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Paw Paw Man Wins $282,000 In Lottery

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A Paw Paw man is a big lottery winner. The Michigan Lottery tells us David Flory won $282,000 in the Fantasy 5 game on February 13. He bought his winning ticket online at MichiganLottery.com. The 57-year-old Flory

Police Identify 1987 Murder Suspect

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Michigan State Police have identified the suspect arrested this week in a 1987 murder in Niles as 67-year-old Patrick Gilham of South Bend. 30-year-old Roxanne Leigh Wood was found dead in her home with her throat cut

Arrest Made In 1987 Murder

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Police have made an arrest in the murder of 30-year-old Roxanne Wood back in February 1987. She was found dead in her home south of Niles by her husband, Terry, after they had been bowling and at

Nesbitt Discusses Tax Cut Plan

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The Michigan Senate this week approved a plan from state Senator Aric Nesbitt to cut both personal and business taxes while providing families a $500 per child tax credit, but it doesn’t look like the bill has

St. Joseph Public Schools Drops Mask Rule

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St. Joseph Public Schools has dropped the district’s mask rule. In a letter to parents Thursday, Superintendent Jenny Fee said with the state and county withdrawing mask recommendations for schools, masks will no longer be required at

St. Joseph Wrestling Team Wins Regionals

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The St. Joseph High School varsity wrestling team has won the regional championship for the first time ever. The team won in a home match Wednesday, first taking down Edwardsburg and then Plainwell. Coach Taylor Misel tells

Berrien County Health Department Updates Mask Guidance

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The Berrien County Health Department is shifting its COVID-19 guidance for indoor public settings, including K-12 schools, from “mask recommended” to “mask optional.” The decision was made based on recognition of decreasing COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, increased

State Updates Mask Guidance

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As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decline in the state, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is updating its mask guidance for public settings, including school settings, to reflect that Michigan is entering