After another summer, Silver Beach attendance numbers appear to be in line with last year
With another summer now on the books in Southwest Michigan, Berrien County Parks Director Jill Adams says things overall went smoothly at Silver Beach. Adams tells us she doesn’t have the final attendance numbers yet, but the
United Way taking ‘Rake a Difference’ applications
The United Way of Southwest Michigan is now taking registrations for its annual Rake a Difference event, to be held November 13 across Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. The United Way’s Debbie Ramirez tells us Rake
9/11 Stair Climb to be held next week in Stevensville
To honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the annual 9/11 Stair Climb is set for next Thursday at Lakeshore High School’s Al Stockman Stadium. The event this year is being hosted by the
Retiring Lake Michigan College president: serving the community’s needs is the best part of the job
Lake Michigan College President Trevor Kubatzke says he’s ready to retire after about 40 years in higher education. LMC announced this week Kubatzke will retire, effective December 31 of 2026, leaving it plenty of time to search
Intalia Restaurant recruiting, finalizing plans for late September opening
Many are casting an eager eye as they drive back and forth on Glenlord Road, anticipating the opening of the Intalia Restaurant at the old site of the legendary Glenlord Restaurant & Pizzeria. New Owner Aravind Ale
Conservation District looking to plant trees near lakes in Van Buren, Cass counties
The Van Buren Conservation District is looking to plant 4,900 new trees around Southwest Michigan in the next couple of years, and it’s offering some property owners a chance to get in on the effort. The district’s
JR Automation announces $ 73 M Global Headquarters in Zeeland
JR Automation, a Hitachi Group company and global automation leader, announced plans for a new global headquarters in Zeeland. JR Automation has a major plant on Red Arrow Highway in Stevensville. The announcement follows a strategic meeting
Great Lakes Eye Care Welcomes Dr. Nicholas Keinath
Great Lakes Eye Care has announced the addition of Dr. Nicholas Keinath, OD, to its team of eye care professionals. Dr. Nicholas Keinath (pronounced k-EYE-nith) grew up on a farm in Deerfield, Michigan. He earned his undergraduate
Caring Connection concerned about funding for victim services
As the Michigan Legislature hammers out a new state budget, Caring Connection in Benton Harbor is calling on supporters to ask their lawmakers not to let funding for victim services be cut. Caring Connection CEO Robin McGinnis