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Nelson Mandela's granddaughter dies at 43

Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter, Zoleka Mandela, has died at the age of 43. “The Nelson Mandela Foundation extends its heartfelt condolences to the Mandela family on the passing of Zoleka Mandela,

Curious Kids Museum deal still in limbo

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The St. Joseph City Commission delayed taking any action again, refusing to vote on whether to sell the Curious Kids Museum property to the museum operators. Prior to Monday’s St. Joseph City Commission meeting, the non-profit Curious

Curious Kids Museum deal still in limbo

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The St. Joseph City Commission delayed taking any action again, refusing to vote on whether to sell the Curious Kids Museum property to the museum operators. Prior to Monday’s St. Joseph City Commission meeting, the non-profit Curious

Donald Lee Spitzke

Donald Lee Spitzke, 71, of Baroda, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 28, 2023 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran

Heart Association backing free lunch program

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The American Heart Association is urging Michigan lawmakers to approve legislation that would make free breakfast and lunch for pre-K through 12 students in public schools permanent. The Michigan Legislature this year approved the free lunches, but

Infrastructure work approved in Benton Harbor

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Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved several infrastructure projects. At a Monday meeting, they authorized the reconstruction of Division and Columbus streets. The work will be done by Northern Construction Services at a cost of just under

DNR: Squish this bug

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has launched a campaign to stamp out the invasive spotted lantern fly…literally. DNR invasive species coordinator Joanne Foreman tells us the agency is advising residents who see the bug to “See