Berrien County Health Department reminds everyone of dangers posed by ticks
It’s the time of year once again to be thinking about the dangers of ticks. The Berrien County Health Department’s Nick Margaritis tells us once it warms up, the ticks will be out there, ready to pounce
Mock disaster drill planned for tomorrow at Van Buren Tech
Van Buren Tech in Lawrence will be a hive of activity Tuesday as students in several of its career and technical education programs take part in the center’s annual mock disaster drill. Van Buren Tech spokesperson Mikenzie
Corps says dredging starts Tuesday in St. Joseph Harbor
There has been much talk about dredging in the St. Joseph River the past few weeks. The Corps of Engineers says they will start dredging on Tuesday: The U.S. Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will start dredging
New director announced for Michigan Maritime Museum
The Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven has found a new director. The museum announced last year current Director Patti Montgomery Reinert is stepping down in September of this year after 16 years with the organization. A
Nominations open for 3 top Alumni Awards at Lake Michigan College
The Lake Michigan College Alumni Association is seeking nominations for its three highest annual awards. Nominations for the Gladys Peeples-Burks Alumni Service Award, Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award, and Alumni Achievement Award must be received by June
Per Capita Income Slows in Michiana Region, Drops to 83.7 percent of National Rate
Per capita personal income (PCPI) in the South Bend – Elkhart region, which includes Berrien and Cass counties in Michigan, grew less than a percent in 2023 from 2022, according to U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
AG Nessel Warns Consumers About Rise in Celebrity Impersonation Scams
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing multiple consumer alerts following an uptick in scams impersonating well-known individuals. Scammers are increasingly impersonating celebrities – like Snoop Dogg, Garth Brooks, Kid Rock— and even military leaders, including former and active 4-star generals, in a
Three local brothers baptized by priest who would become Pope Leo XIV
Three brothers baptized at a Catholic church in Niles now have something that few people can lay claim to — baptism by the person who would one day become pope. Years before he became Pope Leo XIV,
Fitch downgrades Whirlpool Corporation bond rating to junk status
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Whirlpool Corporation’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating to BB+ from BBB-, citing elevated leverage and a sluggish recovery in consumer demand for home appliance products. Last week, the rating agency also revised its outlook
SJPS Foundation Scholarship Winners 2025
The SJPS Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce its 2025 Foundation Scholarship Recipients. Each student has been awarded a $5,000 college scholarship to be used for tuition, fees, books and on-campus housing. Chaired by a