Lake Michigan College dean selected for Michigan ACE Women’s Network Leadership Mentorship Program

Lake Michigan College Dean of Health Sciences Education LaToya Mason has been selected to take part in a statewide mentorship program intended to help improve senior leadership skills. Dr. Mason tells us she’ll be a mentee in
Latest Nye’s Apple Barn proposal rejected by St. Joseph Township Trustees

The St. Joseph Township Board of Trustees has narrowly denied approval to a mixed used commercial and residential development proposed for the Nye’s Apple Barn site at 3151 Niles Road. At a Monday meeting, trustees considered two
Health Department launches new campaign to improve child passenger safety

The Berrien County Health Department is teaming up with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department for the new Buckle Up Berrien initiative, seeking to improve the safety of child passengers. Health department family programs manager Miranda Bronicki Dopp
Feeding American West Michigan planning major food drive this weekend in Benton Harbor

Feeding America West Michigan is teaming up with the United Way of Southwest Michigan and the Berrien Community Foundation for a massive food drive this weekend. Feeding America West Michigan Director Ken Estelle tells us more than
Maxwell Boutique in St. Joseph announces closing sale

After nearly five years in downtown St. Joseph, Maxwell Boutique is closing its doors. Owner Kelly Pline announced on social media that the women’s clothing and accessories shop at 318 State Street will soon shut down, marking
La Pita Restaurant announces ownership transition

After 14 years in business, the owners of La Pita Restaurant in St. Joseph have announced the sale of the popular eatery. In a message to customers posted Friday night on social media, the owners thanked the