Van Buren 911 dispatchers honored by Advisory Board
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is saluting some of its 911 dispatchers for their quick action to help others during severe weather back in May. The Van Buren County 911 Advisory Board this week recognized five
Successful test of the regional emergency alert system held Wednesday
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Emergency Management Division and the Van Buren County Office of Domestic Preparedness are marking the successful test of the region’s public alert system on Wednesday. You may have received an emergency alert
New virtual academy coming to Coloma Community Schools
Coloma Community Schools will launch a new virtual academy this coming school year. Superintendent David Ehlers tells us the Coloma Virtual Pathway will be a way for students in grades nine through 12 earn the credits they
Benton Twp unveils new high tech garbage truck
Benton Township officials are proudly pointing at the newest addition to their ‘rolling stock’– the township’s newest investment in its waste collection program: A fully automated, dual-drive garbage truck. Supervisor Cathy Yates spotlighted the new truck at
Benton Harbor receives grant for solar panels at water plant, community center
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy says it’s pleased to partner with the city of Benton Harbor to help low-income residents get a break on their utility bills. EGLE Director Phillip Roos visited the
MOTM Reminder: Mike Yore Memorial Car Show Friday evening in SJ
Friday evening brings one of downtown St. Joseph’s favorite annual events: The Mike Yore Memorial Car Show, one of the region’s best gatherings of classic, memory-making automobiles. Cars can start parking in the event zone along Lake
‘A Motown Christmas’ back at the Mendel Center December 21
It may be mid-summer, but the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College is busy planning your mid-WINTER entertainment. Part of that plan is to bring back one of the most popular holiday acts to take the Mendel
‘Backpacks for Berrien’ collecting items for students in Berrien Springs this month
Backpacks for Berrien is planning its next Stuff a Bus event for Friday, July 25 at the Courthouse Square in Berrien Springs. Backpacks for Berrien’s Amanda Wilcox tells us the group was started about ten years ago
Axiom private space mission could be glimpse of the future as ISS retirement looms
(WASHINGTON) — Private spaceflight is transforming from joy rides for billionaires into a gateway for nations to establish their space presence, one expert says, as the latest Axiom Space mission returned to Earth on Tuesday. The mission
Christina Frank to Exit Cornerstone Alliance for Position at Notre Dame Business School
Cornerstone Alliance is losing its ‘second in command.’ Executive Vice President Christina Frank is leaving the economic development organization for a leadership role at the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame in South