Lincoln Township Police Chief Gary Soper to retire in April

Lincoln Township Police Chief Gary Soper is retiring. The announcement was made this week at the township board meeting. Lincoln Township Manager Kacey Dominguez told us Soper’s last day will be April 15 after 30 years of
SMC reports continued strong enrollment growth

Southwestern Michigan College finished second statewide for spring enrollment growth percentage among Michigan’s 28 community colleges. Spring marks SMC’s eighth consecutive semester for enrollment growth, Interim President Brent Brewer told the Board of Trustees this week. Enrollment
Regional Spelling Champs to Compete at Lake Michigan College Feb. 24

Some of the best young spellers in Southwest Michigan will take the stage later this month. Berrien RESA, the regional agency serving local public schools, will host the 2026 Cloverleaf Spelling Competition on Tuesday, February 24 at
Township seeks help from Berrien County to reduce drain expenses

Hagar Township is formally seeking relief from Berrien County on costs associated with drain projects that township leaders believe were unnecessarily expensive, leading to large assessments for residents and the township itself. Hagar Township is formally seeking