Drain Commissioner uncovers evidence of “Lake Baroda”
Have you ever heard of Lake Baroda? Berrien County Drain Commissioner Christopher Quattrin tells us he’s heard for years there was once a lake where the village of Baroda is now located, although he always just thought
Crowdfunding campaign launched to support Bridgman courtyard project
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched for an improvement project in Bridgman. The Greater Bridgman Area Chamber and Growth Alliance’s Tara Heiser tells us they’re looking to spruce up the Bridgman Courtyard, a space on Lake Street,
SWMI woman starts nonprofit to empower, support fellow Type 1 diabetics
After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 8 years old, southwest Michigan resident Heather Olson grew up without a community of other diabetics to lean on and learn from. Now, the 2016 Dowagiac High School graduate
LMC Shifts Millage Vote to August Election
Lake Michigan College is moving its millage renewal request from the May ballot to the August ballot. LMC Spokesperson Jennifer Shoemaker tells us that’s due to language in the original proposal that may have been inconsistent with
Global race underway to boost electric vehicle range in cold weather
Many electric vehicle batteries lose power when it’s very cold. It’s something that’s long been known by engineers but thousands of people are confronting the issue now if they own an electric car and have to make
‘Full House’ at Berrien County Animal Control
Berrien County Animal Control is hoping to get some relief from overcrowding at its shelter in Benton Township as the sheriff and prosecutor talk about how to handle dogs that belong to individuals caught up in the
Ashley Magnus named new Acorn executive director
The Acorn Center for the Performing Arts has a new executive director. Indiana native Ashley Magnus is the new Executive Director at the Acorn Center for the Performing Arts in Three Oaks. The role is responsible for