‘Fright for the Fight Against Cancer’ to raise funds for Berrien County Cancer Service this month
Berrien County Cancer Service is planning a major fundraiser for this month. Service Director Tyanna Essig tells us “Fright for the Fight Against Cancer” will be a Halloween-themed bash on October 24 at the Four Winds Casino’s
County could ask MDOT to change parts of Main Street plan
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution to make some requests of the Michigan Department of Transportation as it plans to rebuild Main Street in St. Joseph in 2027. At the Thursday’s regular meeting,
Van Buren County emergency management leaders recognized for Palisades work
The Van Buren County Office of Domestic Preparedness and Emergency Management has been honored by the Michigan Emergency Management Association for its work preparing for the restart of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Covert Township. The
Step Back in Time October 30: A Halloween Eve Broadcast That Shook a Nation
What if your only source of “breaking news” was radio — and you heard reports of Martians invading New Jersey? That was the terrifying illusion that gripped much of America on Halloween Eve, 1938. On Thursday, October
Dowagiac Chamber Celebrates Local Leaders at Annual Awards Meeting
The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Dinner, bringing together business leaders, community members, and local officials to celebrate those who make Dowagiac thrive. Held at the Elks Lodge, the evening
SMC welcomes mathematicians from across Michigan for annual conference
There was a whole lot of number crunching going on this past Saturday at Southwestern Michigan College as it hosted the annual Michigan Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges Conference. SMC Math Department Chair Robin Shipkosky tells us
Andrews University Launches Industry Lab Summit to Connect Students and Leaders
Andrews University hosted its first Industry Lab Summit recently at the Howard Performing Arts Center, giving students the chance to learn directly from and network with industry professionals in fields ranging from engineering and data science to
SWMI practice adds orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Josiah Valk
The Southwest Michigan Center for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is announcing they’ve added fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Josiah Valk, D.O., to its medical team, expanding access to advanced sports medicine and shoulder care in the region. According
Hagar Township looking to add permanent restrooms to beach
There are some improvements in the works for Hagar Park and Beach. Hagar Township Supervisor Izzy DiMaggio tells us the board of trustees this week discussed adding some permanent restrooms to the attraction as it grows in
Entrepreneurs to pitch their business plans at celebration in South Haven next month
The South Haven Regional Business Hub is gearing up for a celebration of local entrepreneurship with its third annual PITCH event, set for November 5. Hub Director Elizabeth Bernhard tells us The Pitch will feature seven entrepreneurs