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Kalamazoo issues boil water advisory for system repair

The city of Kalamazoo has issued a boil water advisory in parts of a northwest neighborhood starting Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Kalamazoo, MI · 16h

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New fire station plans move forward in Cass County

CASS COUNTY, Mich. (WSBT) — Penn Township is moving forward with plans to build a new fire station. The township board approved the more than $5 million project to build the station on Calvin Center Road in Vandalia. The new station will serve the Diamond Lake area and surrounding...

Cass County, MI · 21h
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Democrat Sean McCann flips Michigan's 4th US House District, unseating 8-term incumbent

Democrat Sean McCann of Kalamazoo has flipped Michigan's 4th Congressional District. The race between eight-term incumbent Republican Representative Bill Huizenga and state Senator McCann was a close one through much of the vote-counting. The Associated Press didn't project a winner until Wednesday afternoon. McCann spoke to reporters in Kalamazoo around...

Kalamazoo, MI · 2d
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The messy reality facing Kalamazoo and its neighbors after passing data center moratoriums

KALAMAZOO, MI — Kalamazoo is among a string of Michigan municipalities to adopt a data center moratorium. But the pause does not end questions about the possibility of the controversial data storage facilities coming to town. Rather, moratoriums start the clock for city officials to create guardrails for data...

Kalamazoo, MI · 19h
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Bill Huizenga emphasizes energy in final Election Day message to voters

HOLLAND, Mich. — Bill Huizenga is the Republican nominee for Michigan's 4th Congressional District. He's challenging Democrat Sean McCann in an election that could determine the balance of power in Washington. Huizenga has served eight terms in Congress, and is asking voters to look at his 16-year record when...

Michigan · 3d

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Niles Charter Township under boil water order

How many follow-up samples confirmed coliform bacteria in Niles Charter Township's water?. What activities require boiled or bottled water under the Niles Charter Township order?. NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WSBT) — Niles Charter Township is under a boil water order notice. The township says, in routine testing, coliform bacteria...

Niles, MI · 2d

WNDU

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Niles voters cap marijuana shops in city; Niles Township rejects retail proposal

NILES/NILES TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WNDU) - Voters in the City of Niles approved limits on marijuana retailers on Tuesday, while neighboring Niles Township voters narrowly rejected a proposal to allow dispensaries. In the city, 61% of voters approved the “City of Niles Limitation on Marihuana Establishments Ordinance,” while 39% voted against...

Niles, MI · 2d

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Water main break shuts off water, street to part of Battle Creek

Water has been shut off to a number of customers in Battle Creek as crews work to repair a water main break.

Battle Creek, MI · 1d

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Branch County Commissioners look to renew Employee Assistance Program

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Branch County Board of Commissioners brought forward a request during their Thursday work session to renew the Branch County Employee Assistance Program contract with Megan Garn of 517 Counseling and Recovery for another year. The $20,000 cost would remain the same in 2027. The...

Branch County, MI · 22h

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Commissioners look to finalize a new animal control contract with Hillsdale County by years end

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – A new animal control contract with Hillsdale County is among the final goals of 2026 that were presented to Branch County Commissioners by County Administrator Frank Walsh during their work session on Thursday. Branch and Hillsdale County officials have been trying to work out a...

Hillsdale County, MI · 1d

Michigan Capitol Confidential

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Marshall’s economic development agency touts job growth, but numbers show a decline

The Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance touts an increase in jobs and revitalization since Ford’s Blue Oval plant was built in the city using taxpayer dollars, but the numbers do not align with the claim. The area has lost jobs since it landed the big manufacturer with hundreds of...

Marshall, MI · 2d

wilcoxnewspapers.com

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Midterm Election Recap: Hoeppner, Williams flip seats in TR; Summey upends Perez in Sturgis; two of three local props pass

Two flipped seats on the Three Rivers City Commission were one of the biggest highlights of the midterm elections Tuesday in the Three Rivers area and in St. Joseph County as a whole. Josh Hoeppner and Josh Williams, two challengers for contested seats on the commission, both won their races...

Three Rivers, MI · 2d

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Portage councilman Chris Burns named mayor pro-tem

PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – There are some new faces and new positions on the Portage city council, but it had nothing to do with Tuesday’s national election. Last night, new City Manager Karen Dempsey-Horan took her seat on the dais for the first time. “My family and...

Portage, MI · 1d

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Kalamazoo and Calhoun county clerks say technology changes can make election results take longer

Counting votes on election day takes time – and this Midterm election cycle, full election results in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties weren’t posted until the morning after election day. Clerks in both counties say high voter turnout and long lines at the polls contributed to the delay —...

Kalamazoo County, MI · 12h

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Wortz and Lindsey named to leadership positions for the minority Republicans in Lansing

LANSING, MI (WTVB) – After a tough election day Tuesday for Republicans across Michigan, Branch County’s two elected officials in Lansing have been elected to leadership positions for 2027. State Representative Jennifer Wortz of Quincy was selected Deputy Republican Whip in the House, while Senator Jonathan Lindsey of...

Lansing, MI · 1d

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Albion voters approve charter amendments, choose mayor and council members

Voters approved two city charter amendments Tuesday, Nov. 3, and elected a mayor and three City Council members in races with no other candidates listed on the ballot, according to unofficial Calhoun County election results. Albion voters cast 2,662 ballots, representing 43.6% of the city’s 6,104 registered voters. Turnout ranged...

Albion, MI · 17h

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Jim Haadsma wins back 44th District seat in Michigan House, AP projects

Former state Rep. Jim Haadsma, a Democrat, has been reelected to Michigan House of Representatives after losing his 2024 election by fewer than 70 votes.

Michigan · 2d

The Battle Creek Enquirer

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McCamly Street work enters final phase in Battle Creek

Consumers Energy has completed underground utility work on McCamly Street in downtown Battle Creek as the project moves into its roadwork phase. Crews began milling and paving McCamly Street on Nov. 4, according to a community announcement. The project team hopes to complete the remaining road work next week, depending on weather and crew schedules. The project remains on track for completion before Nov. 21. More: Battle Creek Turkey Tee-Off 5K registration is open Drivers should continue to follow posted signs and use caution around the work zone. More information about the project is available at battlecreekmi.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/2571 . This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: McCamly Street work enters final phase in Battle Creek

Battle Creek, MI · 1d

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USDA Grant Funds Downtown Plans for Two Barry County Communities

Barry County residents will soon have a direct say in the future of downtown Hastings and downtown Nashville. The Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance has received USDA funding to bring Downtown Strategies' downtown planning service to both communities. The process kicks off with public visioning workshops in December, where downtown stakeholders, business owners and property owners can share what they love about their downtowns and what they want to see next. That input will shape a strategic plan with short-term and long-term steps each community can act on.

Barry County, MI · 1d