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In today's news:

St. Joseph City Commissioners have approved a new plan for improvements to Whirlpool Centennial Park after the initial plan proved to be too expensive. 

The Buchanan City Commission has begun work to reestablish the city's Downtown Development Authority. 

The Van Buren County Sheriff's Department has parted ways with its undersheriff.

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"Thrifters", 10-4 Jobs and whatever floats your 'pumpkin!' That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!

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In today's news:

• Excessive heat warning (105+) until 10 pm ET for SW Michigan
• Bird flu detected in Van Buren Co. dairy herd
• Silver Beach Pizza is staying put
• and more!

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In today's news:

The Cook nuclear power plant is waiting to hear more from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission following a special inspection at the plant last week for diesel generator failures. 

AAA of Michigan has some advice for those travelling this Labor Day weekend.

The St. Joseph City Commission will consider an employment agreement for new City Manager Emily Hackworth this week.

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Better than a Bagel! Turn up the radio for better grades! And the latest Pet Peeves. That's what Paul Layendecker is BuZzin' about today on The Daily BuZz!!

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Today in Sports

• Nearly five months after the Tigers handed the White Sox their first loss of the season Detroit beats Chicago 9-4 for their 100th loss of the season.  Detroit has one more game on the South Side tonight at 8:10, a 7:45 pregame on WSJM.
• The Cubs fall one game short of sweeping Miami, falling 7-2.  The Cubs head to Pittsburgh tonight at 6:40.
• Lions beat Steelers 27-17 on Saturday in front of a sellout crowd at Ford Field. 
• Las Vegas Aces get win in Chicago 77-75 on A'ja Wilson's buzzer beater. 
• NCAA delivers Notice of Allegations to Michigan in sign stealing investigation.
• Midwest league baseball scores
• Today's HS Sports schedule

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In today's news:

• Love triangle leads to police shooting in Benton Harbor
• US Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin stumps for "new generation" of Democrats
• M-139 roadwork delayed, roadway remains closed
• and more!

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John's guest this week is Barb Rosenstock, the author of 21 books for young people, mostly non-fiction and biography. They talk over specific books, such as Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library, and how she has found a wide audience among children for such non-fiction. Also, they look to the future of our society with so much emphasis on the Internet, social media and video games, vis-a-vis reading books.

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St. Joe, Lakeshore, Twin City, Benton Harbor, and Bridgman Football are spotlighted this week.

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In today's news:

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin campaigned in Benton Harbor Friday.

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has received the latest county medical examiner's report, detailing deaths reported in the county in 2023. 

Set for this Saturday is the Tru Dat Music Festival in Stevensville. 

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