‘Prancer’ film director returns to Three Oaks for holiday event Nov. 26

– Submitted by Region of Three Oaks Museum The Region of Three Oaks Museum (TROTOM) will host an afternoon with John Hancock on November 26, 2022 from 3-8 p.m. at the Three Oaks Heritage Hall, 8 E.
Applications Being Taken For Leadership Accelerator Program at Lake Michigan College

The Leadership Accelerator Program at Lake Michigan College is accepting applications for the Leadership Accelerator Academy scheduled to begin next month. LMC says the professional development program was founded in 2015 by leaders from non-profit groups at
Building Issue Displaces Students At Brookview Montessori School

Brookview Montessori School in Benton Harbor is working to find classrooms for displaced students after a structural issue was found at its building at 501 Zollar Drive during routine inspections. Director Larry Schanker tells us deterioration was
‘Controlled Chaos’: SMC hosts emergency simulation with first responders

– Submitted by SMC Stacey Laubach was the flight nurse on the Memorial MedFlight helicopter which landed behind Southwestern Michigan College’s Dale A. Lyons Building Nov. 11 in response to a mock crash for Nursing and Criminal
I&M warns of scams as holiday season approaches

– Submitted by I&M Tis the season to be jolly – and to be particularly aware of scammers. Today, Nov. 16, is Utility Scam Awareness Day. Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) joins with other utilities across the nation
Heavy, wet snow likely to cause more power outages; I&M offers safety tips

With the initial lake-effect snowstorm causing over 6,500 outages across the area this morning, Indiana Michigan Power crews acted quickly to restore about 90 percent of the outages by 2 p.m. There are still about 600 outages
BOSS Services seeking nominations for holiday furnace giveaway

– Submitted BOSS Services is excited to announce the launch of their annual Heartwarming Holiday Giveaway. Once again this year, the local home services company will be giving away two brand new, fully-installed furnaces to two deserving
Illumination Time — This Season’s Lights At Fernwood

It’s almost that joyous time of year in Southwest Michigan, (and already that time for some), when snow dusts every surface of our corner of the world. Blanketed in shimmering white, our landscapes and buildings are picturesque–
Michigan Works! Brings Back Popular Job Training Program for Private Businesses

A popular program that assists private businesses in training and developing their employees is coming back. Michigan Works! announces that it’s once again Going Pro Season in southwest Michigan! Employers will be eligible for the popular Going
Michigan Small Business Association Says ‘There’s Reason for Optimism’

Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy continues to grow while small businesses have been resilient in the post-Covid era, according to the Entrepreneurship Score Card released today. The 18th Annual Score Card, released by the SBAM Foundation, analyzes the state’s
‘A path forward’: Lakeshore Board hears public response to potential bond proposals

As the Lakeshore Public School District prepares for a potential bond proposal to make comprehensive throughout the district, they first sought the input of the community. On Monday, the district’s school board heard heard the results of