State Police Recruit School Graduates 50 New Troopers, Three Come To SWM

Southwest Michigan is getting three new Michigan State Police troopers now that the 140th Trooper Recruit School has held its graduation. The school graduated 50 recruits this week. The Paw Paw MSP post will get two of
Michigan Maritime Museum Looking For Volunteers, Offering Seamanship Training

The Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven is seeking volunteers for this summer, including those who could serve as sailors aboard its flagship, the Friends Good Will. Ship Captain and Michigan Maritime Museum Commander of the Fleet
Donovan Frazier Named BH ‘Youth of the Year’ at Boys & Girls Clubs

Donovan Frazier was named the Benton Harbor Youth of the Year at a celebration at the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Benton Harbor Joel E. Smilow Teen Center. Frazier will represent Benton Harbor in the organization’s club-wide competition
Market Van Buren’s Zach Morris Honored With National Scholarship Award

The Executive Director of Market Van Buren, Van Buren County’s economic development organization has been honored as one of four economic developers nationally by The Site Selectors Guild, the professional association of the world’s leading corporate location
Chamber Asks County To Recognize Restaurant Month In March

The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is hoping March will be declared Restaurant Month. Director Arthur Havlicek says March last year was declared Restaurant month to draw attention to the struggles faced by restaurants due to COVID-19 shutdowns.