RESA Announces Early Childhood Reading Events
Berrien RESA is planning a series of reading events for young children and their parents around the county. Outreach coordinator Laura Robinson tells us The Parents as Teachers program and libraries throughout the county are teaming up
Spectrum Health Lakeland Confirms Layoffs
Around two dozen layoffs have been confirmed at Spectrum Health Lakeland as Spectrum Health completes its merger with Beaumont Health. The layoffs announced this week are among leadership. In a statement, the hospital system says its health
Allegan County Fair Underway
The 170th Allegan County Fair is now underway through through September 17. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias starts off the entertainment with his stand-up comedy tonight at 8 pm, followed by Sam Hunt on September 10, Jimmie Allen on
Whitmer Backing Effort To Keep Palisades Open
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced her support for a plan by Holtec International that could keep the Palisades nuclear power plant open. The facility in Covert shut down in May, and Holtec is responsible for its decommissioning.
Berrien County Land Auction Sells 63 Parcels
Another online-only Berrien County land auction has been held. Berrien County Commissioner Mamie Yarbrough said during Thursday’s board meeting most of the properties up for grabs were sold. “There were 85 parcels,” Yarbrough said. “63 were sold.
Michigan Recognizes Role Kinship Caregivers Play For Children In Need Of Homes
In Michigan about 53,000 children are being raised by kinship caregivers – defined as relatives or others who are close to the youth and their families. That includes about 4,100 children in foster care and approximately 49,000
Black Tie and Tennis Shoes Encouraged at ARS Cultural Center Fundraiser
It’s not often attire for a fundraiser calls for black tie and running shoes. However, it may be time to start your cardio training for ARS Gallery, Arts, and Culture Center’s ‘A Food, Wine & Art Experience!’
Campaign Seeks To Reduce Suicides Among Construction Workers
Employers, labor leaders, and state officials are raising awareness about preventing suicide in the construction industry. This is Construction Suicide Prevention week. Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Deputy Director Sean Egan says it’s okay not
Business Leaders for Michigan Releases New Quarterly Economic Survey
The state’s top executives are optimistic about their business in Michigan even as the state and nation face economic headwinds and labor shortages remain significant, according to a quarterly economic survey released this week by Business Leaders
Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency Earns National Award
Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency received a national award at a recent event in New York City. The SMCA told us more: Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency (SMCAA) is a private, nonprofit organization that has served Berrien,