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Cass County Fair to begin Sunday
As July’s festivities wind down, the Cass County Fair is just winding up, with the fair starting on Sunday at 8 a.m. at 590 N O’Keeffe St. in Cassopolis. There will be pre-fair activities on Friday and Saturday as well. During pre-fair days, the rides will be closed. You can find the activity schedule here.
There are Just 5 Rural Southern Michigan Counites Without an Interstate Highway
Southern Michigan is the most populated region of the state, so it's no surprise that the most interstate highways crisscross this portion of the state. Interstates 94 and 96 run west to east and I-69 and I-75 are north-south (until I-69 hits Lansing and changes orientation). Add in I-196 up the lakeshore and you will find nearly all counties in the southern portion of the state have interstate highways.
Warner Vineyard's summer concert series stirs mixed feelings in Paw Paw
PAW PAW, Mich. — Paw Paw is normally a quiet village, according to its residents, but Warner Vineyard's summer concert series could change that by holding performances from various artists at its 1,500 person concert venue. "I really applaud what Pat is doing down at Warner’s with the concert...
Kalamazoo-area officials urge Whitmer to appeal FEMA's aid denial for the May 7 storms
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request for a major disaster declaration in response to the May 7 severe storms and tornados in Southwest Michigan. The declaration would’ve unlocked financial assistance for businesses and families trying to rebuild in Kalamazoo, Cass, Branch, and St. Joseph...
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.
Niles approves DART pay increase
NILES — Niles City Council approved a pay increase Monday for Dial-A-Ride Transportation drivers and dispatchers to $19 per hour, with such expense covered by DART’s budget. Niles DART serves the greater Niles-Buchanan area. Driver and dispatcher recruitment have been difficult for a number of years but has become increasingly difficult over the past three […] The post Niles approves DART pay increase appeared first on Leader Publications.
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,...
Resurfacing project prompts lane closures along Shawnee Road in Berrien County
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. (WSBT) — Your drive through Berrien County could be a little slower for a few weeks. Shawnee Road from the Berrien Springs Village limits to the Red Bud Trail intersection will see intermittent lane closures starting Thursday. Crews will be working at widening, along with resurfacing...
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