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Whitmer Signs Record Education Budget

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer officially signed Michigan’s new $24.3 billion education bill into law. During a signing ceremony in Sutton’s Bay, the governor said this bipartisan bill provides a record amount of money to make sure kids are

50 Acres Burned In Allegan County

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A 50-acre brush fire in Allegan County took several fire departments to put out yesterday afternoon. The fire was on a farm in Leighton Township and crews were called to the scene around 5:15 p.m. The Leighton

Michigan State Police Barbie is here

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A quick check on social media shows Barbie fever is catching on… everywhere. From pink Crocs to Google splash pages that pop pink, it’s incredibly hard to miss the Barbie movie cross-promotions. Now, Michigan State Police are

Bowens recall language approved

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The latest recall language against Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education Trusteee Trenton Bowens has been approved by the Berrien County Election Commission. The commission this week determined the language submitted by Elnora Gavin is clear

Niles RiverFest August 3-6

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Set for August 3 through August 6 is the Niles RiverFest. Event coordinator TJ Martin with the Riverfront Optimist Club of Niles tells us they’ll have four days packed with music and fun at Riverfront Park downtown.