Harvest Fest and Trunk-n-Treat set for October 18 at Dr. Lawless International Dark Sky Park in Cass County
The Cass County Parks Department is planning its next Harvest Fest and Trunk-n-Treat celebration for October 18 at Dr. Lawless International Dark Sky Park. Parks Director Scott Wyman tells us they’ve hosted the event each fall for
Firms get more time to submit proposals for management of Dial a Ride
The Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority has extended its deadline for companies interested in managing Dial a Ride to submit their proposals. Speaking to the TCATA Board of Trustees this week, Interim Director Todd Shurn said the
Benton Township ‘cuts the ribbon’ on a huge sewer pipe under the river
You might say it was a ceremonial ‘First Flush’! Benton Township officials gathered for the only ribbon cutting in memory for a sewer line, officiated by the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber. While that might seem odd, the
Trump announces deal to put TikTok under control of US investors
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky at the 80th session of the UN’s General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters on September 23, 2025 in New York
County commissioners told to expect brief state shutdown
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has been advised to be prepared for a short state government shutdown as the deadline for Michigan lawmakers to approve a budget approaches. Commissioners on Thursday heard from their Lansing consultant,
Record attendance as Corewell Health celebrates women in medicine, showcasing commitment to equality & growth
Corewell Health’s third annual Southwest Michigan Women in Medicine Symposium attracted more than 200 women – a company record for attendance. The event this week brought together women from all departments of Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan,
‘Putting Economic Pieces into a Puzzling World Order’ at SH Speakers Series
The deficit, employment, interest rates, tariffs, tech giants, the cost of bread and butter…what is up with the economy? Dr. Marci Rosselle-McCarthy, a world-renowned economist and financial expert, will share her insights on this and much more for the
Bonnell Aluminum and Berrien RESA to host inaugural Lean Manufacturing Lego Simulation Competition
In partnership with Berrien RESA, Bonnell Aluminum is hosting the inaugural Lean 101 Lego Simulation Manufacturing Day Competition, designed to introduce high school seniors to critical manufacturing principles through an interactive, hands-on experience. The event will take place
Michigan regional jobless rates recede in August
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates decreased in all 18 Michigan labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates decreased in
US economy grew 3.8% in 2nd quarter, far exceeding previous estimate
Javier Ghersi/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The U.S. economy expanded significantly more than initially estimated over a recent three-month period, suggesting robust growth despite uncertainty set off by President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, federal government data on Thursday showed. The U.S.
Starbucks to lay off 900 workers, close stores
A close-up of a Starbucks coffee shop sign on September 8, 2025 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Coffee giant Starbucks will lay off workers and close stores as part of a
Jim DeLapa Collegiate gets underway this weekend at Point O’ Woods; Public welcome to attend
The Point O’ Woods Golf and Country Club will welcome some of the nation’s top collegiate golfers this weekend for the Jim DeLapa Collegiate, a premier men’s Division I college golf championship. The tournament, set for September