Symphony Fund Raiser ‘Party on Island Time’ Set May 7 at Mendel Center
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra fans will be swapping the ‘black ties’ for colorful beach wear as they invite area ‘Parrot Heads’ to “Party on Island Time!,” at the SMSO’s annual dinner and auction fundraiser, Saturday, May 7
Former Parks Director Recalls County Purchase Of Silver Beach
The passing this week of former LECO president Robert Warren is bringing back memories for Berrien County officials who helped the county acquire Silver Beach back in the 1990s, buying it from Warren. Retired Berrien County Parks
Earth Day Event– Nature & Forest Therapy Session
Forest Bathing is a popular form of ecotherapy that began in the 1980s, as an outlet for those experiencing tech burnout and the need to reconnect to the outdoors. Karen Joy, farmer, artist, and steward of the
New ‘SMC Fight Song’ to Debut at Thursday College Concert
Southwestern Michigan College’s community will hear its new fight song for the first time as the finale to the April 21 Collage Concert. SMC Bands alumni have been invited back to play on the debut under the
LMC hosts second annual History Colloquium on April 20
Lake Michigan College’s History Department will host its second annual History Colloquium from 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, in Room C-221 on the Benton Harbor Campus 2755 E. Napier Ave. The free event, which is open to
Fifth Third Bank to Boost Minimum Wage to $20 per Hour
Fifth Third Bancorp has announced it will raise its minimum wage to $20 per hour beginning July 4. Concurrently, Fifth Third will provide a wage adjustment for its first four job levels that are above the Bank’s
Ashley Slack Named to Bold Women of Business for 2021
Already honored earlier this year as one of Moody on the Market’s 40 Under 40 Young Professionals in Michigan’s Great Southwest and tabbed as a Rising Star by the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber for 2022, Ashley Slack’s
Lori Marciniak Named to Bold Women of Business for 2021
While millions across the globe were deeply impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, it was deeply personal for Lori Marciniak whose charge was to keep a HANDS ON children’s museum relevant when everyone was mandated to remain home
Kelly Ferneau Named to Bold Women of Business for 2021
The first thing you need to know about Kelly Ferneau is just how unique her position is, not only here in Michigan’s Great Southwest, but across the globe. Kelly is the first woman to hold the title
Lanie Schrubba Named to Bold Women of Business for 2021
Dreams are frequently met with twists and turns, and Personal Trainer Lanie Schrubba is a living example of that. Originally dreaming of a life of dance and working as a dance instructor, Lanie stared-down the disappointment of
Gabrielle Engle Named to Bold Women of Business for 2021
Talk about bold! According to her nominator, Gabrielle Engle helped turn the non-profit Mosaic CCDA “from a near-failed and very cash-poor entity” into a hope-filled, very promising community development association. However, the growth was anything but a
Karen M. Klug Named to Bold Women of Business for 2021
While Karen Klug has been with the Berrien County Youth Fair for 27 years now, dating back to 1995…reality is she’s been pretty much a lifer there inasmuch as her mother anchored the fair for more than
Rosa Skinner Named to Bold Women of Business for 2021
When your nominator begins with the statement, “Rosa is one of the most empathetic and courageous women I know,” and adds, “She cares deeply about our community, and beyond her work in social responsibility for the global
Nicole Railsback Named to Bold Women of Business for 2021
Nicole Railsback’s “boldness” factor is essentially off-the-charts. She has always had a drive for health and helping people become better versions of themselves. As a result seven years ago she decided to combine those two passions and
Maria Kibler Named to Bold Women of Business for 2021
United Federal Credit Union’s Maria Kibler has a small plaque on her desk that asks, “What would you be willing to do if you knew you could not fail?” While the original quote might not be her’s
Amanda Britton Named to Bold Women of Business for 2021
When Amanda Britton and her husband moved to St. Joseph in 2009, she was hired into the Cook Nuclear Plant’s rotational program and quickly was assigned as a structural engineer. She briefly put her nuclear career on
Elizabeth Voglewede Named to Bold Women of Business for 2021
Elizabeth Voglewede’s storied career as a community volunteer, especially for the Girls Scouts of our region, is legendary. Her nominator writes, “Her dedication across so many organizations has truly built momentum within our community that is undeniable.”
Anne Reitz Named to Bold Women of Business for 2021
The nomination of Anne Reitz suggests that while many descriptors suit her, before you can be any of the others you must first be confident in your beliefs and actions knowing that you’re making the right choice.
Gretta Volkenstein Named to Bold Women of Business for 2021
After going through a divorce, Gretta Volkenstein dove directly into the renovation of a 100-year old farmhouse in Benton Township, and her nominator says that while the project proved to be a bit of a nightmare for
Emilie LaGrow Named to Bold Women of Business for 2021
To witness firsthand the leadership and success of Emilie LaGrow, all you really need to do is climb into your car and drive through the Village of Cassopolis where she holds the reins as Village Manager. Her