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Dumpsters vandalized at Paw Paw Schools construction sites

PAW PAW – It was recently brought to the attention of Paw Paw Public Schools and reported to local law enforcement that several dumpsters around PPPS bond project construction sites have been the target of missing materials, equipment or other unscrupulous activities, which is illegal and unfortunate. “Thankfully,...
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Community Anxious As Borgess Transitions To Beacon Healthcare

It was recently announced that Borgess Hospital would be purchased from an out-of-state company and would be transitioning to Beacon. The transition has seen some difficult challenges, and many people are concerned about the quality of care that will be administered to people who check themselves in. Recently, a...
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Kings In Michigan: From Self-styled Royalty To Playful Legends

It seems kind of silly to proclaim that there were ever any kings or Queens in the United States, but as it turns out, there have actually been two kings in the state of Michigan since at least the 1850s. Going back to the first king of Michigan, you have...
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Police investigate shots fired in Battle Creek; no one injured

No one was injured when bullets hit two apartments and a vehicle at an apartment complex in Battle Creek Tuesday, police say.
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Cocoa prices hit record highs, impacting local chocolate shops

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Global cocoa prices have climbed to nearly $10,000 per metric ton this year, more than triple the typical cost. Experts attribute the spike to crop disease, climate challenges in West Africa, and tightening supply chains. Market analysts say prices could remain elevated for the rest of 2025.
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Expect larger military presence, loud noises around Battle Creek during training

The City of Battle Creek has issued a notice for residents that they may hear some loud noises in the coming days while the 110th Wing Air National Guard helps host a major training exercise.
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140-year-old dairy farm near Lake Michigan offers $5 tours

BARODA, MI -- Visitors from around the world have toured a historic, family-owned dairy farm about 3 miles from Lake Michigan. The Shuler family has been raising dairy cows at the 160-acre Shuler Dairy Farms, 10823 Date Road, since the 1800s. Farm owner Bill Shuler said he’s given tours to...
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Michigan lakefront home offers luxury living for $2.5M

THREE RIVERS, MI –– A property with 225 feet of sandy frontage is on the market with a promise of luxury lake views and sunsets that stun. Located at 19890 M-60 in Three Rivers, the property sits on 1.9 acres and runs right up and into Fishers Lake, with an extended dock.
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Deputy Fire Chief tested over legal limit after suspected drunk driving crash

The deputy fire chief facing a drunk driving charge tested well above the legal limit in a pair of breathalyzer tests.
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West Michigan man takes plea deal in fatal DUI crash that killed mother on...

ALLEGAN, Mich. — A West Michigan man has pleaded no contest to a fatal drunk driving crash in Allegan County that killed a mother who was bicycling with her daughter. Joel Rojas-Chanito made the plea on July 23 and is set to be sentenced on Aug. 25 at 9 a.m. in Allegan Circuit Court.

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