New land preserve opening in Niles Township
There’s a new land preserve in Niles Township. Chikaming Open Lands Director Ryan Postema tells us they’ve acquired and announced the Trillium Woodlands Preserve. “The property is about 40 acres,” Postema said. “It’s a forested area next
Housing Prices Continue to Climb While Available Homes Decline in November
Higher prices and continually declining home sales were the benchmarks once again in November in the Southwest Michigan residential housing market. That’s according to our exclusive early analysis of the housing market from the SW Michigan Association
AG Warns of Fake Websites Ripping Off Michigan Consumers
Fake websites and how they may rip off Michigan consumers are in the spotlight from the Attorney General’s office. Attorney General Dana Nessel reminds consumers to be cautious when shopping online to avoid spoofed websites or social
$ 2.9 Million in Job Training Funds for SW Michigan Employers via MichiganWorks! Program
Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren has secured $2.9M in competitive grants from the State of Michigan’s Going PRO Talent Fund to help 39 local employers enhance their workforce. The grants awarded provide funds to local employers
Open Role: Advertising Sales Professional
The parent company of two of Southwest Michigan’s most reliable local news outlets, Moody on the Market and Town Crier Wire, is looking to fill an immediate opening for Advertising Sales Specialist. “This role is about relationship
Outgoing South Haven Mayor Honored for Work with Emergency Services
South Haven Area Emergency Services has honored South Haven Mayor Scott Smith for his service as a member of the SHAES Authority Board. SHAES Director Brandon Hinz presented Smith with a retirement badge in recognition of his
LMC’s ‘Spirit of Nursing’ Award to Coloma’s Heather Hastings
Heather Hastings of Coloma is the recipient of Lake Michigan College’s Spirit of Nursing Award for the year. She was selected out of 19 graduating nursing students of the Fall 2023 semester. LMC says Hastings, known for
Papa Jake’s Pizzeria & Creamery: Coming in March on Niles Road in St. Joseph
There will be a new name but a familiar theme on March 1st when new owners re-open a family-targeted restaurant at the old Fire & Ice location on Niles Road near Exit 27 in St. Joseph. Papa