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I&M On Summer Energy Savings

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If your summer electric bill is up, it’s probably because of the air conditioning. Indiana Michigan Power says you can reduce your cooling costs by 3% to 4% for each degree you raise your thermostat. Spokesperson Michael

Police Troubled By Increasing Gun Crimes

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Police agencies in Berrien County are working to reduce gun violence that’s been escalating for the past couple of years. Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey tells WSJM News they’ve seen gun crimes increase this year, in particular,

OutCenter Continuing Medicaid Project

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The OutCenter in Benton Harbor is continuing its Medicaid project. Director Mary Jo Schnell tells WSJM News the education campaign started in December of 2020 when the OutCenter got support to reach out and inform people in

State Warns About Mosquito Spraying Scammers

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The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is cautioning residents about mosquito spraying scams. Just as we’ve seen home repair scams and scams following flooding, MDARD spokesperson Jennifer Holton tells WSJM News now is about the

Theodore Frank Felcyn, Jr.

Theodore Frank Felcyn Jr., 83, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully Wednesday July 21, 2021 at his home. He was born August 9, 1937 in Lawton, the son of Theodore Frank Felcyn Sr. and Gertrude (Drzycimski) Felcyn.

Chevrolet Bolt Recalled Again By GM

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A software fix didn’t work, so now General Motors is going to recall 69,000 Chevy Bolt electric vehicles for a second time to replace battery modules. The 2017-19 models have been linked to nine fires and two

State Aims For Increased Seatbelt Use

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We’re not buckling up like we’re used to. Kendall Wingrove of the Michigan Office of Highway Planning says seat belt use has slipped significantly over the past two years. “The seatbelt compliance numbers are moving in the

WSJM Morning Sports-07/22/2021

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MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 4, Texas Rangers 2 Minnesota Twins 7, Chicago White Sox 2 St. Louis Cardinals 3, Chicago Cubs 2 – F/10 Innings Tigers 4, Rangers 2 – Manning, Tigers win