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Sister City relationship more than words, both communities support Albion teen Ann Wade’s medical emergency abroad
What would have been a wonderful, fun overseas learning experience for one Albion teenager turned out to be much more for her and her family. Ann Wade is well known in town for all her public activities, such as her singing and musical talents, winning Walk the Beat, being a student coordinator for her high school band, working at her mother’s store, Yellowbird Chocolate Shop, and actively participating in the French Sister City relationship. Her latter experience has rallied her family around her and the community to support them through a GoFundMe page, Support Ann Wade’s Emergency Expenses. and a fundraiser at Galazio in Albion on August 1.
Three Rivers police searching for missing woman
THREE RIVERS, Mich. (WNDU) - The Three Rivers Police Department says it needs your help finding a missing 46-year-old woman. Melanie Jo Loree was last seen on July 8 in the 300 block of S. Erie Street. Police say Loree is 5′2″ and weighs 160 pounds. She has reddish brown...
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
Truck driver, lawmaker face off in Kalamazoo-area state House primary
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Republican incumbent Matt Hall is being challenged from within his party as he seeks reelection to Michigan’s 42nd House District. Political newcomer Rich Cutshaw, of Scotts, is facing off against Hall in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, Republican primary. The winner will face Democrat Austin Marsman in the Nov. 5 general election.
Early voting in Michigan starts Saturday, locations in St. Joseph and Berrien Counties
Early voting for the Michigan primary starts Saturday, with voting taking place locally in St. Joeseph and Berrien Counties until Tuesday, August 6. In Berrien County, early voting will be at the South County Courthouse in Niles. In St. Joseph County, it will be at their training facility in Centreville.
Two Michigan men indicted on drug charges in Cabell County
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Two Michigan men were indicted after the Huntington Police Department’s SWAT Team arrested them on drug charges back in February 2023. Damon Brown and Clarence Walls were both arrested after the SWAT Team searched a home on 7th Avenue in Huntington on Feb. 1, 2023, the city police department said […]
EV road trip update: Low battery, high tension; reliving our scariest moment
Last updated: Thursday, July 25 at 6:20 p.m. Follow along as Bridge Michigan’s Paula Gardner, Kelly House and Asha Lewis take a 1,000-mile trek around Lake Michigan in a rented EV. Check here throughout the day for their latest adventures. Why are we doing a road trip? Why did...
Portage city manager awarded $10K raise
PORTAGE, MI -- Portage City Manager Pat McGinnis will earn $10,500 more as he enters his third year in the role. This year’s performance evaluation earned McGinnis another 5% raise, bringing his annual salary to $220,500, effective July 12. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Michigan's Third Congressional District Democratic primary election results
MICHIGAN, USA — Michiganders will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 6 to vote in either the Democratic or Republican primary election. In the Democratic primary, two congressional candidates for Michigan's 3rd District want to represent their party on the ballot in November's general election. Hillary Scholten is...
Meeting Brief: July 23, 2024 City of Kalamazoo Natural Features Protection Review Board
The Board approved the NFP site plan for the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy Project for the Bow in the Clouds preserve with a request of widening a portion of the trail to allow maintenance access requiring the removal of 3 to 12 trees. The Board also approved a project located on 3625 West Michigan Ave to add multi-family housing, granting approval of the new NFP site plan and a Variance for woodland removal with the project. The next City of Kalamazoo Natural Features Protection Review Board meeting will be held Tuesday, August 27th at 4 – watch the LIVE meeting on publicmedianet.org. If your interest is natural features you might also check out the City of Kalamazoo Environmental Concerns Committee meeting on Wednesday August 21.
A Kalamazoo River revitalization plan funded by a pollution settlement seeks community input
In 2019, the NCR Corporation reached a $245 million settlement with local, state and federal parties over PCB pollution. The City of Parchment is behind one of the projects that settlement will fund. The goal: find out what kinds of restorations or other improvements people would like to see. Parchment...
Rep. Rashida Tlaib holds "war criminal" sign during Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress
(CBS DETROIT) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress in a joint meeting on Wednesday to garner support for the war between Israel and Hamas, and a Democratic representative from Michigan sent a clear message during his speech. During the speech, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian American in Congress, held up a sign that read "war criminal" on one side and "guilty of genocide" on the other. Tlaib posted a photo of herself holding the sign on X, formerly known as Twitter, and said, "I will never back down in speaking truth to power. The apartheid government of Israel is...
Congratulations to BIGGBY COFFEE’s Teacher of the Month
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- An exciting facet of Maranda’s Park Party Recess is celebrating local educators dedicated to helping their students soar!. Through BIGGBY COFFEE of West MI’s “Teacher of the Month” initiative, individuals who constantly pour their hearts into their classrooms and higher learning are recognized for their hard work.
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