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Walberg-Backed Energy Bill Passes House

By South Michigan News | Feb 15, 2024

Washington, D.C. - In a significant move towards energy independence, Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) has voted in favor of H.R. 7176, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act. The bill, which passed the House by a vote of 224-200, aims to reverse the indefinite ban on the issuance of export permits for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to non-Free Trade Agreement countries, as announced by the Biden administration in January.By lifting all Department of Energy (DOE) restrictions on the import and export of natural gas, H.R. 7176 seeks to address concerns regarding the ban's...

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Hillsdale County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 10

By South Michigan News | Feb 14, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Hillsdale County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Schmaltz Introduces Plan to Rename Local Road in Honor of Jackson County Military Hero

By South Michigan News | Feb 14, 2024

State Representative Kathy Schmaltz is spearheading an initiative to rename a local roadway in Jackson County to honor a distinguished military hero. The proposed legislation, introduced by Rep. Schmaltz, aims to designate a one-mile stretch of U.S. 127 as the 2nd Lt. Roosevelt Stiger Highway. The renaming would pay homage to Roosevelt Stiger, a Purple Heart recipient and a valiant member of the historic Tuskegee Airmen.Representative Schmaltz expressed her admiration for 2nd Lt. Stiger, stating, "This will be a powerful tribute to Roosevelt Stiger's bravery and the...

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Amboy: Precinct Amboy Township 00001

By South Michigan News | Feb 14, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a South Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 593 voters in Central Township of Amboy: Precinct Amboy Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How did Central Township of Allen: Precinct Allen Township 00001 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By South Michigan News | Feb 13, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a South Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 809 voters in Central Township of Allen: Precinct Allen Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Hillsdale County in week ending Feb. 10?

By South Michigan News | Feb 13, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Hillsdale County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Hillsdale County Education: 5,347 students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By South Michigan News | Feb 13, 2024

There were 5,347 students enrolled in Hillsdale County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Walberg Statement on Impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas

By South Michigan News | Feb 13, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) has expressed his support for the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In a statement released on February 13, 2024, Walberg highlighted several concerns regarding Secretary Mayorkas' performance and actions.According to Walberg, there have been over 8.3 million illegal border crossings across the nation under Secretary Mayorkas' leadership. Additionally, 1.7 million individuals, known as "gotaways," have successfully evaded the U.S. Border Patrol. These statistics raise...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lenawee County in week ending Feb. 10?

By South Michigan News | Feb 13, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lenawee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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14,407 students enrolled in Lenawee County schools in 2022-23 school year

By South Michigan News | Feb 12, 2024

There were 14,407 students enrolled in Lenawee County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Who voted in Central Township of Litchfield: Precinct Litchfield Township 00001 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By South Michigan News | Feb 12, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a South Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 471 voters in Central Township of Litchfield: Precinct Litchfield Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jackson County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 10

By South Michigan News | Feb 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jackson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many students were enrolled in Jackson County schools in 2022-23 school year?

By South Michigan News | Feb 11, 2024

There were 22,291 students enrolled in Jackson County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Moscow: Precinct Moscow Township 00001

By South Michigan News | Feb 11, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a South Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 681 voters in Central Township of Moscow: Precinct Moscow Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Lenawee County in week ending Feb. 10

By South Michigan News | Feb 11, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lenawee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former South Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12?

By South Michigan News | Feb 11, 2024

These former South Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12.

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Walled Lake Northern High School standout Kevyn Robertson’s college team won in NAIA game on Saturday, February 10

By South Michigan News | Feb 11, 2024

The Spring Arbor Cougars won 81-59 in their NAIA game against the Taylor Trojans on Saturday, February 10.

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Travis Grayson, former Chesterton Senior High School standout, played on Saturday, February 10 in NAIA game

By South Michigan News | Feb 11, 2024

The Spring Arbor Cougars won 81-59 in their NAIA game against the Taylor Trojans on Saturday, February 10.

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On Saturday, February 10, former Schoolcraft High School standout Ty Rykse’s college team won in an NAIA game

By South Michigan News | Feb 11, 2024

The Spring Arbor Cougars won 81-59 in their NAIA game against the Taylor Trojans on Saturday, February 10.

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Tyler DeSimpelare, former Lutheran West High School standout, played on Saturday, February 10 in NAIA game

By South Michigan News | Feb 11, 2024

The Spring Arbor Cougars won 81-59 in their NAIA game against the Taylor Trojans on Saturday, February 10.