Students in Dowagiac getting free books for summer thanks to local family, foundation

When the school years ends at Dowagiac Union Schools this month, students will be provided with free books to help ease the summer brain drain, and it’s all thanks to a local family and the Michigan Gateway
Sunflower Film Festival returns to Paw Paw next month

Set for June 19 through June 22 is the second annual Sunflower Film Festival in Paw Paw. The festival was started last year by Jason Deibler-Love of The Lucky Wolf with a goal of spreading awareness and
SMC School of Nursing graduates 15 new nurses

Southwestern Michigan College has welcomed 15 new nurses to America’s largest health care profession with approximately 4.3million registered nurses (RNs) nationwide. The federal government projects that more than 203,000 new positions will be created each year through
LMC Receives National Recognition for Student Voter Engagement

Lake Michigan College has garnered two national awards for its efforts to engage students in the 2024 election process. LMC student Renato Recillas of Fennville has been named to the 2025 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll by the ALL IN
Local ‘Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates’ Shine at Statewide Career Development Conference

Youth Solutions hosted its 15th Annual Career Development Conference (CDC) earlier this month at the Lansing Center. The event brings young participants from the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) program together to demonstrate the career and workforce
New substance use treatment center opened by Corewell

Corewell Health has announced the opening of a new substance use treatment and education center in Berrien County. Corewell Vice President of Rehabilitation Melinda Gruber tells us the new center will offer services both in Niles and