Just in time for spring: SMC trails receive new markers
The popular Roadrunner Trails at Southwestern Michigan College are receiving a new update for the spring. SMC says new flexible trail markers, designed to spring upright if struck, are now in place across the Dowagiac campus. The
U.S. Geological Survey to conduct electromagnetic scans of Southwest Michigan
Southwest Michigan residents may soon notice helicopters carrying 60-foot wide sensor hoops flying around the region. The flights are part of a U.S. Geological Survey and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy collaboration to study
St. Joseph Harbor marks start of 2026 shipping season
The 2026 Great Lakes shipping season is officially underway in the St. Joseph Harbor. Harbormaster Michael Moran reports the arrival today of one of the harbor’s most familiar visitors, the GL Ostrander/Integrity. The ship, a tug/barge combination
Motel in Bridgman being transformed into premium boutique lodging experience
A historic roadside motel in Bridgman is about to enter a new chapter, remodeled and rebranded to provide travelers to Southwest Michigan a premium lodging experience. Jordan Painter is the owner of the now-former Bridgman Inn at
Palisades clears key technical hurdle as restart work continues
Work to bring the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant back online has reached another milestone, with owner Holtec International announcing completion of a critical step known as “passivation” of the plant’s primary system. In plain terms, that means
Insights into Building Protection and Community: The Swab Agency at Farm Bureau Insurance
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First SHAES Cadet Becomes Certified Firefighter
Fire departments across the country are faced with a growing personnel crisis, especially those who rely on volunteer community members for meeting staffing needs. South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) Executive Director Brandon Hinz decided to do