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Erica June Baking to open in Saugatuck this weekend
SAUGATUCK — After months of work and transformation, Erica June Baking Co. is set to open a brick-and-mortar location in downtown Saugatuck on Saturday. The new space, located at 435 Water St. next to Wicks Park Bar and Grille, will open at 8:30 a.m. May 11, serving made-from-scratch cinnamon rolls, donuts, cookies and other treats, along with bagels and veteran-owned Three Rivers coffee. Cake by the slice and cupcakes will also be available.
Harmful algae bloom confirmed at Duck Lake in Cheshire Township
CHESHIRE TWP. — The Allegan County Health Department has confirmed an algal bloom in a lake in Cheshire Township, the department announced Friday. Samples at Duck Lake have confirmed blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria or harmful algal blooms. A HAB had been suspected, and samples were sent to EGLE and MDHHS for testing and confirmation.
City commission passes social district measure in Benton Harbor
While the city views the social district as a way to create more traction through the downtown area by laxing on rules for where alcohol is allowed, some members in the community are concerned with what the idea could bring to the city.
Benton Harbor Area Schools washing away worries for families with 'Care Counts' Program
BENTON HARBOR, Ind. -- Benton Harbor Area Schools is washing away worries for their families. The district is partnering with Whirlpool to keep kids in class through its ‘Care Counts’ program. Whirlpool donated washers and dryers to different buildings in the district, allowing them to get laundry done...
Saugatuck basketball player Brook Simpson chooses NCAA Division I program
Brook Simpson had a lot to prove after coming back from a knee injury and switching schools. Simpson proved what she had before the injury - that she was one of the best basketball players in the state. She earned all-state honors at Saugatuck this past season, was The Holland...
Present Pillars providing support for fathers in Benton Harbor
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WNDU) - We all know how important good parenting is to raising healthy, happy kids. But parents are people, too, and sometimes you just need some support to become the best version of yourself. That’s where Present Pillars comes in. It’s an organization based in Benton Harbor...
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