Berrien County Health Department Educating People About Thirdhand Smoke
The Berrien County Health Department is telling the community about the dangers of thirdhand smoke. Public Health Promotion Supervisor Lisa Peeples Hurst tells WSJM News we’ve heard of secondhand smoke, but research from 2018 identified thirdhand smoke.
Lake Michigan Catholic Schools Announce New Name
It’s the beginning of a new era at what was formerly known as Lake Michigan Catholic Schools. The district announced Tuesday during an assembly with students its new name is Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School.
Lake Michigan College Hosts Spring Campus Tours for Prospective Students
Lake Michigan College will host campus tours from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 12, and Saturday, May 7 at its Benton Harbor location, 2755 E. Napier Ave. LMC’s Admissions Department will talk about student resources and the more
Blossomtime Names ‘Bud’, ‘Teen’ and ‘Heart’ Royalty for 2022
Southwest Michigan was bursting with royalty this weekend, as multiple thrones were filled with the crowning of the Bud Prince and Princess, Miss Jr. Teen, Miss Teen, Mr. Heart, and Miss Heart on Sunday February 27th. The
Moody on the Market Seeks Nominations for New Bold Women of Business Award
Every March, Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to honor the generations of trailblazing women and girls who have built our nation, shaped our progress, and strengthened our character as a people. Thanks to a new award
United Way rallies community to sponsor kids in early childhood literacy program
March is National Reading Month, and United Way of Southwest Michigan is encouraging the community to rally around early childhood literacy by sponsoring children to participate in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) serves
Looking for ‘The Best New Business’ in Van Buren and Cass Counties
Market Van Buren, the economic development agency that’s part of Kinexus, has unveiled the second annual Market Van Buren Awards, a set of awards reserved exclusively for the organizations in Cass and Van Buren County that are
I & M Outlines Wind and Solar Plans for a Clean Energy Future
I & M Electric and its parent company are outlining a multi-part strategy to meet a goal of ‘net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The plans were outlined in a detailed summary released today by the company, showing
Eagle Technologies Hosts Apprenticeship Event on March 15th
Are you interested in becoming an apprentice with Eagle Technologies? The Eagle Technologies Apprenticeship Event will be held on Tuesday, March 15th, at Eagle Technologies in Bridgman. This event, which lasts from 4:30 p.m – 5:30 p.m,
John Allegretti: Born & Raised for Architectural Excellence
Over the course of my nearly 50 years as a newsman and journalist in Michigan’s Great Southwest, I have met dozens of people who are deeply dedicated to their life’s work and the drive to exceed expectations,