Julie Swidwa

Staff writer at The Herald-Palladium, a Southwest Michigan newspaper, and number 1 fan of Jimmie Johnson, car 48.

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An incumbent commissioner will retain her seat, and two newcomers will join the St. Joseph City Commission following Tuesday’s election. https://t.co/o0CD58S9U4

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A highly invasive aquatic plant was recently discovered in Michigan for the first time after taking over two small Berrien County ponds in September. https://t.co/lXAeMjxsMB

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Lake View Terrace tenants return home. https://t.co/mDOz34TDFt

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@ExEditorBrewer How are they looking like a real football team? I'm in mourning.

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Curious Kids’ Museum representatives have more than tripled their offer to buy the city-owned building on Lake Boulevard that houses the museum. https://t.co/IJHi5l7iT5

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@MJolanBloom Yup@

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Have vacation time scheduled. What a great feeling!
I told my boss I was unable to schedule because i have no weeks that I dont have meetings to cover. He reminded me we can cover for each other & said, "Don't let your job rule your vacation."
Do I have the world's greatest boss?

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@JoshuaShortTV @KDVR Joshua are you coming back to Michiana? I hope so. I've missed you!

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A former Lakeshore second-grade teacher has taken a plea deal in a criminal sexual conduct case. https://t.co/2Ai54ArOYg

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@MDOT_Southwest @HeraldPalladium You're welcome! It was fun to work on!

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I just threw a telemarketer for a loop!
She said, "I'm calling to qualify you for end of life insurance that would pay for your burial or cremation."
I said, "I don't need that. I'm donating my body to a medical school to help train new doctors."
She said, "BYE!!!"
And hung up.

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I'm hard at work (at home) on a big story and wondering - What the heck smells so good???
Oh, it's the chicken I put in the crockpot this morning!!!

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In this week's Q&A, @HPSwidwa chats with Lake Michigan College's Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cam Herth.

He's been meeting with school and community leaders to find out what DEI means to them. https://t.co/wJy5lnOcFJ

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@endeavored24 I'm sorry, I do not know.

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@WNDU Pay off bills, then give some to my adult children. Buy some ice cream. Invest the rest.

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When an election candidate wants to argue with a reporter on the phone, saying he's FAR TOO BUSY to do a 15-minute interview for an election advance story for the newspaper. Ugh. I'm busy too, interviewing 18 candidates for 5 state House and Senate seats.

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Brett Rathgeb has kept in touch with more than 20 former comrades from when he served in the U.S. Army, offering them support in times of need.

Now it’s his turn for support. https://t.co/GH6mYRKES4

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.@_CuriousKids said firefighters determined the blaze started in the attic of the building, but the cause is not yet known. https://t.co/m1b5W89cTa

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Big work load for the next 7 days. Lord Jesus help me carry it.
Like my Aunt Judy used to say: I'm so far behind I think I'm first!

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Good thing I'm working from home today!