Parks Clean Up event this weekend in Buchanan
The city of Buchanan is planning its Third Annual Park Clean Up Day for this Saturday, May 2. Buchanan City Manager Tony McGhee tells us the Parks and Recreation Board, which includes members from both the city
St. Joe accepts new Medic 1 fees
Like municipal leaders in several Berrien County communities are being asked to do, St. Joseph City Commissioners have accepted that ambulance costs will be rising soon. At a meeting this week, commissioners heard from Medic 1 Ambulance
LMC announces recipient of the spring Spirit of Nursing Award
Lake Michigan College senior Asia Allen-Baugher of Coloma is the recipient of the college’s Spirit of Nursing Award for the spring of 2026 nursing cohort. LMC Nursing Program Director Denise Gardner tells us the Spirit of Nursing
‘Senior Expo’ May 15 at Mendel Center from Area Agency on Aging
One of the area’s largest gatherings focused on older adults and their lifestyle returns Friday, May 15, with the 28th Annual Senior Expo at the Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College. The free event runs from 10
Commissioners give go-ahead to lighthouse tours for this summer
St. Joe Today will once again lead tours of the St. Joseph Lighthouse this summer following action this week by city commissioners. The organization took over management of the tours from the Heritage Museum and Cultural Center
International shoe brand Grant Stone operates from Baroda, will open showroom in St. Joseph
It’s a case of ‘hidden in plain sight’. We’re talking about an internationally successful shoe manufacturer that’s headquartered right here in Southwest Michigan—but few people know about it. That’s going to change, starting later this week, when
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh advances to Senate confirmation vote
Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Chair of the Federal Reserve, testifies during his Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs confirmation hearing, April 21, 2026 in Washington. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — A Senate
LMC gearing up for 79th annual commencement Sunday
The big day is coming up this Sunday, May 3 at Lake Michigan College, as students attend the college’s 79th annual commencement ceremonies. LMC Registrar Carrie Beukelman tells us they’ll be handing out 373 degrees, 14 advanced
Fed expected to hold interest rates steady
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve on December 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The
For Sale: The Strand Brewery and Kitchen in Sister Lakes
A well-known lakeside restaurant and brewery in Sister Lakes is now on the market — a notable opportunity in Southwest Michigan’s seasonal hospitality sector. Area Realtor Molly Nate posted the listing on social media, marketing The Strand