There’s been another case of a preventable disease in Michigan. Washtenaw County has announced its second case of the measles. Dr. Rebecca Schein, a pediatric infectious disease physician at Michigan State University, calls the measles extremely infectious.
Two Berrien County elementary schools are receiving the gift of free books from the Michigan Education Trust. MET’s Heather Barthelmes tells us the trust has donated more than $1,000 each to 19 schools around the state so
Part of the former Morton Elementary School building in Benton Harbor has been condemned following a fire on Sunday. The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety says it was sent to the building at 267 Hull Street
The Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA has launched a new $4.4 million capital campaign to improve its facility on Hollywood Road in St. Joseph. The YMCA’s Jill Haboush tells us the “Another Century of Service” campaign is aimed
Coming to the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship this May will be a Field of Honor to pay respect to those who have served their country. The Exchange Club of Southwest Michigan’s Jim Ashbrook tells us the group
Coloma Community Schools is asking voters to approve two bonds in the May election. The plan is a scaled down version of a ballot proposal narrowly rejected by voters last year. The district is now seeking a
Lake Michigan College is inviting graduating high school seniors within its district to learn more about the Red Hawk Futures Scholarship program. LMC Vice President of Advancement Doug Schaffer tells us the program was started last year
Now in its new location at 133 West Main in Benton Harbor is the Corewell Health Center for Wellness, formerly known as the Center for Better Health and Wellness. Corewell Director of Population Health Nicki Britten tells
A school bus driver who transports disabled children to and from classes has been honored with this year’s Berrien RESA Special Education Parent Advisory Committee Excellence in Education Award. RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock tells us Henry McNeily
ABC News (FORT WORTH, Texas) — Opal Lee was only 12 years old when a racist white mob stormed and set fire to her home on 940 East Annie Street in Fort Worth, Texas. The violence raged
Indiana Michigan Power is planning a major transmission line project in the Benton Harbor area. Spokesperson Tracy Warner tells us the work will come in two phases, one next year and one in 2026. “I&M will be
The Region IV Area Agency on Aging will hold its 17th annual tri-county Legislative Forum on Monday, April 22. The Area Agency on Aging says the event will provide an opportunity for seniors, caregivers, people with disabilities,
A South Haven lottery club got a life-changing surprise when they found out they’d won a $100,000 Powerball prize weeks after the drawing. The two-person IDK J&H lottery club matched four white balls and the Powerball in
A South Haven lottery club got a life-changing surprise when they found out they’d won a $100,000 Powerball prize weeks after the drawing. The two-person IDK J&H lottery club matched four white balls and the Powerball in
The Van Buren Conservation District has received a $625,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to upgrade transfer stations throughout Van Buren County. District recycling coordinator Kalli Marshall tells us transfer stations
The Van Buren Conservation District has received a $625,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to upgrade transfer stations throughout Van Buren County. District recycling coordinator Kalli Marshall tells us transfer stations
The U.S. House has approved legislation intended to keep the private data of Americans secure. Speaking on the House floor this week, Congressman Tim Walberg said the Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act is a follow
The Lincoln Township Public Library is preparing to launch a new legal service for residents. Library Director Joelle Wake tells us it’s all thanks to an $81,000 grant from Michigan Legal Help. “It will allow us to
Silver Harbor Brewing in St. Joseph is planning a giveback night to help raise money for the new playground at Silver Beach County Park. The Berrien County Parks Department says the event will be next Wednesday, March
Disney/Randy Holmes The students of Utah’s Payson High School are getting ready to cut loose: Footloose star Kevin Bacon has made their dreams come true and will return to the very school in which he shot the
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners will soon consider two proposals for use of the county’s opioid settlement money. Speaking to commissioners this week, Berrien County Health Officer Guy Miller said the county is to receive about
ABC On the latest installment of First We Feast’s Hot Ones, an admittedly ill-prepared Gwyneth Paltrow ran the “Wings of Death” gauntlet, and she dropped an F-bomb — but not from the hot sauce. Paltrow was already iffy at the
St. Joseph High School Principal Greg Blomgren is moving on to a new position. He’s been hired to serve as superintendent at Dowagiac Union Schools. The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education announced this week it’s offered
A bill to legalize paid surrogacy in Michigan is headed to the governor’s desk. Stephanie Jones is a mother from surrogacy and founded the Michigan Fertility Alliance. She says the Michigan Family Protection Act will eliminate many
March Madness causes a spike in vasectomies. Dr. Amarnath Rambhatla is the director of men’s health at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He says vasectomies go up 30% during the tournament because men are looking for time
The EPA is setting stricter limits on vehicle tailpipe emissions through 2032, and also giving automakers an additional three years to meet them. The Biden administration’s plan to reach net zero vehicle emissions came out almost a
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is calling for the zoning of wind and solar energy projects to be placed back under the control of local governments. At a Thursday meeting, the board considered a resolution in
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — An attorney who unsuccessfully sued to overturn former President Donald Trump’s 2020 loss in Michigan was ordered held on $10,000 bond Thursday after she appeared in a Michigan court on an outstanding warrant. Stefanie Lambert
Market Van Buren hosted its fourth Annual Municipal Summit this week. The event was held at Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagiac with more than 50 leaders from Cass and Van Buren Counties gathered to learn strategies related
Market Van Buren hosted its fourth Annual Municipal Summit this week. The event was held at Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagiac with more than 50 leaders from Cass and Van Buren Counties gathered to learn strategies related
