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Downtown Buchanan Decorated With Scarecrows

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Around 240 scarecrows are now decorating downtown Buchanan. The tradition started with 25 of them about 15 years ago and they are sold to raise money. Buchanan Scarecrow Charities vice president Betsy Kutemeier talked to our newsgathering

Report on Palisades closure released

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A report on the effects of the Palisades nuclear power plant closure has been presented to the public by the Palisades Economic Recovery Team. It held a virtual meeting Monday to go over its findings. Carmen Wells-Quigg

Busy weekend for area water rescues

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It was a busy water weekend for people enjoying the last bit of summer and, unfortunately, for local first responders. The Berrien County Sheriff’s office confirms that on Sunday afternoon in the waters just off Silver Beach,

State promotes OK2Say student tipline

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With a new school year about here, Michigan students are being reminded of the OK2Say tipline. OK2Say was launched in 2014 as a way for students to anonymously seek help with threatening situations in their schools. Program

LMC offering accelerated nursing program

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Students interested in a career in nursing now have the option to fast-track some of their coursework with the launch of Lake Michigan College’s new Accelerated Pre-Nursing Pathway. LMC tells us the seven-week courses designed for pre-nursing

Niles Scream Park awards scholarships

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The Niles Scream Park has announced 16 scholarships to mostly Niles area high school students. Park Manager Pete Karlowicz tells us the non-profit park gives the scholarships to young people who have volunteered there. “We have volunteers

Photo contest underway in Allegan County

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The Allegan County Community Foundation has announced its first ever Allegan County Photo Contest. Photographers are invited to showcase the people, places, and things in Allegan County, from the lakes to the forests to the wildlife and

Sawyer Road closure continues Saturday

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The Berrien County Road Department is advising drivers that part of Sawyer Road in Chikaming Township will be closed this weekend. That’s while repaving takes place. Sawyer Road will be closed to eastbound traffic between Three Oaks

Energy Task Force meets in Benton Harbor

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The Michigan House Energy Reliability, Resilience, and Accountability Task Force has held a meeting in Benton Harbor to talk with southwest Michigan residents about energy policy and the electric grid. State Representative Joey Andrews hosted the meeting