Lest We Forget speaker series begins next week
A speaker series planned by Lest We Forget of Southwest Michigan heading into this summer’s Revolutionary War reenactments to celebrate America’s 250th birthday will start this coming Tuesday, April 7 at Lake Michigan College. Lest We Forget
Benton Harbor committee discusses possible ambulance millage
The city of Benton Harbor could ask voters to approve an extra millage to help pay for ambulance services now that Medic 1 Ambulance is implementing a new fee structure that will increase the city’s costs. Speaking
Lincoln Township Trustees instruct attorney to enter into discussions with St. Joseph Township as sewer dispute continues
The Lincoln Township Board of Trustees has instructed its attorney to enter into discussions with the attorney for St. Joseph Township as a dispute over a sewer line continues between the two municipalities. Lincoln Township Trustees held
Trump slaps 100% tariff on some pharmaceutical drugs via executive order
President Donald Trump answers questions after signing an executive order to limit mail-in voting in the Oval Office of the White House, March 31, 2026, in Washington. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Thursday
‘The Future of Farming’ examined at LMC panel April 9th
A panel of local agricultural producers will examine the future of farming in Southwest Michigan during the roundtable discussion “From Farm to Future: Sustainable Agriculture in Berrien County.” Lake Michigan College is hosting the 90-minute conversation on
Andrews University Students Play a Small but Real Role in the New Moon Rush
As NASA astronauts are heading back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years, a group of engineering students in Berrien Springs is doing its part to help make future missions to the
Mortgage rates hit highest level since September as Iran war rattles financial markets
A ”For Sale” sign is outside a residential home in Oro Valley, Ariz., Dec.12, 2025. (Michael Yanow/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level since September as fallout from the
DNR releases new information about fishing for the year
With April here, a new fishing season has begun in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says the new fishing license year began on Wednesday, and fishermen are advised to read up on the latest regulations
Pokagons, Four Winds donate 1000 Easter food boxes to families in need
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana, and its Four Winds® Casinos announced a donation of 1,000 food boxes to help those in need for the Easter holiday on Sunday, April 5. The distribution
Stocks tumble after Trump vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ in coming weeks
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, March 31, 2026 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Stocks tumbled worldwide on Thursday after President Donald Trump delivered a televised address
National Day of Prayer engagements planned May 7 and 8 in St. Joseph
Preparations are underway for this year’s National Day of Prayer events in St. Joseph. PRAY SW Michigan tells us the theme for the events is AWAKEN Southwest Michigan, and there will be prayer events on May 7