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State House Approves Funds To Fight COVID-19

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The Michigan House has approved a supplementary budget bill that includes federal dollars to fight COVID-19. State Representative Mary Whiteford of Casco Township says one plan is designed to ease the burden on hospitals. “We have created

Benton Harbor Resource Fair Tomorrow

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The City of Benton Harbor Water Resource Fair on Thursday, Dec. 16 will provide information about services and resources available to City of Benton Harbor residents to help reduce or eliminate lead from their homes. The resource

Arlene Baartman

Arlene L. Baartman, 86, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Bronson Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw. Per Arlene’s wishes, cremation has taken place and the family will be honoring

Kim Potter trial: What to expect in week 2

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DNY59/iStock (MINNEAPOLIS) — After an emotional first few days of witness testimony, the Kim Potter trial is heading into its second week. Potter is charged with first- and second-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Daunte

Andrews U Gets Grant For Theological Seminary

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Andrews University has received a grant of nearly $1 million from Lilly Endowment Incorporated for its Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. The university says the $997,000 will come over a five year period and be used to strengthen

I&M Working To Restore Power

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Indiana Michigan Power is working to restore service to thousands of customers who have lost it in high winds throughout Friday night and Saturday. The utility has released the following: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) crews battled windy

Church Builds Tiny Home For Harbor Habitat

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St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church plans to bless a new tiny home its Children’s Chapel has helped construct in Benton Township today. Children’s Ministry Coordinator Cara Gillespie tells WSJM News the kids each year raise money