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State approves new I&M solar farm

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The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved Indiana Michigan Power’s plan to build its largest solar farm to date. I&M spokesperson Tracy Warner tells us the company will own and operate the Lake Trout solar plant near

State recognizes Eastside Connections School

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Eastside Connections School in Niles has been recognized by the Michigan Department of Education as a Reward School for high academic achievements. Niles Community Schools says the distinction is based on several state indicators of success. It

Lawmakers react to UIA audit

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A new report on Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency says millions of taxpayer dollars are going to ineligible workers including prisoners, dead people, and those living in nursing homes. The Michigan Auditor General says more than $245 million

Busy travel days expected this week

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Families will be heading out of Michigan for New Year’s and transportation experts say Friday will be one of the busiest days on the road. Police remind drivers to slow down and don’t drive distracted. AAA of

Two dead in Van Buren County house fire

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Two people are dead following a fire in Van Buren County on Thursday. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says deputies were dispatched to a home in the 44,000 block of 24th Avenue in Bloomingdale Township around

Michigan regional jobless rates fall in November

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Unemployment fell around Michigan in November. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget has released the following: Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates decreased in 16 Michigan labor market areas over the month, according to data released