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FEMA steps in to assess tornado destruction in Kalamazoo area, aid varies
Portage, Mich. — Nearly a week after an EF2 tornado came through Kalamazoo, Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties, residents are trying to digest all the damage that was left behind, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is coming to town to assess damages caused by the May 7 severe weather.
Ramona Roller Rink announces plans to rebuild
Dowagiac, Mich. -- Harold Schaus has worked at Ramona Roller Rink since 1975. He took over as the owner in 2004. He and the rest of the staff at Ramona staff spent their Mother’s Day having a staff meeting for the first time since the 96-year-old community staple bunt to the ground Tuesday.
BLOSSOMTIME ON PARADE
The 2024 Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade took place Saturday, May 11, on a glorious spring afternoon. The procession featuring floats, bands, horses, cars, motorcycles and much more passed through St. Joseph and Benton Harbor in front of large crowds.
Benton Harbor Area Schools to tackle declining enrollment with strategic outreach
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WNDU) - Student enrollment in Benton Harbor Area Schools has seen a decline, impacting the state funding received by the local school district. Superintendent Kelvin Butts is implementing a straightforward plan in order to stop the decline: provide resources that will attract more students to Benton Harbor Area Schools.
Marcellus baseball more than the offense that fuels undefeated run
MARCELLUS, Mich. — Marcellus baseball finds itself climbing and climbing in the state rankings, and for good reason: they haven't lost yet. The Wildcats sit at an impressive 23-0 following a doubleheader sweep over Gobles Tuesday, and now hold the 13th spot in the MHSAA Division 4's latest poll (released May 8th). The week prior, they were unranked altogether.
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