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Adopt a Highway cleanup now underway

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Volunteers are out along Michigan roads this weekend as part of an Adopt A Highway cleanup. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Dan Weingarten tells us more than 2,900 community groups statewide are part of the program to

SMC auctioning off old museum items

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1,500 artifacts collected by Southwestern Michigan College when it operated an on-campus museum will be auctioned off on July 29. Dowagiac Area History Museum Director Steve Arseneau says the items are surplus from the museum’s collection. They

Part of Maiden Lane closes Monday

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The Berrien County Road Department is advising drivers that Maiden Lane road between Cleveland Avenue and the I-94 Business Loop will be closed and traffic detoured starting Monday. It says manhole covers on Maiden Lane will be

New shipwreck found in Lake Superior

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There’s been a big find for the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society. Director Bruce Lynn says their research vessel found a long lost shipwreck, the Satellite, in Lake Superior north of Whitefish Point. That tug boat went

UAW negotiations with Big 3 begin

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A first time ever Members Handshake has kicked off the UAW’s side of contract talks with the Big 3. UAW President Shawn Fain, who skipped the traditional handshake with automotive company leaders ahead of the negotiations, instead

New Juneteenth law praised by local leaders

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With Michigan’s governor signing legislation this week making Juneteenth a state holiday, local Black leaders are praising the significance of the change.  The law means that in Michigan, June 19 will be celebrated as Juneteenth, a day

Hagar Township looking to fill two vacancies

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Hagar Township is looking for applicants for a couple of vacancies. Township Supervisor Izzy DiMaggio tells us the township treasurer has submitted her letter of resignation. So, they need a replacement. “She just submitted her letter of

State Street Meats closing

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State Street Meats in downtown St. Joseph is giving up on retail meat sales. The store will stage a closing sale Thursday and Friday, then exit the retail segment of its business. State Street Meats is co-owned