Winter Coat Drive Deemed A Success
State Senator Kim LaSata is calling her winter coat drive a success. She says southwest Michigan residents showed their generosity by donating coats for kids in need throughout the region: State Sen. Kim LaSata announced on Thursday
Lake Michigan College Seeks Spirit Of MLK Spotlight Nominees
With Martin Luther King Day fast approaching, Lake Michigan College is now seeking nominations for its Spirit of MLK Spotlight awards. It’s also taking submissions of art. LMC Tells us the full story: Lake Michigan College seeks
RESA Reimburses $4 Million To Local Schools
Berrien RESA has reimbursed more than $4 million to Berrien County school districts, while the Berrien RESA Board of Education hears a positive audit report for the year. RESA filled us in on the latest: Last week,
Box Factory For The Arts Bringing Back Makers Market
The Box Factory for the Arts is bring back the Makers Market. It returns on November 27, featuring a variety of wares from artisans. The Box Factory tells us more: The Makers Market, a modern interpretation of
Redistricting Commission Could Shake Up SWM Legislative Districts
Congressman Fred Upton doesn’t know what his district will look like under the new map that will be adopted by the Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission. The body has released several possible new legislative maps for the state
Laurie Schirmer Carpenter To Exhibit At ARS Gallery
ARS Gallery has announced the opening of a new exhibit will be December 3 as it displays the art of Laurie Schirmer Carpenter. ARS tells us the whole story: ARS Gallery is pleased to announce the opening
Audit: Michigan Unemployment Error Overpaid $3.9 Billion
From the Associated Press — A scathing audit has found that in processing 5.4 million unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, shortcomings in the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Office caused $3.9 billion in overpayments. The audit released
Whitmer Proposes $300 Million Expansion Of MI Clean Water Plan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is proposing $300 million to help Michigan communities protect the safety of their water systems. Th governor’s office released the proposal Thursday: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proposed a $300 million expansion of the MI