Miss Southwest Michigan pageant set for Sunday
The Blossomtime Festival is set to host the 2023 Miss Southwest Michigan and Miss Southwest Michigan Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant this Sunday, August 28 at the Bridgman High School Auditorium. The Miss Southwest Michigan Scholarship Pageant is
Whirlpool Names New Residential Development For Former Benton Harbor Mayor
Whirlpool has named its new 80-unit multi-family housing development on Riverview Drive in Benton Harbor the Emma Jean Hull Flats. Whirlpool Community Relations Director Deb O’Connor tells us the company worked with city commissioners to select a
Michigan Works Hiring Event In Benton Harbor September 15
Michigan Works is planning its next hiring event for September 15. Director of Business Solutions Mark O’Reilly tells us it will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Michigan Works Training Center on West Main
St. Joseph Today Planning For Busy Labor Day
Summer spirit continues in Southwest Michigan through Labor Day weekend. St. Joe Today invites locals and visitors to check out community events throughout the weekend in and around St. Joseph. “It’s been a beautiful summer in St.
Bangor Auto Repair Facility Gets Cease and Desist
A Bangor auto repair shop has been ordered to stop performing service on vehicles because it has an expired repair facility registration and mechanic certification. The Michigan Department of State has served a cease and desist order
Lake Michigan College Foundation Marks Start Of The LMC Promise
The Lake Michigan College Foundation is preparing for a benchmark year now that it’s provided the primary funding for the LMC Promise. Speaking to the LMC Board of Trustees Tuesday, Foundation Director Doug Schaeffer said the board
Pure Michigan Reports Strong Travel Summer, But Not At Pre-Pandemic Levels
Summer tourism this year in Michigan has been strong, but not at pre-pandemic levels. Pure Michigan Vice President Dave Lorenz tells us multiple factors affected the travel season. “If I was to put a grade on it,
Yah Mon: Benton Harbor artist to host Jamaican dinner, fire show Saturday
For as long as Nick May can remember, he has been involved in the entertainment and hospitality worlds. From production to performance and everything in between, he has channeled his creative energy toward working events – but
20th Anniversary Of St. Joseph Pier Sculpture Celebrated
The 50-foot sculpture along the south pier in downtown St. Joseph has had its 20th birthday celebration. A reception was held Tuesday night at the Shadowland Pavilion for the occasion as And You, Seas marked two decades.
High School Students Graduate From Spectrum Health Lakeland Internship Program
22 high school students have graduated from Spectrum Health Lakeland’s internship program. Spectrum Health Lakeland filled us in: Spectrum Health Lakeland congratulated 22 local high school students who completed the 2022 GROWTH internship program. The seven-week program
Dissette Sworn Into LMC Board
Now sworn into the Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees is Brian Dissette. He was sworn in as a member of the body Tuesday. The Berrien County Administrator and former South Haven City Manager tells WSJM News