergency Services, Bangor, and North Berrien. The fire on 82nd Street near the Van Buren-Berrien

NRC Outlines Palisades Decommissioning Process

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The Palisades Community Advisory Panel met this week and on hand for a presentation on the decommissioning of the Covert facility were representatives of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Decommissioning inspector Rhex Edwards said the shutdown of the

Spectrum Health Working With MSU On COVID Study

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Spectrum Health will collaborate with Michigan State University researchers on their portion of an $18.5 million grant to collect and analyze genetic data to address emerging infectious disease threats and improve the state’s ability to respond to

SHAES Rescues Chihuahua From Pond

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South Haven Area Emergency Services personnel braved frigid water on Saturday to rescue a chihuahua from a pond. SHAES says the crew responded to the pond behind the Church of Later Day Saints on 73 1/2 Street

Auto Insurance Refund Checks Starting To Go Out

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services have announced the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association has started the transfer of $3 billion in surplus funds to Michigan’s auto insurers, meaning Michigan drivers are already

Whitmer Signals Veto Of Bill To Freeze Gas Tax

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From the Associated Press — Gretchen Whitmer has signaled she will veto Republican-sponsored legislation that would freeze Michigan’s 27-cents-per-gallon gasoline and diesel taxes for six months amid high prices at the pump. The Democratic governor wants Congress

Tigers’ Dickerson Talks End Of MLB Lockout

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Play ball! Major League Baseball’s bitter lockout is over with a divided players’ association voting to accept management’s offer to salvage a 162-game season that will start April 7. Owners approved the five-year labor contract with a