A new $1 million commitment to Lakeshore Public Schools has been announced by the Lakeshore Excellence Foundation. Foundation President J.C. Andersen told us this week the group is donating the funds to the district for several initiatives
The St. Joseph Public Schools Foundation is raising funds for the purchase of a new Steinway concert grand piano to memorialize longtime St. Joseph High School Choral Director Dennis Bowen. The foundation’s Bob Ehrenberg tells us after
New Heights CCDA has reached its fundraising goal for the New Heights Laundry Hub at 2121 Red Arrow Highway in Benton Heights. New Heights Director Chris Britton tells us the effort to build a community center with
The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm due to a nationwide blood shortage. Mary Lynn Foster, the CEO of the Red Cross Michigan Region, credits the shortage to late summer travel, kids going back to school,
The Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education could order an investigation into the donation of $5,000 in books to the district by a non-profit. We Need Diverse Books approved the donation for the district this year after
The Berrien County Health Department is telling everyone about the services offered at its Sexual Health Clinic during this Sexual Health Awareness Month. Department Medical Director Rex Cabaltica tells us the clinic has locations in Benton Harbor
Set for this Sunday is the rededication of the Maids of the Mist Fountain in downtown St. Joseph. The fountain was taken out of Lake Bluff Park in April of last year to get a full restoration
A debate is planned between candidates for Benton Harbor City Commission. Berrien Forward’s Chokwe Pitchford tells us the group is teaming up with the Voters Not Politicians Education Fund for The Future of Benton Harbor Debate, to
Congressman Bill Huizenga says he can empathize with the striking United Auto Workers. He tells us the UAW is looking at the auto industry, feeling left behind, and feeling concerned about where it’s headed. “Look, there are
Lake Michigan College is seeking nominations for its Spirit of MLK Spotlight awards. LMC Says the Spirit of MLK Spotlight recognizes individuals and organizations that embody the love and spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood exemplified by the
With the United Auto Workers now on strike at three plants, state Representative Joey Andrews is calling for the Big Three to negotiate with the union. He tells us he stands in solidarity with the UAW. “I
An expansion of the public safety building in planned in Hagar Township. Township Supervisor Izzy DiMaggio tells us they’re going to add space for Medic One ambulance personnel so they can be stationed there all of the
Indiana Michigan Power has submitted its latest Powering Our Future plan to the Michigan Public Service Commission, seeking rate increases to pay for a project that would improve service reliability. I&M spokesperson Tracy Warner tells us the
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help as it looks for a missing 17-year-old Mattawan girl. It says Mackenzie Lynn Mohney logged out of her Life360 account, shut her phone off and
From the Associated Press — A jury has acquitted three men in the last trial connected to a plan to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The scheme was portrayed as an example of homegrown terrorism on the
People across Michigan are once again getting packages of mystery seeds from China. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Jennifer Holton says the seeds are being sent through the mail, just like similar incidents in
Victims of domestic violence will have a new tool to keep their address confidential. Michigan has launched the ACP, or Address Confidentiality Program, which sets up a forwarding address for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking,
More than a fifth of Michigan’s safest communities are in Oakland County. SafeWise.com ranked the 50 safest communities in the state, and 11 of them are in Oakland County, topped by Addison Township. Oakland County Sheriff Mike
MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 8, Cincinnati Reds 2 Minnesota Twins 10, Chicago White Sox 2 Cubs were off Tigers 8, Reds 2 – Matt Vierling hits a grand slam as Reese Olson pitches
From the Associated Press — About 13,000 U.S. auto workers stopped making vehicles and went on strike Friday after their leaders couldn’t bridge a giant gap between union demands in contract talks and what Detroit’s three automakers
Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey has sent a letter to the Berrien County Board of Commissioners confirming his retirement at the end of the year. Speaking at Thursday’s meeting, Commissioner Dave Vollrath said Bailey already announced he
Congressman Bill Huizenga is asking Governor Gretchen Whitmer to push back on an EPA decision that could result in stricter air pollution rules in Berrien, parts of Allegan, and parts of Muskegon counties. He tells us the
The United Way of Southwest Michigan and Whirlpool are teaming up for a day of fun and healthy activities Saturday, and everyone’s invited. The United Way’s Jennifer Tomshack tells us Move to Make a Difference Day will
The statue of Madeline Bertrand that was stolen from Madeline Bertrand County Park back in March and then returned in May has been restored and reinstalled at the park. Berrien County Parks Director Jill Adams tells us
Some changes could be coming to Napier Avenue between I-94 and US-31. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners was told Thursday the Michigan Department of Transportation is offering to grant ownership of that stretch of road back
A pilot who went missing out of Cass County this week has been found dead. The Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol says 83-year-old Richard Martin went missing Sunday after departing the Dowagiac Municipal Airport. The search for
Now appointed to serve on the Hagar Township Board of Trustees is former state Senator Kim LaSata. Hagar Township Supervisor Izzy DiMaggio tells us the board met Monday and selected LaSata to fill out the remainder of
Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (BATON ROUGE, La.) — A Louisiana man charged with murdering a woman in July has now been charged in a second murder at the same address that happened last December, according to Baton Rouge
Two people are facing drug charges following a vehicle search in South Haven on Tuesday. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department says its narcotics unit pulled over a 22-year-old man who was suspected of drug trafficking after
If you’re looking for some outdoor fun this weekend, look no further than downtown St. Joseph for Fall Fest. It’s a celebration of autumn and a collection of fun events for all ages! The St. Joseph Fall
