Michigan Lifts Mask Requirements for Outdoor Gatherings of Under 100 People

As more and more Michigan residents get their COVID vaccinations, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has updated its epidemic order and has lifted mask requirements for outdoor gatherings of under 100 people. The state
Vaccine Supply in Berrien County Now Outstrips Demand as Health Officials Urge Action

Last week Gov. Gretchen Whitmer rolled out the “MI Vaac to Normal Plan,” focusing on increasing vaccination rates in order to ease capacity restrictions, crowd sizes and more in a bid to return to normal across the
Police Detectives Make Arrest in Armed Robbery at Benton Harbor Walgreens

*****UPDATE*****UPDATE***** We’ve been notified today, Tuesday, May 4th, that back on Friday, April 30th, officers with the Benton Township Police Department arrested the man responsible for the armed robbery at Walgreens, just two days prior. Detective Sgt.
Van Buren EDC Helps Stabilize Small Businesses Impacted by Pandemic

A couple more Van Buren County businesses hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic have regained a bit of normalcy thanks to the county’s Economic Development Board and the Van Buren County Board of Commissioners. The Van Buren
05-04-21 Moody on the Market Daily Update
05-04-21 Moody on the Market Daily Update
Gov. Whitmer Garners Profile in Courage Award for Pandemic Service

Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer has learned today that she is one of seven national leaders who will receive the highly regarded Profile in Courage Award from the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation for her service during the
Auto Club Pushing MI Lawmakers to Pass New Distracted Driving Bills

Citing “education and legislation as key factors in changing driving behavior,” AAA, the Auto Club Group, is encouraging the Michigan Legislature to approve three bills currently under consideration, all of which would help modernize the state’s distracted
Bridgman Approves Downtown Social District, Next Stop MLCC

Breweries, wineries and restaurants in the community of Bridgman gained a huge moment of celebration Monday night as the Bridgman City Council provided a green light for creation of a critical new Downtown Social District there. The
Economic Club SWM Rolls Out 7-Speaker Lineup for 2021-22 with Blend of In-Person & Virtual

As the Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Speaker Series kicks open the door onto their 78th season, there’s great news for those who have missed being in-person over the past year due to the pandemic. The club
New Virtual Team Member, Macy, Joins Honor Credit Union as 24/7 Chatbot

Artificial intelligence has come a long way in recent years, to the point that Honor Credit Union has welcomed aboard a new Virtual Team Member they call Macy. She is, essentially, a chatbot designed to enhance the
College Scholarship Winners Unveiled by United Way SWM

Three stellar students have earned college scholarship awards following competition among local youth from the Tri-County area in the United Way of Southwest Michigan Volunteer United Youth Scholarship Award series. United Way of Southwest Michigan has announced
Spectrum Health Lakeland Adds New Primary Care Physician in St. Joe

If you are searching for a new primary care physician in and around St. Joseph, Spectrum Health Lakeland would like for you to know they have welcomed aboard a new internal medicine and geriatrics physician to the
BH City Commission Provides Support for Major Housing Development Proposed by Whirlpool

Echoing the strong support of the Benton Harbor City Planning and Economic Development Committee’s action last week, tonight the Benton Harbor City Commission, at its regularly scheduled meeting, has provided a green light for advancement of plans