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Seven-year-old girl raising money after losing horse
Eau Claire, Mich. (WSBT) — An Eau Claire seven-year-old is raising money for a new horse after losing hers to colic just weeks ago. Tragedy hit when Maylie Bell’s horse unexpectedly died from colic weeks ago, but Bell didn’t let it get her down. She is now...
Early voting in Michigan starts Saturday, locations in St. Joseph and Berrien Counties
Early voting for the Michigan primary starts Saturday, with voting taking place locally in St. Joeseph and Berrien Counties until Tuesday, August 6. In Berrien County, early voting will be at the South County Courthouse in Niles. In St. Joseph County, it will be at their training facility in Centreville.
Ox Creek: Flowing toward economic revival and Environmental Justice
On the brink of a summit dedicated to the communitywide revival of Ox Creek in Southwest Michigan’s Berrien County, work and investments keep rolling. Efforts have come far since the 1980s, when now-Benton Harbor Interim City Manager Alex Little recalls the city buying the railway along the creek with a vision for a future nonmotorized trail.
Youth fair sets still exhibit registration deadline for Aug. 1
BERRIEN SPRINGS — The registration deadline for Berrien County Youth Fair still exhibits has been set for Aug. 1. Registration is open to any county resident, ages 5 to 20 years of age as of Jan. 1. Youth fair officials said entry forms are available at the fair office,...
Brandywine millage proposal could impact staff cuts
On August 6th Berrien County voters will be able decide whether to renew or deny the Brandywine Community Schools operating millage proposal. If passed it would not raise property taxes in the area. Superintendent Travis Walker says the millage has multiple uses including curriculum, salary payments, and building maintenance. "It's...
PHOTO STORY: Hundreds attend Dowagiac’s annual Ed’s Open Header Cruise
DOWAGIAC — The revving of engines and the screeching of tires could be heard throughout downtown as the eighth annual Ed’s Open Header “Cruise for a Cause” rolled into Dowagiac. A record number of vehicles participated in this year’s event, with nearly $9,000 raised in total between the procession and a raffle facilitated by Honor […] The post PHOTO STORY: Hundreds attend Dowagiac’s annual Ed’s Open Header Cruise appeared first on Leader Publications.
Ghostlight Theatre's Mission is to Illuminate the Arts
Paige and Braden from Ghostlight Theatre in Southwest Michigan stopped by the studio on Friday to chat with Rhoni about why the Arts are so important. The theatre strives to inspire the Benton Harbor and surrounding region with a diverse, creative, and socially conscious culture. To learn more about the Ghostlight Theatre and their 2024 Event Season, follow the link to their website.
Closed nuclear plant’s readiness to restart focus of next public meeting
BENTON HARBOR, MI – Federal regulators, next week, will be part of a public meeting on the restart of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant. The chairperson of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission recently told Congress the nuclear plant along Lake Michigan near South Haven may be generating electricity again by August 2025. Officials with the agency are expected to talk more about that at a Thursday, Aug. 1 public meting in Benton Harbor.
Class of “74” announces Legacy 5K Walk/Run,August 3
The Benton Harbor High School (BHHS) Class of 1974 will hold the first Annual Legacy 5K Walk/Run on Saturday August 3, 2024 starting at 8 a.m. at the corner of Colfax and Empire in front of Benton Harbor High School. The funds raised from the walk/run will be used to provide scholarships for graduates of BHHS and/ or donate to the BHHS Arts program.
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords to visit Michigan as part of Harris campaign
(CBS DETROIT) — Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords will visit Michigan this weekend as part of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign trail.Giffords' husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, is one of the top contenders as Harris' running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Giffords was also a victim of a shooting during a campaign event with constituents in 2011.Officials said Giffords is scheduled to be in Rochester Hills on Sunday and Grand Rapids on Monday for the "Weekend of Action" events, which include canvass launches, phone banks, and text banks.Harris launched her presidential campaign after President Biden announced last weekend that he was dropping out of the race against former President Donald Trump. Shortly after withdrawing, Biden endorsed Harris for the Democratic nomination. Several other Democratic lawmakers, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, have since endorsed Harris.Additionally, Michigan Democratic delegates voted on Tuesday to endorse Harris ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.
Northern Lights Will Glow This Week And Be Visible In Michigan
If you always wanted to see the northern lights and missed the opportunity the last time Michigan caught a glimpse of this incredible experience, you may have a chance to see them soon. The odds are in our favor that parts of Michigan may get to see the aurora borealis.
Sounds of Switzerland brought to West Michigan on weekend retreat for alphorns
LOWELL, Mich. — Bellowing horns from the Swiss Alps have made their way to West Michigan for the 10th year as the Midwest Alphorns began their weekend retreat on Friday. An alphorn is a large traditional horn from Switzerland originally played by shepherds on the Swiss Alps. Often being...
Local hospital helping patients impacted by Rite Aid pharmacy closures
OWOSSO, Mich. (WILX) - Rite Aid recently announced that an additional seven locations in Mid-Michigan are scheduled to close. Rite Aid has closed more than 500 stores, according to court documents. Since declaring bankruptcy last year, Rite Aid has closed 165 stores here in Michigan. That means, Rite Aid customers across the state will need to find new pharmacies to get important medications filled.
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