Upton Welcomes $6 Million Grant For Cassopolis Industrial Park
A grant of $6 million has been announced for the Midwest Energy and Communications Southwest Michigan Advanced Research and Technology Park in Cassopolis. The grant will be used for the construction of road, sewer, and water infrastructure
Lazy Ballerina Winery Wins $50,000 In Local Competition
Lazy Ballerina in St. Joseph has won a prize from Holt Bosse that will help it advertise its business. Cornerstone Alliance tells us more: A Southwest Michigan winery will be revamping their marketing strategy with the help
Reminder: SH Speaker Series Features Crain’s Editor Thursday evening
The South Haven Speakers Series will feature Kelley Root, Executive Editor of Crain’s Detroit Business on Thursday, Oct. 7. She will be focusing on impact of the pandemic on Michigan businesses. The 7 p.m. presentation will be
New Buffalo Welcomes Harvest & Wine Fest this Saturday
In Southwest Michigan, nothing says “Autumn” quite like the harvesting of fully ripened crops and plump fruits. In preparation and celebration of this plentiful season the New Buffalo Business Association is hosting its 15th Annual New Buffalo
State Expanding Bottled Water Availability In Benton Harbor
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced the state will provide bottled water to residents of Benton Harbor as work continues to replace old lead water lines around the city. It says “out of
Michigan Passes 10 Million COVID Vaccine Doses Administered
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced more than 10 million primary doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to Michiganders so far. The state has also administered more than 207,000 third doses to those who are eligible
State Announces 226 New Jobs In Key Industries Around Michigan
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has announced some new business expansions around Michigan, including one in Battle Creek, that it says will result in 226 new jobs statewide. Among them is a new facility being opened in
Harvest Fest, Trunk Or Treat Event Planned In Cass County
The Cass County Parks Department is planning to celebrate the fall and Halloween with a Harvest Fest. Parks Director Scott Wyman tells WSJM News Cass County 4-H is also holding its Trunk-or-Treat event at the same time
Upton Concerned About Inflation
Congressman Fred Upton is concerned about inflation as consumer prices keep rising. He tells WSJM News events in the last couple of years have caused the problem. “We’ve had a lot of government spending, in large part
Area Agency On Aging Presentation To Explore Dementia
The Area Agency on Aging of Region 4 is planning a presentation to help people better understand dementia. “A Journey Through Dementia Minds” will be held at the Heritage Center in St. Joseph and also over Zoom