Andrews University Establishes First-Ever Endowed Chair in Music, Honoring Longtime Choral Director

Andrews University has announced the creation of the Stephen Zork Endowed Chair of Choral Music, the first endowed faculty chair ever established within the school’s music department. The new position honors Stephen Zork, the university’s longtime director
LMC marking another successful Student Benefit Auction

Lake Michigan College is thanking supporters who came out to the annual Lake Michigan College Foundation Student Benefit Auction on Saturday. LMC Vice President of Advancement and Community Impact Doug Schaffer tells us the auction started out
Sheriff warns about scams amid storm recovery effort

The Cass County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents in tornado-damaged areas to watch out for potential scams as cleanup begins. The department says homeowners should be cautious of unfamiliar contractors offering quick repairs, especially those who are
Anthropic sues Trump administration after clash over AI use

The Anthropic logo displayed on the stage during the company’s Builder Summit in Bengaluru, India, on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (Samyukta Lakshmi/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Artificial-intelligence firm Anthropic sued the Trump administration on Monday
Stocks tumble as oil climbs above $100 per barrel

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Stocks tumbled in early trading on Monday as oil prices soared above $100 per barrel in response
Cass County’s Spring “Egg-stravaganza” Returns to Lawless Park March 28

Families looking for an early taste of spring can mark their calendars for a longtime seasonal favorite in Cass County. The Cass County Parks and Recreation will host its annual “Spring Egg-stravaganza” on Saturday, March 28 at
GreenStone Farm Credit to give record $125 Million back to members

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is stepping up its partnership and giving back a record-breaking $125 million in Patronage returns to its members. For 21 consecutive years, the cooperative has given back a significant portion of its profits
AJ’s Uptown Bar & Grill returns to Berrien Springs Wednesday

They’ll be welcoming back ‘an old friend’ in downtown Berrien Springs this week. AJ’s Uptown Bar & Grill will reopen in its familiar spot at 102 East Ferry Street. AJ’s was a popular spot for years, but
United Way steps up to help tornado victims with SW Michigan Cares Fund

In response to the devastating tornadoes that struck Cass, St. Joseph, and Branch counties on Friday, March 6, United Way of Southwest Michigan has activated the Southwest Michigan Cares Fund to support recovery efforts across the impacted