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Health Officials: Time For A Flu Shot

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It is time to get your flu vaccine. So says the Berrien County Health Department. Spokesperson Gillian Conrad tells WSJM News it’s not too late. “Usually, we see flu seasons peak between December and February, but it

Police Look For Missing Woman, Man

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Police are looking for a missing Benton Harbor woman after investigating a shooting on Monday. The Benton Township Police Department says officers were called to a home in the 300 block of South Crystal in Benton Harbor

Whitmer: No Progress On Budget

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From the Associated Press — Governor Gretchen Whitmer says no progress was made on resolving a budget impasse over the Legislature’s multi-week break, and critical comments directed at her by a top Republican leader were a “disservice”

Missing Children Poster Contest Underway

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Fifth grade students from all across Michigan are invited to enter the 2020 Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest. Michigan State Police Missing Children’s Clearinghouse analyst Jolene Hardesty tells WSJM News there are around 800 missing kids in

Three Officers Shot In Kalamazoo County

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An intruder shot and wounded three police officers at a Kalamazoo County home, and the body of a homeowner who had been taken hostage was found inside. Sheriff Richard Fuller says his deputies responded along with the

Help Available To Farmers Hurt By Weather

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Congressman Fred Upton welcomed news this month from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that farmers in southwest Michigan can now apply for help to recover from poor weather this year that’s damaged their crops. Upton says he

Small Business Saturday Is Tomorrow

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Retailers are following today’s Black Friday frenzy with the 10th annual Small Business Saturday. Michigan Retailers Association spokeswoman Meagan Holland says it’s an opportunity to keep your own community thriving by shopping your hometown stores. “If you

County Hopes For Action On Erosion

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A disaster declaration for the entire Great Lakes shoreline in Michigan — more than 3,000 miles — is being sought by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners from the governor and the Michigan Legislature. At a meeting