2024 Southwest Michigan Realtor of the Year announced
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The Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS has named Kyle Zelmer as their 2024 REALTOR of the Year. Announced at their annual recognition gala in January, Zelmer was noted as having a passion for the industry and inspiration
Michigan ranks in top ten in income-to-house affordability ratio
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A new study has revealed the most affordable US states to save for a house deposit – with Michigan ranking in the top ten. The study, conducted by real estate experts Agent Advice, evaluated median household incomes and
Now Hiring: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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The State of Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources is looking for a few good summer workers. If you like the outdoors, love dealing with people, and want to test a career that can preserve and protect wildlife
Big I-94 work starts next month
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Construction starts in early March on a major I-94 project in Berrien County. The Michigan Department of Transportation’s Nick Schirripa tells us what’s planned is a $204 million effort to rebuild the highway between Stevensville and Benton
Partnership seeks to honor iconic South Haven trail bridge
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The Nichols Bridge was a covered bridge that was part of the Kal Haven Trail until last summer. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources removed the landmark as part of a repaving project on the trail from
Benton Township helping unserved residents get broadband
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About 200 properties in Benton Township that currently have no access to broadband internet will soon be able to get it, thanks to Berrien County and the Benton Township Board of Trustees. At a Tuesday meeting, the
Wendzel seeking schools with spirit
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State Representative Pauline Wendzel has announced the return of the Southwest Michigan School Spirit Tournament. The tournament invites high schools throughout the 39th District to send in photos of students showing their school pride. It’s styled like
Dwindling Great Lakes ice could spell trouble for shoreline
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The Great Lakes have seen record low levels of ice cover this winter. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the percentage of the lakes covered with ice was in the single digits for much of February,