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5 days ago | heraldpalladium.com | Michelle Goth

Fifteen percent of dads say they want a change of pace this year; no gifts at all. Racks of novelty ties and socks, last-minute gift cards and grilling tools often mark Father’s Day. But in 2025, American dads hope for something a little different. kAm|@DE 525D 5@?’E 56D:C6 2?JE9:?8 6IEC2G282?E] (92E E96J H2?E >@DE E9:D u2E96C’D s2J :D E@ DA6?5 E:>6 H:E9 E96:C 49:=5C6?[ ?62C=J e_T @7 E96>[ :? 724E] ~E96CD C2?< 2 DA64:2= >62=[ 2 AC24E:42= 8:7E @C 2 52J @7 C6=2I2E:@? 9:89 @?

1 week ago | heraldpalladium.com | Izzy Ross

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1 week ago | heraldpalladium.com | Ben Sanders

BATTLE CREEK — Lakeshore had a great girls soccer season end Thursday against a state powerhouse. Hudsonville Unity Christian defeated the Lancers 5-0 in a Division 2 regional final at Battle Creek Harper Creek. Unity Christian won the last two Division 3 state titles, and the move up to Division 2 hasn’t slowed the Crusaders down. kAm“(6 ;FDE C2? :?E@ 2 3FKKD2H[” {2<6D9@C6 4@249 qC:2? $2>F6= D2:5] “x E9@F89E H6 4@F=5’G6 D6E 2 36EE6C E@?6 E@ 368:?

1 week ago | heraldpalladium.com | Debra Haight

BERRIEN SPRINGS — A new residential development will soon be rising on the shores of Lake Chapin after action by the Oronoko Township Planning Commission this week. The planning commission approved developer Tim Dockerty’s request on Tuesday for a special use permit to have a planned unit development on acreage his family owns. The land is currently zoned Estate Residential and a planned unit development is an allowed special use.

1 week ago | heraldpalladium.com | Eliza Haverstock

If you’re among the millions of borrowers who haven’t made full, on-time federal student loan payments after the on-ramp period ended Sept. 30, 2024, take action now. Otherwise, your loans may default in July or August. Once a borrower’s payments are 270 days past due, their student loans default. That status can bring serious consequences, including wage garnishment, damaged credit and lost access to affordable repayment plans. kAm}62C=J d]e >:==:@? 3@CC@H6CD H6C6 36EH66? h` 2?5 `g_ 52JD 369:?5 @?