Lakeshore Rotary holding wine and cheese event to raise money for Stevensville gathering space

The Lakeshore Rotary Club is planning a fundraising event for next month as it seeks to help establish a new public gathering space in downtown Stevensville. The Rotary’s Katie White tells us the Stevensville Community Gathering Place
Change to MHSAA rules will allow high school student athletes to earn money based on personal image

High school student athletes in Michigan will now be allowed to earn money from personal branding opportunities under a new policy approved by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. The MHSAA announced this week students can receive
Sepic to serve as interim Berrien County administrator

Retired Prosecutor Michael Sepic has been appointed as the Interim Berrien County Administrator. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved the recommendation from the Personnel and Human Services Committee as current County Administrator Brian Dissette
Chili Tour, Beer Fest this week in downtown St. Joseph

There will be some big fun and plenty to eat and drink in downtown St. Joseph this weekend. St. Joseph Today’s Daniele Crevier tells us the 2026 St. Joe Winter Beer Fest will be Saturday. Those who
Michigan jobless rates rise in December; Berrien Co. sees slight increase

Unemployment rates increased in many Michigan labor markets during December, with the Niles Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) experiencing a slight uptick in joblessness as the statewide labor picture showed signs of softening, according to data released by
Sheriff: stay off the piers, Lake Michigan ice

Everyone’s being reminded to be wary of lake ice as the wintry weather continues around Southwest Michigan. Berrien County Sheriff Chuck Heit tells us that also means stay off the piers in St. Joseph. He says it’s
Whirlpool Corporation earnings miss expectations; CEO bases 2026 confidence on gradual housing recovery

Whirlpool Corp.’s latest results show the appliance maker contending with softer sales, margin pressure, and weaker cash generation year over year, even as it returned to overall profitability and set expectations for improvement in 2026. “With a