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BH Mayor To Give State Of The City

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Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad is planning to give a State of the City address this month. Due to COVID-19, this year’s address will be done virtually. The city says the speech will be at 7 p.m.

State Issues Interim Guidance For Athletics

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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released guidance for athletics. The department has released the following: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued Interim Guidance for Athletics following its epidemic

Attorney General Warns About Rent Assistance Scams

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The office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning the public not to fall for rental assistance scams. The AG’s office has released the following: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning Michigan residents to beware of a new scam aimed at those struggling to pay rent. While the Attorney

US Senator Peters Talks Terrorism

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Michigan’s Gary Peters will be the chair of the US Senate Homeland Security Committee. The second-term Democrat will oversee legislation and government response to matters including domestic terrorism. “We’re going to make sure we have data that’s

GVSU Offering Free Tuition For Some

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College just became more affordable for prospective students considering Grand Valley State University. The school has announced it’s “Grand Valley Pledge” program offering free tuition toward a full undergraduate degree. Vice president of enrollment B. Donte Truss

County Recycles Old Parks Passes

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The Berrien County Parks Department has found a way to make some souvenirs of its parks while recycling plastic. Environmental Property Manager Jill Adams tells WSJM News outdated Berrien County Parks Annual Entrance Passes are being repurposed

LMC Auction Postponed

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Lake Michigan College’s 2021 Winner’s Circle Benefit Auction has been postponed. The Lake Michigan College Foundation says because of the pandemic, the auction can’t be held safely and in person on its scheduled date, which was March

State’s COVID-19 Cases Up 1,379

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Michigan has reported 1,379 additional cases of COVID-19 for Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the state has reported a total of 566,630 cases of COVID. It recorded 19 additional deaths, bringing the

COVID Variant B.1.1.7 Found In Kalamazoo

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An 80-year-old Kalamazoo County man with no travel history has contracted the B.1.1.7 variant of COVID-19. County health officials say they are working on contact tracing everyone who has been in close contact with him to try