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LMC Fab Lab Open Allows Anyone To Make PPE

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Lake Michigan College’s Fab Lab is offering workshops and classes throughout the summer to give everyone something to do in this year of coronavirus. Hanson Technology Center Director Chad Dee tells WSJM News the makers space allows

Whitmer: Rising COVID Cases Disturbing

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the trend with Michigan’s COVID-19 cases is heading in the wrong direction. The governor told Michigan News Network this week the rising number of positive cases isn’t helping efforts to re-open more businesses.

Police Departments Receive Donated Food Bags

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A local effort to show support for police agencies has led to departments throughout southwest Michigan receiving special food bags for their officers. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department tells us Jackie Haney decided to do something to

Officials Urge Caution In Hot Weather

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State officials say residents should take precaution as a heat wave decends on Michigan this week. Dale George is the spokesperson for the State Emergency Operations Center and says people should be careful not to become overheated,

Red Cross Seeking Blood Donations

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The American Red Cross is teaming up with Wonder Woman, sort of, to get more people to donate blood this summer. The Red Cross says blood donations are down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and there’s an