Thornton’s Owner Talks Reasons For Decision To Close

Thornton’s Hometown Café owner Kathy Thornton says there were numerous factors behind her decision to close the restaurant after 20 and a half years, but a shortage of staff was big among them. Thornton told us Thursday
SMC Lauded for ‘Best Practices’ on Call with First Lady, Education Secretary

Not only was Southwestern Michigan College President Dr. Joe Odenwald on Wednesday afternoon’s call with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announcing the final $198 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief
Thornton’s Hometown Café Closing

Thornton’s Hometown Café in downtown St. Joseph is closing its doors after around 20 years of serving up breakfasts and lunches. Thornton’s owner Kathy Thornton posted to the cafe’s Facebook page Thursday that with “a heavy heart,
Housing Market in Southwestern Michigan: Sales Down, Prices Still Up in June

Here is your exclusive MoodyOnTheMarket.com ‘First Look’ at Southwest Michigan’s residential real estate picture for the month of June, as compiled by the Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors, and published here first every month. Facing no growth
Trinity Lutheran School Names New Principal: Keith Traska

Keith Traska is the new principal at Trinity Lutheran School in St. Joseph. Traska has been in education for over 22 years, in both Lutheran and public schools. He received his undergrad degree in Education and Mathematics