New grant to enable LMC to create Student Success Center
Lake Michigan College is getting a major boost to student support, thanks to a $650,000 state grant aimed at improving success from enrollment to graduation. LMC is receiving the MiLeap College Success Grant from the Michigan Department
St. Joseph Public Works Director gives snow operations update
The St. Joseph Department of Public Works says its staff has been busy responding to heavy snow over the past two weeks, something that’s been complicated by several factors. Speaking to city commissioners this week, Public Works
Curious Kids looking at 13 months of construction at new building
The Curious Kids Museum in St. Joseph has announced a $9.2 million capital campaign to transform the former Heritage Museum and Cultural Center into its new permanent home. Curious Kids Director Lori Marciniak tells us after a
LMC mourns passing of legendary women’s athletic coach Liz Miller
Lake Michigan College has announced the passing of Liz Miller, a transformative figure in Lake Michigan College athletics and a true pioneer in women’s sports. In a statement, the LMC Vice President Doug Schaffer recounted Miller’s contributions
Curious Kids’ Museum Launches $9.2M Capital Campaign to Build a Bigger, Better Museum on Main Street
Curious Kids’ Museum today announced the public launch of its capital campaign, Building Curiosity – Play a Part, Fund the Fun!, a $9.2 million initiative to establish a new location for the beloved children’s museum in downtown St.
Judge lets 24% wholesale cannabis tax move forward; law stays on track for Jan. 1 rollout
A Michigan Court of Claims judge on Monday refused to block a new 24% wholesale excise tax on cannabis, meaning the levy remains on schedule to take effect Jan. 1, 2026. Here is a summary update, prepared
Health Department: follow these tips to keep food safety at holiday parties
With people getting ready to host holiday parties soon, the Berrien County Health Department is reminding everyone of the importance of keeping food safe. Department environmental health supervisor Brian Murphy tells us if you’re serving food, you’ve
West Michigan economy shows signs of softening as 2025 ends
The industrial economy in West Michigan is showing signs of slowing as 2025 draws to a close, according to the latest West Michigan Current Business Trends survey conducted by researchers at Grand Valley State University. Survey data