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3-star Paw Paw offensive lineman announces commitment to this SEC team
PAW PAW, MI – Kentucky football’s “Blue Blue Wall” just got bigger. Darrin Strey, a three-star Paw Paw offensive lineman, announced his commitment to Kentucky University and join the team’s offensive line group (Big Blue Wall) via social media on Sunday afternoon, pledging to the Wildcats just days after his official visit.
Boom Pop: Michigan winery introduces popsicle-flavored white wine blend
PAW PAW, MI — Boom Pop. That’s the name of the latest creation from Michigan’s largest and longest-operating winery. A white blend that those at St. Julian Winery & Distillery hope will invoke some favorite childhood summertime memories. The “refreshingly sweet” wine blends notes of cherry, citrus...
Watervliet baseball eyes first championship appearance
WATERVLIET — The Watervliet baseball team is enjoying a historic season. The Panthers cruised into the state semifinals with an 8-0 win over Ann Arbor Greenhills and are now eyeing the program's first state title. "We've done the work to be here but its a great opportunity for us,"...
Parents make first donation of safety robots in honor of couple who drowned
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. — The effort of two parents, trying to save others from drowning in lake Michigan, took a step forward on Monday. The parents of Emily MacDonald and Kory Ernster, the couple that drowned in South Haven in August of 2022, have donated their first beach safety robot.
Market One executive director testifies on importance of funding rural communities
PAW PAW — On June 4, Zach Morris, Executive Director of Market One, testified in Lansing in front of the House Committee on Economic Development and Small Business about the importance of funding coming to rural communities, specifically from the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve fund. The House Economic Development and Small Business Committee took […] The post Market One executive director testifies on importance of funding rural communities appeared first on Leader Publications.
Dowagiac mayor speaks at Cass County Pridefest
DOWAGIAC — The Outcenter of Southwest Michigan hosted the inuagural Cass County Pridefest Saturday at the Dowagiac Library Pavilion. The event saw hundreds of people of all ages, genders and backgrounds in attendance. During the event, Mayor Don Lyons gave a speech thanking the community for attending while also talking about the city’s mission to […] The post Dowagiac mayor speaks at Cass County Pridefest appeared first on Leader Publications.
New animal tranquilizer making its way to Michiana drug users
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich.-- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning against medetomidine, an animal tranquilizer, responsible for three overdose deaths in the state so far, with one in Berrien County. It's making its way into the illicit drug supply, and is similar to the animal tranquilizer xylazine,...
Operation Education: Benton Harbor Schools works with state to improve student outcomes
The relationship between the state of Michigan and Benton Harbor Area Schools has changed. For years the district was under threat of a state take-over and owed millions of dollars in emergency loans to the state of Michigan. Now, the district is debt free and working in partnership with the...
JR WINS AT HARTFORD
Hartford, MI – Great Lakes Traditional Sprints presented by MacAllister Rental rolled into Hartford Motor Speedway Friday night for their first and only visit of the 2024 Season. The 2022 GLTS Champion, Keith Sheffer, Jr (Jerome, MI) topped the field of 17 cars to win his first feature of the 2024 Season.
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