AAA advocating for legislation to reduce distracted driving

AAA of Michigan is applauding the state House for approving legislation this week designed to reduce distracted driving. The House bills amend state law to not only ban texting while driving, but also to ban using social
‘Real Daughter’ of the American Revolution to be honored with ceremony this month

A ceremony is planned for May 12 to place a plaque on the grave of a Real Daughter of the American Revolution found to have lived here in southwest Michigan. Lynn Farmer with the Algonquin Chapter of
Berrien County to hold recycling event May 13

Berrien County residents can drop off household chemicals, batteries, home medical waste, electronics, hard foam or Styrofoam, and get their paper documents shredded on Saturday, May 13, 8 a.m. to 12 Noon. The Community Recycling Event takes
New Van Buren County plat book available

The new 2023 edition of the Van Buren County Plat Book is now available for purchase at the Van Buren County Department of GIS (Geographic Information Services), Administration & Land Services Building located at 219 Paw Paw
City leaders balk at Sunday morning liquor sales

Benton Harbor City Commissioners won’t be changing a local ordinance that prohibits alcohol sales on Sunday mornings. At a meeting of the city Legislative Committee this week, members considered a plan that would get city rules in
Emily Martindale receives Lake Michigan College’s Spirit of Nursing Award for Spring 2023

Emily Martindale of Stevensville has been named the recipient of Lake Michigan College’s Spirit of Nursing Award out of 31 graduating nursing students for the Spring 2023 semester. “Emily was nominated by multiple classmates and chosen among