Luminaries next Friday in downtown St. Joseph
St. Joseph Today will kick off the Christmas season with the lighting of luminaries downtown next Friday, November 21. St. Joe Today’s Daniele Crevier tells us businesses throughout the area are taking part, putting out hundreds of
MSU Extension planning free workshop on grain marketing
The MSU Extension office in Van Buren County is planning a free, day-long workshop for grain growers to learn about better ways to market their products. Extension educator John Laporte tells us the “Beyond the Bin Grain
Bob Copping of South Haven receives Governor’s Service Award
South Haven’s Robert “Bob” Copping has been honored with a Governor’s Service Award for his years of dedication to the community. At a Wednesday ceremony in Lansing, Governor Gretchen Whitmer praised the awardees for their selflessness and
‘Rake a Difference’ makes a difference around Southwest Michigan
More than 1,500 volunteers with the United Way of Southwest Michigan fanned out across Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties on Thursday to rake leaves for seniors as part of the annual Rake a Difference event. The
Solar facility ordinance approved by Lincoln Township Trustees
After more than a year of work, Lincoln Township is getting an ordinance to regulate solar energy developments. The board of trustees approved the language this week. Trustee and Planning Commission member Marc Florian tells us the
SWM Community Action Agency: Stuff a Truck Food Drive could be a major help
The Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency is asking all supporters to come out to the Stuff a Truck Food Drive next week at Roger’s Foodland to help it head into what’s expected to be an extremely busy
Hunters urged to start safely by checking cabin heating systems and carbon monoxide alarms
It’s a Michigan ritual: the trip North in search of the elusive ‘white tail’–the annual deer hunt. Groups of lifelong friends or multi-generations of families heading for their beloved hunting cabins, shacks or tent camps in Northern
Give them a break: Next week is Crash Responder Safety Week
Next week is Crash Responder Safety Week, when drivers are reminded of their responsibility to help first responders stay safe while out on the job. Michigan State Police Lieutenant DuWayne Robinson tells us some drivers can be
Starbucks workers strike nationwide in ‘Red Cup rebellion,’ union says
Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post (NEW YORK) — Starbucks baristas are set to walk off the job in dozens of U.S. cities on Thursday, aiming to galvanize public support and pressure the company on “Red Cup Day,” the
Whirlpool Community Charity Golf Event launches Annual Holiday Warehouse Sale
The Whirlpool Community Charity Golf Event organization is once again hosting its Annual Holiday Warehouse Sale, with 100% of proceeds supporting youth and education programs across southwest Michigan. This year’s sale benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs