MI House Approves Wendzel Early Middle College Legislation

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A bill from state Representative Pauline Wendzel designed to increase participation in Early Middle College programs has been approved by the Michigan House. She tells us Early Middle College programs, or EMCs, allow a student to take

Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Announces Mainstage Season

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The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra’s 2022-23 Mainstage Series Concerts have been announced. The SMSO told us more: The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra announces its 2022-2023 Mainstage Season. Programmed by Music Director Matthew Aubin, who began the first

County Commission Waiting On Results Of Broadband Study

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A detailed map of broadband availability in Berrien County will be presented to the board of commissioners next month. Speaking to colleagues Thursday, Berrien County Commissioner Teri Freehling said DCS Technologies now has its parcel by parcel

SMC Bass Anglers Coach Made His Mark on YouTube

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Before he began coaching Southwestern Michigan College’s new Bass Anglers team, Bill Mathews established himself as a YouTube fishing sensation. The SMC admissions counselor created content with more than 9 million views, including two million-view videos. His

Boeing to pay $200 million to settle SEC charges over 737 Max

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The Securities and Exchange Commission said Thursday that it charged the aircraft maker Boeing and former CEO Dennis Muilenburg with making significant misleading public statements about the plane and an automated flight-control system that was implicated in

NRC Holds Meeting On Palisades Decommissioning Plan

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The latest Nuclear Regulatory Commission meeting on the decommissioning of the Palisades nuclear power plant in Van Buren County has been held. Speaking Thursday night, the NRC’s Bruce Watson said one thing that would not be addressed

MDOT, Firm Working On Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Road

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The Michigan Department of Transportation is working with the firm, Electreon on building a road that serves as a wireless electric vehicle recharging station. MDOT spokesperson Michael Frezell tells WSJM News Electreon has built such roads in