Commissioners Approve Brownfield Plan For Former Motel
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has approved the Brownfield redevelopment plan for the former Cosmo Extended Stay Motel at 2699 M-139 in Sodus Township near the I-94 Scottdale exit. The motel was severely damaged in a
St. Joseph Library Scales Back Hours Slightly Due To Staffing Issues
The Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library in St. Joseph has had to temporarily scale back its hours a bit due to staffing issues. The library’s Stephanie Masin tells us they’ve had a “whole bunch” of issues crop
RESA, Andrews To Host 2022 Michigan High School Research Symposium
Andrews University and Berrien Regional Education Service Agency (Berrien RESA) are hosting the 2022 Michigan High School Research Symposium on Friday, April 29, 2022 on the campus of Andrews University from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The
Cornerstone Alliance Women’s Business Center Named Women’s Business Center Of The Year
The Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance has been recognized as the 2022 Women’s Business Center of the Year in Michigan by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The award will be presented on May 3 at the
State Police Holding Collection Drive Saturday In Paw Paw
Michigan State Police out of the Paw Paw post will hold a Stuff a Blue Goose style event at the Paw Paw Walmart on Saturday. The post’s Trooper Mabie tells WSJM News the event will close out
Construction Starts Next Week On Red Arrow Highway In Stevensville
Construction is about to start on Red Arrow Highway in Stevensville. The village says the work area stretches from around 5275 to 6201 Red Arrow Highway. That’s roughly John Beers Road to Ridge Road. Crews will work
Andrews University Graduation May 6-8
Andrews University’s spring graduation will take place May 6–8, 2022. The weekend’s central events begin Friday evening with two Commencement services, continue into Saturday morning with the Baccalaureate services and conclude Sunday with three additional Commencement services.
Whiteford Pleased About Passage Of Opioid Bills
State Representative Mary Whiteford of Casco Township is praising House passage of three bills to establish a framework for the distribution of $800 million Michigan is receiving through the opioid settlement. She authored two of the bipartisan
Survey Finds Small Businesses Still Struggling With Staffing Problems
It may not surprise you, but many small business owners in Michigan say workforce shortages, supply chain disruptions, and inflation remain their main obstacles. This comes from a survey by the Small Business Association of Michigan. Brian
Fire Training Exercise Monday At The South Bend International Airport
There will be a fire training exercise at the South Bend International Airport on Monday. The airport tells us there will be live burns as firefighters hone their skills. Below are the details: The St. Joseph County
County Commission Approves Broadband Grants For Two Townships
Applications from two townships for broadband funding via the federal infrastructure bill have been approved by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners. Speaking at Thursday’s meeting, Commissioner Teri Freehling said the applications from Oronoko Township and Bainbridge
SMC’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Inducts 17 Students
Life is a series of short stories. English Professor Cody Miller shared two of his with 17 Psi Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society inductees April 22 in Southwestern Michigan College’s Mathews Conference Center West.
AAA: Now Is The Time To Book For Memorial Day
If you’re planning a Memorial Day getaway, AAA urges you to start finalizing your travel plans now, if you haven’t already. AAA Travel booking data shows that reservations for flights, rental cars, cruises and hotels for Memorial