Ollie’s Store Opens In Benton Township

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A new Ollie’s outlet has opened in Benton Township. The location is 1800 M-139 in the Scottsdale Plaza. Ollie’s is a bargain outlet with a slogan of “Get Good Stuff Cheap!” The Benton Township store was bustling

Road Department Explains Napier Avenue Bridge Closure

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The Napier Avenue bridge over the St. Joseph River could be closed until August. Berrien County Road Department engineer Kevin Stack tells WSJM News the bridge was closed to all traffic Tuesday when crews doing a rehabilitation

I&M Awards Grants To Berrien County Robotics Programs

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Indiana Michigan Power has announced $23,000 in grants for robotics teams at schools around the two states. In Berrien County, the Buchanan High School MegaHurtz Robotics, the Lakeshore Lance-A-Bots, and the St. Joseph Average Joes are all

MI Treasury Offers Help To Those Who Missed Tax Deadline

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Michigan taxpayers who missed the April 18 state individual income tax filing deadline last week have options for filing a late return, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. “There are options for taxpayers who missed the

City of Dowagiac Reveals New Flag Contest Designs

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The City of Dowagiac has chosen six finalists for their designs of a new city flag, to be voted on by the people of the Dowagiac community through May 13th. “In November of 2021, a sub-committee under

Summer Season Underway for Beckwith Theatre Company

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The City of Dowagiac is no stranger to musical works and performances, as entertainers have been filling the area with sold-out shows and packed houses since the early 1900s. The Beckwith Theatre Company, which takes up residence

United Way Of SWM Adds New Board Members

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There are some new members of the United Way of Southwest Michigan’s governing board. Among them are health officials, representatives of major employers in the region, and former elected officials. The United Way of Southwest Michigan tells

Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19

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The White House announced on Tuesday that Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19. CNN reported that the vice president’s positive test results rerouted her plans to attend an intelligence briefing Tuesday at the White