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ST. JOSEPH — Help is on the way for the Berrien County Building and Grounds Department, which has been struggling with several workers out for personal health reasons while maintenance projects pile up.

Director of Buildings and Grounds Robert Ray has been out sick, and Assistant Director Chris Smith is overwhelmed with work, County Administrator Brian Dissette told the county board’s Administration Committee on Thursday.

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