Despite government shutdown, ‘full speed ahead’ at Palisades
With the federal government now shut down, will the project to restart the Palisades nuclear power plant in Van Buren County be affected? Nick Culp with Holtec International tells us they’re not expecting any effect on the
New certified therapy dog now helping out at Coloma Elementary School
Now at work at Coloma Elementary School is a fully-certified therapy dog to help improve the physical and mental well-being of students. Mavis, a smooth collie, started training to be a therapy dog last year when teacher
Celebration held to mark completion of Canal Commons in Benton Harbor
The grand opening has been held for the new Canal Commons, a public plaza now built between the Benton Harbor shipping canal and Emma Jean Hull Flats at 170 Riverview Drive. Cornerstone Alliance spearheaded the project to
“You’ve Got Mail!” AOL Dial-up: Finally gone, but not forgotten
If you’ve been sitting at your keyboard for at least 30 years–as many MOTM readers certainly have been– you may have a special place in your ‘on board memory’ for AOL. America Online. It’s likely many of
Bridgman CGA, American Legion teaming up for new playground project
The Greater Bridgman Area Chamber and Growth Alliance is teaming up with the Bridgman American Legion and the city of Bridgman for a new campaign to construct a playground in the city. The CGA’s Nancy Kiernan tells
Dowagiac to celebrate Under the Harvest Moon Festival October 11
Coming up on Saturday, October 11 in downtown Dowagiac will be the 14th annual Under the Harvest Moon Festival. The Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce says the city will celebrate the season with a display of all the
Houndstooth Restaurant Launches Monthly Give Back Nights
This fall and winter, Houndstooth Restaurant is introducing Give Back Nights, a new monthly initiative to give back to the local community. One Wednesday evening each month, 15% of all sales will go directly to a local
LMC Jazz Band offers free concert October 22
Lake Michigan College’s Jazz Band will transform the Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre into an intimate jazz venue when performers and audiences share the stage for a unique concert experience at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22. The on-stage
Downtown scavenger hunt taking place all month in St. Joseph
Now that October is here, St. Joseph Today is inviting everyone of all ages to join in a scavenger hunt that will be going on all month downtown. St. Joe Today’s Daniele Crevier tells us as part
Stocks fall on 1st day of government shutdown
Matteo Colombo/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Stocks dropped in early trading on Wednesday, just hours after a government shutdown began, shuttering some government services and complicating a delicate moment for the nation’s economy. The Dow Jones Industrial