Corewell announces $55,000 award for Be Healthy Berrien

Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals has announced a $55,000 award to the United Way of Southwest Michigan to support the Be Healthy Berrien initiative as it seeks to improve recreation opportunities and the availability of nutritious food throughout
Brian Bailey to be honored with plaque at Galien River County Park

The Berrien County Parks Department is honoring former Parks Director Brian Bailey with a plaque that’s going to be placed at Galien River County Park. Berrien County Administrator Brian Dissette told commissioners Thursday a reception was held
Cornerstone’s Andrew Haan earns major professional credential

Cornerstone Alliance is recognizing one of its leaders for a new professional achievement. Andrew Haan, the senior of community development and growth, has earned the Certified Economic Developer credential from the International Economic Development Council. Cornerstone says
Next chapter outlined for Freedom Finishing plant in BH, partnering with Chicago area firm

A longtime Benton Harbor industrial plant appears to be assured of continuing and bright future after a ‘corporate marriage’ of sorts with a similar firm in Chicago. Erik and Gloria Ender have announced that the Freedom Finishing
Two St. Joseph Christian congregations formalize their merger

Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ and Riverview Park Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), two long-standing and deeply rooted congregations in the St. Joseph community, are announcing a renewed and expanded partnership that has resulted in a
Saturday to bring Holiday Village celebration in Bridgman

Set for this Saturday throughout downtown Bridgman will be the city’s annual Holiday Village celebration. Greater Bridgman Area Chamber and Growth Alliance Director Nancy Kiernan tells us the event is always a big hit, attracting a few
State, local health department: now the time to get a flu shot

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services this week issued an advisory encouraging Michigan residents to get vaccinated against the flu before the season hits its peak. That’s as a new variant has been seen increasing